Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight: FS2004 General

DoubleBounce

Up, Up, and Away. (How I got Jenny off the ground)

In an earlier post I was looking for help because I couldn't get some of the aircraft off of the ground. I first noticed the problem when the 172 would not turn up more than 2200 RPM on takeoff. I could get off the ground but it was a long run. P...

9 answers 4268 views

Last answer SpiderWings

Jive1

Flickering

Hey! I have a problem with an older scenery of EBBT, it's on http://users.telenet.be/jiv1/ebbt20.zip This scenery is an older one, designed for FS2000 or even for FS98, I don't know exactly, but I want to use it in FS9, because to me it seems the most...

7 answers 4861 views

Last answer SpiderWings

Karlw

If you have the captain sim 757 please help

Can I insatll freeware 757 sounds or do I have to buy them im just wondering if there is anything that says you are not allowed to mess with the aircraft Thanks cheers...

1 answers 2905 views

Last answer ARD-DC

Badge Man

Crashing Into Buildings

What happens when you crash into buildings on Flight Simualtor 2002, 2004, or X?...

3 answers 3086 views

Last answer pilatflyr

DonMussell

Can't instal FS2004

I can't install FS2004 on my machine. I though I had a problem with disk 3, but I got a new copy of the game and the same thing is happening. Basically it just stops responding once I put in disk 3. I noticed it won't respond after asking for disk 3 and i...

7 answers 3842 views

Last answer pilatflyr

M15A

A few Cessna 172 questions!

I just got to the traffic pattern lessons in FS9. In the lesson it tells me to take of at 55 knots. I always thought I should take off at 75 knots in the Cessna! Am I wrong? Another question: In the lesson the instructor tells me to reduce power to 150...

3 answers 7215 views

Last answer Don Wood

budsie175

Black screen

I keep dropping out to a black screen but with audio. Any suggestions?...

1 answers 3194 views

Last answer RadarMan

M15A

Cessna 172 differences in FS2004 and X-plane

Hello all! I use FS2004 and Xplane for my flightsim needs. In my experience the Cessna 172 in FS2004 reacts in a different way than the Cessna in X-plane. For example: In X-plane very little steering is needed to get the plane to bank to the left o...

3 answers 4255 views

Last answer M15A

guess

Problem with FS9 IR checkride

Hi to all of you, After visiting Rod's website, I could pass the holding pattern of IR finally. But another problem has came. After pass the holding, I set the NAV1 and OBS accroding to the sim chart, but the women said I didn't set the NAV1 and OBS corr...

2 answers 3148 views

Last answer guess

steve c

Traffic and Go Round

Relatively new to fs 2004. Getting more and more frustrated when I think I have followed all instructions correctly during planned I F flights. I keep getting go round from atc when the runway is clear and nothing in front on approach. I have Just Flig...

3 answers 3572 views

Last answer Guest Ed

selmuir

OverSpeed ??

Hi again Um you know when the plane goes into overspeed what button do you press to slow down ??...

1 answers 3131 views

Last answer to_coolguys

dl295

formation flying

just a message to see if anyone is interested in flying formation on multiplayer. if there is a few then i'll post a list of aircraft that we use already( mainly military aircraft)...

21 answers 6096 views

Last answer RichT

murjax

Longest Runway in Flight Sim

I thought it was nasa too but I am not sure. Anyway I am in the process of making a 100,000 ft runway off the coast of Jacksonville,FL. I am making it with AFCAD and if it works right, it will be the longest runway in flight sim. 😀 😀...

15 answers 5591 views

Last answer pilatflyr

dl295

has anyone else used FS Recorder??

has anyone else used this awesome program, i have only just found it and it's probably old hat but it's just plain awesome...

4 answers 5619 views

Last answer dl295

budsie175

World's smallest twin engine plane

Find it on You Tube today....

3 answers 5605 views

Last answer CRJCapt

lowensteinbs

Landing Problems

PLEASE HELP!!! I have been reading post after post about landing and trying to make a smooth and decent landing. My problem is that I seem to hit the ground quite hard on the main gear and the nose kind of just gets knocked almost onto the runway due ...

10 answers 3835 views

Last answer lowensteinbs

Guest

turning on taxiways

how do you know which way to turn on a taxiway for example.. taxi to rwy 32R using B B1 G H TY Y5 how do you know wich way to turn on B1 G H TY Y5 Why don't you Turn on and follow the Progressive Taxi line(Yellow arrows in FSX).Its the choice ...

17 answers 8220 views

Last answer to_coolguys

Odyssey

Not a problem?????

