Microsoft Flight Simulator 1.8.3.0 patch update comes with tons of improvements, bug fixes
The expectations for this patch are sky high.
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What you need to know
The latest patch update forMicrosoft Flight Simulatoris here, and it brings the version number up to1.8.3.0. The changelog for this patch update is certainly a long one, and includes a ton of fixes, improvements, and optimizations that are focused in two separate areas. Performance and stability is important here, with several tweaks to improve CPU and GPU usage. The other important area is simulation factors, which covers everything from physics, audio, weather, and facets of specific airplane models.
Be sure to download this patch as soon as possible, and don’t hesitate to share feedback with the team, as fixes and improvements come from player-sourced information.
The changelog is a long one, so buckle up:
Performance improvements
ATC
UI
Aerodynamics
Aircraft
Cockpit visuals and animations
General aviation systems
General aviation avionics
Airliner systems
Airliner avionics
Miscellaneous
Weather
Services
Marketplace
Content manager
Localization
Accessibility
Cameras
Bush trips
World
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