# MS Flight Simulator 2020

## Connection Method

**SimConnect** — DR Sim Manager connects to MSFS 2020 through Microsoft's SimConnect interface at **60 Hz**. No setup or configuration is needed.

## Setup Steps

1. Launch **Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020**.
2. In DR Sim Manager, select **MS Flight Simulator 2020** from the Source list.
3. Click **Start Motion**.
4. Start a flight — telemetry begins automatically.

No plugins, configuration files, or network settings are required.

## Available Telemetry

MSFS 2020 provides the same comprehensive telemetry as MSFS 2024:

* **Orientation**: Pitch, Bank (Roll), Heading (Yaw)
* **Acceleration**: Full 3-axis acceleration
* **Angular Velocity**: Full 3-axis rotation rates
* **Speed**: Indicated airspeed
* **Altitude**: Above ground level
* **Vehicle Name**: Aircraft type

### Telemetry Quality: ★★★★★

SimConnect provides clean, consistent data at 60 Hz with interpolation.

## Recommended Starting Settings

* **Primary Cue Gain**: 60–90%
* **Smoothing**: Low to medium
* **Washout**: Medium

## Known Quirks

* **Same connector as MSFS 2024**: Both MSFS titles use the same SimConnect interface and DR Sim Manager connector.
* **Legacy support**: MSFS 2020 continues to work alongside MSFS 2024. Select the correct version in the Source list.

## Troubleshooting

### No telemetry data

* Ensure MSFS 2020 is running and you are in an active flight.
* Try restarting both MSFS and DR Sim Manager.

### "Failed to load connector" error

* Ensure the required SimConnect files are present. Reinstalling DR Sim Manager should restore them.


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