: Explore nearly two dozen custom landmarks and points of interest, from the towering skyscrapers of to ancient sacred shrines New Challenges
Patch 1.9.3.0 marked a significant step in Asobo Studio’s ongoing effort to stabilize and refine Microsoft Flight Simulator following its August 2020 launch. While not as large as the later “Sim Update” releases, this patch focused heavily on fixing critical bugs, reducing crashes, and improving overall performance, especially for users with lower-end hardware.
While praised for its ambition, patch 1.9.3.0 was met with classic post-launch simulation growing pains. Some virtual pilots reported new bugs introduced by the sudden injection of localized data assets:
Addressed a bug where connecting or disconnecting flight sticks, yokes, or throttles mid-game triggered instant application crashes. 2. Aerodynamics and Aircraft Updates Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 patch 1.9.3.0
This update laid the groundwork for the (which arrived a month later) and the eventual arrival of the PMDG DC-6 (the first high-fidelity third-party airliner). Without the stability introduced here, the add-on market would have remained a mess for another year.
Fixed several memory leaks associated with long-haul flights.
As the game continues to grow and evolve, one thing is certain – Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 remains a leading platform for flight simulation, offering a realistic and engaging experience for pilots and aviation enthusiasts worldwide. : Explore nearly two dozen custom landmarks and
The UI in the base game was beautiful but slow. Patch 1.9.3.0 injected performance steroids into the menus.
: One of the most requested fixes is finally here—the sensitivity screen now displays correctly, allowing pilots to fine-tune their controls properly. Mute on Startup
: Inaccurate autopilot behavior caused by incorrect energy formulas has been corrected, specifically fixing altitude overshooting during descents. Aerodynamics Some virtual pilots reported new bugs introduced by
Beyond visual candy, patch 1.9.3.0 implemented crucial fixes to the underlying flight physics engine and control mechanics.
Six major cities—Tokyo, Sendai, Yokohama, Takamatsu, Tokushima, and Utsunomiya—received high-resolution 3D photogrammetry, allowing pilots to fly among recognizable skyscrapers and cultural landmarks.
: Restored the control sensitivity configuration screen, which previously failed to display curves correctly for flight sticks and yokes.