A330-900neo Freeware

Hello,

Your issue seems to be a common one that many flight sim enthusiasts have encountered, myself included, at some point. With Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2020's realistic graphics and attention to detail, we're always excited to try out new additions like the Airbus A330-900neo freeware mod. From my knowledge and personal experience, let's run through a possible solution together.

To ensure that your freeware is recognized, there are three key things we must ensure: correct extraction, appropriate directory placement, and proper simulator recognition.

1. Correct Extraction
Ensure that you have correctly unzipped the msfs-native-a330-900neo package, a freeware mod that can be found here. When you unzip the file, the structure should maintain the layout of 'Folder > Subfolders > Files' and not 'Folder > Folder > Subfolders > Files'. If you see an extra folder layer, you'll need to remove it to maintain the correct structure.

2. Appropriate Directory Placement
You've mentioned that your packages/community folder is located in D:\users\myname\appdata\local\packages\community. Ensure that this is the exact path that the simulator is pointed towards. If the MSFS 2020 is not set to access this folder, it will not load the aircraft from there.

3. Simulator Recognition
Once you've confirmed the above, it's crucial to ensure the simulator recognizes the new addition. If the aircraft is still not showing up in the simulator, try clearing your rolling cache. You can do this within the simulator's settings (Options > General > Data > Delete Rolling Cache). This step might help the sim to 're-recognize' the installed packages.

If all else fails, you could try running a repair on the simulator. To do this, go to Settings > Apps > Apps & Features > Microsoft Flight Simulator > Advanced Options > Repair. Be aware that this could take some time, and you might need to re-download some content.

Remember, MSFS 2020 can sometimes be tricky to navigate when it comes to modding and freeware. It's all part of the process and the beauty of simulation - we're all continuously learning and troubleshooting together. Don't hesitate to return with any further queries.

Safe skies.

Hi Joys,

Just to make sure we’re on the same page: this thread is for the MSFS Airbus A330-900neo freeware mod. When you say “FSC”, do you mean Microsoft Flight Simulator (FS2020), or are you asking about something else (FSX/P3D, etc.)?

If you do mean MSFS, here’s the practical way to get it working:

1) Confirm what sim you’re on

1. MSFS 2020 / MSFS 2024: this A330-900neo mod is meant for MSFS.
2. FSX / Prepar3D: MSFS mods will not work there.

2) Install basics (Community folder + correct folder depth)

1. Unzip the download.
2. You should end up with a folder named something like msfs-native-a330-900neo
3. That folder goes directly into your MSFS Community folder.

Important: The #1 reason it “doesn’t show” is an extra folder layer after unzipping. The layout should look like this:

Community\msfs-native-a330-900neo\SimObjects\Airplanes\...
Community\msfs-native-a330-900neo\layout.json
Community\msfs-native-a330-900neo\manifest.json

If instead you have:
Community\msfs-native-a330-900neo\msfs-native-a330-900neo\SimObjects\...
…then it won’t load. Move the inner folder up one level.

3) Make sure MSFS is actually using that Community folder
A lot of people have multiple Community folders (Steam vs MS Store, custom install path, etc.). If MSFS is pointed at a different one, the airplane won’t appear.

A couple quick questions so I can point you the right way:

1. What does “FSC” stand for in your case (MSFS, FSX, P3D, something else)?
2. Are you on MS Store or Steam?
3. What is the exact path of your current Community folder?
4. Inside the A330 folder you installed, do you see manifest.json and layout.json in the top level?

Answer those and I’ll tell you exactly what to fix based on your setup.