VIP to Wisconsin | Career Mode in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

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  • @JustJohn505
    @JustJohn505 หลายเดือนก่อน +210

    ngl Microsoft took a big step with 2024. once the bugs get sorted out and they update the maps to modern ones (i noticed they are using 2015 bing maps) this game will be the king for the next 15 years like FSX! cant wait for the future

    • @nettlewarrior8627
      @nettlewarrior8627 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      The maps in our area I estimate to being around July 2021 based on house build stage.

    • @TakaChan569
      @TakaChan569 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Not hard to be the king if you're the only one in the room, sure other flight Sims are out there but most people don't even know they exist lol.

    • @zonnetjeschijnt
      @zonnetjeschijnt หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Apparently you can use the map replacement mod in 2024 (haven’t tried it yet)

    • @Aviatopolis
      @Aviatopolis หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Having the ability to download all the sources will definitely fix the issue because many issues of this sim are blurry and unloaded textures.

    • @F80mthree
      @F80mthree หลายเดือนก่อน

      Can’t be 2015 maps as I can see my neighbors red truck in his driveway yet he moved in around 2020. I do agree though this game is going to be very solid once the small bugs and kinks get worked out. Having a lot of fun on it so far.

  • @chapmje
    @chapmje หลายเดือนก่อน +42

    What not to say before takeoff: “I’m not a TBM person, I don’t know how to fly the TBM very well.”

  • @NavyGuy2OO7
    @NavyGuy2OO7 หลายเดือนก่อน +58

    I'm actually enjoying career mode a lot more than I thought I would, kind of reminds me of the missions from FSX but more polished.

    • @civ20
      @civ20 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      More polished? What are you smoking mate 😂

  • @nathanatkisson528
    @nathanatkisson528 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    I broke down and went cargo like you did. Got tired of sightseeing and first flights. Now working on saving up for a Cessna Citation

    • @ags911
      @ags911 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You mean saving up for the certifications for a Cessna Citation?

    • @nathanatkisson528
      @nathanatkisson528 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @ags911 no I have the rating. Just waiting to buy one. I have all my ratings.

    • @bandosbandos
      @bandosbandos หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@nathanatkisson528 Don't get the citation, you don't get any missions for it. I have it and no VIP missions are generated for the PC12, CJ4 or Citation

    • @JackHillmann
      @JackHillmann 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@nathanatkisson528 There are no missions that will allow you to use the citation - just a heads up.

  • @sstrick500
    @sstrick500 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    Those windshield reflections are quite extreme. Might need some polarizing sunglasses.

  • @austinarnold1387
    @austinarnold1387 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Jeff I have been watching your videos for a few years and this one is by far the most exciting for me personally. C02 is Grand Geneva Resort and Spa in Lake Geneva, WI. I work on the resort grounds crew and have seen many planes come in and out. Unfortunately the airport has been removed since earlier this fall to make room for another golf course. Definitely recommend reading up on the history of Grand Geneva and the airport on property. You’ll be surprised with what it all entails. As always, fantastic video! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

    • @jfavignano
      @jfavignano  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That is awesome! Thanks for the insight

  • @PvtDonutDJ88
    @PvtDonutDJ88 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    I was so excited for the missions in this game, from life flight, to firefighting, to hoisting.
    I was not prepared to have to get my licenses for each stage of missions, the first license was fine. But now I’m having trouble just trimming the plane, haven’t begun learning the rest, seems like a lot with my tiny Logitech joystick.

    • @Gr33NGiAnT365
      @Gr33NGiAnT365 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Then you skip half the set up and they cut your pay to next to nothing smh

  • @superthrustjon
    @superthrustjon หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    The game is actually quite great, everyone needs to calm down about launch day, it’s not that big a deal. Career mode is really addicting, sure there are bugs, but they’ll get fixed. For a game no one expected before its announcement people are holding them to a really high standard. And if you’re already on GamePass it’s essentially free.

    • @JohnnyPerth
      @JohnnyPerth 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Fully agree

  • @bull10125
    @bull10125 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Once you get a Caravan the money starts to pour in. I'm a level 91 with a reputation level of S and I make between $800k to $1.1m per run with the 208. Just make sure you do the fuel trick on some of those longer hauls since the EFB fuel system is broken right now.

    • @PPM1415
      @PPM1415 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What a job with caravan?

