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  Microsoft Flight Simulator 13 October 2026

  Release Notes - Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 7 [1.9.18.0] ↗

  RELEASE NOTES Sim Update 7 - 1.9.18.0 If you are playing on PC, outdated packages in your community folder may have an unexpected impact on the title’s performance and behavior. If you suffer from stability issues or long loading times, move your community package(s) to another folder before relaun…

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  RELEASE NOTES Sim Update 7 - 1.9.18.0
  

  If you are playing on PC, outdated packages in your community folder may have an unexpected impact on the title’s performance and behavior.
  

  If you suffer from stability issues or long loading times, move your community package(s) to another folder before relaunching the title.
  

  New Content and Features
  

  • National Championship Air Races is now available from the Activities menu.
  • Added virtual keyboard for sliders on console when pressing validate on a line with a slider associated with a text input.
    

  Stability & Performance
  

  • Fixed a potential crash for aircraft with more than 10 flap states.
    
  • Fixed crash in Aircraft selector if the number of aircraft variation is wrong
    
  • Fixed hotas & echo controller icon display in menus
    
  • Improved the performance of canvas rendering in HTML/JS instruments.
    
  • Fixed a memory leak in the visual transition, causing visual degradation after long flights.
    

  General Bug Fixes
  

  • Fixed Safe mode popup appearing when launching the title from the .exe file, even if the game was previously closed safely.
    
  • Fixed an issue where icons for some inputs were not visible in the action settings input list
    
  • Fixed focusing an airport on the world map sometimes not working correctly.
    
  • Fixed infinite loading when exiting the Stranger Things menu quickly after entering it
    
  • Fixed blank registrations when there was too much traffic
    
  • Fixed an issue where the taxi ribbon and the assistances were visible when taking a picture using the photo mode
    
  • Fixed an issue where subtitles were disappearing when pausing the game
    
  • Fixed an issue where the “Aircraft Traffic Variety” graphical option would mention options that were not available on specific platforms
    
  • Fixed issues with PartInfo animation scripts not always returning a value using the previous script pushed value instead of 0
    
  • Fixed panel weather not displaying current preset when starting flight from a Discovery activity
    
  • Fixed infinite loading of aircraft when navigation graph is empty or contains errors that result in an empty graph (was affecting both the flight load and the aircraft selection)
    
  • Added new popup for group loading error
    

  Aircraft
  

  • Fixed an issue that could cause the Standby Attitude Indicator to go down to 0 brightness on some aircraft
    
  • Added a variant to the G700 (SimAttachments\Instruments\Asobo_Autopilot_G700\model\G700_DisabledSpeedUnitToggle.xml) that has the Speed unit button disabled
    
  • Fixed light masks being flipped vs Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, will now have the same orientation in both Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020.
    

  Aero Vodochody L39
  

  • Fixed fuel_digital_02 instruments screens - fix nomenclature in Tumbling Gosse
    
  • Fixed fuel_digital_02 instruments animations in Tumbling Goose
    
  • Fixed fuel_digital_02 instruments screens - moved screen downward a bit in TumblingGoose
    
  • Fixed fuel_digital_02 instruments screens - pushed emissive values for Tumbling Goose variation
    
  • Fixed fuel_digital_02 instruments screens - fixed screen uvs for Tumbling Goose
    
  • Fixed fuel_digital_02 instruments screens in Tumbling Goose
    
  • Replaced all old instruments by the upgraded simAttach versions for Tumbling Goose variation
    
  • Replaced all old instruments by the upgraded simAttach versions to fix GNS 430 knobs animations issues in Sarance variation
    
  • Added missing exterior collision and fixed canopy highlight for Robin1 variation
    
  • Added missing exterior collision and fixed canopy highlight for Pipsqueak variation
    
  • Added missing exterior collision and fixed canopy highlight for RedThunder variation
    
  • Added missing exterior collision and fixed canopy highlight for TumblingGoose variation
    
  • Added missing exterior collision and fixed canopy highlight for Sarance variation
    
  • Added missing exterior collision and fixed canopy highlight for DropBear variation
    
  • Added missing exterior collision, cockpit cam collision and fixed canopy highlight for Athena variation
    
  • Added missing exterior collision and fixed canopy highlight for Blue Ice variation
    
  • Added missing exterior collision and fix body liveries for lods 1, 2 and 3 for American Spirit variation
    
  • Added missing exterior collision and fixed canopy highlight for American Patriot variation
    
  • Fixed rudder stickers on all default livery
    
  • Fix missing texture on the needle of the G meter of the Tumbling Goose variation
    
  • Recreated all thumbnails for all liveries, variations and passive versions
    
  • Adjusted all variations ground contact by tweaking static pitch and cg height
    
  • Fixed all default liveries lod issues creating weird white shapes on the aircraft when moving the camera away
    
