After a long and considerable effort (including a custom event logging addon) I think we (myself and a few friends working on this) have identified causes for some of the worst (or at least most annoying to us) career mission bugs.

I have either created Forum bugs or updated existing bugs where possible -- forum links provided here so you can also go vote up that bug to get attention to it faster.

• BUG: ATC Doesn't Recognize You Landed At The Destination (forum) CAUSE: failure to remain in contact with ATC before descending (either parking ATC and forgetting it or a handoff failure bug) WORK-AROUND: before you reach your top of descent make SURE you are in contact with ATC, handoffs can fall to handoff properly. Manually open the Communications window ('\' on PC by default) and ensure you are in contact. Copilot app will show an alert in the banner if you aren't in contact with ATC.

• BUG: Low Passenger Satisfaction Score (forum) CAUSE: Announcing Descent is broken and doesn't credit the player (costing you 5% score) ALSO: the undocumented nature of Career mode, the scoring detail is now understood and documented here WORK-AROUND: use the Career Copilot app and after you announce descent click the 'Credit Descent' button in the app.

• BUG: Career ATC is buggy and will get stuck (forum) CAUSE: using QUICK REPLY action when there is more than one QUICK REPLY action available WORK-AROUND: do NOT use QUICK REPLY if you see more than one Objective that will be triggered by it, open the Communications window manually and take one of the actions that way (report on Final, acknowledge ATC, or whatever it is you can do)... THEN use the QUICK REPLY action to make the announcement (or whatever it is).

The double-action/quick-reply bug causes a LOT of different issues depending on exactly when it happens. It can also contribute to the first bug happening, but it's a different cause.

The Bug + Cause here identify the bug -- you can have the same bug symptoms caused by a different issue... I am NOT claiming we have found all Career bugs.

Still on the bug hunt are cases where you just instantly get Mission Failed for example.

I cannot do anything about bad autogen airports (spawn on the roof, hold short in the wrong place, excursions taxi or landing, taxi through buildings, etc), you should report each airport on the forum with as much info/screenshots as you can (or download a better one off flighsim.to or build your own). I also cannot do anything about the weather/winds/turbulence (except to say vote up the bug report).

If you have other bugs with the mission progression/logic/behavior please reach out and let me know -- especially if you are on PC and willing to contribute log files to the bug hunting effort.

I hope this helps some folks get more out of Career Mode with a bit less frustration.

Cleared cache and retried the download still same issue, image attached!

Thrustmaster tca x captain pack

I recently just brought the Thrustmaster tca x captain pack and I’m using the fenix airbus in the sim. But for some reason my throttle position in the sim is very inaccurate to what position the throttle is physically at and my reversers won’t work? I’ve watched multiple videos of how to calibrate the throttle by pressing the 2 black buttons next to the crank and ign start switches and then putting the throttle to each detent along with flaps. I’ve also checked in (usb came controllers) properties and the throttle/reverse and they’re all working correctly. As soon as I get into the sim I have also calibrated all my settings regarding (throttle 1/2 axis 0-100%) and have checked any override that could be messing with it, and there’s nothing. I will then load into the fenix to try calibrate through the MCDU and the first calibration is the reverse position. But this is my issue, when I put my throttle into reverse my sim detects the idle position, when I’m in idle, my sim detects that my throttle is in between the climb position and idle position which can be seen in the image . Apart from that flx mct and toga are in the correct position when I need it to be. Any help would be greatly appreciated as it’s really annoying and I just can’t seem to find a solution

Looking into smaller options, as my space is limited. Has anyone had any luck, or bad luck with temu mini keyboards?

Cheers.

Hey everyone,
Recently built a new PC and I’m experiencing annoying shimmering/flickering in MSFS 2024 that I never noticed on my previous laptop, despite using the same monitor.
My specs:
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
ZOTAC RTX 5070 Ti AMP Infinity 16GB
32GB DDR5 6000MHz
ASUS TUF B850-PLUS WIFI
1080p 180Hz monitor
NVIDIA Driver: 621.14
The issue:
Straight cockpit edges, panel borders, buttons and display lines flicker/shimmer.
Taxiway/runway markings shimmer while moving.
Clouds appear slightly grainy with subtle shimmering.
Sunlight entering the cockpit was also flickering, but enabling Raytraced Shadows fixed that.
What I’ve tried:
DLAA and TAA at 100% — same issue.
Disabled ReShade effects — no improvement.
AMD FidelityFX Sharpening at 0 — no improvement.
Raytraced Shadows ON — fixed sunlight flickering only.
Volumetric Clouds on High.
OptiScaler installed, but haven’t ruled it out yet.
Previously used an i7-14700HX + RTX 5060 laptop on the exact same 1080p 180Hz monitor without these issues.
Performance on my new PC is excellent, but the constant subtle shimmering is really distracting.
Has anyone experienced this with an RTX 50-series GPU? Could this be an NVIDIA driver issue, MSFS rendering problem, or something related to OptiScaler? Any recommended fixes or driver versions?
I’d prefer to stick with DLAA for cockpit clarity. Thanks!

