New 6.9.5 release this weekend

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Hi everyone!

This blog post is more about features we were able to put into priority boarding (preview features) since the last blog post. In the last one, we talked about priority boarding as a feature itself. Well, we can’t add priority boarding to itself, so it goes into the official release as a stable feature. Since the clipboard and checklist editor were buggy, we also put them into priority boarding. The rest of the blog post will cover some basic info about the features included in priority boarding and some website features we promised to talk about in this blog post. So, without delay, say welcome to our new priority boarding members!

New priority boarding members

GSX Ground Services Integration

This feature was largely based on an app that TFM’s founder Jason Fayre had created called access GSX. Thanks to him for allowing us to use his idea directly in TFM. Below are his originally implemented features.

• Fully accessible interface to GSX Pro ground handling services

• Dedicated GSX view under Tools menu with real-time connection status monitoring

• Press F5 to open the GSX menu, then use number keys (0-9) or letter keys (A-E) to select services

• Context-sensitive tooltips spoken aloud for each menu option

• Independent toggles for “Speak menu” and “Speak tooltips” speech output

• Auto-reconnect: if MSFS isn’t running at TFM startup, GSX retries automatically every 5 seconds

• Pop-out window support

First Officer

• Automated checklist execution system that sets switches, buttons, and systems to their correct states hands-free

• Select a flight phase (Preflight, Before Start, Before Takeoff, Approach, etc.) and run procedures with one click or F5

• Real-time voice announcements of each action as it executes (“Battery Switch, on”)

• Smart skip: detects controls already in the correct state and announces “checked” without toggling

• Pause (F6), Resume, Stop (Escape), and Skip Item controls for full user control during execution

• Supports wait conditions (e.g., “Wait for APU to be available”), timed delays, and voice-only announcements

• Data-driven: uses the same checklist JSON files as manual checklists, so community checklists work automatically

• Currently supports PMDG 777 and PMDG 737

SimBrief Integration

As users of assistive technology, we can find the SimBrief website clunky to use. So, we brought back the SimBrief feature in TFM. Only thing… It’s much better than the last one. The following should make your simbrief flight plans easier to create and navigate.

• View Flight Plan: Browse imported SimBrief plans with organized sections — Overview, Navlog, Fuel, Weights, Performance, and Weather (METAR/TAF)

• Create Flight Plan: Fill out a form in TFM (origin, destination, aircraft type, cruise level, passengers, etc.) and generate directly in SimBrief

• Search within flight plan data (F2 to search, F4 to clear)

• Full keyboard navigation and assistive technology support throughout

• Supports 17+ common aircraft types (Boeing 737/747/777/787, Airbus A319-A380)

SayIntentions.AI Integration

This is one of the highly requested features in the past year. When will we put Say intentions into TFM. Well, here it is. Below are our initial set of features. However, we need your help with this one. We need users to drop us a line on their support portal letting us know what additional features they would like in Say intentions support. When giving us your feature, try and make it directly related to something the Say intentions platform already does. Below is what we already have.

• Real-time connection status view showing flight info: callsign, route, assigned gate, taxi path

• Monitors takeoff and landing clearance status from ATC

• Automatic telemetry reporting (airspeed, altitude, position, engine data) to SayIntentions

• Works in the background — initializes automatically at TFM startup

FS2024 Support

This is probably the most requested feature of all time. We did it, and it is now here! Airports database for Flight simulator 2024, but wait… Is that all it is? No, it’s more than an airports database! The ‘Airports database’ for FS2024 is extensive compared to the old make runways used in FS2020. The scenery in FS2024 gives us the ability to extract more information about gates, runways, taxiways, terrain when available, etc. Our extraction method also extracts the currently installed Navigraph cycle and combines it with the scenery information, making a complete solution for FS2024. Below are the initial features.

