Sim Connection

JetCard connects to your flight simulator to track flight phases, aircraft position, and landing data in real time.

Microsoft Flight Simulator

MSFS connects automatically via SimConnect/FSUIPC. No configuration needed — just make sure MSFS is running before or after you accept a charter.

If you see [SimConnect] Invalid protocol version in the logs, this is usually a temporary handshake issue. JetCard will retry automatically. Ensure you’re running a supported version of MSFS 2020 or MSFS 2024.

X-Plane 12

X-Plane connects via UDP. To configure:

1. Go to Settings in JetCard
2. Find the X-Plane UDP Port field
3. Enter the port number X-Plane is broadcasting on (default: 49000)
4. JetCard will listen on this port for sim data

The UDP listener restarts automatically when you change the port setting. NOTE: Some applications require communication on the default X-Plane port to work correctly and thus starting JetCard before may lock this port from opening for other applications. In these scenarios please use the custom port feature OR connect JetCard after other applications have been started.

Connection Status

The bottom status bar in the Dispatch Module shows your sim connection state. When connected, you’ll see live data: ground speed, altitude, heading, and distance to destination.

If the sim disconnects mid-flight, JetCard holds your flight state. Reconnect the sim and your flight will resume from where you left off. Flight phase detection requires the sim to be connected and reporting valid data — JetCard waits for 3 consecutive valid readings before updating the display.

Background Operation

JetCard continues tracking your flight even when minimized. Background throttling is disabled, so timers, SimConnect polling, and the flight phase state machine all run at full speed regardless of window focus.