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Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020/2024)

This forum is for discussions about Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020 and 2024).  Website:  https://www.flightsimulator.com/

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  1. This forum is for posting tips and techniques relevant to getting the best out of MSFS (2020).   This is a staff-managed forum--all posts must be approved by a moderator.

    PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO POST QUESTIONS OR DISCUSSION ITEMS HERE, as they outside the scope of this forum and will not be approved for publication by the moderator staff.

    • 291 posts
  2. This forum is for discussions of virtual reality as it relates to Microsoft Flight Simulator.  Have a question as to whether VR will be developed for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, post those questions here.  For information about VR Hardware and Games, please visit the AVSIM Hardware and Games Forum - https://www.avsim.com/forums/forum/796-virtual-reality-vr-hardware-and-games/.

     

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  1. Started by cianpars,

    Within the Flight Simulator folder, I have located 3 caches at the following locations: E:\XboxGames\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Content 297 MB E:\WpSystem\S-1-5-21-3817009307-690729403-1122050488-1001\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState 10.7 MB E:\XboxGames\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Content\Packages\fs-base-ui\html_ui\icon 9.1 KB Does anyone know what these 3 caches contain and whether they can be purged? Are there any more MSFS related caches that require cleaning/purging?

    • 2 replies
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  2. Started by Dutch1,

    Where can I find a list of updated Asobo Handcrafted Airports, including last world update?....thanks so much

    • 9 replies
    • 11.4k views
  3. Started by Wise87,

    ImagineSim has released their updated version of Atlanta. Here are the new changes. - Fantastic performance with comprehensive optimization. - New modelling and thousands of other improvements. - Custom interactive SafeGateTM Visual Docking Guidance (VDGS). - New landscaping, PBR and terrain modelling. - Fluid usage, even with complex airliner cockpits and high density AI coverage. - Interactive bespoke jetways and animations. - Instantaneous scenery cache loading and low simulator impact. - 15 square mile coverage of the KATL area. - Graduated ground extremities to seamlessly blend with any vector driven add-on. - Utilizes imagin…

    • 64 replies
    • 11.5k views
  4. Started by jcomm,

    [MSFS] HOW TO FIX GRAINY CLOUDS IN MSFS | Tutorial - YouTube

    • 31 replies
    • 10.2k views
  5. Started by lehbird,

    For some reason, the lighting fixtures at most, if not all, of my stock and Add-on airports flicker. What would cause this? Thanks, Dave

    • 3 replies
    • 917 views
  6. Started by cchiozza,

    Flew a number flights last night on the Beta, now this morning I get to the Dune load screen and now CTD everytime. Went back to non Beta and same thing. I verified the files via Steam same thing. Any ideas what to try?

  7. Started by Wise87,

    ImagineSim just flashed an image KDFW with the words, "Early days " on there Facebook page. After what they didn't do for the Atlanta update, this will be a definite pass for me. I'll stick with the Asobo KDFW.

    • 6 replies
    • 2.1k views
  8. Started by David Mills,

    Last week's MSFS Development Update from Asobo brought a very subtle change to their logo. The previously-used logo appears on top. The new, slightly revised logo appears below that. The updated logo adds the letters MSFS. I'd like to hear some wild speculation about why this change was made. This change was not some random accident. What was the thinking behind it?

    • 37 replies
    • 6.1k views
  9. Started by 737_800,

    For some a reason I cannot find the already existing thread. Feel free to move it there. Did the dev said that he will update the airports on the bmworld website if update for the old airport get released? At least I remember that he has done so with some of them if I am not mistaken. Has been anything said about that?

    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views
  10. Started by Krakin,

    Ok guys, this is just my opinion but hear me out. MS has made it clear that MSFS is supposed to be a 10 year project that will be constantly improved throughout that period. That being the case, I think they should work towards gradually getting all of the default planes to "study level". There's plenty of time for them to do it, they have more than enough resources and unlike previous iterations, they now have a marketplace that is printing them money constantly. If MSFS was made to change the game, let's change the game. I think this is something that will make the base sim a lot more attractive to the hardcore crowd. The level of depth on the planes should be able…

    • 110 replies
    • 20.6k views
  11. Started by Gary_Hayes,

    Anyone ever seen this where the darker satellite imagery is loading in just under the aircraft?

