FlightControlTools news
FlightControlTools news for Microsoft Flight Simulator, covering FlightControlReplay and FlightControlSpotter by developer Fabio Merlo. FlightControlReplay records and replays your flights with cinematic and fly-by cameras, while FlightControlSpotter adds plane spotting to the sim. Here you’ll find our news and reviews of both apps.
FlightControlReplay 6 update releasing November 26 with phone controls, Compact Mode and Maddog support
The free feature pack first shown at FSimUK now has a release date, plus one aircraft that wasn’t in the original reveal.
FlightControlReplay 6 is putting its controls on your phone in its first free feature update
A Companion App and a new Compact Mode, both arriving in November for MSFS 2024 and 2020 users at no extra cost.
FlightControlReplay 6 review: is a paid replay tool worth it when MSFS 2024 ships one for free?
FCR 6 has stopped being just a replay tool and turned into a proper filmmaking suite.
FlightControlReplay 6 released with cinematic cameras and full flight telemetry
Fabio Merlo hit the release target and version 6 now has to argue its case against the free replay system sitting inside MSFS 2024.
FlightControlReplay V6 is launching on late July
Fabio Merlo used FSExpo 2026 to put a date on the replay tool's biggest overhaul, and to detail the cinematic mode, live fly-by camera and flight analysis tools coming with it.
FlightControlSpotter V2 is out now, with a new Fly-By camera and deeper AI traffic integration
The free update for the MSFS spotting tool delivers cinematic aircraft tracking and improved AI traffic spotting for MSFS 2024.
FlightControlReplay 6 and FlightControlSpotter 2 are coming in 2026, with new cameras and a redesigned interface
Fabio Merlo has previewed the next major versions of both tools, and FCR6 in particular looks like a significant step up from what's currently available.
FlightControlSpotter hits the Marketplace with Xbox support and new “personal database” features
The camera utility bridges the gap between PC and console, allowing pilots to curate their own spotting locations in both MSFS 2020 and 2024.
FlightControlSpotter released: tower views and plane spotting now built into MSFS
From control towers to custom spots, this new tool turns Microsoft Flight Simulator into a virtual plane-spotting platform.
FlightControlSpotter brings plane spotting to MSFS
Teleport to towers, watch AI traffic, and save your favorite views.
FlightControlReplay 5 with fly-by camera now available for MSFS
Watch your aircraft from an external camera that automatically follows the plane's position.
Fly-by camera replays will soon come to MSFS with FlightControlReplay
An upcoming update will allow simmers to watch their aircraft from an external camera that automatically follows the aircraft's position during replay.
FlightControlReplay adds support for the FBW A32NX, Salty’s 747, enhanced support for the Fenix A320, and more
One of the best replay and video recording tools in MSFS gets expanded compatibility with some of the most popular aircraft.
FlightControlReplay v5 is out to record and replay your flights in MSFS
A revamped interface and cool new features make this tool even more interesting for MSFS users.
You can finally replay your flights in MSFS thanks to FlightControlReplay, now available!
You can finally record and replay your flights, check your landing skills and record all that in high resolution!
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