plainsman

KDAY to KDLH.

Very well done!

Which simulator are you running? Which aircraft in that sim? Does the aircraft have an auto-throttle?

Check your settings. Also turn off any assists that may have been turned on.

Three short flights. KABI to KSPS. KBKX tp KOMA. KFET to KYKN.

Check to make sure an update did not change your settings. Particularly check that you are in Modern flight model and not Legacy. Also check that you are not in developer mode? If none of that is the issue, make sure you have not created an inadvertent double mapped assignment.

You didn't read the initial post. He says he has no budget constraint. He wants to run MSFS2020 with all settings maxed out, on a 4K monitor. His last sentence is: "Go crazy on the build, with no budget in mind" As to PSU, I think the minimum for that system is almost 800 watts. I chose that unit because it is very stable and I have seen very long operational life with other Antec PSU units. (My grandson is running one from a build in early 2009 at the moment).

I am running this one, and I have been very pleased. https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Monitor/G27QC-A/sp#sp

People are able to be more helpful, if you provide information about your setup. What storage devices are you using, and what % of capacity are they? Internet connection speed? CPU & GPU? Memory?

KMCI to CYWG.

What type of drive are you trying to install to? What size and remaining free space? System specs?

KDAY to KMCI.

I am not sure if I can be much help, as I don't know whether you are seeking performance or bragging rights? If it is the latter, I am not much help. First, I will start with a case. MSFS is a very thermally demanding sim! Many of the problems users have is due to the heat build, and good air flow will be essential. Antec DF700 Flux is an example of a good air flow case. Here is a good reliable PSU. Antec Signature Series ST1000, 80 PLUS Titanium Certified. A stable PSU will make MSFS life much more enjoyable, You will want a good large M.2 drive, MSFS moves a LOT of data, both in action and during updates. Here is a good example. WD_BLACK 2TB SN850X NVMe. Memory. Crucial RAM 64GB Kit (2x32GB) DDR5 4800MHz CL40 Desktop Memory. CPU. Intel Core i7-13700K Desktop Processor. My advice, at this stage, keep it simple!! You are only asking for trouble if you create a complex setup at this point. The sample specs are generated on NewEgg. You could spend a lot more money, I am not sure more money will make your experience more enjoyable.

KPHT to KMCI. Reduced TO weight to 125,000.

I still don't think the A310 is quite ready?? It is visually pretty, but some strange quirks.

KPHT to KSTL.

I might suggest a PSU increase to 750-800 Watts,

The updates are not THAT big, There is a bandwidth limiting option.

Yes. Asobo is working on an ATR 72-600 as well as the ATR 42-600 and a freight version also. I want short field ability to fly out of the small airports I want to use. Therefore I am more interested in the 42.

One niche that has yet to be tapped, is the small regional turboprops like the Bombardier Q200, Beechcraft 1900D, or Saab 340. I know Asobo is working on an ATR 42-600, but it is still some rime away.

VOSX to VOGO.

Your choice of P3D vs MSFS2020 depends a great deal on what you prioritize and how much you will tolerate the learning curve to move to MSFS2020. First, the world environment in MSFS2020 is unlike anything you have seen before, stunning does not do it justice. Almost any landmark present since ~2018, will be identifiable in MSFS2020, including your own home. Topography has a much more 3D look and is hugely more like the real world. The aircraft in MSFS2020 are beautiful as well. The choice of aircraft in MSFS2020 is still quite limited in comparison to P3D. Keep in mind, MSFS2020 is a completely new software, and as such does not work like any of the FS2000-FSX versions. There is a dramatic learning curve. On the other side, the amount of data used by MSFS2020 is gynormous compared to P3D. Most of that data is stored in the cloud, and requires a good internet connection to run. Just as a ballpark comparison, while P3D will fit on a modest HD drive, it would take hundreds of the largest HD drives to hold the data MSFS2020 uses. To run MSFS2020 well, you really need a M.2 drive of 1 TB or larger. If you like to fly aircraft like the C152 and the Robin, MSFS2020 has excellent flight models for those. The flight models on other aircraft may be less accurate? If you like to fly regional turboprops, there isn't much available in MSFS2020 yet. Another factor, is your tolerance for massive updates. While P3D will install as is, MSFS2020 will require mandatory updates every few months, that are hours in download time. I have FSX, FS2002, X-Plane 11, and MSFS2020 on this computer. I spend 99.5% of my flight time in MSFS2020!

If that is a 4K monitor, that sounds about right. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qtPHFGeEPnKyKm3xDYbQZh.png

I am a bit confused by your metaphor? By "I am not able to get it off of the ground", do you mean get an aircraft in stable flight, or get the sim to load, or get the sim to install? You don't mention your system specs, but make sure you meet requirements and make sure all your drivers are up to date. Have you calibrated your controllers in Windows? Have you adjusted your controller sensitivity and null zones?

Check this Settings Page. Make sure all the sounds you want to hear are at 100.