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Work in progress, will document here my tips and tricks for Microsoft flight simulator 2024. Computer simulation is cheap or can be expensive, but it is a tool. If you are ready to do your PPL or PPL(H), money should not be an issue.
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You dont need anything to enjoy Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, you can play on a XBOX. These tips apply if you want to seriously make it close to the reality and want to use it as a tool, you need a personal computer, running Windows 11.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
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Dont buy it for now
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is looking great but really buggy and not recommended before end of 2025. The career mode is broken.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is the next-generation installment in the Microsoft Flight Simulator series, developed by Asobo Studio and published by Microsoft. It builds on the success of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 by introducing enhanced features, new gameplay elements, and expanded realism for virtual aviation enthusiasts. Work on Windows/Xbox only.
Logitech flight panels in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
You can use the official drivers for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 in 2024! Install the old drivers, copy the dll into the new Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 plugins folder https://support.logi.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360024848713--Downloads-Flight-Instrument-Panel
Addons
- https://flightsim.to
- https://flightsim.to/news/add-ons-to-enhance-your-flight-simulator-2024-experience
- Christmas extemsion https://orbxdirect.com/product/santa-run-2024
- https://fslivetrafficliveries.com
- https://vpilot.rosscarlson.dev
If you’re flying small planes in France and want to fly patterns realistically you will know that MSFS doesn’t always give you valid landing instructions. In France every aerodrome has a VAC (Visual Approach Chart), which is published for free and are easy to find online. luse a mobile app usually called IVAC https://.play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.julienroze.ivac … But there are lots of lists of them online also, eg https://www.aero-hesbaye.be/vac/vac_fr.htm
Flight Sim Enhancements
Navigraph (for updated navigation charts & AIRAC cycles)
SimBrief (for realistic flight planning)
VATSIM (Virtual Air Traffic Simulation Network):
A global online network for flight simulation enthusiasts.
- Allows virtual pilots and air traffic controllers (ATC) to interact in real-time.
- Pilots use flight simulation software like Microsoft Flight Simulator or X-Plane to fly while VATSIM provides a realistic ATC experience.
- Controllers on VATSIM use radar simulation software to manage air traffic.
- Real-world-like ATC communications (via voice or text).
- A large, active community with events and training opportunities.
- Free to use. https://vatsim.net
Beyond ATC
BeyondATC is an advanced air traffic control (ATC) add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator, designed to enhance the virtual flying experience by providing more realistic and immersive ATC interactions. Leveraging cutting-edge AI technology, it offers features such as:
- Ultra-Realistic AI Voices: Over 250 voices with regional accents from almost every country, enhancing the authenticity of communications.
- Support for IFR and VFR Flights: Accommodates both Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations, catering to various flying preferences.
- FAA and ICAO Phraseology: Incorporates realistic phraseology developed with real air traffic controllers worldwide, ensuring authentic communication standards.
- Full SimBrief Integration: Seamless integration with SimBrief allows for streamlined flight planning and execution.
- AI Traffic Control: Manages AI traffic, providing instructions to both the user and AI-controlled aircraft, contributing to a dynamic and realistic airspace environment.
Tablet
A tablet can be really handy, but I think its best use is for charts, which you can load up from a second screen’s browser using Microsoft’s Xbox only official flight planner or the free repository at chartfox.org
