[RELEASE] Spotty26 v1.4 with Flyby-Chase-World and Tower cameras is released

Have you been missing Flyby and Tower cameras in MSFS 2024?

https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/FZUOqC10BZQ

Spotty26 is now released by rksoftware with easy to use Flyby camera and Tower camera.

Easy to use, Tower camera can be set up at any airport,

Both user aircraft and AI traffic is supported for all camera modes.

Available at www.simmarket.com and www.flightsim4fun.com

Have you been missing Flyby and Tower cameras in MSFS 2024?

Spotty26 is now released by rksoftware with easy to use Flyby camera and Tower camera.

Easy to use, Tower camera can be set up at any airport,

Both user aircraft and AI traffic is supported for all camera modes.

Available at www.simmarket.com and www.flightsim4fun.com

2 hours ago

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:rocket: Spotty26 v1.3.1 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is now available!

Spotty26 continues to evolve into a powerful real-time user aircraft and AI aircraft spotting tool with cinematic camera tools for MSFS2024.

:sparkles: New in Version 1.3.1

:video_game: NEW Joystick Support
Spotty26 now supports configurable joystick buttons for all camera modes:
• Camera ON/OFF
• Flyby
• Flyby-O (Cinematic Flyby)
• Chase
• World
• Tower /Spotter

:video_game: Xbox Controller + Joystick + Keyboard Integration
Spotty26’s Xbox controller support, joystick controls, and keyboard shortcuts work independently from Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 controls and do not interfere with your existing MSFS2024 controller, joystick, or keyboard settings.

:satellite_antenna: Adjustable AI Radar Coverage
Added user-configurable radar coverage for AI aircraft detection.
Easily adjust spotting range depending on airport size, traffic density, or performance preferences.

:airplane: Improved AI Traffic Handling
Enhanced AI aircraft tracking and Traffic Board integration for smoother updates and better aircraft selection behavior.

:movie_camera: Camera System Improvements
Continued refinements to:
• Flyby camera
• Chase camera
• World camera
• Tower camera
• AI aircraft targeting

:world_map: Traffic Board Improvements
Improved board handling, refresh logic, and visibility toggling for a cleaner spotting workflow.

Spotty26 is designed for aviation enthusiasts, virtual spotters, content creators, and anyone who wants cinematic control of the user aircraft AI live traffic in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

Thank you to everyone testing and supporting Spotty26!

Existing users can update either from the SHOP they ordered the Spotty26 or from Spotty26’s Menu/ Check for update

New user can get Spotty26 from www.simmarket.com , www.flightsim.to or www.flightsim4fun.com

Changelog v1.3.2 > v1.4.0
:rocket: Spotty26 Update Available! :rocket:

A new Spotty26 update is now available, bringing several new features, usability improvements, and bug fixes for MSFS 2024 plane spotters and camera enthusiasts.

:sparkles: New Features

:white_check_mark: Added user activation for support for Global Hotkeys so user defined keystrokes can be used for all camera modes (Flyby - FlybyO - Chase - World -Tower)
when Spotty26 is minimized to Taskbar or out of focus.

Important note when using Global Hotkeys: Spotty26 will highjack activated hotkeys and cause issues with other running programs.
Global Hotkeys in Spotty can be toggled ON/OFF easily.

:white_check_mark: Added support for configuring additional joystick buttons:

  • D-Pad Up
  • D-Pad Down
  • D-Pad Left
  • D-Pad Right

:white_check_mark: Added new assignable joystick actions:

  • Camera Zoom In
  • Camera Zoom Out
  • Altitude Up
  • Altitude Down

:white_check_mark: Added FlybyO (Cinematic Flyby) button to Spotty26 UI.

:white_check_mark: Added FlybyO support on the Xbox Controller Right Thumb button for instant cinematic flyby sequences.

:movie_camera: Camera Improvements

  • Chase, World, and Tower camera panels can now be shown or hidden by repeatedly activating the same camera mode.
  • Works from the Spotty26 UI, keyboard, joystick buttons, and Xbox controller.
  • Camera movement behavior has been significantly improved for keyboard, joystick, and controller users. Movements now feel much more natural and intuitive.

:world_map: Map Improvements

  • Disabled automatic map centering when selecting aircraft markers, making traffic monitoring and aircraft selection easier.

:wrench: Other Improvements

  • Various bug fixes and stability improvements throughout the application.
  • Updated Spotty26 User Guide (PDF).

Spotty26 continues its journey toward becoming a must-have utility for every MSFS 2024 flyer, whether you’re into plane spotting, cinematic flybys, AI traffic tracking, or simply enjoying the world from the perfect camera angle.

As always, feedback and suggestions are welcome. Enjoy the update and happy flybys and aircraft spotting! :airplane:

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