• Full Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 compatibility

• Build scenery database: One-click database generation from FS2024 scenery data with real-time progress display

• Browse runways: Search any airport by ICAO, view runway length/width/surface/heading/ILS details, filter by ILS-equipped or surface type

• Browse gates/parking: View all gates and parking positions, filter by type (passenger, GA, cargo, military), size, and jetway availability

• Jump to location: Press Enter to teleport aircraft to any runway threshold or parking spot

• Ground position detection: TFM identifies your exact location — runway, gate, or taxiway — in real time

• Full ILS data: frequency, magnetic course, glideslope angle, category (CAT-I/II/III) (more on this in another section)

• Automatic simulator detection (FS2024 vs. MSFS 2020) with separate databases

Electronic Clipboard & Checklist Editor Bug Fixes

Many users have reported problems with the clipboard and checklist editor in the last update (initial release). So, we moved them into priority boarding until we can verify that everything works as expected. Given that, we fixed a lot of problems while working on first officer, and think we             have things fixed. Note that for first officer and the clipboard to work, any checklist files you already created are no longer usable. You will have to recreate them again.

New ILS detection system (FS2024 only)

Since there is more info available in the FS2024 database, and things are easier to find, we were able to completely revise TFM’s ILS detection and announcement system, which is included in the FS2024 support. Turn it off in priority boarding, and you will have to turn it on again to get the new ILS system. There aren’t many points to cover, so we will forget those for now.

The new ILS system currently works as before. Turn it on when needed, turns off automatically on touchdown. The new part is how it provides ILS indications (announcements) to you. There is a new mode called ‘dots’ that provides glide slope and localizer alignment in dots. The dots mode uses new calculations and directly makes use of the NAV1 and NAV2 ILS indicators on the aircraft to provide TFM with the required info. In the ‘dots’ mode, an announcement might sound like the following: 4.8 miles. 1.1 dots high/low. Left/right 0.4 dots. High = too high, low = too low, left = to the left of, right = to the right of, and center line = perfectly on path. The format is distance, glide slope, localizer. This new system is more accurate than the current feet/meter and heading calculations. So, we recommend using the dots method whenever possible. In fact, the dots method is used in the real world as well.

New website features

Help center

When released, the help center will be available to everyone. It will be much easier to navigate documentation ‘books’ and find content. Along with the new help center, we are rewriting all the documentation, so it matches TFM, and is more user friendly. There isn’t any word at this point when help center will release. When it does, you can go to the help center and find the help you need.

New support portal

At least a few times today, we have mentioned the support portal. It is a new tab in your store account. Activating the support tab will take you to the support portal where you can create, manage, and delete tickets, reply/add information to a ticket, add attachments when needed (up to 10MB in size). The best part is that you aren’t required to have multiple accounts on the TFM platform. Only your store account username/password is required. So, the next time you need help, send in a support ticket and one of us will get back with you ASAP.

Well, we covered a lot today. When TFM 6.9.5 is out, don’t forget to turn on the priority boarding features you want to use. Don’t forget to give us feedback on them through your new support portal, and look for the new help center soon. Until next time, happy flying!

Organizational shift, priority boarding

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Hi everyone!

Welcome back to the blog! A lot has been going on lately. Eventually, we will talk about all of our updates, but for now, let’s just focus on the most recent. In this post, we are going to cover a few logistical/policy updates and an update on the task force. We are also going to cover a new upcoming feature and provide an update on our clipboard and checklist editor. So, without delay, here we go!

Task force resigns

Everyone in the task force had to leave because they had other responsibilities outside of TFM that demanded all of their attention. So, they are no longer representing us in any official capacity. We thank them for their valuable time and effort and wish them well in the future.

Logistical/policy updates

Normally, we don’t put these types of updates on a blog post, but this is an exception. As we try to be more transparent with the general public and our users, the way in which we conduct ourselves has changed. Even though Talking flight monitor (TFM) is closed source, we also try to be more open about what we are doing to create features, and a little about what goes into making those features (EG: design choices, etc.). Here are a few design choices we have made at an organizational level.

  • No more private preview – This means that users are not required to follow or sign an NDA. Preview features are available to anyone who wants to try them out.
  • Starting on 02/20/2026, anyone with access to an active license will have to pay the normal subscription price (TFM pricing).
  • Anyone who contributes to TFM such as documentation, source code, etc., is a paying user (see above).
  • All preview licenses and subscriptions will be discontinued after the new terms of use go into effect.

