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title: Do I need additional software like FSUIPC/XPUIPC?
description: "Yes — if you play as a Pilot. MetaFlight uses connector tools to read live flight data from your simulator. These tools allow MetaFlight to track: - flight progress - aircraft state - mission outcomes Setup is fully guided and…"
url: "https://metaflight.aero/docs/do-i-need-additional-software-like-fsuipc-xpuipc/"
updated: "2026-01-08"
category: GETTING STARTED
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# Do I need additional software like FSUIPC/XPUIPC?

Yes — if you play as a Pilot.

MetaFlight uses connector tools to read live flight data from your simulator.

These tools allow MetaFlight to track:

- flight progress
- aircraft state
- mission outcomes

Setup is fully guided and documented.

No advanced technical knowledge is required.