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Air racing on WindowsForum.com centers on Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and its Sim Update 7, which added free Reno and Roswell air racing content alongside the National Championship Air Races expansion. Discussion covers the October 13, 2026 update (version 1.9.18.0) from Microsoft and Asobo Studio, plus a companion 40-plane DLC bundle called Racer Pack 1. The focus is closed-course pylon racing flown at low altitude, a sharp departure from the sim's usual relaxed cruising. Coverage also notes early reporting from outlets such as HappyGamer, making this tag useful for flight sim enthusiasts tracking racing add-ons and update details.
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    Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 7 Adds Free Reno and Roswell Air Racing

    For most of its history, Microsoft Flight Simulator has been the digital equivalent of a Sunday drive at thirty thousand feet: run your checklists, dial in the autopilot, and admire how photogrammetry handles your neighborhood rooftops. On October 13, 2026, Microsoft and Asobo Studio traded that...