Why your planes wouldn't slow down! MSFS 2024 SU7.1 drag six (Build 1.9.20.0) is on it's way

Sim Update 7.1 (SU7.1 Beta) for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is officially live (Build 1.9.20.0), and it delivers an emergency fix to the simulator's global flight model! If you've been floating 3,000 ft past your touchdown zone or struggling to bleed speed on approach this week, you weren't crazy.

In this video, we break down what went wrong with the core aerodynamics in Sim Update 7, how Build 1.9.20.0 restores parasite and induced drag across general aviation and airliners, and why this spared 3rd-party developers from having to push emergency flight model overrides. We also cover key quality-of-life repairs to the National Championship Air Races (NCAR)—including playable Time Trials and controller menu fixes—along with early beta tester feedback regarding frame rate dips and unfixed bugs.

⚠️ Quick Tip: Updating to 1.9.20.0 on PC? Because this build alters core aerodynamic coefficients, temporarily move or empty your Community folder before testing to avoid physics conflicts and long load times!

Have you tested your approach speeds in 1.9.20.0 yet? Are you seeing proper drag, or noticing any beta performance overhead? Let me know your aircraft type and landing results in the comments!

⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 - Why your planes won't slow down 00:24 - The drag regression explained 00:56 - The 3rd-Party developer dilemma 01:12 - NCAR Fixes: Time Trials & UI Patches 01:49 - The frame rate dip & unfixed bugs 02:22 - Critical PSA: your community folder

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