  • Fixed position of close pilot camera
    
  • Fixed contact points to put the wheels properly on the ground on all variations
    
  • Fixed missing instruments on default variations
    
  • Fixed contact points to put the wheels properly on the ground for the American Spirit variation
    
  • Fixed tinted canopy glass and make it transparent/clear as seen in real world references
    
  • Updated all containers instruments with their simAttach version for Red Thunder variation
    
  • Fixed attitude indicator G5 screen emissive value
    
  • Updated old instruments containers with their simAttach versions for AmericanPatriot variation
    
  • Fixed default position of the attitude indicator and Glide and LOC needles missing from the CDI in default variation
    
  • Fixed missing pink textures in default passive variation
    
  • Fixed cockpit lod issues for Red Thunder variation
    
  • Fixed - Two liveries share the name “Livery 08”.
    
  • Fixed - Imprecise “Parking brake” check description in Checklist.
    
  • Fixed - Some Cockpit operables do not animate properly.
    
  • Fixed - Z-fighting occurs when opening Canopy door.
    
  • Fixed - Interior collision is improper.
    
  • Fixed - Issues with external doors.
    
  • Fixed - Player cannot turn off the cockpit lights
    
  • Fixed - Panel lights are reversed and almost invisible
    
  • Fixed - Some operables in the Cockpit animate improperly
    
  • Fixed - Yoke has not interaction point to grab with VR controllers
    

  AeroElvira Optica
  

  • Fixed - Replaced Asobo’s KAP140 Autopilot System with Got Friends KAP140 (Custom APGA) System.
    
  • Fixed - Replaced Asobo’s CDI Gauge with Got Friends CDI Gauge and Compatibility with APGA System
    
  • Fixed - Added Missing Flight Performance Parameters for Improved EFB Simulation and Control
    
  • Fixed - Various Autopilot Nav Following, HDG Following and Overall PID Datasets
    
  • Fixed - Engine Startup Sounds Missing/Dampened from Interior Cockpit View
    
  • Fixed - Brightness on KAP140, Transponder and Camera Screen (Scientific Variant)
    
  • Fixed - Copilot Seat for Shared Copilot/Passenger (Compatibility with Copilot Addons)
    
  • Fixed - Keyboard Response and Force Feedback Parameters for Improved Responses
    
  • Fixed - Stick and Rudder Profile for Improved Ai/Autopilot Usage
    
  • Fixed - Removed Incompatible Landing VFX and Added Latest Landing VFX for Hardware Optimization
    

  Airbus A310-300
  

  • Added - Lufthansa Livery.
    

  Airbus A320neo
  

  • Added - Lufthansa Livery.
    

  Airbus A321
  

  • Added - Lufthansa Livery.
    

  Airbus A330-300
  

  • Added - Lufthansa Livery.
    

  Airbus Helicopters H225
  

  • Fixed – TRU1/2 and ALT1/2 (and many other buttons) Tooltips Do Not Indicate Button State.
    
  • Fixed - Various Tool Tips are Mislabelled.
    
  • Fixed - Radio Control Knobs Rotate in Opposite Direction of User Input.
    
  • Fixed - Non-functional Angle of Attack Indicator Visible on Exterior HUD and Should Be Removed.
    
  • Fixed - Checklists Do Not Follow POH, Missing Critical Steps (OEI, Fire Tests, Avionics, Icing Checks).
    
  • Fixed - 9.8.0 Ryan 9980BX TCAD System Non Functional.
    
  • Fixed - Helicopter Noses Up and Cannot Maintain Forward Pitch Even with Full Forward Cyclic.
    
  • Fixed - Other Player’s Landing Gear is not visible in the Multiplayer.
    
  • Fixed - Avionics will occasionally black out.
    
  • Fixed - AP1 and AP2 Buttons Do Not Engage When Pressed from Cold & Dark State.
    
  • Fixed - Engine Fire Handles Have No Visual Helper in Before Start Checklist.
    
  • Fixed - Engine Remains Stuck in IDLE When Starting from Cold & Dark.
    
  • Fixed - Engine auto stop is not working properly using Ctrl + Shift + E.
    
  • Fixed - Landing Light and Master Caution Warning Buttons Are Unlabeled.
    
  • Fixed - Untranslated configurations
    
  • Fixed - Autostart (Ctrl+E) Completes Successfully but Cockpit Screens Remain Dark Intermittently
    
  • Fixed - Missing Labels and Tooltips for Important Items
    
  • Fixed - Skipping to Descent will immediately give ‘Landing light turned off’ penalty
    
  • Fixed - EFB fails to send flight plan to MCDU
    
  • Fixed - After choosing “Skip to Shutdown”, the H225 cannot be shut down
    
  • Fixed - Airbus H225 Engine Restarts When Trying to Turn Off
    
  • Fixed - Electrical System Displays Excessive Amps and No Green Indication for ESS Bus, TRU1, TRU2, and Emergency Supply
    
  • Fixed - Missing ADF Bearing Pointer Despite Functioning ADF Radio
    

  Airship Industries Skyship 600
  

  • Fixed Ground Manoeuvring and Landing lights switches.
    
