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Here is a short video of AI aircrafts and user aircraft Flyby testing in MSFS2024 using Spotty.

SnapCam is a simple tool that helps you create your own custom camera views in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Instead of trying to remember complicated key combinations, SnapCam lets you set up the perfect view and save it with one click. What SnapCam is made for • To let you create your own camera views anywhere in the world • To make it easy to return to those views later • To give you a visual way to organize your favorite spots How it works • Move the camera to the exact view you want • Save it as a camera marker directly on the map • Later, just click the marker to jump back to that view instantly This makes it easy to revisit airports, landmarks, approach paths, or any place you enjoy exploring — without having to set up the camera again.

You will find the same features in FSTARTER24. FSTARTER24 has more features. Snapflight has a simpler and more user friendly UI than FSTARTER24 and focus more on Airport Traffic Pattern and approach training. Snapflight v1.1 that is in development now will have Flyby and Tower views based on the new Camera APIs that came with MSFS2024 SU5. All Snapflight v1.0 customers will get all v1.x updates for free.

Your Ultimate MSFS Companion The easiest and fastest way to launch flights in MSFS Snapflight is designed to enhance your flight experience in MSFS2020 and MSFS2024.

Spotty v2.3 now comes with its own flightplan generator for AI traffic and a new injection metod for either injection at a flightplan waypoint or injection a full flight freom depature airport to destination airport. Check out this video:

This video shows missing "gear down" on most AI aircraft when landing. Will it ever be fixed by MS/ASOBO?

This video shows missing "gear down" on most AI aircraft when landing. Will it ever be fixed by MS/ASOBO?

Your Ultimate MSFS Companion for Plane Spotting and Scenery Exploration - Spotty has been updated to v2.0 Spotty transforms Microsoft Flight Simulator into a visual playground. Whether you're chasing airplanes or admiring handcrafted scenery, Spotty makes it effortless. Instant Access to Any MSFS Airport or AI Airplanes Teleport to any airport worldwide and enjoy stunning AI airplane spotting from the best vantage points using the Spotty Cam—or follow aircraft in the sky with the Drone Camera. Explore Photogrammetry Cities and Landmarks Effortlessly jump to MSFS photogrammetry cities, landmarks, and points of interest—or revisit saved Spotty sites at your favorite scenery locations. Save Your Favorite Spotting sites Bookmark and reload your top Spotting sites for instant access to your favorite airports and scenic hotspots. Whether you're a scenery scout, aviation enthusiast, or content creator, Spotty brings precision and ease to your MSFS experience. Spotty can be ordered from www.simmarket.com or www.flightsim.to for 9 Euro. Now with AI Side - Chase and Flyby views AI TrafficBoard when using FSLTL. Improved setting of spotting sites at any airport. View Real Live aircraft positions in MSFS.

Glad you like it, tell the community about , more users will mean better and more features. Spotty will add new useful features for AI Airplane spotting in the next release coming soon. If you like Spotty you'll love FStarter24 that has a lot more features and some of the same.

A new updated Spotty v1.1 is now available for existing users of Spotty v1.0. Updates are available at www.simmarket.com - www.flightsim.to and https://www.flightsim4fun.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?p=5092#p5092 Changelog: - Updated Spotty documentation. Read it to fully understand how to use Spotty. - Automatically detection of MSFS Community directory when starting Spotty the first time. - Spotty View marker has changed to an arrow to show direction. - Added new View AI airplanes button to show AI airplanes on Spotty Map. - Saving Spotty Views when airport has been selected will now automatically set a name. - Added automatically correct direction for Spotty View when user fist select airport runway. - Many bugfixes for much improved usage.

You are not teleported to the airport by a left click at the red airport marker. It will only zoom into the airport on the map. You need to make a right-click at any location in the airport area and click the (Re)Set button. This is all described in the Spotty documentation. In the Spotty update coming in a few days, clicking on an airport marker will directly teleport you to the area.

Spotty is an external app , but it uses an invisible aircraft (rksoftware- Spotty) that must be in use in MSFS before most of Spotty's functionallity can be used. The rk-spotty folder be in MSFS's Community folder and selected in MSFS.

No, that function is not in Spotty.

1) XBOX or simular controller type, but keyboard keys can also be used. This is stated in the Spotty documentation: If you click the Spotty View button when Spotty View is active (green button) you will go into Drone View. Another Spotty View click will take you back to Spotty view. 2) Spotty is for AI airplane spotting and scenery spotting. When using the rksoftware Spotty "airplane" there is no user aircraft to be seen as it is invisible.