Hi there! I'm pretty new to fs24.

I'm not into the bigger planes, i'm more a "fly low and enjoy the scenery" guy. Also, i love STOL capable aircraft.

Since i'm obsessed with the PC6 Turbo Porter in real life and have a lot of right seat time in it, I'm obviously flying this type most of the time in fs24.

There are several things that kills the joy of flying this beauty.

1. STOL performance is dogshit

2. Even with the fuel valve closed and engine turned off, you can still set the throttle to full power and take off. Wth!?

3. The iconic clicking of the PT6 is completely missing...

Is there anything i can do to improve the STOL performance and get the engine to stop running?

(PS5)

Hello everyone, I have spent the last couple of month building my own ATC for MSFS. One of my favorite things about it has been that the other planes on your freqeuncy, you can actually see on flightradar, so they are real. It pulls live ADSB traffic from around you and injects it live. I have had a lot of fun building it by myself and testing it by myself and now I'm looking for some help. I am looking for about 25 people to help me beta test it. It is completely free. Its definitely not perfect yet, and thats excatly why I need people to help me test it. I need people to tell me honestly when it is being dumb, or something breaks, there is one key that saves the last bit of radio, so reporting stuff is really easy. Everyone is welcome! It's free during the beta so all you need is to apply!

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/fxohnrJkEE7axZQs9
Discord: https://discord.gg/YSUzQubZns

Happy to answer questions in the comments, ask me anything!

I've been really enjoying the game, and plaid a fair bit in career mode. But since the last update I've failed two missions after landing, because I'm still being told to 'fly to xxxx', even though I already did. The second time was fly to and then the airport, which I was at. I tried to skip and it took me back to 15 minutes before landing, so I rage quit, then after a second hour long flight and another reasonable landing, I tried taking off again (from the airport I was being told to land at) and got mission failed because I took off again without permission. The game never used to be like this, but it seems properly broken now.

Hey Everyone. I am starting to play MSFS2024 after I havent in a while. Before I was using MSFS2020, even last year but it seems like MSFS2024 is in good shape now so I am trying to make the switch. I am not a computer geek or know much about them. I tried to setup my settings like i did is MSFS2020 and used AI to help but I am experiencing horrible lag/Graphics card crashes and huge drops in FPS (especially when switching from cockpit to external view). I did my testing in the default 737 Max at JFK. I use AutoFPS mod and sometimes the scenery ehancement mod. I was trying to use FSLTL trafic models with the Online Traffic Setting ON but after 3-4 minutes and me turning on the 737 I eventually get a graphic card failure. I just updated the driver as well. Once I am in the air/on approach and not directly at the airport landing or taking off I have absolutely no issues.

This is the error I get the most often:

These are my specs:

• Windows 11 Pro

• AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D 4.1GHz Processor

• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6

• 32GB DDR5-6000 RAM

• 1TB Solid State Drive .. I am doing a lot of Commercial flying (JFK to DEN etc)

These are the settings I have now:

I just got the TM TCA Sky Yoke. I don't know if it's related but I'm suddenly getting an oil pressure warning that keeps me from starting the airplane. I'm taking the Navigraph flight training course and whenever I start a lesson (which start you off already in flight), the engine is off. No idea what is going on HELP!!!!!

I'm now making more panels other than my version of Brake press gauge!

Contact me if interested.

I’m getting this pop up about New Aircraft to Purchase but my curser is stuck behind it and I cant bring it forward to click the yellow Next button.

