New Simmers: Introduce Yourself!

[Indigo255]

I guess ill introduce myself. Joined to research and learn about developing and coding for FS2020. I’ve been working with, creating for and breaking Flight Simulators for 31 years along with working in aviation. CGI, videography and photography are a few of my other constant hobbies etc.

[Beechc23]

Welcome to the forum @Indigo255 If you need assistance with anything, feel free to post in User Support Hub

See this topic about Trust Levels .

Forum guides can be found here:
Latest Official Microsoft Flight Simulator/Forum Navigation topics - Microsoft Flight Simulator Forums

[Ranger5638]

Welcome Indigo!

[SmotheryVase665]

Welcome @HappyHillbi11y & @Indigo255

FYI:

• There are a number of “How To” guides for aircraft & avionics here: Official Microsoft Flight Simulator > Tips & Troubleshooting

• And you can download aircraft manuals from here: Aircraft Manuals - Microsoft Flight Simulator

• A good start to exploring the World, especially if new to flightsims, is to fly the Discover Flights. These pre-set some aircraft controls to make it easier to fly, so allowing you to enjoy the scenery.

• For development & coding, I suggest one start by downloading the MSFS 2020 SDK. To do this:
  ->In MSFS, chose Options | General Options | Developers. Turn Developer mode ON, then Apply & Save (F11)
  ->Then on the top bar choose Help, then one or all of the options under Downloads: Installer, Documentation, Samples and/or Videos.

• The online SDK documentation can be found here: Introduction (flightsimulator.com)

• And you if you have development-related questions, you can ask them here: User Support Hub > SDK and here:
  MSFS DevSupport - SDK Q&A platform for 3rd party developers (flightsimulator.com)

Hope this helps getting you both started - happy flights!

[HappyHillbi11y]

Thank you for the message @SmotheryVase665

I will look through the links you have provided

[GRAMPS1301]

I am Gramps1301. I played FS in the 80s but just loaded 2020 on my new PC. I have been loading up on Logitech and need help getting them activated. Does anyone have a clue?

[graffix87]

hi, I’m dan, new here, I am trying to download the game now for a couple days but its taking so long, is that a common issue?

[SmotheryVase665]

Hi @graffix87 & welcome to the forums!

Slow download speeds have often been reported and have many causes. This article may be of interest to you:
How to improve slow download speed – Microsoft Flight Simulator Support (zendesk.com)

If none of the steps in the article help, you can ask for help from fellow users in User Support Hub > Install, Performance & Graphics

However, before you can post a question, you will need to be at “Trust Level 1”. You can read about trust levels here:

Trust Levels and How To Advance

Our trust levels: Are a way to sandbox new users in the community so that they cannot accidentally hurt themselves, or other users while they are learning what to do, and a way to grant experienced users more rights over time, so that they can help everyone maintain and moderate the community they generously contribute so much of their time to. Note on voting: If the topic is closed or archived, the votes are released to the users and can be applied to other topics but the vote count on the …

and how to navigate the forums here: Official Microsoft Flight Simulator > Forum Navigation

Hope this helps!

[Sleevezipper]

Hello,
What exactly needs activation?

[GloomyLake935]

Hello
U on pc or Xbox?
Rich

[GloomyLake935]

Hello Happy.
Welcome to MSFS 2020.
Retired, on most days.
In Alaska.
Add me.

Rich

[graffix87]

I’m on pc via Microsoft store

[gpawood]

Howdy folks, you can call me Gpawood
I will be using Microsoft Flight Simulator on Xbox Series X, which will be a new experience. I’ve been using MSFS on PCs since 1998 where I was active with the VA Aero Texas International, but have not been active for several years. I’m looking forward to getting the sim operational and I know I’ll have questions using the Series X with MSFS going forward. Look forward to being a part of this great group of aviation enthusiasts.

[Sleevezipper]

Welcome here @gpawood ! Good luck on getting the sim operational and happy flying!
We’re all here to help if questions arise

[GloomyLake935]

Hello gpawood
Welcome to msfs 2020.
Part of Flight Crew here. Retired, on most days. Can assist if you have questions.
Add me if you like.

Rich

[GloomyLake935]

Hello Happy.
Welcome to MSFS 2020. I’m part of the Flight Crew in the msfs flight sim forum.
Retired, so on most days. I’m in Southeast Panhandle of Alaska!
If you have questions. Add me.
I’m on Xbox X. Have Thrustmaster HOTOS One and controller.

Rich

[matthorton23]

Hello!

PPL student from the UK. Using MSFS to practice the exercises. i’ve got an Oculus Rift and Logitech yoke, quadrant and multi-panel. VR is better than I expected but the yoke is difficult to be accurate with (i’ll post about this separately). im using a GTX1660 super so think I would benefit from a better GPU - but overall, what a great ‘game’!

[Skotepetoors51]

Hi, Short for my name is Rein. I’ve been a flight simmer for years. Or since the 1996 version at least. I think I can help myself in the sim world. Not know it all as there is still lots I learn on a daily basis. I noticed lots of good, as well as bad complaints from simmers. I personally think MSFS did superb with this one. And on that note great work guys this is the best out of all of them. I know, I tried them all. CHEERS!!!

[GloomyLake935]

Hello Skotepetoors.
Welcome to MSFS 2020. I’m retired, so on most days. Part of the Flight Crew in here. Can assist if you have questions.

Rich

[GloomyLake935]

Hello gpawood.
Welcome to MSFS 2020. I’m retired, on most days. Part of the Flight Crew here in the Forum.
On Xbox X. Can assist, if you have questions.

Rich