  • Fuel cocks are now closed when starting in cold and dark mode
    

  ATR 42-600 / 72-600
  

  • Fixed - Fixed engines not runinng after skip to Taxi without entering the aircraft first.
    
  • Fixed - Removed heavy cargo transport career path (aircraft’s max. payload below 10000kg)
    

  Aviat Pitts Special S1S
  

  • Fixed default ground contact for default variation
    
  • Fixed all passive variations simple physic ground contact
    
  • Added missing exterior collision and fixed canopy highlight for YellowBomber variation
    
  • Added missing exterior collision and fixed canopy highlight for Toto variation
    
  • Added missing exterior collision and fixed canopy highlight for TangoTango variation
    
  • Added missing exterior collision and fixed canopy highlight for RacerX variation
    
  • Added missing exterior collision and fixed canopy highlight for SecondHand variation
    
  • Added missing exterior collision and fixed canopy highlight for SmokinHot variation
    
  • Added missing exterior collision and fixed canopy highlight for Panther variation
    
  • Added missing exterior collision and fixed canopy highlight for NiceAndEZ variation
    
  • Added missing exterior collision and fixed canopy highlight for Miss Diane variation
    
  • Added missing exterior collision for BlackHawk variation
    
  • Tweaked all passive variations’ lods
    
  • Fixed canopy interaction highlight for default variation
    
  • Fixed Fuel_Digital_02 screen position to avoid cropped numbers in Toto variation
    
  • Updated all containers instruments with their simAttach version for Toto variation
    
  • Fixed missing exhaust fx for all variations
    
  • Fixed exhaust fx direction for default version
    
  • Fixed preflight elements pivots points for default variation
    
  • Split pitot covers, chocks and tie-downs nodes to be usable for preflight for default variation
    
  • Fixed - flt covers section causing ingestion failure.
    
  • Fixed - Cannot start the aircraft from Cold & Dark with “Start flight without walkaround” option turned off.
    
  • Fixed - Fuel and Landing surface information are missing in Statistics tab
    
  • Fixed - The windshield cover is not removed after skipping to Taxi
    

  Beechcraft C90 GTX King Air
  

  • Fixed - Skip to Descent causes the aircraft to load in at a unstable state and stalling.
    
  • Fixed - Skip to Takeoff Turns off majority of the lights for the aircraft exterior and interior.
    
  • Fixed - Boarding Cinematic shows passengers clipping through the stairs.
    
  • Fixed - Untranslated configurations.
    

  Boeing 737 MAX 8
  

  • Fixed an issue where the lateral flight path was sometimes calculated incorrectly at flyover waypoints.
    

  Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
  

  • Added - Custom electronic flight control system (EFCS) replacing the stock MSFS FBW.
    
  • Added - Manual trim under FBW: trim keys intercepted and consumed by the FBW.
    
  • Fixed - Incorrect BOW (corrected to be 282,500 lbs).
    
  • Fixed - Roll rate too low, increased to match video reference.
    
  • Fixed - Spoiler animation and deployment too fast: resolved by the FBW replacement.
    
  • Fixed - Aircraft could break the sound barrier: transonic wave-drag table populated.
    
  • Fixed - Engine thrust imbalance visible in CFD wake visualization.
    
  • Fixed - Rapid altitude drop at ~200 ft AGL on approach, difficult to flare.
    
  • Fixed - Oil quantity showing 100 qts instead of 14 25 qts.
    
  • Fixed - ENG page gauges showing 0.00 before engine start: dial pointers and readouts now hidden until combustion or N2 > 5%.
    
  • Fixed - Engine start button light now has a ~0.2s delay before illumination.
    
  • Fixed - Engine start button animation backwards: now pushes in correctly instead of pulling.
    
  • Fixed - APU panel EGT display showing OAT when APU power switch is OFF.
    
  • Fixed - Post-start N1 adjusted to 24.5 24.8% band.
    
  • Fixed - COMM 8.33 kHz spacing not snapping back to a valid 25 kHz frequency when disabled.
    
  • Fixed - EFB Mass and Balance “Zero Fuel Weight” field actually showing Dry Operating Weight.
    
  • Added - WAP center screen missing “FLOOR HEAT” advisory during normal flight.
    
  • Added - WAP missing “LANDING/TAXI LTS” green advisory when landing or taxi lights are on.
    
  • Fixed - TIME REM 5-minute countdown showing for all thrust ratings instead of MAX only.
    
  • Fixed - WAP messages centered instead of routed to L/R sides.
    
  • Fixed - HUD/PFD scale mismatch causing the FPV to show descent in level cruise.
    