    • @bull10125
      @bull10125 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PPM1415 Medium Cargo jobs

    • @PPM1415
      @PPM1415 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ Thx.

    • @MetalGamer666
      @MetalGamer666 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@bull10125 Yeah, I'm at about 500,000 CR and saving up for a Caravan doing light cargo. It's taking some time to get enough money...

  • @aaronkemsley5807
    @aaronkemsley5807 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Can't wait to see a video on doing a special job for research and your flying towards a funnel cloud. That is going to be an interesting video. Planes and tornadoes Jeff's top 2 things he loves.

    • @jfavignano
      @jfavignano  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Coming soon!

  • @justintimesYT
    @justintimesYT หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I do like that you have to actually taxi to parking instead of OnAir/Neofly allowing you to shut down on the runway.

    • @Steve211Ucdhihifvshi
      @Steve211Ucdhihifvshi 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      wish it let you do that, at least itd save 10 minutes of taxiing to nowhere most times.

  • @joey.mccracken
    @joey.mccracken หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I'm also noticing on my flights, some of the doors are left open once the passengers board. Hope that gets sorted soon

  • @jaymac7203
    @jaymac7203 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I'm so hooked on these career missions lol I love how immersive they are and that we see parts of the world we usually wouldn't see 🤔

    • @Gr33NGiAnT365
      @Gr33NGiAnT365 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I just don't like how skipping some of it cuts your pay so much.

  • @JerodM
    @JerodM หลายเดือนก่อน

    Jeff, these are great. Thanks for your dedication to content and to variety.

  • @Jared_Wignall
    @Jared_Wignall หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    These MSFS videos are always cool to watch. Keep up the great work Jeff, I hope you’re doing well. Take care and have a great night!

  • @sixpest
    @sixpest หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Not just saying it to say it; Im enjoy the flight sim content
    I learn something every time
    One day ive gotta get a pilots license like you man.
    Keep it up jeff!

    • @jfavignano
      @jfavignano  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You should 😎

  • @NubztheNorse
    @NubztheNorse 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I used to work at that property where the Airport is, It's been ripped out as of early this summer. There was never a flight crew there either, it was just a fly in for people that wanted to either stay at the resort or eat dinner.

  • @rileyolson2824
    @rileyolson2824 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I am addicted to this series

  • @SocalThero
    @SocalThero หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can't get enough of the career mode. Thank you for continuing to Showcase it Jeff. Did my first VIP flight in the 172 (Which was funny as a "VIP" trip lol) and had a lot of fun with it. Keep up the great work sir.
    Also wouldn't mind seeing the mini series of training. I did the trainings myself already but would be great to see someone elses input on them

  • @icebolt0864
    @icebolt0864 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Jeff, I'm not a TBM person either, so when you crossed 10k with "so we didn't pick up any bugs or nonsense on the way out of Washington there..." - for a split second I thought we were concerned with bug debris in the cowling! 😄

  • @TheGraySloth
    @TheGraySloth 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for the content. Also thank you for not trying to be another fake authoritative voice. We need more of you in the community

  • @chrissharp7270
    @chrissharp7270 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Please continue these videos, have enjoyed the content

  • @jaymac7203
    @jaymac7203 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The Cessna Caravan is easily one of my favourites to fly in the sim! 😊

  • @flipphone9748
    @flipphone9748 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    I prefer DCS, myself, but then again I worked in Aircraft maintenance while in the Air Force, so maybe I’m bias. Another nice vid, Jeff.

    • @MTheroy
      @MTheroy หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Love them both!

  • @falconiner4546
    @falconiner4546 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We've sure come a long ways from the old FS days, haven't we Jeff? Also loving career mode! -AJ

  • @BlueDually4x4
    @BlueDually4x4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Seems like the game is really detailed, and on hell of a grind to get to the larger aircraft or more interesting platforms.

  • @patpatpat1336
    @patpatpat1336 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Shout out from Wisconsin. My favorite small airport is 02C which is about five miles from where I live.
    Also love your content. Especially whenever you do face cam and I get to see your face when you get surprised

  • @chriswilkinson4475
    @chriswilkinson4475 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Music at 12:55 is So old school Blade Runner vibes, love it

  • @aubreytacopirate7625
    @aubreytacopirate7625 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I sure miss playing flight Sim. I'm currently doing the motorhome living. Need to get some X Starling satellite hook up.

