Troubleshooting & Support

My Aircraft does not initialize!

This normally means that the CSS Launcher is unable to connect to the sim.

Updated 2026-05-30

If your aircraft does not initialize and your yokes are turned sideways

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This indicates a problem with the connection between the CSS Launcher and your simulator.

Try the following:

1. Make sure the CSS Launcher is running and your license is showing in there, and check in Task Manager that "gate.exe" is running.

2. Whitelist CSS Launcher and gate.exe in your antivirus software or disable it entirely.

3. Restart your sim.

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Source: CSS Launcher User Manual, Rev. 5 — December 2025.