  • Fixed - Rudder locked after cold & dark start until an AP engagement cycle unlocked it.
    
  • Fixed - LNAV engagement not switching roll mode to MSN.
    
  • Added - FBW disable support via per-axis overhead EFCS knobs.
    
  • Fixed - EFB: dead Leaflet map library and disabled map document removed.
    
  • Fixed - OHP texture resized to 1K for improved memory consumption.
    
  • Fixed - Dead Laptop_Screen tablet view removed.
    
  • Fixed - Duplicate textures removed from attachments and liveries.
    
  • Added - Pilot and Copilot MFDs now have all pages accessible again.
    
  • Fixed - Interior behavior XML logic moved to a 10 Hz publisher.
    
  • Fixed - Wiper sweep speed doubled.
    
  • Fixed - Flow line light switch no longer affects other panels’ brightness.
    
  • Fixed - False LANDING GEAR / FLAPS OVERSPEED warnings with gear and flaps retracted.
    
  • Fixed - Electrical AC/DC X-Tie lights incorrectly illuminated in normal split-parallel ops.
    
  • Added - Autopilot: FLC mode with pitch control, automatic climb and descent thrust, selected-altitude capture and automatic return to IAS/Mach hold.
    
  • Added - Autopilot: STALL warning disconnects both the autopilot and the autothrottle.
    
  • Added - Flight Controls: FBW to mechanical (FBW-MECH) reversion.
    
  • Fixed - Autothrottle: Mach-control precision.
    
  • Fixed - Autopilot: Vertical-speed selection now uses 50 ft/min increments.
    
  • Fixed - MFD: Faster and more reliable airport and navaid loading on all displays.
    
  • Fixed - PPI: Map content is now limited to traffic, terrain and weather.
    
  • Fixed - Traffic: Aircraft with a ground speed below 20 knots are no longer shown.
    
  • Fixed - EFB: Xbox controller button handling and input fix candidate.
    
  • Fixed - Autothrottle: Mach hold tracks correctly during climbs and descents.
    
  • Fixed - Autothrottle: Correct capture of selected IAS and Mach targets.
    
  • Fixed - Autothrottle: Engines no longer go into the red band with the autopilot engaged.
    
  • Fixed - EFCS: MCD and FCS annunciators follow the overhead pitch and roll FBW switch positions.
    
  • Fixed - Electrical: AC/DC X-Tie lights during normal split-parallel operation. AUTO indications follow the actual tie state.
    
  • Fixed - HUD: Mach value matches the PFD.
    
  • Fixed - ND: Range-ring labels show correctly at startup, including fractional values.
    
  • Fixed - Traffic: Relative traffic display restored in arc ND and PPI. Traffic stays hidden in full-compass ND.
    
  • Fixed - ND: NDB selections and NAV sources without DME no longer show distance and ETA.
    
  • Fixed - Hidden MFD instruments skip full display updates.
    
  • Fixed - OHP and EFB throttled to 10 Hz powered.
    
  • Fixed - Annunciation panel tables built once and evaluated at 10 Hz.
    
  • Fixed - All 15 small gauge views throttled to 10 Hz (BDHIs at 20 Hz for smooth needle sweeps).
    
  • Fixed - CoherentGTUIThread DOM write and dedupe to reduce the impact on mainthread on HUD and MFDs.
    

  Boeing F/A-18E
  

  • Fixed interaction on right engine fire warning cover
    
  • Replaced the model of the Chaff / Flare / ALE-50 dispense switch on the throttle lever, which was the model of the old generation F/A-18C/D Hornet, with a model consistent with the F/A-18ESuperHornet.
    

  Cessna 152 Aerobat
  

  • Fixed - “Default” Variant name is unlocalized in all languages.
    
  • Fixed - Using Skip to Taxi does not remove engine cover causing the engine to turn off.
    

  Cessna 185F
  

  • Fixed - Untranslated configurations
    
  • Fixed - Water rudder works reversed compared to lever position
    
  • Added - Autopilot
    

  Cessna 188 AGtruck
  

  • Fixed - Untranslated configurations
    

  Cessna 208 B Grand Caravan Ex
  

  • Disabled the speed unit toggle button on its G700
    

  Cessna 400 Corvalis TT
  

  • Fixed - De-ice systems are not functional.
    
  • Fixed - Untranslated configurations.
    
  • Fixed - Rain Windshield Effects Reversed.
    
  • Fixed - At night, the nose flickers when under an external light source.
    

  Cessna 404 Titan
  

  • Fixed - NPCs bump into aircraft and jitter for a moment during boarding RTC.
    
  • Fixed - Untranslated configurations.
    
  • Fixed - “Fuel Cap” (AIRCRAFT.TOOLTIPS.TITLE.FUEL_CAP) not correctly localized in German (DE-DE).
    

  CGS Hawk Arrow II
  

  • Fixed - Translated “Standard” in all languages.
    
