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Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight: FS2004 General
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SimmyAdjusting Cockpit View Zoom in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004
I recently bought a new computer for flight simulation. In both FSX and FS 2004 when in the cockpit view I can only zoom out a short distance. My computer supplier told me how to correct this in FSX by altering the config file. I had to find 'wideviewaspe...
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GuestInstalling Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 on a Windows 11 Laptop Without a CD Drive: Best Practices & Solutions
hi does anyone out there know how to install ms2004 0n a Windows 11 laptop I have an Alienware R5 with window 11 no cd drive is there a copy to purchase online so I can download it any advice would be much appreciated ...
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Alan C. MisiaszekConverting Real-World LAT/LON to FS2004 Scenery Coordinates
I have tried real-world calculations to find LAT/LON coordinates for scenery objects in FS using the scenery airport CP and a bearing and distance to the object based on the scenery units. The results are not close. Can anyone help with the FS Lat/L...
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MrInterpreterAre there any FS2004 multiplayer servers left
Hi everyone, As a blast from the past, I just got FS2004 up and running on my new laptop . I was just wondering whether any of the multiplayer servers left in existence. ...
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Tony9rFlight Sim 2004 language
Hi I have a French version of FS 2004, is there any way I can change the language to English??? Many thanks, Tony....
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morris91Need Help in Nvidia Control Panel
Hey everyone. Need some help setting my NVidia Control panel up to work awesome with Flight Sim 9. I've taken some pics of the settings below. can anyone tell me what to change to get the best results for flight sim 2004? I.e. what are the best N...
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GuestFS2004 is no longer working in Windows 10
I installed the FS2004 no CD patch in my FS 2004 in 2018. This worked fine up until April this year, but, now it no longer works. What is a possible solution to this problem?...
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calumTrouble with Throttle Control on CH Products Flight Yoke: Full & Idle Throttle Not Responsive
Hi Guys, I can't get either full throttle or idle throttle by using the throttle control on the yoke. I need to press F1 to get idle throttle and F4 for full throttle. The lever moves the throttle most of the way but not all the way. I have tried ca...
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bocbocUnderstanding the 3:1 Rule and Conversion of Knots to Feet per Minute in Descent Calculation
Hi, I get a little confused about how the rate of descent is calculated in the flying lessons it said that if you want to lose 10,000 feet of descent then 10,000*3=30,000 feet need to go (3:1 rule) BUT it said that 30,000 feet equals 30 nautical miles...
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M15ARecommended Flap Deployment Speeds for Cessna 172: Detailed Guidelines
Hi guys, A quick question: in a Cessna 172, at what speed can I lower 10 degrees of flaps? And at what speed 20? And 30? Thanks in advance for the answer!...
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MunkehTroubleshooting ILS Beeping and Misaligned Approach in 737 - Need Assistance with Runway Identification
Hello guys, new thread sorry for not reviving my old one but thought a new one was appropriate. So, I'm an ok flyer now in my old 737. I've read the stickie about ils, I set the little nav1 reading to it, select it...and...beep beep beep. It just beeps...
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RichTATC Audio Disappearance: Sudden Loss of ATC and Pilot Responses in FS9
Hi I recently started using headphones with FS9 and had no problems. Simply plugged them into the available headphone socket and had exactly the same sounds in my headphones that would normally come out of the speakers. Now for some unknown reason, ...
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M15AWhat Does the ATC Message 'Altimeter 2992' Mean, and How Should I Respond?
....what does that mean?? And what should I do with that message from ATC?...
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ExcelsisTrim on take off 737
Hi I read on these boards and elsewhere that you have to set the nose up 10 degrees pitch before take-off on a Boeing 737-400. How do I know what is 10 degrees while I am waiting on the runway? The mouseover (tool tip)on the pitch wheel in the pa...
