MSFS Weekly Briefing: Sim Update 7 and Air Races Mode

Sim Update 7 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 includes over a hundred fixes and enhancements, as announced on Steam. The update is available as of October 15, 2026, across all platforms. Accompanying the update is the launch of the National Championship Air Races mode, offering five distinct race classes: Jet, STOL Drag, Unlimited, T-6, and Biplane. A roundtable discussion featuring five of the world’s best pilots, one from each class, will premiere live on Twitch and YouTube on October 16 at 18:00 UTC. User feedback is encouraged via official forum surveys.