  • Added - Aircraft shape in the EFB.
    
  • Fixed - Content Manager picture size.
    
  • Fixed - Cannot complete missions using the CGS Hawk Arrow II for the “End of flight” objectives due to no parking brakes.
    

  CubCrafters NX-Cub
  

  • Fixed – Untranslated configurations.
    
  • Fixed - ATCMessageChainAction could’nt connect to ground frequency and does not work.
    
  • Fixed - Yoke has no interaction point to grab with VR controllers.
    
  • Fixed - VR Yoke collision entry in .cfg.
    
  • Fixed - First Flight and Flightseeing missions crash the title
    
  • Fixed - Passenger navigation graph weight
    
  • Fixed - Cruise and approach flt speed set wrong
    
  • Fixed - Cannot transfer nav frequencies
    
  • Fixed - Rain flows in different patterns on the windows
    
  • Fixed - Amps read zero
    
  • Fixed - Pulse and steady landing light function
    
  • Fixed - Nava and strobes are floating off the wing
    
  • Fixed - Cannot transfer nav frequencies
    
  • Fixed - Flaps do not suffer malfunctions when used at Vne
    
  • Fixed - Several interactables are missing foley sounds upon interaction within the cockpit
    
  • Fixed - No mission steps to remove CubCrafters NXCub covers display for missions using this aircraft
    
  • Fixed - Some interactables do not have spatial audio when interacted with while in the cockpit
    
  • Fixed - Nav and strobe lights are not bright enough
    

  De Havilland Canada CL-415
  

  • Modified name of the pilot and copilot seats in the EFB with Captain and First Officer
    

  Diamond DA40 NG
  

  • Fixed - The Diamond Aircraft DA-40 NG has bad brakes.
    
  • Fixed - Parking brake turns off with Skip to Taxi.
    
  • Fixed - Aircraft idles higher than checklist allows.
    
  • Fixed - Light is still on in the cockpit after shutdown.
    
  • Fixed - Comm 1 and 2 highlight when clicking FPL.
    

  Diamond DA62
  

  • Fixed interactive points positions
    

  Extra E330LT
  

  • Fixed regression that had disabled the smoke FX
    
  • Fixed input bindings for the smoke system
    

  Fokker F27 Friendship
  

  • Fixed - Generated mission can exceed the max range the aircraft is capable of flying.
    
  • Fixed - Yoke cannot be hidden with VR pointers.
    
  • Fixed - Generated mission can exceed the max range the aircraft is capable of flying.
    
  • Fixed - Content image thumbnail size.
    
  • Fixed - The yoke can’t be operated with VR controllers.
    
  • Fixed - Ground equipment either clips into the ground or floats.
    
  • Fixed - Elevator authority is too weak (or the center of gravity is too far forward) in v1.0.4.
    
  • Fixed - Passengers can’t board the aircraft.
    
  • Fixed - Preflight pins are missing.
    
  • Fixed - The radar altimeter needle disappears.
    
  • Fixed - The aircraft is listed under “Others” in the menu even though it’s a twin turboprop.
    
  • Fixed - The other player’s aircraft shows at too low a level of detail in multiplayer.
    

  Guimbal Cabri G2
  

  • Improved the clarity and readability of the checklist for the engine start procedure
    

  Heart Aerospace ES-30
  

  • Fixed copilot flight stick animation
    

  Heinkel He 70 Blitz
  

  • Fixed - Checklist autocompletion gets stuck on the “Throttle” check under Starting Engine
    
  • Fixed - The yoke can’t be operated with VR controllers
    
  • Fixed - The VR default camera is outside the cockpit
    
  • Fixed - The cockpit nameplate flickers on Xbox
    
  • Fixed - Engine audio is extremely loud
    
  • Fixed - Some checklist visual helper items are wrong
    
  • Fixed - Checklist autocompletion gets stuck on the “Fuel Selector” check under Normal Landing
    
  • Fixed - The external icing effect appears erratically on the back windows
    

  Hot Air Balloon
  

  • Added Piezo CFG Parameters to BurnerSystem Valves to specify whether they should be ignited by a piezo (defaults to True for backward compatibility).
    

  Hughes Aircraft Company H-4 Hercules
  

  • Added - Aircraft Shape in the EFB.
    
  • Fixed - Throttle axis for engine 5 6 7 and 8 cannot be set.
    
  • Fixed - Content Manager picture size.
    
  • Fixed - Copilot seat always resets to 170lbs and copilot cannot be removed.
    
  • Fixed - Radio cannot be swapped and frequencies jump around (cannot tune odd number Mhz).
    

  JMB Aircraft VL-3
  

  • Fixed - Untranslated configurations.
    
  • Fixed - Sound xml duplicates.
    
  • Fixed - Inspection checklist items have “Look At” buttons that don’t do anything when clicking on them in the EFB Preflight checklist.
    
