FlyByWire A32NX (freeware)
Just patched, waitv2024.1.02026-08-22 · sourceWhy?
Latest release predates patch Sim Update 7; compatibility is unverified — check the project page.
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Is it safe to update Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
Just patched, waitFresh patch. Hold your horses.
Sim Updates change avionics and the SDK; Community-folder aircraft and SimConnect/WASM tools often need updates. World Updates are scenery only.
Verdict for Sim Update 7
Sim Update 7 is under a week old and FBW A32NX, FSUIPC7, MobiFlight have not updated yet. Hold the update a few days.
Frameworks & loaders
FSUIPC7
Just patched, wait7.5.92026-09-29 · sourceWhy?
Latest release predates patch Sim Update 7; compatibility is unverified — check the project page.
MobiFlight Connector (SimConnect/WASM)
Just patched, wait11.3.12026-10-06 · sourceWhy?
Latest release predates patch Sim Update 7; compatibility is unverified — check the project page.
Navigraph Navdata Center
Check manually—— · sourceWhy?
Installs AIRAC navigation data into the Community folder; it follows the 28-day AIRAC cycle, not sim patches. No public release feed; check navigraph.com/downloads after a Sim Update.
Statuses are inferred from public release data (Steam news, GitHub, Thunderstore, Mojang/Fabric/Forge/NeoForge/Modrinth APIs). They are not guarantees — verify on each project's page before updating. Items marked “Check manually” are not counted in the verdict.
Patch history
Full history →Sim Update 7
2026-10-13 · Sim Update 7 Release Notes [1.9.18.0] - Available Now
- No post-patch release FBW A32NX
— - No post-patch release FSUIPC7
— - No post-patch release MobiFlight
—
Sim Update 6
2026-08-13 · Sim Update 6 Release Notes [1.8.14.0] - Available Now
- Likely safe FBW A32NX
v2024.1.0 - Likely safe FSUIPC7
7.5.9 - Likely safe MobiFlight
11.2.0.3
Sim Update 5.1
2026-06-29 · Sim Update 5.1 Release Notes [1.7.35.0] - Available Now
- Likely safe FBW A32NX
v2024.1.0 - Likely safe FSUIPC7
7.5.9 - Likely safe MobiFlight
11.2.0
Sim Update 5
2026-04-30 · Sim Update 5 Release Notes [1.7.27.0] - Available Now
- Likely safe FBW A32NX
v2024.1.0 - Likely safe FSUIPC7
7.5.9 - Likely safe MobiFlight
11.1.0
Essential add-ons
All 11 → How to install →1
FlyByWire Installer
Tools
Official installer and updater for FlyByWire aircraft and SimBridge; keeps them in sync with Sim Updates.
No requirements
Check manuallyGet it on GitHub ↗
Doesn't depend on a tracked framework; check its page after big patches.
2
FlyByWire A32NX
Aircraft
Study-level freeware A320neo with realistic systems and flight management.
Pick the MSFS 2024 build in the installer.
Requires: FlyByWire Installer
Just patched, waitGet it on docs.flybywiresim.com ↗
Tracked framework: Just patched, wait for the latest patch.
3
FlyByWire A380X
Aircraft
Freeware A380 from the same team, with detailed systems and cockpit.
Requires: FlyByWire Installer
Check manuallyGet it on docs.flybywiresim.com ↗
Doesn't depend on a tracked framework; check its page after big patches.
4
FlyByWire SimBridge
Tools
Companion app for FlyByWire aircraft: charts, terrain display and remote MCDU in your browser.
Requires: FlyByWire Installer
Check manuallyGet it on GitHub ↗
Doesn't depend on a tracked framework; check its page after big patches.
5
Little Navmap
Planning
Free flight planner and live moving map that connects to the sim over SimConnect.
No requirements
Check manuallyGet it on GitHub ↗
Doesn't depend on a tracked framework; check its page after big patches.
6
Volanta
Tools
Free flight tracker and logbook with a live map and automatic flight history.
No requirements
Check manuallyGet it on volanta.app ↗
Doesn't depend on a tracked framework; check its page after big patches.
MSFS 2024 news
All news →- 🛠 Patch Sim Update 7 Release Notes [1.9.18.0] - Available Now
- 🛠 Patch Sim Update 6 Release Notes [1.8.14.0] - Available Now
- World Update 22: United States National Parks
- 🛠 Patch Sim Update 5.1 Release Notes [1.7.35.0] - Available Now
- World Update 21: Australia
- 🛠 Patch Sim Update 5 Release Notes [1.7.27.0] - Available Now
- Sim Update 5 Beta Now Available | Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
- 🛠 Patch Sim Update 4 Release Notes [1.6.32.0] - Available Now
MSFS 2024 modding FAQ
Is it safe to update Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 with mods?
Current verdict: Just patched, wait. Sim Update 7 is under a week old and FBW A32NX, FSUIPC7, MobiFlight have not updated yet. Hold the update a few days. Latest patch tracked: Sim Update 7 (2026-10-13).
Why do Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 mods break after a patch?
Sim Updates change avionics and the SDK; Community-folder aircraft and SimConnect/WASM tools often need updates. World Updates are scenery only.
Which Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 frameworks does ModSafe track?
Automatically: FlyByWire A32NX (freeware), FSUIPC7, MobiFlight Connector (SimConnect/WASM). Linked for manual checks (no public release API): Navigraph Navdata Center.
What do the status labels mean?
- Safe
- A release explicitly supports the current patch (release notes, the maintainer's official page, or a stable build for that version).
- Likely safe
- Released after the patch without naming it, or the patch is over a week old with no breakage reports.
- Just patched, wait
- The patch is under 7 days old and the framework hasn't updated yet.
- Breakage reported
- Open issues on the project's tracker say it broke after the patch.
- Not ported yet
- Minecraft: no build exists for that version yet.
- Not affected by patches
- Version-agnostic tools (mod managers, generic loaders). Not counted in the verdict.
- Check manually
- Tools without a public release feed (e.g. Nexus-only). Not counted in the verdict.
Where does the data come from?
Game patches come from official Steam announcements (app 2537590). Framework data comes from public release APIs (GitHub, Thunderstore, Fabric/Forge/NeoForge meta, Modrinth). ModSafe does not scrape Nexus Mods or SteamDB.