Flying on FSPax in a Learjet 45. It was only a small flight so my tanks were only filled to 40%. When I started the flight the weight in the tanks were equal. However, 10 minutes into the flight it appeared that the left tank was decreasing quicker than t...

2 answers 3390 views

Last answer ARD-DC

Karlw

The pmdg 744 cabin whats this here for?

https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/images/forumimages/23930/pmdg-744-cabin-whats-this-here-for_49bc90cc0060dbe78c68ae1352829933.jpg Why?...

4 answers 4499 views

Last answer to_coolguys

CodyH

V1, Vr, V2, Vref - what's that?

Hey guys i know what V1 and Vr, and Vref are, but what is V2, and can anyone give me a link or just tell me how to calculate these 😀 (i have always used my FMC - woops 😂 ) Thx in advance guys ❗ ❗...

2 answers 19168 views

Last answer pilatflyr

RichT

C-17 airbase

Does anyone know where I can download a good package for the C-17 airbase Charleston AFB? I have lots of good military bases with the relevant military aircraft parked on the apron, and the majority even have AI. The only C-17 package I have is Hickam ...

2 answers 3610 views

Last answer pilatflyr

blueknight5

CH Products Flight Yoke in MS X

I have been having problems with the yoke not staying in calibration from flight to flight. I keep having to re calibrate it to make the flights work. I have less problems with the yoke in MS 2004. Any suggestions....

2 answers 3711 views

Last answer pilatflyr

Gman62

Real Piper Meridian

For those who enjoy the FS Meridian, there is a site where you can download a flight in the real thing. It is a complete flight from start-up to shut down and includes alot of interaction with the GNS 530 auto pilot and the complete Meggit avionic system...

3 answers 6657 views

Last answer Welshflyer

Simmy

Fuel consumption rates

Greetings to all. Can anyone tell me where to find details of fuel consumption for aircraft? In order to fill in a flight log properly I need to know fuel consumption rates at take of, cruising etc. I suppose at a basic level I could use MS FS 2004 ai...

2 answers 3660 views

Last answer Simmy

dme43

Fspassengers Demo available?

hey everyone, I have fs2002 (i know im in the wrong forum) and i was wondering if there is a demo or anything for fspassengers for Fs2002 Thanks :hack:...

3 answers 3744 views

Last answer Odyssey

CodyH

APU? TCAS?

Hey guys i can't believe i'm asking this but can someone tell me what is APU and TCAS and what are they for..? Thx!...

2 answers 3544 views

Last answer CodyH

xx_gunner_xx

FS passenger

hi i seem to have a problem with fspassenger 2004. when i end the flight fsp2004 gives me a report on how i did, everything is perfect however i seem to be loosing points for exceeding the flap limit- which i dont, i always extract the flaps below the giv...

7 answers 4309 views

Last answer pilatflyr

Flyguy41983

Still having SB3 Problems

I still cant get SB3 to work. My question is can i use it on a regular laptop using add-on aircraft, or do I have to have a real cockpit simulator? Also How do i log into a server on VATIM and how do i find my callsign?...

4 answers 3318 views

Last answer Flyguy41983

budsie175

HUD

On an ILS approach with HUD, how far out does the visuals appear?...

6 answers 3702 views

Last answer budsie175

Concorde105

Emergency: How do you take screenshots?

How do you take screenshots in FS2004????????? :help!: :help!: :help!: :help!:...

17 answers 4754 views

Last answer Greekman72

Odyssey

VATSIM without ISP Email Address?

Firstly, I would like to say hello for the first time in a few months it most certainly has been while. Two questions for you: Is there anyway I can register on VATSIM without usind an ISP e-mail address? And, is there any software/hardware i need...

3 answers 3910 views

Last answer trailnut

biello

Card and monitor issues

well guys, i could really use some more help. im not sure how this is happening or why, but randomly, especially when im on final, or even about to touchdown, my fs9 will shut down. well specifically my monitor shuts down and displays the message " out of...

2 answers 3279 views

Last answer biello

djcevera

when do i activate vectors

could someone please lend me some knowledge.. ive been using the gps to set up for landings. however i never really get lined up with the runway could someone please let me know around when i should be activating the vectors for my approches in my gps im ...

3 answers 7409 views

Last answer 99jolegg

Karlw

abandon?

well I got a pm saying we should abandon the off topic forum. I personley agree with this. I mena look what we've done. valuable members have left the forums. Hopefully wit a little repair they will return. no more arguements nothing! just plain talk abou...