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C-GENXSolving Full Screen Mode Issue in FS9
~S~all... Wondering if anyone else has had any problems in fs9 with being able to (after a clean initial install) change from windowed view to Full Screen Mode. I know, I know. I'm not a newbie already...I've been flying Microsoft right off the shel...
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MrSamSeeking Programs to Surpass 16x Time Acceleration Limit During Autopilot in FS2004
When engaged in Autopilot, it limits time acceleration to 16x. Is there any program out there that will let me accelerate time faster than that?...
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OhiosimmerSetting Up Automatic Spoilers in Flight Simulators
Now I know there is an automatic brake, but someone in another post mentioned an automatic spoiler,.....now if this is available would someone please tell me how to set it? Thanks....
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BRollandJet Aircraft Overspeed Warnings at All Altitudes in FS2004
Is anyone else having problems with "Overspeed" warnings with the Jet Aircraft? I am new to FS2004 and all the Jets are doing it at all altitudes...even up to 39,000 feet....
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coolsanPersistent Beeping Noise and Glideslope Interception Issue on Final Approach
So... I'm 100nm out of Hawaii and as I'm about to start my descent this beeping sound starts and never stops. I even got to the gate and turned off the engines but it kept going. Speed: 300kts @ FL320 100nm out of Hawaii on a heading of 234 Comm 1 i...
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Guest EdThe Gods Must be Crazy II
No, this is not a religious post. I just watched the movie "The Gods Must Be Crazy II" on DVD and there is a really cool little ultralight aircraft in it which figures in the story quite a bit. It's a twin engine, high wing, two-seater with an exclose...
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kj6kcan't log in after paying with paypal
I sent $ using paypal But I can't login Has anybody used paypal John...
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kevin2003Spoilers...How to Auto Deploy???
Dear Fellow Simmers, First post in a while. Touch wood I've had no probs for a while but there is something I thought forum members might be able to help with. Would anyone know the modification required to the Aircraft cfg to enable me to "Arm" m...
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SteveTDon't know how to speak to ATC in VATSIM with Mic
Hi I was wondering how I can speak to the VATSIM ATC using my mic. I have calibrated by microphone but how do I speak to them - and not using the text box?...
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M15AMake right base?
....what does that mean? I got that message from ATC, but have no clue what to do......
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GuestNeed Help to change the Language
I have one question, please help me if possible I have bought FS2004 in Russian translation, but my computer doesn't have all the system fonts so Im having trouble understanding the jibberish text, does anyone know how to change the text back to English...
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HowardsRock747 spoilers/speed brake
Quick question. In the 747, is the spoiler and the speed brake the same thing? How do you arm the spoilers in the 747?...
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ShortStopWhen to activate the APPROACH autopilot button
Okay, I'm trying ILS approaches and have only managed one so far and I'm having problems. I'm not sure what I did so I'm kinda messing around with everything. okay as I approach my destination atc gives me the instructions I need and I always do them, ...
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rainbow_flyerAutomated weather observations
Can anyone tell me why the automated weather observation starts mid flight (green bar across top of screen and voiced weather report) and more importantly how to switch it off. It is really annoying as it stops you being able to use atc so eventually you...
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golson707New Hard Drive but No FS9 capability
I had FS2004 for many many years and had it tuned to perfection with an outstanding variety of outstanding aircraft and weather addons. I've recently switched to X-PLANE 12 because I can no longer get access to my FS9 simulator. My question: Wha...
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DThakDC-3 Radio Navigation Questions
This question is probably aimed at RadarMan but anyone who can help is welcome. ? My question is about the radio compass on the default DC-3. I know that it has an ADF function but what about VOR? When I bring up the radio I see NAV radios 1 and 2. I a...
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jim124Problem getting a 747 up to speed..........
At the moment I am having a problem flying 747's. Basically I cannot get the airplaine above 399 KIAS in straight and level flight so I cannot get the plane above 26000 ft approx because the speed drops too low when I climb Is this due to the weight...