  • Fixed - Motion blur not affecting propeller.
    
  • Fixed - Floating Elevator texture is present on Livery 01.
    
  • Fixed - Propeller is too visible at all power settings.
    
  • Fixed - Missing 3 part tooltip for canopy handle.
    
  • Fixed - Aircraft taxis too fast at idle.
    
  • Fixed - Fuel system behaves erratically.
    
  • Fixed - Bad taxi behavior.
    
  • Fixed - Pitch Trim lever behaves radically when interacted with VR controllers.
    
  • Fixed - Flap Speed penalty occurs even when below Vfe.
    
  • Fixed - Autostop does not completely shut down plane.
    
  • Fixed - NPCS do not display at expected height during the onboarding cutscene of any mission that uses the JBM Aircraft VL-3.
    

  Latécoère 631
  

  • Fixed - Translated “Standard” string in all languages
    
  • Fixed - Content Manager picture size
    
  • Fixed - GNS530 duplicated removed in common panel.
    
  • Fixed - Fixed Ladder animation bringed back and bar lights fixed.
    
  • Fixed - Cursor collision
    
  • Fixed - throttle increases and decreases further than intended
    
  • Fixed - Switches and Dials Interactable through Panels
    

  Magni M-24 Orion
  

  • Fixed - Translated “Standard” in all languages.
    
  • Added - Aircraft shape in the E

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  X-Plane / Laminar Research 12 October 2026

  Introducing the Official X-Plane Forums ↗

  One of the biggest requests we hear from customers is for a more formal space for communication. We heard you loud and clear! We’re pleased to introduce the official X-Plane Forums — a new community service from Laminar Research, built to give X-Plane users a dedicated place to connect, share knowl…

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  One of the biggest requests we hear from customers is for a more formal space for communication.  We heard you loud and clear!
  
  We’re pleased to introduce the official X-Plane Forums — a new community service from Laminar Research, built to give X-Plane users a dedicated place to connect, share knowledge, get help, and engage directly with the people behind X-Plane.

  Our goal is simple: to make it easier to find reliable information, have useful discussions, and stay connected with X-Plane development in one official, easy-to-access place.

  

  The forums will provide dedicated spaces for:

  • X-Plane news and announcements
  • General community discussion
  • Aircraft, scenery and hardware
  • User-to-user support
  • Beta and development discussions
  • Tutorials, guides and community knowledge
  • Screenshots, projects and user creations

  We also want the forums to become a useful long-term resource. Discussions are organised, searchable, and designed to remain easy to find, helping both new and experienced users benefit from the knowledge shared by the wider X-Plane community.

  Most importantly, this gives Laminar another way to engage with our users directly. You’ll see participation from members of the X-Plane team, alongside discussions led by developers, creators, enthusiasts, and pilots from across the community

  The X-Plane Forums are open now. Come and join the conversation. We would love to meet you!

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  Microsoft Flight Simulator 8 October 2026

  [Blog] Weekly Briefing for 2026-10-08 ↗

  The latest Weekly Briefing is now available! Read on for information about: Airbus Helicopters H125 now available on MSFS (2020) Developer Spotlight: The Art of Carenado Weekly Marketplace releases Screenshot competition winners And more! October 8th, 2026 MSFS Weekly Briefing - Microsoft Flight Si…

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  The latest Weekly Briefing is now available! Read on for information about:

  Airbus Helicopters H125 now available on MSFS (2020)
  Developer Spotlight: The Art of Carenado
  Weekly Marketplace releases
  Screenshot competition winners

  And more!
  October 8th, 2026 MSFS Weekly Briefing - Microsoft Flight Simulator

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  Microsoft Flight Simulator 1 October 2026

  [Blog] Weekly Briefing for 2026-10-01 ↗

  The latest Weekly Briefing is now available! Read on for information about: AAU_06 Release Airbus BelugaXL now available on MSFS (2020) Monthly navdata update Weekly Marketplace releases Screenshot competition winners And more! October 1st, 2026 MSFS Weekly Briefing - Microsoft Flight Simulator 2 p…

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  The latest Weekly Briefing is now available! Read on for information about:

  AAU_06 Release
  Airbus BelugaXL now available on MSFS (2020)
  Monthly navdata update
  Weekly Marketplace releases
  Screenshot competition winners

  And more!
  October 1st, 2026 MSFS Weekly Briefing - Microsoft Flight Simulator

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  Microsoft Flight Simulator 1 October 2026

  AIRAC Cycle (2610) & Airport Updates | MSFS 2020 & 2024 ↗

  The latest navigation data with Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control (AIRAC) cycle 2610 is now available for all Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 players, and will be automatically installed when launching the simulator. Alongside this, a number of ai…

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  The latest navigation data with Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control (AIRAC) cycle 2610 is now available for all Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 players, and will be automatically installed when launching the simulator.