  • @J_C7-1
    @J_C7-1 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hope you have a great thanksgiving Jeff! Thanks for the vid!

  • @ifradtarvez578
    @ifradtarvez578 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Who else likes this channel?

  • @Tomro82
    @Tomro82 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I need more content like this of the career mode from you I am addicted

  • @WeaponsArtist
    @WeaponsArtist หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What is with the windshield artifacts at 17:00? Is that supposed to be the exhaust?? Didn't see this in 2020.

    • @aavvv_
      @aavvv_ หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Looks like reflection of the highway/terrain

  • @BubbaGump-fo6ru
    @BubbaGump-fo6ru หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Washington is my hometown airport!!!!

  • @MarkDavidBlack
    @MarkDavidBlack หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I went with cargo for my new company. Still lots of glitches and bugs but I'm having a great time with it.

  • @tangocharlie9291
    @tangocharlie9291 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Can they not record voice actors for the extremely limited mission dialogue, FFS? Hell, crowdsource it and accept user submitted recordings. They could get them for FREE.
    This can’t be real… captain?

    • @jfavignano
      @jfavignano  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      3 million missions can only be accomplished by AI

  • @aavvv_
    @aavvv_ หลายเดือนก่อน

    Been a joy watching you progress through career mode, Jeff. At the end where you mention possibly going through the training…. One thing I am curious about (demonstrated again with the TBM here) is your thought processes when jumping into an unfamiliar aircraft, powering it up, and getting up into the air. For me it takes a lot of familiarization and the lack of confidence with planes I don’t usually fly causes me to ignore certain missions due to aircraft type.

  • @John-j7d1k
    @John-j7d1k หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this series. Please let us know if you review the flight training. I would watch it. Thanks Jeff for the great content.

  • @arranwilliams2523
    @arranwilliams2523 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Please do i would love to see more information on it in the way you edit and narrate them

  • @bryantsanders6869
    @bryantsanders6869 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Love flight sim

  • @yomammy13
    @yomammy13 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yeah I keep having problems landing. Usually too fast even with using flaps.

  • @brendand7948
    @brendand7948 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video, Jeff! Have done many touch n goes in real like at FYG 😉

  • @getdreaded2245
    @getdreaded2245 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yes to training mini series adding your own tips!

  • @jolomaullionvlogs8873
    @jolomaullionvlogs8873 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great gameplay

  • @fedorvoropaev9593
    @fedorvoropaev9593 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I must've missed when you engaged AP and FD. Cool video btw

  • @sebastianseoane278
    @sebastianseoane278 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Would love to see a mini series for the training and any additional tips since I’m new to this

  • @TobinTwinsHockey
    @TobinTwinsHockey 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Amazing that with all of this sophistication it tells you to retract the gearS. Next it will refer to aircraftS

  • @manualblinking7456
    @manualblinking7456 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Keep it up!

  • @Iceilator96
    @Iceilator96 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Make sure you don't do any free flights, unless you want your career rep to tank. Goofed around in free flight, ended the flight, just for the sim to start loading HQ, rep score went from S to C.

  • @sammorrissette6831
    @sammorrissette6831 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m a real life pilot and I’ve flown out of this airport. Very cool to see it in game.

    • @jamess6656
      @jamess6656 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Did you hear it closed this year to make room for more golf stuff?

    • @sammorrissette6831
      @sammorrissette6831 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ when, I was just they in October and it was open going back there soon too for my CFI check ride

    • @jamess6656
      @jamess6656 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@sammorrissette6831 Practicing soft field landing on the dirt strip?

  • @gwilly2733
    @gwilly2733 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Jeff, really enjoying your videos on FS24 so far! Just wondering if you do any videos about your current sim setup and what you're using in terms of yoke and stuff like that during these videos.

  • @ChiCityBoy1920
    @ChiCityBoy1920 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Would love for the training video Jeff

  • @snowblindburd
    @snowblindburd หลายเดือนก่อน

    A video on the trainings would be interesting to me because I've gone through them all so far, but it would be nice to see from the perspective of someone who knows what they're doing, haha.