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NewboyPMDG 747-400 Cockpit lights
How do we switch on the cockpit lights in the PMDG 747-400? There is a switch for all the lights, but I cannot seem to find the switch to iluminate the cockpit itself. L or CTRL+L doesnt do it. Thanks Newboy....
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mogwwjdStop Overspeed Warning
How do I get rid of the overspeed warning. I am flying a 747-400 and cannot set the speed thing. I am a total beginner. Actually I get this with all the planes I fly. Any help is greatly appreciated....
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jdevILS position
I own MS Flight Sim 2004. I have a couple of planes that are giving me problems landing ILS. The Cessna 414A Chancellor and Bombardier CRJ-200ER. Generally, I'm landing too fast and hard and damaging the nose wheel thus a runway accident. Not blaming ILS ...
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tnylandRift S vr Headset
I heard some are using Oculus Rift S with FS2004. How is this set up?...
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KangkongHow to change the way the keyboard works in the game?
Hi, after playing MSFS 2004, I realized that if you hold the pitch up or pitch down keys and release it, the plane will still pitch up/down even when you release the key. This makes it very hard to play with the keyboard as you will have to press the oppo...
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GuestUsing the autosave in fs2004
I have downloaded the "autosave.dll" ,but I do not understand how can I restore the crashed fs9 session. Can someone help me ? The autosave I put it in fs9 modules, but after ? what happen ? Thanks at all Andrea...
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agabelActive Camera 2004: Where to get the registration form?
😀 have just downloaded the Active Camera 2004 where do I get the registration form to get activation. :oops: aga...
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kieranjaTraffic 2005 won't Install
i having trouble loading this on to pc. never had no problems before but now i put disc in the sceen comes up and i click in stall then the preview come on task bar but when i open it up it goes and wont show but is still on task bar. any ideas?...
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offroadjoshEngine Primer
on some of the aircraft the is a primer. what does it do?...
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pilatflyrSafe Mode Problem again
Ok guys, so I reconfigured my desktop and accidentally deleted the desktop icon. now the game won't let me get out of safe mode without it. Is there any way that I could get rid of safe mode without having to use any of the disks to reinstall anything?...
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Guestmy original number1 disk of flight simulator2004has failed p
can I get a copy any where....
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D5TweddleATC Sound problems
Hope someone can help! I have noticed on my FS9 that the ATC voice is very quiet, been like this for the last couple of weeks, and I don't know what I have done. The volume is on max in the FS9 settings box I have reduced the sound in the others (cokpi...
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jdevAppoach charts
Is there an archived site of approach charts that date back to the 2004 time frame? I.E. my home airport KJAX Reynolds field has changed from ILS RW 6-24 to 7-25.Many other sites have changed as well. I need charts to match what information was available ...
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nedsmithtnSimulation rate FS 2004
How does one change the simulation rate in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004?...
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jdevILS assignment
Another FS 2004 question. I'm flying ILS from KJXN Jackson MI to KYIP Willow Run airport. When I get my assignment from ATC it's to RWY 5L which is non ILS rather than 5R which is what I request after being assigned to 5L. The message essentially says to ...
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RadarManWindScreen Wipers
A number of times I have seen posts about finding aircraft that have "working" windshield wipers, I found one (by accident) and they work. Here are some screen shots I took of them working and of the aircraft. **...
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mikey39FS 2004 registration
hello all I was wondering how to get the registration key for my FS2004 , its not on the box.Can anyone help? 😕...
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RoginsaudiDisk 4 cracked - any way of loading the game?
Hi all. This week I went to load my FS4 Century game on my current Windows 10 desktop computer after many years in a drawer. Disk #4 has a crack and the install would not complete. I asked support where I could get a #4 disk and the response is that this ...
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KookiMAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY
So after a 4 year break I have finally decided to get back into the hobby of aviation simulation. Today I purchases a new copy of FS2004. I loaded it and waited with hopeful expectation....but, alas it did not load. instead I got several error messages st...
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