  Alongside this, a number of airports have received fixes, which are listed below. Please note these fixes are only available in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

  • FHSH - Fixed missing airport
  • ZSWZ - Fixed airport layout outdated
  • ZSFZ - Fixed airport layout outdated
  • HECP - Fixed airport layout outdated
  • IN74 - Fixed wrong ident : K3EW4 to IN74
  • IL48 - Fixed wrong ident : 3K6 to IL48
  • UZTC - Fixed wrong ident : UA66 to UZTC
  • UZFA - Fixed wrong ident : UTFA to UZFA
  • UZFF - Fixed wrong ident : UTFF to UZFF
  • UZFN - Fixed wrong ident : UTFN to UZFN
  • UZNU - Fixed wrong ident : UTNU to UZNU
  • UZSA - Fixed wrong ident : UTSA to UZSA
  • UZSB - Fixed wrong ident : UZSB to UZSB
  • UZSH - Fixed wrong ident : UZSH to UZSH
  • UZSK - Fixed wrong ident : UZSK to UZSK
  • UZSS - Fixed wrong ident : UTSS to UZSS
  • UMIO - Fixed wrong ident : UMBA to UMIO
  • UKHK - Fixed wrong ident : UKKN to UKHK
  • UKGC - Fixed wrong ident : UKHK to UKGC
  • UKBP - Fixed wrong ident : UKPY to UKBP
  • ZLZY - Fixed wrong ident : ZDOO to ZLZY
  • EDGY - Fixed wrong ident : ETIN to EDGY
  • ZLTS - Fixed wrong ident : ZBEE to ZLTS
  • ZLJC - Fixed wrong ident : JIC to ZLJC
  • ZHXY - Fixed wrong ident : ZMII to ZHXY
  • ZGSG - Fixed wrong ident : HSC to ZGSG
  • ZGBS - Fixed wrong ident : ZTII to ZGBS
  • LELI - Fixed wrong ident : LEAW to LELI
  • LEPC - Fixed wrong ident : LEPJ to LEPC
  • LDZR - Fixed wrong ident : LDHO to LDZR
  • LBSW - Fixed wrong ident : LB13 to LBSW
  • 3F7 - Fixed misplaced beacon tower
  • S37 - Fixed misplaced beacon tower
  • KVEL - Fixed misplaced beacon tower
  • OBBI - Fixed misplaced jetways
  • TFFR - Fixed misplaced jetways
  • 1FA9 - Fixed swapped runway Numbers
  • LGPZ - Fixed parking stands overlapping with building
  • MMCS - Fixed misplaced holdshort causing penalty during career missions
  • KAUS - Fixed terraforming issues around parking areas
  • KAIY - Fixed missing apron
  • KPHL - Fixed building detection near runway 9R
  • KBIH - Fixed missing marking on runway 08/26
  • 1O2 - Fixed missing buildings into airport area
  • KZER - Fixed missing buildings into airport area
  • EHAM - Fixed terraforming issue on generic version of the airport
  • ETNJ - Fixed vegetation detection into airport area
  • ETNT - Fixed vegetation detection into airport area
  • ETMN - Fixed vegetation detection into airport area

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  X-Plane / Laminar Research 30 September 2026

  X-Plane At FSimUK 2026 ↗

  It’s good to be back in the UK! Read more about our plans… Less than 10 days remain until the big event, and we’re pleased to inform you that X-Plane will be attending FSimUK 2026, joining one of the United Kingdom’s newest and fastest-growing flight simulation events as a bronze sponsor. What is F…

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  It’s good to be back in the UK! Read more about our plans…

  Less than 10 days remain until the big event, and we’re pleased to inform you that X-Plane will be attending FSimUK 2026, joining one of the United Kingdom’s newest and fastest-growing flight simulation events as a bronze sponsor.

  What is FSimUK?

  

  A partnership between Bristol Flight Simulation Group and Aerospace Bristol, FSimUK has quickly become a key date in the calendar for flight simulation enthusiasts, bringing together developers, content creators, hardware manufacturers, real-world aviation organisations, and simmers from across the country.

  It’s great to have a UK-based show back on the community calendar. We are looking forward to meeting the community and spending a weekend celebrating our shared passion for aviation.

  Who will be there?

  

  Joining us on the stand will be Marco, our Product Director, who helps shape the direction of X-Plane. You’ll also be able to meet Dellanie (who you may know as Delta Who on Discord) , Jim (our Weather and ATC Developer) and Danial, (who somehow manages to catch 1,000 bugs before they ever reach you!)

  We’ll also be joined by a special guest from ToLiss: Torsten, the man behind the magic of the ToLiss systems.

  What activities will X-Plane be running?

  

  Join us as we provide some exciting booth activities. For new pilots, or those seeking a challenge… try to top the leaderboards in our landing competition. Go head-to-head with attendees to try and compete for a special prize! We’ll also have some exclusive merchandise available on stand, so don’t delay in visiting!

