I am now working on about my 5th install of FS2024, into both Steam and in Xbox (trial). On one occasion, an Xbox system actually behaved itself, and I could configure all my cockpit views just fine, but since then - NO CHANCE… When I spawn in to say EGLC (London City Airport) in a Cessna C172, I …

My cockpit camera has a mind of it's own

MSFSRonS January 3, 2025, 2:35pm 2

Check your options in the General, Camera, Cockpit Camera options.
Maybe the Zoom setting.