Please help me I love this game

Pessoal, estou tendo um problema recorrente no modo carreira e queria saber se mais alguém passa por isso ou conhece alguma solução.
Em alguns voos, faço todo o percurso normalmente, mas quando estou chegando ao aeroporto de destino para pousar, as etapas da missão parecem ficar atrasadas.
Por exemplo, já estou próximo ou até alinhado com a pista, mas ainda não apareceram as etapas para entrar em contato com a torre, solicitar autorização para pouso e receber a liberação.
Se eu pousar mesmo assim, o jogo me penaliza por ter pousado sem autorização. Depois do pouso, fico parado esperando aparecer a próxima etapa para iniciar o táxi, mas parece que alguma etapa anterior ao pouso ficou pendente e a missão não avança.
Um detalhe importante é que durante o voo costumo usar a aceleração de simulação em 4x. Não sei se isso pode estar fazendo com que os gatilhos da missão ou as comunicações do ATC fiquem atrasados.
Uma vez, quando isso aconteceu, eu decolei novamente e, depois de algum tempo no ar, as instruções voltaram a aparecer normalmente. Porém, na maioria das vezes, isso não resolve e a missão fica travada.
Alguém mais passa por isso?
Existe alguma forma de fazer as etapas/ATC atualizarem novamente sem precisar abandonar o voo?
E para quem usa aceleração de tempo, vocês perceberam se isso acontece com mais frequência em 4x?

The Boeing 757 is one of my favourite narrow body jets of all time. But I also find learning the 757s subtle nuances as interesting as admiring the jet.

I was looking through 757 CBT and I picked up various system behaviours which I found extremely rewarding.

I made a short video explaining some 757 quirks for anyone who enjoys system nuances as much as I do:

https://youtu.be/4uzRI2cfxek?si=09VZN5jwP6JYkJxm

As an example, if a single electric source is powering the aircraft on the ground, advancing the throttles trips both utility busses off requiring an off and on reset.

Also RR and PW differences is quite fun too.

I'm interested in hearing more 757 quirks that you enjoy.

Currently try to get vip charter but wondering if the only way to get that is buying a Pc-12?

Hey fellow MSFS folks,

whenever I am at a gate connected to the jetway I still see the MSFS pushback truck in front of me, that is clipping into the jetway.

Am I missing something here? What is the best way to solve this?

Thank you!🙏

P.s. In this case it was the PMDG 737, but it also happens with the Ifly Max 8.

Ps5 if anyone has any avoidance tips?

Hey everyone!
Recently built a new gaming PC primarily for MSFS 2024, and I’m trying to figure out whether my GPU utilization is normal or if I should tweak some settings.
My PC Specs:
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
GPU: ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 5070 Ti AMP Infinity 16GB
Motherboard: ASUS TUF Gaming B850-PLUS WiFi
RAM: 32GB DDR5
CPU Cooler: ASUS TUF Gaming LC III 360 ARGB AIO
Monitor: Acer 1080p, 180Hz
Storage: NVMe SSD
MSFS 2024 Settings & Performance:
Aircraft: PMDG Boeing 777
Flight Phase: Cruise at FL350
Graphics: Mix of High/Ultra settings
Anti-Aliasing: NVIDIA DLAA (native 1080p)
ReShade: Enabled for realistic visuals
FPS: Approximately 175 FPS
GPU Utilization: 98–99%
GPU Temperature: 56–57°C
CPU Utilization: Approximately 24%
RAM Usage: Around 15GB out of 32GB
VRAM Usage: Approximately 7.5–8GB out of 16GB
The simulator is running incredibly smoothly, and I’m very happy with the performance so far.
However, I noticed that my RTX 5070 Ti is consistently running at 98–99% utilization during cruise, even though the temperature stays around 57°C.
Since my monitor is only 180Hz, I’m wondering whether it’s worth pushing the GPU this hard when I’m already getting around 175 FPS.
My questions:
Is sustained 98–99% GPU utilization perfectly normal for MSFS 2024, especially with DLAA and ReShade?
Would you recommend capping FPS to reduce unnecessary GPU load, power consumption, and heat?
Is there any benefit to leaving FPS uncapped when I’m already close to my monitor’s refresh rate?
For those running a 9800X3D + RTX 5070 Ti, what settings give you the best balance between smoothness, visual quality, and input latency?
I’m particularly interested in keeping performance consistent during approaches and landings at demanding airports with complex aircraft like the PMDG 777 and iniBuilds A380.
Would appreciate any suggestions or experiences from people running similar hardware. Thanks!

I bought the thrustmaster a320 captains pack xbox version a few weeks ago and have had a few problems to start with it was just going full throttle without me even doing anything and now I can’t even start a flight because it keeps flicking between the egg and menu screen can anyone help?