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MScenery provides bad content and Microsoft is watching
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The MSFS Marketplace Has a Fake Review Problem. Microsoft Just Acknowledged It.

This week, a post went up on r/flightsim with a sc...

marcegelhofer
14. June 2026
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FSLabs - A321 - can it compete with PMDG?
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PMDG 737 vs. FSLabs A321 vs. Fenix A320: what I know, and what MSFS 2024 might change

Everything below comes from MSFS 2020. I haven&#82...

marcegelhofer
13. June 2026
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career mode is the issue
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The Best Free (and Paid) Tools for MSFS 2020 and 2024

The best utilities for Microsoft Flight Simulator ...

marcegelhofer
10. June 2026
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MScenery provides bad content and Microsoft is watching
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The MSFS Marketplace Has a Fake Review Problem. Microsoft Just Acknowledged It.

This week, a post went up on r/flightsim with a screenshot of the MSFS Marketplace “Top Rated” section. Every slot was occupied by an MScenery product. F-16 Enhanced Edition, A380-800 Enha...

marcegelhofer
14. June 2026
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FSLabs - A321 - can it compete with PMDG?
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PMDG 737 vs. FSLabs A321 vs. Fenix A320: what I know, and what MSFS 2024 might change

Everything below comes from MSFS 2020. I haven’t flown any of these three on 2024 yet, and all three are either freshly arrived there or still mid-transition. So this isn’t a verdict on th...

marcegelhofer
13. June 2026
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Aerial view of the Grand Canyon where Microsoft hosted the MSFS 2024 Global Preview Event
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When the Helicopter Ride Comes Before the Review

By SimDispatch.de | May 2026 In September 2024, 24 content creators and media outlets were flown to the Grand Canyon by Microsoft. Accommodation paid. Helicopter rides included. Sixty minutes of hands...

marcegelhofer
8. May 2026
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career mode is the issue
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The Best Free (and Paid) Tools for MSFS 2020 and 2024

The best utilities for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024 — from free essentials like SimBrief, Little Navmap, AutoFPS, and VATSIM to paid tools like GSX Pro and BeyondATC. Honest reviews of eve...

marcegelhofer
10. June 2026
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air speeds in the sim- what do they mean? Guide
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IAS, TAS, GS, Mach: What All These Airspeeds Actually Mean in MSFS 2024

Did you ever stare at your ND or PFD and wondered why there are four different speed readouts? You are not alone. Airspeed in aviation is confusing, because there is no single answer to the question &...

marcegelhofer
30. May 2026
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phenom FSreborn- first experiences
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FSReborn Phenom 300E for MSFS 2024: What is it like in the sim?

FSReborn is not a name that gets thrown around in the same breath as PMDG or Fenix. That is either a reason to be cautious or an opportunity to be surprised. The Phenom 300E dropped for MSFS 2024 on M...

marcegelhofer
23. May 2026
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How a WASM crash looks like in MSFS2024
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MSFS 2024 WASM Crashes Explained: What They Are, Why They Happen, and What You Can Do

Cockpit instruments all go orange mid-flight but the plane keeps flying? That is a WASM crash — and it is not your fault. This guide explains what WASM is, why it crashes in MSFS 2024, which aircraft ...

marcegelhofer
22. May 2026
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Virtual Airlines for flight simmers - ultimate list
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Virtual Airlines Directory: 263 VAs for MSFS 2024 (2026)

The most comprehensive virtual airline directory for flight simmers in 2026 — 263 VATSIM-registered and community VAs with links, organised A–Z....

marcegelhofer
19. May 2026
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Volanta flight tracking app also available on xbox
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Volanta Now Available on Xbox

Volanta is now available on Xbox for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. This is the first time console users can access the flight tracking platform. The release has been brought to Xbox via Orbx and is...

marcegelhofer
14. May 2026
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JetCard: ‘Business Aviation Ecosystem’ Now Available
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JetCard: ‘Business Aviation Ecosystem’ Now Available

JetCard “Business Aviation Ecosystem” Now Available Following Beta Period JetCard has officially launched its business aviation platform for flight simulation after a two-month beta period. The standa...

marcegelhofer
13. May 2026
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Hwo tresolve stutters WASM crashes and more
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MSFS 2024: Stutters, FPS Drops & Performance Issues – The Complete Fix Guide

Stutters and FPS drops are the most common issues in MSFS 2024. Here is a complete, step-by-step guide to diagnosing and fixing performance problems — from shader cache to VRAM and add-on conflicts....

marcegelhofer
12. May 2026
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Featured Posts

1MScenery provides bad content and Microsoft is watching
The MSFS Marketplace Has a Fake Review Problem. Microsoft Just Acknowledged It.
14. June 2026
2FSLabs - A321 - can it compete with PMDG?
PMDG 737 vs. FSLabs A321 vs. Fenix A320: what I know, and what MSFS 2024 might change
13. June 2026
3Aerial view of the Grand Canyon where Microsoft hosted the MSFS 2024 Global Preview Event
When the Helicopter Ride Comes Before the Review
8. May 2026
4career mode is the issue
The Best Free (and Paid) Tools for MSFS 2020 and 2024
10. June 2026
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Dr. Marc Egelhofer writes about flight simulation with a focus on system depth, platform constraints, and the shifting balance between default and third-party development. His work takes a critical, data-informed look at where the industry is heading.

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Featured Posts

1MScenery provides bad content and Microsoft is watching
The MSFS Marketplace Has a Fake Review Problem. Microsoft Just Acknowledged It.
14. June 2026
2FSLabs - A321 - can it compete with PMDG?
PMDG 737 vs. FSLabs A321 vs. Fenix A320: what I know, and what MSFS 2024 might change
13. June 2026
3Aerial view of the Grand Canyon where Microsoft hosted the MSFS 2024 Global Preview Event
When the Helicopter Ride Comes Before the Review
8. May 2026
4career mode is the issue
The Best Free (and Paid) Tools for MSFS 2020 and 2024
10. June 2026
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