Weekly Recap

Public testing of the ongoing Sim Update 5.1 Beta continues. This test build is specifically targeted to address player concerns about stability, low memory warnings, and avionics issues, particularly on consoles. In case you missed it, you can read the full release notes for test build 1.7.28.0 here. If you would like to join the optional public test, you can find instructions for all platforms (PC-MS Store, PC-Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStaiton 5) on our forums here. For everyone participating in the beta, we encourage you to please complete the feedback surveys for your platform by voting in the polls here.

Next week we have a special livestream event in partnership with MOZA! Join our Community Managers Chewwy94 and SeedyL plus Zak from MOZA and popular MSFS livestreamer Twotonemurphy as they demonstrate several of MOZA’s flight sim peripherals in a variety of aviation scenarios including airliners, GA, helicopters, gliders, military, and more! There will be a prize draw where one lucky viewer from Twitch chat will win a MOZA AB6, so you don’t want to miss this broadcast! You can watch this event starting at 1700 UTC on Wednesday, May 27 on the Official MSFS Twitch channel.

Finally, we are excited to announce our Top Sellers Sale to celebrate the most popular products on both the MSFS (2020) and MSFS 2024 Marketplaces! For seven days starting May 21st, save up to 80% on Top Sellers from the Marketplace! To purchase these discounted items, visit the Microsoft Flight Simulator Marketplace in MSFS (2020) or MSFS 2024, scroll down to the Top Sellers Sale row, then select ‘See All’ and look for the savings!

Check out this week’s NEW and UPDATED releases for both the MSFS (2020) and MSFS 2024 in-sim Marketplaces.

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Featured Marketplace Release

This week we are excited to highlight the CT201N from developer Carenado, now available on PlayStation 5!

The CT210N raises the standard for single-engine flight by incorporating a turbocharging system that significantly improves its performance at altitude. This high-wing aircraft with retractable landing gear combines power, range and comfort, making it a preferred choice for those seeking efficiency and capability in one package.

Designed to comfortably carry up to six occupants, the CT210N offers a spacious interior, ideal for long-haul flights or routes through mountainous terrain. Thanks to its ability to maintain power at higher altitudes, this model performs with ease in demanding conditions where other aircraft lose efficiency.

Equipped with a Continental TSIO-520-R 310 HP turbocharged engine, the CT210N reaches a cruise speed of 190 knots and a range in excess of 900 nautical miles. Its service ceiling above 27,000 feet makes it especially suitable for crossing high terrain areas with greater safety and speed.

Features

8 liveries + 1 white.
Bendix King KFC 225 autopilot.
Garmin GNS530 and GNS430.
GTN750/GTN650 compatibility (from pms50.com and tdssim.com).
Garmin GMA 340 audio panel.
Garmin GTX 330 transponder.
Weather Radar Bendix King IN-182A
Engine Data Management 800 system.
Panel Circuit Braker operative.
Emergency Landing Gear Hand Pump operative.
Digital fuel flow indicator and fuel calculation.
Realistic HQ digital sounds.
Realistic flight dynamics.
Tablet style interface for navigation system selection (GNS/GTN).
MSFS2024 Career ready: First Flight, Ferry Flight and Flightseeing.
Carenado RealXperience features such as attitude indicator startup, shivering needles, panel shaking among others.

Community Fly-In Friday

We’re returning to South America this week for a flight in Peru! We’ll start in the capital city of Lima, fly down the coast the Pisco, then make our way into the mountains for a touch and go landing at Andahuaylas. Finally, we’ll visit the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site of Machu Picchu before we have our full stop landing at Cuzco.

Optional Marketplace Add-on: Simmers may choose to use the SPZO Cusco Airport addon by developer FSDG. This purchase is entirely optional and is not required to join this fly-in.

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Highlights from last week’s Community Fly-In

Last week’s event took place in Norway to celebrate their National Constitution Day! Here are some screenshots from the Fly-In:

Screenshot by Orbitbold

Screenshot by ElkanDavid

Weekly Flight Inspiration

The world is a big place! If you’re looking for ideas about where to fly this week, check out our Community Managers’ recommendation here!

Congratulations to Arsenal Football Club for winning the Premier League! The streets of North London have been filled with fans celebrating the clubs first league trophy in over 20 years. Why not fly over the club’s stadium and enjoy the entire of London too?

Airport of the Day

Today’s Airport of the Day is LSZO! Head over there and search for fellow pilots in the sky, and feel free to join our Airport of the Day Voice Chat in Discord anytime! The airport refreshes daily to provide a new spot for simmers to meet and fly.

upcoming Community Events

Regular Community Fly-Ins: If you’re looking to join in with group flights, or even host your own, the best place to begin is via our dedicated Forum category. With a whole host of groups organising regular events, there’s something for everyone! Find more details here.

Community Video

Las Vegas is our destination for this week’s Community Video, as YouTuber Flight Sim Vlogs takes the Aerosoft/ToLiss Airbus A340-600 for a long haul trip from Manchester. In the iconic retro Virgin Atlantic paint scheme, this isn’t one to miss!