How do I uninstall ChasePlane from Microsoft Flight Simulator?

To uninstall ChasePlane from Microsoft Flight Simulator, close the simulator and ChasePlane, remove ChasePlane through Windows Settings, then remove any confirmed ChasePlane integration folder left in the active MSFS Community folder. Back up camera presets first; uninstalling ChasePlane does not require removing or reinstalling Microsoft Flight Simulator.

These instructions apply to Windows PC. ChasePlane is a Windows companion application, so Xbox and PlayStation users do not have the desktop program to uninstall.

How to uninstall ChasePlane completely

1. Back up camera presets. Use ChasePlane's export or backup function if your installed release provides one. Otherwise, retain any clearly labelled ChasePlane user-data folder until you have confirmed that you no longer need its profiles.
2. Close both programs. Exit Microsoft Flight Simulator and ChasePlane, including any ChasePlane icon in the Windows notification area. If Windows reports that a file is in use, end the ChasePlane process in Task Manager or restart the PC.
3. Run the Windows uninstaller. Open Windows Settings, select Apps, find ChasePlane under Installed apps or Apps & features, and choose Uninstall. If it is absent, use the remove or uninstall option in the same installer or application manager originally used to install it.
4. Check the active Community folder. After the uninstaller finishes, remove only a folder positively identified as ChasePlane integration. Skip this step if no such folder exists. Never delete the entire Community folder, and do not assume that every folder bearing the publisher's name belongs solely to ChasePlane.
5. Remove retained data only for a clean reset. Inspect %AppData% and %LocalAppData% for folders explicitly labelled ChasePlane. Delete them only if you want to erase presets, preferences, logs and cached data as well as the application. Do not remove a shared publisher folder containing data for other add-ons.
6. Restart and verify. Launch MSFS after restarting Windows. ChasePlane should no longer start with Windows, connect to the simulator or add its simulator-side controls.

Do not delete ChasePlane's program directory before running its uninstaller. That common shortcut can leave a broken Windows uninstall entry, background startup item and simulator integration behind.

Does ChasePlane install in the MSFS Community folder?

The main ChasePlane program is a separate Windows application, although its simulator-side integration may also place a component in the active Community folder. Our explanation of how ChasePlane's Windows application and simulator integration are installed helps distinguish the two parts.

Removing only the Community package does not uninstall the desktop application. Conversely, uninstalling the Windows application may leave behind a companion package that was copied manually or installed into a different Community folder.

Why is ChasePlane still showing after uninstall?

A ChasePlane entry that remains after uninstall usually comes from a leftover startup item, the wrong Community folder or a second copy of the integration package.

• The toolbar item remains: fully restart MSFS, then check that you removed the package from the Community folder actually used by that simulator installation. Custom package locations and side-by-side MSFS installations often cause this problem.
• ChasePlane still starts with Windows: check Windows Settings under Startup apps and disable any remaining ChasePlane entry. Reboot before trying to remove files that Windows says are open.
• The uninstaller is missing or damaged: reinstall the same ChasePlane application over the existing copy using its original installer or manager, then run Uninstall again. This normally restores the removal information Windows needs.
• You are uninstalling because it will not connect: a full removal may be unnecessary. Work through our ChasePlane loading and connection checks first if you want to preserve the existing setup.

Will uninstalling ChasePlane delete camera presets?

A normal uninstall may retain ChasePlane's user profiles so that a later reinstall can reuse them, but this behaviour can vary between releases and installation methods. We recommend backing up any important camera presets before removal rather than relying on the uninstaller to preserve them.

If the aim is a clean reinstall, remove the application first and then delete only its confirmed user-data folders. If you want to reinstall without losing profiles, leave those folders untouched until the new installation has recognised them.

Do MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024 need separate cleanup?

MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024 can use separate Community folders, even when the same ChasePlane desktop application supports both. If both simulators are installed, inspect each active Community folder for a confirmed integration component.

If you only want to remove ChasePlane from one simulator, retain the Windows application and use its setup tool to remove or disable that simulator's integration where that option is available. For package-location and setup differences, consult the MSFS 2024-specific ChasePlane installation details before deleting anything manually.