(edited by acapela.8215)
"Larger, less frequent updates"
Update: I was not running a 64-bit client, of course. But I have “upgraded” to the new (beta) 64-bit client. Been a couple of days, and NO crashes. In fact, the difference has been rather amazing.
Another expedient (for those who don’t have the capability to run the 64-bit client) might be to exit the 32-bit client proactively at regular intervals (every 2 hours, more often if possible)… basically “garbage collect” by restarting the application. Being in a group would facilitate this (you could recover your map by taxiing back on group-mates, and if you are quick enough at getting back in, you could retain your meta-event progress).