Category: MSFS 2020
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Flying the Forecast: How MSFS Recreates the World’s Weather
Weather is the single biggest variable that makes Microsoft Flight Simulator feel like the real world. Clouds, wind shear, sudden thunderstorms, and subtle surface winds turn a textbook approach into a real challenge — and behind that illusion in MSFS sits a partnership: Asobo/Microsoft use Meteoblue’s forecast and analysis systems to populate the sim with…
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Sky High: 50 Most Scenic MSFS Shots, Part Two
Capturing screenshots in Microsoft Flight Simulator is more than just pressing a button—it’s about freezing a moment in time that feels almost real. Whether you’re soaring above the Alps or landing at a remote island airstrip, every frame has the potential to look like a professional photograph. The simulator’s cutting-edge graphics engine recreates clouds, lighting,…
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VATSIM or IVAO: Real-World Pilot’s Deep Dive
When I first discovered online flight simulation networks, my sim experience changed forever. Suddenly, I wasn’t flying through a sterile, empty world anymore — I was sharing the sky with hundreds of other pilots and live air traffic controllers. I was listening to real phraseology, following real clearances, waiting in virtual holds, and dealing with…
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The Long Awaited Return: Performance Boost Tricks for MSFS
This article will be updated regularly as new tricks to improve MSFS 2024 (and 2020) performance are discovered, so stay tuned. Applying various tricks and tweaks to Windows 11, as well as to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (and 2020), can significantly enhance overall performance by optimizing how the game uses system resources. By making targeted…
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Flying Smooth or Stuttering: MSFS 2024 Ready to Replace 2020?
Don’t forget to study one of our most-read article, Performance Boost Tricks for MSFS, to make your flying much smoother. Every pilot knows the truth: airplanes live and die by reliability. I’ve flown across oceans in heavy jets, through unpredictable weather systems, and into congested airspaces where every detail matters. In those environments, you don’t want…
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Keeping It Real: Why Navdata Matters in Simulators
Navdata (navigation data) is the standardized digital database that provides the essential information an aircraft’s navigation systems need to operate safely and efficiently. It contains details such as waypoints, airways, airports, runways, Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs), Standard Terminal Arrival Routes (STARs), instrument approach procedures, and restricted or controlled airspace. Without accurate navdata, aircraft could deviate…
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Captured in Flight: 50 Amazing MSFS Moments, Part One
Microsoft Flight Simulator has always been celebrated for its groundbreaking realism and breathtaking visuals, but what truly brings its digital skies to life is the passion and creativity of its community. In this article, we present a handpicked collection of 50 of the most beautiful screenshots taken by community members, showcasing the simulator not just…
