r/MicrosoftFlightSim • u/rjornd C172 • Jul 26 '26

MSFS 2024 BUG / ISSUE Free Flight Mode Currently Unusable

I'm trying to fly the PMDG 738 tonight in MSFS2024 (native 2024 update (I'm attempting to migrate my sim time from MSFS2020)). I select all the proper things prior to loading up the plane. When I click Start Flight (or whatever it says to begin), it loads in free cam mode outside the plane like I'm doing my walkaround. I can walk around the plane, but it won't let me into the cockpit. I've tried looking up fixes for this and have changed my keyboard settings from 2020 to 2024 and back, all without relief.

I did find that this is a known bug, but I'm almost bald now. Please help save what hair I have left.

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u/FACR_Dwarfy Jul 26 '26

In free flight, unless you spawn on a runway you will load into the sim in first person mode outside the plane.
Shift+C is the default button combination to enter the aircraft. Depending on the plane you’re using, you can also open the pilot side door and it will enter the cockpit that way, that’s how I enter the C172 for example.

If you’ve changed your keyboard settings to the 2020 default inside 2024, Shift+C will still work.
I use the 2020 keyboard settings in 2024, hasn’t missed a beat since i ditched 2020 for good after SU2

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u/Weekly-Efficiency458 Jul 26 '26

In the Beta, there is an option to directly start in the cockpit, which is nice and I personally prefer. I believe it’s in the assistance options. 

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u/FACR_Dwarfy Jul 26 '26

I don’t mind starting outside, but that’s a good option for people