Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition · Known issues & fixes

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition Known Issues, Workarounds and Fixes

PC Community-package isolation, online-functionality restart and Sim Update 16’s released fixes for location crashes and 787 spoiler inputs.

Published Oct 16, 2026Evidence checked Oct 17, 2026

Documented workaround

Outdated Community packages affect loading or stability

Platforms: PCUpdated Aug 5, 2025Evidence checked Oct 17, 2026

The PC warning in Sim Update 16 identifies outdated Community packages as a possible source of unexpected behavior. [1]

For instability or long loading times, move Community packages to another folder before relaunching as the developer’s isolation check. [1]

Resolved

Platforms: PCUpdated Aug 5, 2025Evidence checked Oct 17, 2026

Under the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner heading, Sim Update 16 fixes spoiler-input handling that could cause a spin out of control. [1]

Resolved

Platforms: PCUpdated Aug 5, 2025Evidence checked Oct 17, 2026

Sim Update 16 version 1.39.9.0 fixes a location-triggered crash, with Pecs TV Tower given as an example. [1]

Documented workaround

Platforms: PCEvidence checked Oct 17, 2026

Microsoft documents restarting Online Functionality as an initial troubleshooting step for online services including live weather. [2]

Open Options, General, Data; switch Online Functionality off and Apply & Save, then on and Apply & Save again. [2]

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