LiveCrew is a companion application for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020 designed to enhance immersion through realistic virtual crew interaction, spoken procedures, and dynamic in-flight audio.

The application combines copilot callouts, spoken checklists, cabin crew announcements, and onboard audio features into one interactive environment that responds to simulator conditions and user settings. LiveCrew is built for sim pilots who want a more natural and airline-style flight experience with less manual workload.

FEATURES

LiveCrew enhances the simulation experience with coordinated crew-style audio and procedural support during different phases of flight. The application focuses on creating a more believable cockpit and cabin atmosphere through automated voice interaction and event-based behavior.

Callouts

• LiveCrew includes callout functionality for critical flight phases such as takeoff and landing.
• Takeoff callouts are designed to react with high timing precision to changing speed values.
• Landing callouts are based on altitude-related logic to support a more realistic approach and landing experience.
• Flaps and landing gear callouts add even more immersion.

Interactive Checklist with voice recognition

• LiveCrew supports spoken checklists to improve procedural immersion and cockpit workflow.
• The application can load aircraft-specific checklist files from its internal checklist library.
• It is also possible to create your own checklists or edit existing ones

Cabin Announcements

• LiveCrew includes passenger-facing cabin crew announcements designed to react to relevant simulator events and aircraft conditions. Announcements may depend on variables such as aircraft state, switch positions, altitude, and other supported triggers.
• Multiple languages, manually or automatically selected depending on the airline or destination (GSX integration).

Independent Audio Control

• Copilot audio, cabin crew announcements, and music playback are handled as separate audio categories.
• Each category can be controlled independently, allowing users to adjust volume levels to match their own preferences and cockpit setup.

Custom Voice and Music Selection

• Users can select preferred voices for the copilot and cabin crew and choose their own music file for onboard playback.
• This allows the onboard environment to be personalized while keeping important crew communication clear and easy to manage.

Simulator-Based Automation

• LiveCrew reacts to flight simulator data obtained through supported integrations and trigger logic.
• This allows many actions and announcements to play automatically when the appropriate flight conditions are met, helping to reduce manual interaction during normal operation.

SimBrief Support

• LiveCrew can use SimBrief flight plan information after the user provides a valid pilot ID in the Setup section. This can be used to support additional contextual and personalized announcement behavior.

Built for Immersion and Ease of Use

LiveCrew is designed to be interactive, accessible, and easy to use while still providing meaningful depth for users who want a more realistic crew environment. The application is intended to support a smooth, low-maintenance experience in which many crew-related actions can happen automatically during flight.

LiveCrew is ideal for Microsoft Flight Simulator users looking for more realistic crew presence, better procedural immersion, and a more engaging flight deck and cabin environment from departure to arrival.