Microsoft Releases Aircraft & Avionics Update 05 for MSFS 2024

Microsoft has released Aircraft and Avionics Update 05 (AAU 05/AAU5) for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

The update focuses on improvements and fixes for five default aircraft: the ATR 42-600/72-600, Bell 47J Ranger, Boeing 307 Stratoliner, Curtiss C-46 Commando and Ford 4-AT Trimotor.

This article is a summary; for all changes, read the changelog below or visit the MSFS forums.

AAU5 has moved several older aircraft onto the newer MSFS 2024 framework, with the Bell 47J Ranger, Boeing 307, C-46 and Ford Trimotor all receiving revised flight models, updated systems, cockpit interactions, materials, lighting and animations, as well as support for relevant 2024 Career Mode activities.

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Bell 47J

The Bell 47J helicopter has been converted to the native MSFS 2024 rotorcraft framework, with changes to hover stability, forward-flight handling, ground behaviour, and weight and balance.

Cockpit systems, animations and soundscape have also been updated.

Boeing 307 Stratoliner

The Boeing 307 Stratoliner has received a revised flight model, updated aircraft systems, and a reworked sound package (engine, cockpit ambience, interior, and exterior).

Curtiss C-46 Commando

The Curtiss C-46 Commando has received broader systems changes, including a revised electrical and fuel system simulation.

The flight model for this aircraft has also been adjusted, and changes have been made to the cockpit environment, lighting, materials, animations, and engine sounds.

Ford 4-AT Trimotor

AAU5 has also revised the flight model of the Trimotor; engine behaviour has been adjusted, and improvements have been made to the Sperry autopilot, navigation equipment, cockpit interactions, and the triple-engine soundscape.

ATR 42-600 and ATR 72-600

As for the ATRs, a smaller set of fixes has been shipped, addressing issues with trim, engine behaviour in Career Mode, autopilot, electrical systems, lighting, cockpit displays, landing elevation and various visual and animation glitches.

You can review the complete changelog of AAU5 below:

ATR 42-600 / 72-600

Changelist v1.1.40

Fixed negative trim setting when skipping to takeoff (career mode).

Fixed engine shutting down for certain aircraft variants when skipping to takeoff (career mode).

Fixed engine not starting when skipping to taxi without entering aircraft (career mode).

Changelist v1.1.39

Fixed nose down attitude after using Back on Track and Back to Fly.

Fixed generator…