2 answers 3230 views

Last answer murjax

johnpg6mm

HELP!! BROKEN #1 CD!!!

PLZ help! i was reinstalling fs2004 but it didnt start the installation cause my brother broke the cd. :evil: I havent played it in about 6 months and i want to play it badly. could someone like email me the disk #1 or the whole game?? my email is johnthe...

2 answers 3273 views

Last answer johnpg6mm

MSR777

Frame Rate problem with FS9

Hi Friends, I am getting 2 to 4 frame rate per/sec when using PMDG aircrafts & 5 to 11 on using default aircrafts. Is there is way to tweak FS9 and/or MS Win XP to increase the frame rate number? I am using a Celeron {R} CPU 2.66GHz, 512MB of RAM...

6 answers 3742 views

Last answer ARD-DC

Guest Ed

12,000' deep canyon in Missouri!

Hi all, I've been flying FS09 since it came out, and I've seen a lot of weird stuff-- the airport in a box canyon up in Alaska, the Aurora Borealis, the underwater airport in Canada (CYRV), the Chicken Restaurants all around the world, but this takes t...

17 answers 4985 views

Last answer pilatflyr

CaptDennison

SUPER COOL!!!!!!!!! FLY in 3-D

I read this in another forum, so I tried it, and it works! I realize there are NEWER drivers out, but I had older drivers and wanted to update-so I gave it a try. I can actually see in 3-D with red/blue glasses! I also tried messing around with it on Gho...

4 answers 3984 views

Last answer pilatflyr

murjax

Slew problem

I am having trouble with my slew. I can go up and down on when I slew but not anywhere else. I have had this problem ever since I got Fspassengers. Please help....

18 answers 4491 views

Last answer pilatflyr

earthqu8kes

best landing?

im wondering what an average landing is in terms of -ft/m. and also what is your best landing ever in terms of -ft/m. mine is -35.4ft/m landing 13L at Chico today....

12 answers 4910 views

Last answer pilatflyr

mossy

ILS problems again...

I have recently been attempting to master ILS approaches. I have read the approach guides on this webstie and also many other things about ILS on the web. I am flying in a dahvilland twin otter. I follow the pink line to my destination, and make sure I h...

3 answers 3626 views

Last answer mossy

James955

gps_export.dll

Hey guys, I have a huge problem my gps_export.dll file just crashed and i cannot restore it, could somebody send me the file please to jkmc@seznam.cz ?...

6 answers 7378 views

Last answer nate45036

earthqu8kes

slew mode

ive heard people talking about slew mode to take screenshots. i dont really take screenshots often so i dont know what slew mode is. could somne fill me in here? thanks in advance. 😉 😀...

3 answers 9738 views

Last answer earthqu8kes

kwkrnu

FS2004/FS9

Hello All, I am new to the FS series. I have several driving sims. A friend gave me his FS2004 because he bought FSX. I see on this forum that people are talking about FS09; is that an upgrade down load or it is a completely new game? Is it still avaiabl...

4 answers 3172 views

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Guest

Route

I was just wondering how to make a .pln for fs9. I know when u have the route you can go to fsroute.com and make it, but is there any other alternaticve because that site tells me there are errors in my flightplan when there aren;'t because i got them off...

1 answers 3553 views

Last answer Guest Ed

Guest5549

Landing Autopilot without ILS

Hi there, If a runway doesn't have an ILS and ATC tells you it will be a visual landing, is there anyway you can program a landing guide into your GPS so you can still do an approach on AP? Any replies will be appreciated....

3 answers 4767 views

Last answer Guest Ed

Guest

jegged edges

When i take off to cruise, in the distance i get like 'mountains' or sharp jagged adges, sometimes it can only be a bump. Im not sure what it is, can anyone help? ❓...

6 answers 3498 views

Last answer brownbox

737 freak

spoilers

How do u have the spoilers autoactivate upon landing?...

5 answers 3431 views

Last answer 737 freak

BigAl1978

Old Version Geforce drivers for better Framerate !!!

I have a Geforce 7900 GTX & have experimented for a few months with using various older version drivers to run FS2004. I have discovered that an older Version 9.1.4.7 is the best for my computer & probably yours too. With all the same settings, I get ...

6 answers 3419 views

Last answer dannyboy2005

EGNRflyer

Textures all mixed up fs9

Hello to you all Can anyone help me with a problem my fs9 has developed. After a new processor was installed and the hard drive wiped. I re- installed fs9 and the textures are now all mixed up. blocks of water inland and blocks of land in the middle of...

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Last answer EGNRflyer