Now that the boring part is out of the way, let’s get on to something more fun.

Priority boarding

Starting at TFM 6.9.5, priority boarding will be available for features not yet ready for production use. We came up with the idea after several popular apps such as Visual studio, Chrome, GitHub, and Gmail have found success with this style of ‘preview’. In TFM settings, you will be able to go to the priority boarding section and check/uncheck the preview features you want or don’t want to use. Everything is unchecked by default. Once a feature in priority boarding is released, it will be removed from the priority boarding program and will be made available to everyone.

Clipboard

Since the release of the clipboard, we have seen some confusion about what it does and how it works. We will try to dispel the confusion here. However, if you still need help, feel free to contact us at info (@) talkingflightmonitor (dot) com.

In the PMDG aircraft, there is a clipboard that you can drop down from the yoke if the feature is turned on in settings. On the clipboard, there are checklists and flows you can follow. A green check means the item is done, and a red X means it is not done yet. Clicking on a red item will perform the task and mark it as complete. TFM’s clipboard does the same thing, just in an accessible format. Pressing enter/space on an item performs the task and marks it as complete. However, there are items that are set to ‘set as required’, ‘verify’, or some other language that indicates the clipboard doesn’t know what to expect for that item, or the item changes based on flight conditions. Examples are autobrake, MCP altitude, heading, speed, etc. Those items are ‘manual’ items that require you to set the values in the panels.

We had quite a bit to say today, so, we will go for now. Next time, we will talk more about some of our upcoming web features, the checklist editor, and anything else TFM throws our way. Until then, happy flying!

Survey Results and Next Steps

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Thank you to everyone who participated in the recent user survey. Your feedback provides a clear view of where development priorities sit within the community and directly informs the ongoing roadmap for Talking Flight Monitor.

The survey results highlight strong interest in several future directions, including additional Airbus platforms (such as the A320neo family, Fenix and Inibuilds airliners), modern long-haul aircraft, and further expansion into General Aviation. Although “another airliner” received the highest number of selections overall, the responses were spread across multiple aircraft families — ranging from the Airbus A320neo and A350 to the 737 MAX and 787. In contrast, the request for integrated First Officer workflows for the PMDG 737 and 777 was the only option where all respondents selecting it were aligned on the same specific outcome.

User satisfaction with the existing 777 support also remains strong, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 and a median of 4. This reinforces the value users place on depth and polished integration within TFM, and it supports further investment in PMDG-based functionality before expanding to a new airframe. The existing infrastructure already developed for PMDG aircraft provides a strong foundation for First Officer logic, meaning the implementation can proceed more efficiently and with fewer unknowns than would be the case when integrating an entirely new aircraft.

For these reasons, the next phase of development will focus on PMDG First Officer workflows. This reflects sequencing rather than exclusion. The broader interests highlighted — especially around future support for a modern airliner such as an Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, an Airbus A350, a 737 MAX or a 787 — remain firmly on the roadmap. The survey required a single choice to determine what should come next, not which areas should be deprioritised.

We also want to set clear expectations about future aircraft development. TFM’s depth-first philosophy means we will not introduce an aircraft that can only be supported superficially. Instead, we will begin structured feasibility studies to determine which airliners meet the technical requirements for reasonable, reliable accessibility. This includes meaningful access to essential systems such as the EFB and FMC/MCDU — whether through a browser interface, exposed SDK functions or other accessible pathways. If a given aircraft does not expose these systems in a usable form, we are necessarily limited in what we can support. These feasibility assessments will guide which aircraft is selected once PMDG First Officer workflows are underway.

TFM continues to prioritise depth, stability and integrated workflows. We adopt one major project at a time, progress it through a structured preview cycle, and release it in a complete and reliable state. For a paid tool that many users depend on for day-to-day flying, we believe this quality-first approach offers the strongest long-term value.

Thank you again for the clarity your feedback has provided. We will continue to update the community with more information on the First Officer cycle soon, and we remain committed to expanding TFM’s support across the aircraft and platforms users have expressed interest in.

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🚀 Official Release: PMDG 737 Support Now Live in Talking Flight Monitor!

