FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
[May 13th 2026] — Fabio Merlo (Italian developer behind Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Out of the Box replay system with ASOBO and XBOX Game Studios) is preparing to release the highly anticipated V2 update for FlightControlSpotter on Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, available since Thursday May 14th in the evening, in order to introduce a major evolution in virtual aircraft spotting with new cinematic tracking tools, enhanced positioning precision, and deeper AI traffic interaction.
Designed for aviation enthusiasts, virtual spotters, content creators, and livestream communities, the upcoming update transforms the simulator into a far more dynamic ground-based observation environment. The new Fly-By system brings smoother and more immersive aircraft tracking while maintaining fast and intuitive camera control directly inside MSFS24.
At the core of the V2 update is the brand-new Fly-By Camera system for MSFS24. Users can instantly follow either their own aircraft or nearby AI traffic from dynamic external viewpoints, creating realistic runwayside and aerial observation sequences with adjustable zoom, distance, angle, and camera transition timing. The result is a far more cinematic spotting experience with fluid visual continuity during live operations.
FlightControlSpotter V2 has been released as a free update for all existing users.
New Features of FlightControlSpotter V2 - Fly-By Update changelog
• Fly-By Live Camera (MSFS24 only) – The new Fly-By Camera system introduces fully dynamic external tracking views designed specifically for realistic aircraft spotting inside MSFS24. Users can smoothly follow their own aircraft during departures, arrivals, or taxi operations with cinematic transitions and adjustable camera behavior for immersive viewing sequences. Camera zoom, distance, viewing angle, and transition intervals between camera positions can all be customized to maintain continuous visual tracking of the aircraft.
• AI Traffic Spotting Integration (MSFS24 only) – FlightControlSpotter V2 significantly improves interaction with AI-generated and live traffic aircraft throughout the simulator environment. Enhanced tracking precision allows spotters to maintain stable visual contact with moving aircraft during complex airport operations and fly-in events. The Fly-By Live Camera also allows users to select and track nearby detected AI aircraft in real time for a more dynamic spotting experience.
• Spot Camera – Easy and quick position of your spotting camera, with immediate drone controls to move and adapt your view.
• Drone Position Save/Live (MSFS24 only) – FlightControlSpotter was already capable of retrieving your aircraft position from its coordonates to save/load this view for a future spotting activity. Now you can also save and load the Drone Position ! Move your Drone Camera anywhere, to the most desirable location of your choice, retrieve its coordonates by a single click and Save it for future use.
Preview Livestream
A special preview livestream hosted by aviation content creator Practically Geek is scheduled for Thursday, May 14th at 07:30 PM UK time / 08:30 PM CET (Paris / Berlin / Rome), offering an early live demonstration of the new Fly-By capabilities and spotting workflow enhancements.
Watch the livestream here:
Practically Geek Live Preview Stream
Availability
• Either at SIMMARKET.com, for Windows PC only, Support MSFS24/20
• Or via the in-sim Microsoft Marketplace for PC/XBOX, Support MSFS24/20
Pricing and Bundle offer
Currently at 20% OFF via SIMMARKET until May 21st
• Standalone – €12.00 €15.00 (excl. VAT)
• Bundle – simultaneous purchase with FlightControlReplay V5 – €28.35 €32.99 (excl. VAT)
• Reduced Upgrade for owners for FlightControlReplay V5 – €10.00 €12.50 (excl. VAT)