FlightControlTools Releases FlightControlSpotter V2 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

FlightControlTools has released FlightControlSpotter V2, a major update for its tower and spotting camera tool for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. The new version brings a fresh set of cinematic camera tools, improved spotting precision, and expanded support for AI traffic, giving virtual aviation fans a sharper pair of binoculars for the digital ramp.




Designed for aviation enthusiasts, virtual spotters, streamers, and content creators, FlightControlSpotter V2 turns MSFS 2024 into a more dynamic ground-based observation environment. Whether you are watching your own aircraft depart, tracking AI traffic around a busy airport, or setting up the perfect runway-side camera angle, this update is built to make virtual spotting feel smoother, more flexible, and more cinematic.




New Fly-By Camera System for MSFS 2024



The headline feature in FlightControlSpotter V2 is the new Fly-By Camera system for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.




This new camera mode allows users to follow their own aircraft or nearby AI traffic from dynamic external viewpoints. Camera zoom, distance, angle, and transition timing can all be adjusted, helping users create realistic runway-side views, arrival shots, departure sequences, and aerial observation-style footage.




For content creators and livestreamers, this adds a powerful new way to capture aircraft in motion without constantly fighting the camera. Think of it as giving your sim camera its own caffeine, clipboard, and press badge.




AI Traffic Spotting Integration



FlightControlSpotter V2 also improves interaction with AI-generated and live traffic aircraft inside the simulator.




With enhanced tracking precision, virtual spotters can keep visual contact with moving aircraft during airport operations, fly-ins, livestream events, and busy traffic sessions. The Fly-By Live Camera can also select and track nearby detected AI aircraft in real time, opening the door for more natural traffic-watching and community event coverage.




For simmers who enjoy airport spotting just as much as flying, this is a big addition.




Spot Camera and Drone Position Tools



The update also includes improvements to the Spot Camera, making it easier to quickly place a spotting camera and use drone controls to fine-tune the view.




A new Drone Position Save/Live feature, available for MSFS 2024 only, allows users to move the drone camera to a desired location, retrieve its coordinates with a single click, and save that position for future spotting sessions. This means favorite camera locations can be stored and reused, whether it is the end of a runway, a terminal rooftop angle, or that one perfect dramatic corner of the airport where every landing suddenly looks like a movie trailer.




Free Update for Existing Users



FlightControlSpotter V2 is available as a free update for all existing users.




The tool supports Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, depending on platform and store availability. It is available through SIMMARKET for Windows PC and through the in-sim Microsoft Marketplace for PC and Xbox.




Preview Livestream and Trailer



A preview livestream hosted by aviation content creator Practically Geek was scheduled for Thursday, May 14 at 7:30 PM UK time / 8:30 PM CET, offering an early demonstration of the new Fly-By features and spotting workflow improvements.




FlightControlTools has also released an official 4K trailer by AviationLads, showcasing the new version in action.




Watch the trailer here:
https://youtu.be/vy19k0SPpm8




Pricing and Launch Offer



FlightControlSpotter is currently available at 20% off through SIMMARKET until May 21.




Current pricing includes:




Standalone: €12.00, reduced from €15.00, excluding VAT
Bundle with FlightControlReplay V5: €28.35, reduced from €32.99, excluding VAT
Reduced upgrade for FlightControlReplay V5 owners: €10.00, reduced from €12.50, excluding VAT




A free Quick User Guide PDF is also available from FlightControlTools.




A Strong Update for Virtual Spotters



FlightControlSpotter V2 looks like a meaningful update for anyone who enjoys watching aircraft as much as flying them. With the new Fly-By Camera, AI traffic tracking, improved spot camera placement, and saveable drone positions, FlightControlTools is giving simmers more ways to capture the movement, rhythm, and spectacle of airport operations inside Microsoft Flight Simulator.




For streamers, content creators, fly-in organizers, and virtual plane spotters, this update adds another camera to the toolkit, and this one knows where the action is.



via: https://news.skyblueradio.com/2026/05/16/flightcontroltools-releases-flightcontrolspotter-v2-for-microsoft-flight-simulator-2024/