  • @asarkiro
    @asarkiro หลายเดือนก่อน

    I purchased the T.Flight Hotas One MSFS edition. Please do a tutorial on setting up the buttons. Also, a tutorial on how to line up and land manually. Thanks.

  • @shinkicker404
    @shinkicker404 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm not 100% sure, but I think in the ATC window there is an intercom tab that you can use to talk to the passengers. Might be something in there to do that doesn't pop up in the 'Mission Steps' window that could increase satisfaction.

  • @farmerelvis
    @farmerelvis หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome video as always, love it!!

  • @isaacwriston
    @isaacwriston หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Yuuuuuuuuuus. More interested in you doing your Multi-Engine Rating and doing jobs with the Grand Caravan than the training vibes. Thanks!

  • @VRacing
    @VRacing หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So I had a VIP trip that was funny. I had to take them from Vancouver Canada to Revelstoke BC, over the Rockies with peaks at 10000 feet with a Cessna. It did not give me a weather warning. Let's just say the plane froze up and we all died. Lol😢😅

    • @jfavignano
      @jfavignano  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Haha wow

  • @Manwolf235
    @Manwolf235 หลายเดือนก่อน

    happy thanksgiving jeff

  • @chrismckis6843
    @chrismckis6843 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Done with 2024 getting refund 2020 is a better sim and actually works

    • @jfavignano
      @jfavignano  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Go for it

  • @dlars56
    @dlars56 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi jeff,
    New here!
    Would love to see you do a series on training. Thanks

  • @samgau2
    @samgau2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i just figure out that in those mission. you can open your communication tab . and go to intercom to do annoucment . even if it not asking for it

  • @SteveSurgenor
    @SteveSurgenor หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Those windscreen reflections are a mess !

  • @DaveWhoNone
    @DaveWhoNone หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can you make the tbm a cargo plane an take all the seats out?

  • @prohorizon3815
    @prohorizon3815 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome video. And I'd love to see a series on the tutorial/intro part of the game so that I can improve on those skills and get a better grade on them as well lol.

  • @TheCripticWolf
    @TheCripticWolf หลายเดือนก่อน

    Came across this video...I have no clue what's going on LOL! But I love it!

  • @bosborne220
    @bosborne220 หลายเดือนก่อน

    After seeing how much fun you have with the game, I downloaded it. It is AMAZING! It did not take long to get my pilot's license either!

    • @jfavignano
      @jfavignano  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nice!

    • @bosborne220
      @bosborne220 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jfavignano I'm using an xbox controller and so far it's been ok! Going to try to buy a special controller like you use.

  • @Jamerrrr
    @Jamerrrr หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just hit lvl 50 and it was a grind. I’ve also seen so many misspelled words in the subtitles it’s actually really sad they can’t look over spelling before they publish a game…

  • @Biller2334
    @Biller2334 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Stop in at KSBM next time, I'll fuel you up 😅

  • @vialtrucking
    @vialtrucking หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i'd love to see you check out Tower Sim 3 KSLC!

  • @kevinwilson33513
    @kevinwilson33513 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    which flight sim 2024 do you have? i seen there are 4 different versions! thanks for the awesome content

  • @reggiehill5
    @reggiehill5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would definitely like to see you do a rundown of the tutorials.

  • @arunr5756
    @arunr5756 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Are the passengers boarding etc always cutscened viewed from outside? Is there anyway to watch that from cockpit only ?

    • @jfavignano
      @jfavignano  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sadly a cut scene

  • @YOUPIMatin123
    @YOUPIMatin123 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great upload man thanks

  • @samgau2
    @samgau2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    tbm was my favorite aircraft for the carrer of msfs2020.
    for the passenger satisfactory . i think you have to talk to them during the flight . but it only work for me during the first yellow mission.

  • @chaselarsson4760
    @chaselarsson4760 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would love to see a video about the high performance rating. Specifically would love to learn the Bonanza G36 as I had a mission that required me to fly up to 17000 and I couldn’t get plane to climb and barely got it to reach 16500 before immediately stalling and falling 16000 ft very rapidly… anyway love the videos!!

  • @69adrummer
    @69adrummer หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Watching a few of these videos has convinced me NOT to buy this!! haha
    The computer voices, the goofy scripts and repeat lines. The "passenger" says the same thing here as the one where they're flying in the S Pacific version! haha

  • @bluej511
    @bluej511 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Buying your own plane is where all the profits come from, it's pretty nuts.

