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    Description

    Sometimes we simply need to know where we are, right?

    This addon adds an extremely simple moving map to your EFB in MSFS 2024, displaying the precise position of your aircraft. You can also display your flight plan in glamorous MAGENTA LINE. The flight plan itself is synced automatically with the default FS flight planner thanks to the legendary contribution by lstealth. The addon is really simple, theres no additional software you need to run on the background. Just a simple map with a simple zoom in/out option and, optionally, your flight plan.

    Introduced in the latest update is your aircraft's basic information (altitude AGL, speed, and heading) as well as an interactive marker. You can click any spot on the map to place the marker and read its distance and relative magnetic bearing. You may find this feature really handy while exploring the area as the map gives you the instant distance/bearing solution of any point of your choice. Also handy to know your precise distance to an airport or a local waypoint during the commuication with ATC.

    You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel. If the aircraft is centered (the "Center" button is active), the map will zoom to or from your aircraft, otherwise it will zoom in/out at your cursor.

    Map imagery is loaded from OpenTopoMap/OpenStreetMap during use. Good for VFR, touring, and basic navigation around the world.

    Don't forget to read the README file you can find inside the package.

    You can also use your own custom map: open MapConfig.js found inside the package and replace the existing tile URL with your own MapTiler tile URL and API key.

    Video-tutorial available here: https://youtu.be/MNnciuFwHYo

    If your waypoints are all piled up just west of Africa, at zero coordinates, please update your addon - the new fix has solved the issue with the generic MSFS 2024 waypoints.

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    Comments(39)

    K

    about 18 hours ago

    I fly 90% general aviation and helicopters in VR, and your app is exactly what I’ve always been missing: just the map with my location—great. And no external program that you usually forget to launch. Thank you so much for this!
    But (of course) I also have a few (small) requests: Maybe you could add a field to the data bar showing wind information (direction/speed) at the current position. And in the data bar for the marker, it would be helpful to show the flight time from the current position to the marker, based on the current ground speed.
    Another idea would be a (transparent or separate) layer showing the airspace structure, especially restricted airspace and control zones.
    O

    about 10 hours ago

    Thank you very much for your feedback - and support too, I appreciate it! Glad my little map helps with your VFR travels.

    I'll definitely look into adding wind info and ETE to the marker, it shouldn't be hard. One thing I definitely put on my wishlist for this map is the airspaces overlay, because except for PMS GTN, Navigraph, and GTNXI there's really no reliable map showing airspaces and their altitudes. I'm totally gonna look into this, it can be a great addition to the 2024 native Cowansim R22 that will be released soon with the in-cockpit EFB.

    Thanks once again!
    B

    3 days ago

    Merci
    O

    1 day ago

    Thank you! 🫡
    R

    4 days ago

    Großartige kleine App besonders für alle GA Piloten. Damit weis man endlich in VR wo man genau ist. Vielen Dank für das Update
    O

    4 days ago

    Es freut mich, dass ich helfen konnte! Ich wünsche Ihnen einen guten Flug!
    z

    4 days ago

    Thanks for the update; great new features for a fantastic add-on. The previous version has really added to my VFR flying experience; particularly in VR. Thanks.
    O

    4 days ago

    You are welcome!

    Does it work well in VR? Cause I've never tested it with a headset.
    z

    3 days ago

    It works really well in VR. I have the EFB screen set small and horizontal and then move it down into my virtual lap ! A quick glance down is all it needs.
    l

    6 days ago

    Hi, I did a fork with no manual PLN operations. It uses the EFB route when available, falls back to the simulator flight-plan manager, and resolves missing waypoint positions when possible. Code at https://github.com/lstealth/EFB-OSM-Moving-Map. Feel free to use it, inspire, etc.
    O

    5 days ago

    You are a lifesaver! Will check it out right away! Thank you so much!
    O

    4 days ago

    I just checked your fix, it's amazing! My earlier version focused mainly on the older enroute structure and you made it handle legs, waypoints, and the worldposition. That's simply superb! The users can basically update the flight plan in the real time in default flight planner.

    I will include your fix in the next update and will also credit your contribution in the addon description if you don't mind.

    Thanks once again and let's hope Asobo won't break anything in the SU7 :D
    D

    3 days ago

    What Id really like to see is someone vibe code the open street map to be a layer inside the actual default flight planner map. When someone does that I'll be impressed.
    A

    3 days ago

    404.
    Does not exist. Did You remove it?
    j

    10 days ago

    Nice little program, but won't it be possible that it automatically fetches the flightplan from ie. MSFs' built in planner or simbrief? And will it run on a seperat pc/tablet/device?
    O

    10 days ago

    Thanks for the feedback!

    Automatic flight-plan loading is actually something I’m still looking into. MSFS 2024 now has an API that can retrieve the route currently loaded in the simulator’s EFB, so in principle it should be possible to import it directly into Simple Moving Map instead of exporting a PLN file every time. The flight-planning APIs in MSFS 2024 have changed quite a bit and some of the older methods are unreliable, which is why manual PLN import has been the most dependable solution so far.

    As for displaying the map on a tablet or in an external browser: yes, that’s absolutely possible, but there’s a catch. A normal browser running outside MSFS cannot communicate directly with the simulator the way an in-game HTML/JavaScript app can. You normally need a small companion program running on the PC that talks to MSFS through SimConnect and then sends the aircraft position and other data over the local network to the browser/tablet.

    That’s exactly the kind of additional background application I’ve been trying to avoid with Simple Moving Map — I want it to remain a lightweight MSFS add-on that doesn’t require users to install and run another program.
    O

    4 days ago

    Hi! The automatic flight plan sync has now been introduced in the new update!
    P

    22 days ago

    Excellent little app! If a review is forthcoming, may I suggest a different colour for the plane icon - red, or black is better visibility. Perhaps also a little display of ones ground speed would be a nice addition.
    O

    22 days ago

    Absolutely! I also noticed that the white aircraft icon merges with the map at times. And the ground speed /heading would be also great, I’ll totally add them in the future updates!
    MSFS 2020MSFS 2024

    Simple EFB Moving Map

    This add-on introduces a basic moving map to your electronic flight bag in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, showing your current aircraft position. It uses map imagery from OpenTopoMap and OpenStreetMap. The map includes a simple zoom function and displays your flight route. Designed for VFR, touring, and basic in-flight navigation needs.

    Downloads1K
    Version2.4.2
    File Size65.0 KB
    Published1 month ago
    Updated4 days ago
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    OperatorStarsky
    OperatorStarsky

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    Generic waypoints are now displayed correctly instead of being cluttered west of Africa

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