MSFS 7.1 Beta 1.9.20.0 with NCAR updates released

The Beta version 1.9.20.0 of Sim Update 7.1 for Microsoft Flight Simulator was released on October 16, 2026. According to the release notes, outdated packages in the community folder structure may cause instability or prolonged loading times. Users experiencing such issues are instructed to move these packages to another folder before relaunching the simulator to prevent performance degradation. A key addition is the now playable Time Trial mode within the NCAR game mode, expanding gameplay options. Technical fixes include resolving a flight model issue that increased drag, an empty Marketplace page when selecting a Marketplace touch point from the NCAR game mode, and a non-responsive pop-up in the NCAR mode during controller navigation.