For those of you that has starting issues with Spotty: https://www.flightsim4fun.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?t=1248 Reading the Spotty documentation is a must to use the app. Using a XBOX controller is the preferred way to navigate in Spotty, but keyboard can also be used. A new updated and improved Spotty will be sent out to all customers in a few days. You can also reach out to rksoftware support via the email you find in the link above.

it can be sent to the background / taskbar

1. It is an external app that can be loaded before or after MSFS is launched. It stays ontop of the MSFS screen and can be minimized. 2. Yes, it run in both fullscreen and window modes. 3. Yes, you can easily make your own spotter location and instantly go to any saved location. 3. No Check out this video to see how easily you can add spotter location at EGLL.

rksoftware has released Spotty - The Ultimate Plane Spotting and Scenery Explorer for MSFS 2024 / 2020 rksoftware proudly announces the release of Spotty, a new tool for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020, designed to bring plane spotting and scenery exploring – as simple as possible. This tool is for flight simmers looking for an easy way to do MSFS airplane spotting and scenery exploring with a click. Spotty transforms your simulator into an airplane spotting and scenery exploring platform. Spotty gives you instant access to any airport, 3D Cities or POI views anywhere in the MSFS world. Your Ultimate MSFS Companion for plane spotting and Scenery Exploration. Spotty transforms Microsoft Flight Simulator into a visual playground. Whether you're chasing airplanes or admiring handcrafted scenery, Spotty makes it effortless. • Instant Access to Any Airport Teleport to any airport worldwide and enjoy stunning plane spotting from the best vantage points. • Explore Photogrammetry Cities and Landmarks / Points of Interest (POIs) Effortlessly teleport to Photogrammetry Cities and Landmarks / Points of Interest (POIs) or jump to a user saved spotter or scenery location. • Save Your Favorite Spotty Views Bookmark and reload your top Spotty locations for quick access to your go-to airports and scenic hotspots. Whether you're a scenery scout, aviation fan, or content creator, Spotty brings precision and ease to your MSFS experience Spotty can be ordered from www.simmarket.com or www.flightsim.to for 9 Euro. Youtube video: Spotty Plane spotter and scenery explorer

For easy changes to MSFS2024 settings, try out MSFS2024 Editor. Link: https://www.flightsim4fun.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?p=5059#p5059

As of mid-2025, over 12,134 Boeing 737 aircraft have been delivered globally. The 737 is the most widely operated commercial jet in history, used by hundreds of airlines across the world. ✈️ Estimating the Number of B737 Pilots Let’s break it down: • Average crew per aircraft: Airlines typically assign 8–12 pilots per aircraft to cover all shifts, training, and leave. • Using a conservative average of 10 pilots per aircraft: This includes: • Captains and First Officers • Relief and reserve pilots for long-haul operations • Training and check airmen certified on the 737 📊 Estimating the Number of PMDG 737 Pilots While PMDG doesn’t publish user counts, here’s a rough estimate: • Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) has over 10 million users. • PMDG’s 737 is considered a top-tier add-on, especially among serious simmers. • If even 1–2% of MSFS users own and actively fly the PMDG 737, that’s: This number could be higher when including users from Prepar3D and FSX, or those who own multiple PMDG 737 variants (e.g., -700, -800, BBJ). 🧠 Fun Fact PMDG’s 737 is so realistic that real-world 737 pilots often use it for procedural practice, and some tutorials are even co-written with actual airline pilots. Correct or not, I really don't know.

I just asked : What is the overall impression of FlightSave24? This is answer: 🛫 FlightSave24 has earned a solid reputation among Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) users—especially those flying in MSFS 2024. Here's the overall impression based on community feedback and expert reviews: 🌟 What Users Like Interactive Map-Based Saving You can save flight situations directly on a map with custom markers and titles. It’s intuitive and visual. AutoSave Functionality Automatically saves your flight progress at user-defined intervals—great for long hauls or unpredictable interruptions. SimBrief Integration Displays SimBrief flight plans on the map and allows teleporting to waypoints, streamlining preflight setup. Universal Compatibility Works with all aircraft in MSFS 2024, including those using the new EFB app (if supported). Flexible UI The map is moveable and resizable, and the app can run over the MSFS window or on a second monitor. 🧭 Overall Verdict FlightSave24 is widely seen as a must-have utility for serious simmers who want: Reliable flight saving and resuming A visual, map-based interface Seamless integration with flight planning tools It’s especially appreciated in MSFS 2024, where native flight-saving features are limited. The tool fills that gap with precision and polish.

I suggest that users that have flight simulator questions to be answered, send their request to MS Copilot. It will give you the best answer Here is a question and answer from a typical user: How do I save / load MSFS2024 flight situations. In MSFS2024, saving and loading flight situations isn’t built into the base sim like in older flight sims—but there are a couple of solid workarounds that can help you pick up right where you left off. ✈️ 🗺️ Option 1: Use FlightSave24 This is a third-party utility designed specifically for MSFS2024: Lets you save flight situations as markers on an interactive map. You can resume flights by clicking the saved marker—even days or months later. Includes AutoSave at set intervals and SimBrief integration for flight plans. Works with all aircraft, and supports teleporting to waypoints. Can run on top of MSFS or on a second monitor. 🔄 Option 2: Use FSAutoSave Another community-made tool that: Automatically saves your flight when you exit or press CTRL+ALT+S. To resume, go to the World Map and load the file called LAST.FLT. Works best for real-time continuation (with live weather and time). Open-source and simple to install—great for multi-leg journeys. More info is available on the MSFS forums. ⚠️ Heads-Up MSFS2024 doesn’t currently support manual save/load of flight situations natively. Some users have reported issues with saving complex flight plans mid-flight. If you're using advanced aircraft (like PMDG or Fenix), compatibility may vary.