  Marco will also be hosting a short talk discussing development news from X-Plane 12 and X-Plane Mobile on Saturday. Feel free to pop round and have a listen!

  

  
  
  In addition, joining us on the stand will be our good friends from ToLiss. If you haven’t experienced the ToLiss products, now is a good time to try them out and ask questions. You’ll get a feel for the impeccable systems quality you expect to find in an Airbus!

  

  We’ll also be teaming up with MOZA this year to showcase some of their fantastic hardware being brought into flight sim. You’ll be able to try-out some of the latest and greatest high-quality equipment.

  When is FSimUK and where can I buy tickets?

  FSimUk will be hosted at Aerospace Bristol on the 10th & 11th October 2026. More information on tickets and attendance can be seen here.

  

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  Microsoft Flight Simulator 30 September 2026

  Aircraft & Avionics Update 06 (AAU_06) Available Now ↗

  Aircraft and Avionics Update 06 is available now, bringing improvements and enhancements to five aircraft from German manufacturers. You can read the full release notes at the link below. Release Notes: Aircraft and Avionics Update 06 - Microsoft Flight Simulator 1 post - 1 participant Read full to…

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  Aircraft and Avionics Update 06 is available now, bringing improvements and enhancements to five aircraft from German manufacturers. You can read the full release notes at the link below.

  Release Notes: Aircraft and Avionics Update 06 - Microsoft Flight Simulator

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  Microsoft Flight Simulator 29 September 2026

  Airbus BelugaXL now available in MSFS (2020) ↗

  The Airbus BelugaXL is now available in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) from the in-sim Marketplace! Read more about this unique cargo aircraft on our website here: Microsoft Flight Simulator Releases its Airbus BelugaXL for MSFS (2020) - Microsoft Flight Simulator 1 post - 1 participant Read ful…

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  The Airbus BelugaXL is now available in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) from the in-sim Marketplace!

  Read more about this unique cargo aircraft on our website here:

  Microsoft Flight Simulator Releases its Airbus BelugaXL for MSFS (2020) - Microsoft Flight Simulator

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  Microsoft Flight Simulator 24 September 2026

  [Blog] Weekly Briefing for 2026-09-24 ↗

  The latest Weekly Briefing is now available! Read on for information about: New SU7 beta builds MSFS at the Roswell Air Races Weekly Marketplace releases Screenshot competition winners And more! September 24th, 2026 MSFS Weekly Briefing - Microsoft Flight Simulator 1 post - 1 participant Read full …

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  The latest Weekly Briefing is now available! Read on for information about:

  New SU7 beta builds
  MSFS at the Roswell Air Races
  Weekly Marketplace releases
  Screenshot competition winners

  And more!

  September 24th, 2026 MSFS Weekly Briefing - Microsoft Flight Simulator

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  Microsoft Flight Simulator 18 September 2026

  [Blog] Weekly Briefing for 2026-09-18 ↗

  The Weekly Briefing is now live! Read on for: MSFS at the Roswell Air Races Developer Stream Recap Weekly Marketplace releases Screenshot competition winners And more! September 18th, 2026 MSFS Weekly Briefing - Microsoft Flight Simulator 2 posts - 1 participant Read full topic

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  The Weekly Briefing is now live! Read on for:

  MSFS at the Roswell Air Races
  Developer Stream Recap
  Weekly Marketplace releases
  Screenshot competition winners

  And more!

  September 18th, 2026 MSFS Weekly Briefing - Microsoft Flight Simulator

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  Microsoft Flight Simulator 17 September 2026

  [Blog] September 2026 Development Update ↗

  The September 2026 Development Update is now available to read! This blog post recaps everything discussed during yesterday’s Developer Livestream. Read the post to learn more about: National Championship Air Races activity Sim Update 7 goals World Update 23: Poland and The Baltics AAU6 & Local Leg…

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  The September 2026 Development Update is now available to read! This blog post recaps everything discussed during yesterday’s Developer Livestream. Read the post to learn more about:

  National Championship Air Races activity
  Sim Update 7 goals
  World Update 23: Poland and The Baltics
  AAU6 & Local Legend 26

  Plus much much more! Read the full blog post here:

  flightsimulator.com/development-update-september-2026

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  Microsoft Flight Simulator 15 September 2026

  Developer Livestream - September 16 ↗

  Our next Developer Livestream is taking place tomorrow! Join our regular panel, plus some special guests, live on Twitch this Wednesday, September 16 at 1730 UTC, where we’ll be answering community-submitted questions and discussing upcoming plans for MSFS. 1 post - 1 participant Read full topic

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  Our next Developer Livestream is taking place tomorrow! Join our regular panel, plus some special guests, live on Twitch this Wednesday, September 16 at 1730 UTC, where we’ll be answering community-submitted questions and discussing upcoming plans for MSFS.

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