How to Save a Flight on Microsoft Flight Simulator X

Last Updated: January 26, 2021

Are you having a really good game in Flight Simulator, but now something else requires your attention? You'll probably need to save the mission if you really would like to continue with your game/mission later. This article will explain to you how to save that game so you can fly it later.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:
Plane Up in the Air

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Fly the plane until the point you'd like to Save the flight.
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Press ; while in the air ^{[1]
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Stop the flight and exit out to the Dashboard of Flight Simulator.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:
Upon Creation

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Create your flight plan and adjust it's other settings for the course you intend to fly.
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Press the Save button.
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Type in your requested file name into the field marked "Flight site".
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Click the OK button to fully save your mission/game.

Warnings

Earlier versions before Microsoft Flight Simulator X did not have a "Save" command. Therefore, if you have an earlier version, these steps won't pertain to you.

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You can't save a training mission flight. This is only for mission flights.

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