I applaud your efforts. In fact, it is user reviews that people need to rely on, as the traditional print media’s ‘professional journalists’ have all taken the stand that the game is nearly perfect, giving it 9/10 and 90% review scores.
These professional game reviewers have sold their integrity in exchange for providing only a glancing look and ignoring major bugs. It is very telling when comparing user reviews of 1.8 stars for MSFS 2024 where the real issue lies.
I am sorry you wasted money on this software, if it makes you and others feel any better, you have saved me from making a similar mistake. I was cautious with MSFS2024 after the debacle that was FS2000. Microsoft has a long history of great software followed by a real stinker, especially when it comes to the FS line.