    • 7 replies
    • 2.6k views
  12. Started by cavaricooper,

    @Watsi et al. As an early user and aficionado of the FBW Fifi, I wonder what impact the upcoming version 2 of the Asobo/IniBuilds A320 will have on FBW strategy? Will the team continue only with the current airframe, or will they take advantage of the refresh to then elevate the new baseline to further heights? The possibilities are mind boggling, and if the team has had any insight into the new offering, I’m hoping they could indicate the future work flow… regardless, I remain obliged. She was the first jet transport in MSFS I enjoyed, and continues her evolution. There can only be gratitude. Best- C

  13. Started by Bozdog,

    Did the install all fine. Rebooted etc. did a few missions but could only have full speed or no speed. changed the controller profile settings great fine control of throttle BUT now every time I go back to main menu I get a locked up “spinning circle” and have to ctrl alt delete and end task . Uninstalled Dune expansion problem fixed. Was good fun while I had it but having to ctrl alt delete after every flight would just do my head in. shame 😢

    • 0 replies
    • 1.7k views
  14. Started by John Snyder Jr,

    Anyone else having problems with the Longitude autopilot after the beta update? I can't get it to function properly, this just started after SU15 Beta. Thanks

    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views
  15. Hi folks - has there been an update to MSFS? Every single one of my controls settings is wiped out and my profiles are gone, all my display settings gone, all the other settings to get rid of MSFS annoying features have all been reset. What on earth is going on? It’ll probably take me hours to reset all that again. Is there any way of retrieving my settings? Any help appreciated, thanks all

    • 28 replies
    • 6.2k views
  16. Started by sudqui,

    Hello. I don't know if this post must be published in here. When I try to assign a key to use a keyboard or a buttom of my joy or another peripheral, in altitude settings push to talk key, doesn't recognize a pulsation of any key. Thanks.

    • 2 replies
    • 999 views
  17. Started by andyjohnston.net,

    The constant freeze ups since the last update! I went for 2+ years before them without it happening and all of a sudden I can't go anywhere without the program locking up solid.

    • 39 replies
    • 6.7k views
  18. Hello all, Haven't got the Fenix yet, but recent updates look interesting. I was wondering - there were somet criticisms a year or so ago about its pitch+power accuracy, flare, fuel flow and climb/descent rates. Have these issues been resolved since? I use the FSL Airbus in P3D at the moment which I really enjoy - and would appreciate accurate pitch/power in the Fenix too. Cheers!

    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views
  19. Seems like it has cropped up again Tried to re-install my REX Accuseason Advanced and keep getting " activation key no found" I have activated this in the past with no issues , suddenly nothing works Opened up a ticket a few days ago but no resolution yet. Maybe their activation servers have been down the past several days?

    • 17 replies
    • 5.1k views
  20. FEBRUARY 15TH, 2024 – DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Posted by: Microsoft Flight Simulator Team This week’s Screenshot Challenge winner is Twitter user @KotetuP! If you’re interested in participating in our weekly Screenshot Challenges, check out the details in the Community section below! On Tuesday, we released the Dune Expansion, which is available now as a FREE download from the in-sim Marketplace! This optional package allows Microsoft Flight Simulator pilots to fly the Royal Atreides Ornithopter as seen in the upcoming film Dune: Part II from Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures. Pilots can fly the ornithopter in both free flight anywhere in the world …

  21. Started by bigmike,

    What do you think about Enhanced Photogrammetrie from Project Coastline? Mike

    • 17 replies
    • 9k views
  22. https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/02/13/xbox-and-microsoft-flight-simulator-unveil-dune-expansion-giveaway/

    • 142 replies
    • 20.1k views
  23. Started by Orlaam,

    I have GSX and some payware airports. Today, I started at KLAS from FlyTampa in the 737-700 from PMDG. GSX did not identify any jetways. I was under the impression I was supposed to run GSX to remove jetways from all payware add-ons, which I did a couple weeks ago. Just now I completed a flight in the Fenix, and both KPHX (BMworld) and KDEN (Flightbeam), docked the jetways to my plane. Why is this hit or miss?

    • 4 replies
    • 2.1k views
  24. Started by Christopher Low,

    Does anyone else experience long load times for the buildings and objects at FlyTampa EHAM Amsterdam Schiphol? After the scenario has loaded, it can take up to two minutes for all of the buildings to appear. I am thinking that it may be a VRAM issue (I have 6GB on the GTX 980Ti), but I do not have the same problem at (for example) IniBuilds EGLL London Heathrow, and that is also a very dense scenery area.

    • 20 replies
    • 5.1k views
  25. Does anyone else have this where the bottom right corner has the never ending looping while circle after the Dune update? I also notice that trying to change controller settings for a specific aircraft takes forever now with a pause in between each selection.

    • 13 replies
    • 2.8k views

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