To connect Microsoft Flight Simulator X or 2004 (FS-X or FS2004) to ForeFlight, use one of the solutions listed in this article. For ALL solutions listed, make sure that your computer firewall and Wi-Fi router are not blocking UDP traffic on port 49002.
MindStar GpsVR
STEP 1. Purchase MindStar GpsVR then download the installer to your Windows PC.
STEP 2. Install MindStar GpsVR.
STEP 3. Open the Flight Simulator.
STEP 4. Start ForeFlight on your iOS Device. Ensure your iPhone or iPad is connected to the same network as your flight simulator PC and launch ForeFlight.
STEP 5. Enable MindStar GpsVR in ForeFlight: Tap MORE > DEVICES. MindStar GpsVR should appear in the list. Tap on the MindStar GpsVR "square" and slide the switch to ON.
FlightSimGPS
Requirements
- Flight Simulator X or Flight Simulator 2004
- WiFi network for your iOS device
- FSUIPC
Setup
STEP 1. Download FlightSimGPS.
STEP 2. Double-click to install the program on your PC.
STEP 3. Once installed, start FlightSimGPS, and then start Flight Simulator. FlightSimGPS will automatically detect MSFS (if FSUIPC is installed) and connect and start sending information to ForeFlight.
STEP 4. Start ForeFlight on your iOS Device. Ensure your iPhone or iPad is connected to the same network as your Flight simulator PC and launch ForeFlight.
STEP 5. Enable FlightSimGPS in ForeFlight: Tap MORE > DEVICES. MSFS should appear in the list. Tap on the MSFS "square" and slide the switch to ON.
FSXFlight
FSXflight is no longer available for sale but still works.
Requirements
- Flight Simulator X or Flight Simulator 2004
- WiFi network for your iOS device
- FSUIPC
Setup
STEP 1. Download FSXFlight. Using the link provided in your receipt, download FSXFlight.zip on your Flight Simulator PC. Open the zip file and extract FSXFlight.exe to anywhere on your PC.
STEP 2. Start Flight Simulator. Start your flight simulator of choice. Start a flight either on the ramp or in the air. Ensure that FSUIPC is installed by checking in the Add-ons menu.
STEP 3. Start FSXFlight. Double click on the FSXFlight application icon. Since the flight simulator is already running FSXFlight should read “Connected to FSX.”
STEP 4. Start ForeFlight on your iOS Device. Ensure your iPhone or iPad is connected to the same network as your Flight simulator PC and launch ForeFlight.
STEP 5. Enable FSXFlight in ForeFlight: Tap MORE > DEVICES. FSXFlight should appear in the list. Tap on the FSXFlight "square" and slide the switch to ON.
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