MSFS 2024 Unable to load IAH with Max 8 or Fenix (after BFU)

[BrianT58]

Just to add, I'm gettting the same issue with a freeze of MSFS24 if i try to spawn in at KIAH in the Fenix A320 but if I remove the "kiah-fstd.ini" profile then I can spawn in and move around freely

I have a created a new empty profile and I can still get into KIAH without problem so I think as was previously mentioned it may be something to do with the GSX profile.

I'm currently trying a profile from Flightsim.to (GSX KIAH V2.1) and so far I can spawn in and taxi out without issue. I've tried both C3 and E3 where I had issuses and it's working fine for me so far.

[funkyj4ever]

I did manage to get it working. i restarted coatl when i nthe msfs menu. and then started the flight. It did load. Not sure when i freezes

[TheDavid737]

Just to add, I'm gettting the same issue with a freeze of MSFS24 if i try to spawn in at KIAH in the Fenix A320 but if I remove the "kiah-fstd.ini" profile then I can spawn in and move around freely

I have a created a new empty profile and I can still get into KIAH without problem so I think as was previously mentioned it may be something to do with the GSX profile.

I'm currently trying a profile from Flightsim.to (GSX KIAH V2.1) and so far I can spawn in and taxi out without issue. I've tried both C3 and E3 where I had issuses and it's working fine for me so far.

I did have some success removing the GSX profile and using the GSX KIAH V2.1 from flightsim.to but both efforts were short-lived. Eventually, the issue returned. I also noticed that when you run the updater for GSX with FSDreamTeam KIAH installed, it replaces their GSX profile in the folder automatically. Further testing, I removed the FSDreamTeam‘s KIAH altogether and noticed I am still having the same issue unfortunately. The only way I can run the Sim anywhere within the vicinity of KIAH is by disabling GSX by ending the process in the taskbar. Then when I leave the KIAH area, I can restart it and all is fine.

If I try to launch at IAH with GSX running, I get the freeze 90% of the time. In the above scenario if I leave GSX running while flying over KIAH I get a CTD.

I also wanted to note that in the cases where I can get in and move around without any issue, restarting GSX through the menu in simulator will cause a CTD or a freeze for me. Also about 90% of the time. I know that in most cases, there’s no need to restart GSX via the menu in the simulator, it was just something I noticed during troubleshooting.

[BrianT58]

Yup I just had the same, I flew into and landed fine at KIAH but half way through turnaround MSFS2024 froze and then CTD. like others not getting this anywhere else so until a solution is found for KIAH is closed for business.

[funkyj4ever]

yes its a weird problem. First i thought i fixed it with different gsx profile. But then it works for a couple times. And then crashes/freeze again.

[TheDavid737]

I’m wondering if there is a way to ping or bring this thread back up to Umberto so he know there are more users running into this issue?

[BrianT58]

Umberto does also answer stuff on Discord so it may be worth mentioning it on there.

Edit: I've just checked on Discord and I couldn't find a post with the same issue on there so I would suggest Make sure you have logging turned on and the next time you have the issue you report it on Discord and make sure you follow the guide for reporting issues or it will get ignored.

link to support page https://discord.com/channels/1011680327346966590/1044952279029121046

Whilst it is not the official support forum the guys there and Umberto will do their best to resolve the issue or at least point you in the right direction. DO make sure you search first to make sure someone hasn't already posted.

[virtuali]

According to this post on the MSFS forum, it seems to be caused by BATC:

https://forums.flightsimulator.com/t/batc-freezing-sim-at-kiah-fsdt/739399

[TheDavid737]

According to this post on the MSFS forum, it seems to be caused by BATC:

https://forums.flightsimulator.com/t/batc-freezing-sim-at-kiah-fsdt/739399

I’m not running BATC. It’s never been installed on my machine. I’ve been having this issue since SU2 and it also occurs even when I have FSDT IAH uninstalled. I have spent hours and hours testing and testing and can confidently say it only occurs when GSX is running. It seems logging isn’t showing what Umberto needs either as I have provided that as well. Umberto, I am happy to screen record or send you anything you need to assist with troubleshooting. IAH is one of my favorite places to fly out of and love using GSX there but cannot.

[BrianT58]

According to this post on the MSFS forum, it seems to be caused by BATC:

https://forums.flightsimulator.com/t/batc-freezing-sim-at-kiah-fsdt/739399

unless I'm mistaken the link you posted has only 4 posts and only 1 of them mentions BATC where they state "Not BATC either. Now Im getting full CTD at KIAH"

I too get this freeze/lock up albeit irregularly and again without BATC. Unfortunately I have tried 4 times this week and on all occasions I have managed to get in and out of KIAH without problems, so I understand how difficult it must be to find a problem that is as intermittent as this. I will persevere though and try to get some logs for you. Where is the best place to post them here or on Discord?

[debbert]

According to this post on the MSFS forum, it seems to be caused by BATC:

https://forums.flightsimulator.com/t/batc-freezing-sim-at-kiah-fsdt/739399

No BATC for me. This started randomly during SU2. The link you provided states that this is a SU4 issue, but, as stated in that forum people state it happened prior. I can assure you this started prior as well. I would investigate the following update because this is when I, along with some others believe it started. I’ve reached out to “TheDavid” on here and he also had a ticket with Ifly team on 7/26 stating when the issue started, and they sent him here because it was happening with all planes not just ifly; btw he regularly flies out of IAH. He/we initially thought it was an IFLY issue but it happens with all planes to this day.

GSX update around the time TheDavid and I started having issues: https://discord.com/channels/1011680327346966590/1019639700153188392/1392089880489627718

[TheDavid737]

Umberto, that link you provided regarding BATC seems to have evolved into a “non-BATC” issue. I have asked over there if others are seeing any issues after disabling GSX the same as myself and others are. I also provided the link to this forum thread in that MSForum post in hopes to combine collaborative efforts to assist with your troubleshooting.

[Fornax]

Same here. Although it is on SU4 beta. I started that thread over at https://forums.flightsimulator.com/t/sim-freeze-ctd-at-kiah-gsx-issue/739399.
Updated thread to reflect a GSX issue...

Some more testing:
1. GSX installed + GSX profile from .to = FREEZE.
2. GSX installed, NO GSX profile = FREEZE.
3. GSX uninstalled = NO FREEZE.

Freeze happens usually when taxing out. Once I was all the way at rotation...
Start gate E3 in Fenix. Start taxi out for RWYs 33s or 15s. Freeze will happen at some point taxing out.

[pete]

I need to add my name to this list.

I recently tried three times to fly from KIAH in a Fenix A321.

It froze as soon as I started pushback from the gate.

I also removed/disabled KIAH but still had the same crash.

I haven't tried flying there with GSX disabled.

[debbert]

Umberto -- there are several people that have joined this thread looking for a solution with this GSX issue. Can you confirm you are looking into this? I understand you didn't see the issue initially on your end, however as I'm sure you've seen now, it’s pervasive for many, as evidenced by 8000+ views and numerous replies.