  • @DevenReeves
    @DevenReeves 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Jeff when are you gonna make another American Truck Simulator video?

  • @andrewesselbach7564
    @andrewesselbach7564 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wish I could have continued my flight training after my Private Pilot Certification, but I never went on to get my instrument rating. And sadly, I am no longer current. My knowledge of IFR procedures is lacking. I can intercept ILS approaches all day long, but SIDs, STARs, RNAV approaches, etc are all greek to me.

  • @seanwright105
    @seanwright105 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yes a mini series on the trainings would be awesome and help a lot of us

  • @Teh509
    @Teh509 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Using this video to learn the tbm. Thanks.

  • @deanna6359
    @deanna6359 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was so looking forward to career mode. I earned my CPL about 4 days ago, but there still aren't any missions available 🤷‍♀️

  • @jeremiahdunaway3002
    @jeremiahdunaway3002 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I know where Washington, MO is. I used to live in Union.

  • @derekhaynie-q6d
    @derekhaynie-q6d หลายเดือนก่อน

    I bought the Skyhawk for my cargo company, brings in 100-200k a mission, wish I would’ve waited to get the caravan though,

  • @Lazarus-aap
    @Lazarus-aap หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hoping you'll do helicopter missions soon

  • @HorribleDribbler
    @HorribleDribbler หลายเดือนก่อน

    I messed up n sold the Cessna for money to do my passenger certification and now I don’t have a aircraft to bring in income for my company

  • @VRacing
    @VRacing หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is there a way to get rid of the tablet in the middle of most aircraft front windows? Some places it's just in the middle and in the way. It lights up yellow for the base but when clicking it, it does nothing.

    • @jfavignano
      @jfavignano  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes click on the side button which is essentially the lock button on an ipad

  • @-PR0METHEUS-
    @-PR0METHEUS- หลายเดือนก่อน

    Almost have all my certifications just gonna do jet airliner which is kinda difficult since I’m use to the really small planes and I’m also on controller.

  • @ZachTheDiscmaniac
    @ZachTheDiscmaniac หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yo! Great vid. Been thinking about starting a Channel for the rotor side holding a commercial cert through the military already. Thought your voice sounded familiar and couldn’t place it and then saw your channel. I used to watch all your gta role play vids back in the day. Been watching vids to see if I want to buy the game or not. Glad I came across yours

    • @jfavignano
      @jfavignano  19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      hey there good to see you! I do love helicopters and plan to do more with those in the future here.

  • @uninstallrnbot5015
    @uninstallrnbot5015 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    🔥🔥

  • @andrewk6491
    @andrewk6491 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    How do I toggle off those blue guidance boxes in flight?

    • @bradyhill2136
      @bradyhill2136 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      If you’re on Xbox click in on the left stick. Or go in the settings then accessibility and it should be in the visuals as flight gates or something like that.

    • @jfavignano
      @jfavignano  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Search for toggle visual assistance in the controls

  • @randuxy
    @randuxy หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would like to your take on the "Training" Sections.

  • @alphawolf2993
    @alphawolf2993 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    they really couldnt have spent the extra money for some good ai voices?

  • @dbarry3162
    @dbarry3162 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I wish you all would post some system specs, My old i7 wouldn't run MSFS2020 but that probably was the bugs in the software. I'm looking at the upgrade but not ready. In a new house without room for me to build a Cockpit. After I build an outdoor shed I'll have some space.

  • @WillCox_77
    @WillCox_77 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If it is a three hour flight, do you have to sit there for all three hours or can you like speed it up until you’re like 10 minutes away from the runway

  • @andyc4018
    @andyc4018 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I want to play this game so bad, but the button layouts are garbage for the Xbox and i can't seem to get a good zoom function to work so I can't see the displays and gauges. I can do outside view but it's not the same

  • @mastermachetier5594
    @mastermachetier5594 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The modules suck id love you to run through them all and teach more !

  • @Kevinlmartincom
    @Kevinlmartincom 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love these videos. It makes me want to get this but I am a complete novice lol

  • @BnkexpressBE
    @BnkexpressBE หลายเดือนก่อน

    Who remembers flying with the doors open in the kingair 350 in fs2004? And I'm pretty sure there are cows everywhere on the planet, where are they?