April 23 Update:

[TuFun]

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“Can I update my DxDiag information on the MSFS Insider Program website?”

Reddit User r/microsoftflightsim

Yes! Between now and Sunday, you will be able to register for the Insider Program/Pre-release build testing AND you can update your DX Diag!

– MSFS TEAM


Here is an update on the current postponed deliverables:

MAY – Partnership Series update will be released.

MAY – EPISODE 8 (IFR) will be released.



MACHINE SPECS RELEASED

On 04.21, we released the min/recommended/ideal machine specs for the upcoming Microsoft Flight Simulator.

If you would like to review the recently released machine specs, please go here.



ALPHA BUILD UPDATE 1.3.X.X IS COMING

The team is currently wrapping up final testing on the upcoming Alpha 1.3.X.X build. Among the many content updates and bug fixes included in this build, we are excited to release the Boeing 747 for community testing. Similar to the Airbus A320, we will provide the community detailed build notes upon release.

We expect to release the Alpha 1.3.X.X build within the next 14 days.

MAY – Alpha Build 1.3.X.X

Build currently in final testing phase.

Content update to include the Boeing 747 for community testing.

Full build notes to be posted upon release.



ALPHA INVITATIONS

The team is completing the last remaining tasks on step 1 while beginning to transition over to step 2.
We will be sending out new invites with the release of build 1.3.X.X.


Ensure that everyone that received an acceptance email has access to the Alpha.

STATUS – We are VERY close to completing this process.

Assess Alpha participation options for adding more people as quickly as possible.

Prioritize access for those that registered early for pre-release build testing.

STATUS – New invites will be sent with the release of build 1.3.X.X.

UPDATED FEEDBACK SNAPSHOT HAS BEEN RELEASED

We have released an updated version of our Feedback Snapshot, head over to the Insider Area to check it out.

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[Daube]

A disappointing update again...
Don't get me wrong, the 3D models of planes, trees and grass are superb. So are the asphalt textures.
But I wish we'd finally get some information about plane instrument depth and SDK.
Right now, the very few informations we could get some alpha testers are not positive at all...

[modelr]

A disappointing update again...
Don't get me wrong, the 3D models of planes, trees and grass are superb. So are the asphalt textures.
But I wish we'd finally get some information about plane instrument depth and SDK.
Right now, the very few informations we could get some alpha testers are not positive at all...

Daube, most of that stuff is still being developed, and none of it is final, yet. Some of the things originally mentioned as coming later are already being worked on/ implemented. I think it's ok to ask about that stuff, but give them time. This program is still in development, not even near completion, yet. I'm pretty sure we all will be surprised at the advances in the final product, however there will surely be some disappointments from everyone. I'm giving them more time before getting to antsy about things.

Just my 0.02.

[Daube]

Of course you are right and I'm well aware of that.
What I'm really complaining about is the lack of news concerning the simulator part, despite the weekly updates.
No doubts we'll eventually get some concrete informations at some point. I just wish weekly updates were more consistent.

[dvj]

Of course you are right and I'm well aware of that.
What I'm really complaining about is the lack of news concerning the simulator part, despite the weekly updates.
No doubts we'll eventually get some concrete informations at some point. I just wish weekly updates were more consistent.



Patience young Daube..... Covid-19 world wide pandemic, over 1 million infected, 7 billion impacted, over 200,000 dead. Maybe, possibly, might cause some delays. Thoughts and prayers for everyone in these uncertain times.