Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 update 7.2, also identified as Sim Update 7.2 (version 1.9.24.0), is now available, addressing several aircraft simulation issues and technical bugs. The patch fixes excessive helicopter RPM and unexpected lift when turbulence is set to Realistic, along with an issue preventing certain aircraft from starting their engines in low temperatures. It also restores the previous drag simulation calculations to maintain compatibility with third-party aircraft add-ons.
The update includes fixes for PlayStation 5, particularly BMP file loading for XML gauges and a WASM API issue. Camera settings, developer tools, and an SDK-related crash have also been addressed. PC players experiencing stability problems or extended loading times are advised to check their Community Folder for outdated packages.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Update 7.2 Patch Notes
General Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue where BMP files used by XML gauges failed to load on PlayStation 5.
- Reverted drag simulation calculations to their pre-Sim Update 7 implementation to maintain backward compatibility with certain third-party aircraft add-ons.
- Fixed an issue where helicopters could experience excessive RPM and unexpected lift when the Turbulence setting under Assistances was set to Realistic.
- Fixed an issue where values in the in-flight Camera menu were not being read or applied correctly.
Aircraft Fixes
– Fixed an issue where aircraft using Bleed Air Starters, including the B737 and F18, could sometimes fail to start their engines when the air temperature was set particularly low.
Developer Mode Improvements
– Fixed an issue where exterior profiling in SimObject Profiler could randomly use incorrect camera angles.
SDK Fixes
– Fixed a crash that occurred when custom SimConnect events with numerical IDs were used with F:KeyEvent.
WASM API Fixes
– Fixed an issue on PlayStation 5 where the fsNetworkHttpRequestGetState WASM function returned an 8-bit enum value as a 32-bit value without clearing the upper 24 bits.
PC Stability and Community Folder
- Outdated packages in the Community Folder may affect game performance and behaviour on PC.
- Players experiencing stability issues or long loading times should move their Community packages to another folder before restarting the game.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 was released on November 19, 2024, for PC and is also available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game was developed by Asobo Studio and published by Xbox Game Studios.
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