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It’s here! Full Talking Flight Monitor support for the PMDG 737 has officially launched and is now live both in the TFM updater and on the website.

🛠️ Download it now or update directly through your existing TFM installation.

🎥 Watch the Teaser

https://youtu.be/GT9sNfE3NT8

📘 Documentation

Everything you need to get started is available at https://docs.talkingflightmonitor.com/

🧭 Help Shape What Comes Next

With this release, we’re also launching a short community survey to gather feedback on TFM and guide our next project. The survey runs until 16 November 2025 and is completely anonymous.

📝 Click here to fill out the feedback form

💡 New User Discount

New users can receive 20% off their first payment — valid until 2nd December 2025 (00:00Z) using code 737-800 at checkout, including the dash symbol.

🛒 Purchase your copy here

We can’t wait for you to experience the PMDG 737 with TFM. Feel free to share the news — and welcome aboard!

🛫 The Talking Flight Monitor Team

Talking Flight Monitor Interim Release

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This is an intermediate update — the PMDG 737 is not yet included — but it introduces major behind-the-scenes improvements that make TFM smoother, more stable, and ready for what’s next.

Highlights

Auto-Update System

TFM can now check for and install updates directly from within the program. This means no more manual downloads — future updates can be applied automatically when they become available.

New Licensing System

Licensing has been completely rebuilt for better reliability and security.

  • Licences now use a secure system fingerprint to prevent tampering or misuse.
  • Expiry dates are automatically normalised across time zones, eliminating early or late “licence expired” warnings.
  • Moving TFM between devices is easier: just re-authorise when prompted.
  • Legacy users (6.3.2 and earlier) will be guided through one-time reauthorisation when updating.

This change ensures licences are more stable and easier to manage for everyone.

ILS System Rebuilt

The ILS detection and announcement system has been completely redesigned.

  • Now works independently of aircraft systems and no longer requires approach mode to be armed.
  • Supports ILS, RNAV, LOC and other approach types.
  • Clearer, more reliable announcements with new hotkeys for toggling and position readouts.
  • Announcements now stop automatically on touchdown.

This brings much more accurate and flexible approach information for all pilots.

FMC and Stability Improvements

The PMDG 777 now reads incoming FMC messages when the annunciator lights. TFM is also more stable when switching aircraft and handles MSFS or FSUIPC disconnects more gracefully.

Logging Overhaul

The logging system has been rewritten from the ground up.

  • Cleaner, session-based logs in JSON format.
  • Easier troubleshooting and improved performance.
  • Reduced duplicate entries and unnecessary debug spam.

Learn More

You can read the full changelog and download the latest version using the links below:

Download: www.talkingflightmonitor.com/official-download
Full release notes: www.talkingflightmonitor.com/talking-flight-monitor-6-release-notes

The 737 preview continues to progress well and remains on track for release soon.

Thank you for your continued support and feedback as we keep improving TFM for all our users.

TFM’s September check-in

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TFM Update: 737 Preview and Team Growth

We’re excited to share that the 737 preview process is moving along smoothly and is full steam ahead. Progress has been steady, and the feedback so far has been encouraging. This marks another big step toward expanding the reach of Talking Flight Monitor, and we can’t wait to bring these developments to the wider community.

Alongside this, we’re very pleased to welcome Daniel Wolack to the TFM team. Daniel is a long-time flight simulation enthusiast who is now working under Andy as a developer. His addition strengthens our development capacity. It’s a great example of how collaboration helps the whole project move forward.

As always, thank you to everyone in the community for your continued support and feedback. Exciting times ahead!

Update: Official TFM Download Now Publicly Accessible

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We’re aware that some users have experienced issues accessing the latest Talking Flight Monitor release through their account dashboards. To resolve this, we’ve made the latest official release available for direct download at the following link:
👉 Download TFM Official Release
This page also includes the release notes for your reference.
Please note: while the download is now publicly accessible, you will still need to enter your licence key when launching the software. That part of the verification system remains unchanged.
We appreciate everyone’s patience while we worked to resolve this issue and will continue to monitor for any other access concerns. If you need further help, feel free to reach out via the support page.
— The TFM Team

The New TFM Is Officially Live

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We’re excited to announce that the all-new Talking Flight Monitor (TFM) is now available for purchase and download. After over a year of development, it’s finally here — launching with support for the PMDG 777, including both the 777-300ER and the 777F.

