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Installation Guide

Follow these detailed instructions to download and install your FYCYC aircraft add-ons in your local environment.

This guide covers FYCYC-Installer and aircraft add-ons like the C919X.

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • Operating System: Windows 10 (64-bit) or newer
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator: Latest version with all updates
  • Storage: 5-10 GB available space per aircraft
  • RAM: 16 GB minimum (32 GB recommended)
  • Internet: Required for initial download and activation

Download Tips

  • VPN or proxy is highly recommended if you are in China to avoid download issues.
  • CPU: Intel i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or better
  • GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3070 or AMD RX 6700 XT or better
  • Storage: SSD with at least 10 GB free space
  • Internet: Broadband connection for optimal download speeds

Pre-Installation Checklist

Before You Begin

  1. Update Microsoft Flight Simulator to the latest version
  2. Close Microsoft Flight Simulator completely
  3. Disable antivirus software temporarily during installation
  4. Ensure stable internet connection for download process
  5. Have your FYCYC account credentials ready

Download and install FYCYC-Installer

Step 1: Download FYCYC-Installer

  1. Go to the FYCYC Simulations website
  2. Scroll down to the "FYCYC-Installer" section
  3. Click on the "Download Installer" button
  4. Alternatively, click on the "Alternative Download" button and you can download from Baidu Cloud.

Download Tips

  • If you do not have access to google, you probably need to use the alternative download option.

Step 2: Install FYCYC-Installer

  1. Locate the downloaded FYCYC-Installer-stable-latest.exe file
  2. Double-click the file to run the installer
  3. Select your preferred installation directory and install the application according to the prompts

Installation Tips

  • Make sure the application is installed to a path without special characters other than English letters, numbers, spaces and underscores.

Step 3: Launch FYCYC-Installer

  1. Open the FYCYC-Installer application
  2. Log in with your FYCYC account credentials (email and password)
  3. Read the terms of service and privacy policy, then click "Login" to continue

Launch Tips

  • If you are running the installer on Windows 11, you may need to run the installer as an administrator. Right-click the installer and select "Run as administrator".

Download and install FYCYC-C919X

Step 1: Check if you have access to the product

  1. In the FYCYC-Installer, if you see blue buttons with the text "Install" next to the product name, it means you have access to the product. Otherwise, if you see a grey button with the text "No Access", it means you do not have access to the product. In this case, you need to purchase the product first.

Step 2: Download FYCYC-C919X

  1. Click the "Install" button next to the FYCYC-C919X product
  2. There are four options in the pop up window:
  3. Install: The installer will download and install the product automatically.
  4. Manual Download: You will be redirected to a Baidu Cloud link to download the product manually.
  5. Manual Install: A pop up window will appear asking user to select the zip file of the product. You can select the zip file you downloaded manually.
  6. Cancel: Cancel the download and installation process.
  7. If you see the "Install" button changes to "Uninstall", it means the download and installation process is successful.

Installation Tips

  • Make sure the FYCYC-C919X product is installed to the MSFS community folder. And make sure the path does not contain special characters other than English letters, numbers, spaces and underscores. (The text on C919X screens may not display correctly if the path contains special characters.)

Update / uninstall FYCYC-C919X

Update FYCYC-C919X

  1. Whenever there is a new version of the FYCYC-C919X, the FYCYC-Installer will notify you with a green button "Update".
  2. Click the "Update" button and a pop-up with four options will show:
  3. Update: The installer will download and install the update automatically.
  4. Manual Download: You will be redirected to a Baidu Cloud link to download the product manually.
  5. Manual Update: A pop up window will appear asking user to select the zip file of the product. You can select the zip file you downloaded manually.
  6. Cancel: Cancel the download and update process.
  7. If you see the "Update" button changes to "Uninstall", it means the download and installation process is successful.

Uninstall FYCYC-C919X

  1. In the FYCYC-Installer, click the "Uninstall" button next to the FYCYC-C919X product
  2. If you see the "Uninstall" button changes to "Install", it means the uninstallation process is successful.

First Launch

Step 1: Start Microsoft Flight Simulator

  1. Launch MSFS normally
  2. Wait for loading to complete
  3. Check for any error messages
  4. Allow MSFS to rebuild its content index

Step 2: Locate Your Aircraft

  1. Go to Aircraft Selection
  2. Search for FYCYC or the aircraft name
  3. Select your new aircraft
  4. Choose a livery if multiple options available

Step 3: Initial Flight Test

  1. Start at a simple airport (avoid complex scenery initially)
  2. Load the aircraft with default fuel and payload
  3. Check authorization by clicking the Ipad to the left of the cockpit
  4. Confirm registration if you can see an airplane shape and other functions on this Ipad
  5. If you see "Not Registered", you need to start the FYCYC-Installer and allow it to communicate with MSFS to register the aircraft.

Launching Tips

  • Make sure the FYCYC-Installer is running while you are playing in MSFS. The aircraft may fall in uncontrolled state if you close the FYCYC-Installer while playing in MSFS.
  • If your Ipad kept showing "Not Registered" after you clicked the Ipad and the installer is running, please try exiting MSFS, installer and start from scratch after rebooting your computer.

Next Steps

After successful installation:

  1. Read the pilot manual for aircraft-specific procedures
  2. Explore flight tutorials and training materials
  3. Join the community forums for tips and discussions
  4. Check for updates regularly in your account

Installation Complete!

Your FYCYC aircraft should now be ready to fly. Enjoy your enhanced flight simulation experience!