Subscribe Now

You can purchase your subscription here:
https://www.talkingflightmonitor.com/store

We offer both monthly and annual subscription options.
Please also take a moment to review our digital goods refund policy, privacy policy, and terms of use, all of which are linked on the store page.

New Support Ticket System

To provide better support and ensure nothing gets missed, we’ve launched a new support portal for bug reports, feature requests, and general help.

Submit a ticket here:
https://support.talkingflightmonitor.com/

Please use this system for all support going forward.

Old TFM Support Has Ended

Support for the previous generation of TFM has now officially ended. While the old version is still available for those using it with the PMDG 737, it is no longer actively maintained or supported. Any assistance for the old version will now come through unofficial community channels only.

Important: The PMDG 777 is not supported in the old version of TFM.
You will need a subscription to use the new TFM with the 777.

Documentation Available

To help you get started, we’ve published detailed documentation, including a quick start guide and a full command list.

Access the documentation here:
https://docs.talkingflightmonitor.com/books

We highly recommend reading through the available material before diving in.

Thank you for being part of the TFM community. We look forward to your feedback and hope you enjoy exploring everything the new TFM has to offer.

imminent release of TFM: documentation now available a day in advance

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Hi everyone,
Great news — the long-anticipated, all-new TFM is ready to go!
After over a year of dedicated work from Andy, the Taskforce, and more recently our incredible beta team, we’re excited to announce that we’re launching with support for the PMDG 777 — currently including both the 777-300ER and the 777F.
This release represents a major overhaul, with significant design and conceptual changes. To help you prepare, we’ve put together documentation, including a full command list and a getting started guide.
This documentation is being released a day in advance so you can begin familiarizing yourself with the new version of TFM. This is just the beginning, as the team will be working on much more documentation, both written and video-based, in the coming weeks and months.
That said, if you read through the available documentation thoroughly, you’ll be in a great position to begin using TFM with confidence.
TFM will officially launch tomorrow — Friday, April 11 — at 12 PM Eastern / 4 PM UTC, and you’ll be able to purchase your subscriptions at that time.
Access the available documentation sections here:
https://docs.talkingflightmonitor.com/books

tfm 777 beta applications launch

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TFM is pleased to announce the launch of our first beta cycle, which in this case is for the pmdg 777 series within MSFS. This also marks the start of the TFM subscription process with the TFM Beta Access Member Role. This will, as stated, help TFM to both sustain itself going forward and to grow as a project. The Beta release you will receive has been extensively tested in the alpha phase, so that it can be used in combination with First Officer to fly the aircraft from A to B. It is therefore stable, usable and refined, hence the subscription process begins here. The goal of the Beta will be to enhance the support for the 777 to reach the stage where TFM can give access to all parts of the aircraft that are present and applicable. The discounted rate of 7.99 monthly reflects our gratitude to the selected team for providing feedback and devoting their time to the product, whilst also demonstrating the existing quality of the Beta release you will receive.
Please read the application form carefully, paying particular attention to the requirements alongside the various agreements linked at the bottom, including the non-disclosure agreement you will enter into if you are accepted as part of the beta team. If you have any questions about these agreements before choosing to apply, please ask one of the team, as they will be legally binding once you have been accepted into the process. If you wish to apply, complete the form in full, and all applications will then be considered after the form is closed on the 21st of December. We aim to let you know if you were successful in the application by the 22nd of December. In forming this team, we will aim to create a group with varied skill sets, and so not every applicant will be successful. Please feel free however to apply for future beta cycles, as we will try to ensure teams are not uniform in terms of personnel. The beta cycle will then begin at some point within the first half of January, and we will confirm release details to the successful applicants nearer the time. Please feel free to share this with friends, as we are looking to receive as wide a pool of applications as possible.
Please find the link below:

Beta tester application form