Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight: FS2004 General
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akklassenFS won't start... Missing File..
I recently cleand some file and old programs off my PC. Since then FS2004 wont start. It states my "Dem4Km.bgl" file is missing and I need to reinstall the program. I've been told that the file I need is on CD#3. If anyone would take a moment to help ...
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kenobe2006abacus a380 nav
Hi I have a abacus a380 speical edition. my problem is that how do I set the plane to follow the nav frequency 110.9 ( airport Id WSSS) ? I set the nav freq on the radio pannel but the plane does not follow ....
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GuestVideos of the HondaJet
Hi guys...just found some neat video of the new Honda developed and powered light business jet. Pretty cool considering the all new Honda jet engines, and the fact that it was tested 20 miles from my house. I thought I saw it last year overhead...anyway...
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dannyboy2005How to view autogen from a distance?
Cansomeone please explain to me how i can see the autogen in the distance. You see where the red shape is, you can see its flat and bland, how can i see buildings there and around me too. Thanks G4|\|G...
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dannyboy2005Dual Core
Evening All, Dose anybody know how to make BOTH processors in my AMD Athlon 4800+ Processor work for fs2004 and fsx? My processor is dual core! Help would be greatful. Ta!...
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wausaError message...now can't launch FS9
I received this as I was attempting to open FS9 this AM and have not been able to launch it since. Tried everything I could think of. Anyone else experienced this or have any knowledge as to what the problem may be? Thanx in advance. "An unhandled win...
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Prozac919PMDG FDC help -- where is the nav database?
PMDG users. I am familiar with how to use the 737NG FDC. The problem is, every time I try to initialize with an airport id, I keep getting a not in database error message. I am using common airports like KBWI, KOMA, KSMP, KSTL, and none of these are re...
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Air-HeadDefault 747-400 Pitot Heat Switch???...
Hey there Simmers, Just a quick question, (an probably a bit daft) How do you engage the Pitot heat on the default 747-400? ❓ ❓ I cant see a switch for it, is it just the "de-icing" toggle. My assumption was the De-Icing was jus...
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scab12Passenger download needed
Need a download to beable to get passengers on small aircraft like helecopters and Cessna :help!:...
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dannyboy20054800+
Evening All I'm upgrading my pc. Here are my CURRENT Specs ATI Readeon X800 pro (256mb) 1GB Ram 250GB 7200RPM Hard Drive ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe Motherboard And i've ordered a AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ Processor. Would this increase FPS and stop stut...
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dannyboy2005Autogen Draw Distance
How can i make the Autogen be drawn in the distance, insted of it being drawn when i am near by. I have sight distance to max and all sliders maxed out. Thaks...
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greystoneG1000 Panel for FS9??
Looking for an add-on G1000 panel for any aircraft in FS 2004. Ideas?...
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OdysseyOrbiter
Anybody have any comments on this download? Does anybody use it? Is it really complicated? I would assume you have to learn to fly all over again....
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Oogly50How do I start at a gate?
😕 I cant' seem to start at a gate... I've looked in all settings, tried all planes, and nothing. I jsut start on the runway... but I want to taxi and do all that crap... do I need to download any software or anything?...
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guestelevator trim isnt working
i mean i cant adjust it! i tried using the mouse, the 1 and 7 buttons, and the buttons on my joystick. it doesnt move. and its stuck at full up. so to fly level i have to hold almost full forward stick. i tried rebooting, and re-installing the game,...
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chocapeakwilco A380 add on for fsx? does it work
i would like to know if the wilco A380 add on works on fsx? and how?...
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crosscheck9i think these planes are underpowered
Hi, I have been downloading a few airbuses lately, but they all seem REALLY underpowered. I just got an a321 and it was set at 31,000lbs of thrust, but i adjusted that to 40,000. At intial climb, I set the IAS to 260 KTS, but at 20,000ft, it started...
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jfmitch1716AirEd
Have tried to edit the oil pressure in the air file on an aircraft with AirEd but even after I save it - bang its back to the original numbers. Never had this problem before. Any suggestions appreciated. The numbers for the oil pressure are only ha...
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GuestLow fps
Hey, I was wondering if you know what sort of fps I should be getting? I have: 7800GT 512 450Mhz 2GIG of ram 250GIG Hard Drive AMD 4400 64 *2 Abit ANV-8 mobo Any tips on what settings are a killer to fps? I get between 30-40. I think I should g...
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Jamie4590High Altitude Vors
What altitude do high altitude VOR's cover? Are they all suitable for Concorde at FL600 are are some high altitude VOR's not recievable at this altitude?...
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mossyCargo Pilot transfer
I have ordered a new computer, and I wondered if there was anyway I could transfer cargo pilot to my new pc without buying it again. Thanks in advance....
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downside upAnd I thought the PASSENGERS were Idiots!!
If anybody told me this ...I swear....I'd think they were making it UP!! After hauling my pitful(ly LARGE)BUTT in a coach seat across the flappin' continent to JFK yesterday....all I want DESPERATELY to do is get OFF of this aluminium TUBE and go have...
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maxboost7On the way to Inchoen Int. from O'hare.. Werid rainbow cloud
In the half way to Inchoen Int. from O'hare.. about 40,000 ft... Some werid rainbow (changing color) clouds suddenly showwed up.. any idea??? Color changes very rapidy.. sometimes it disappear then show up again.. Is this natural effect or game bug?? t...
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djceveratraffic patterns
traffic pattern how to? could someone please explain or point me in the direction of some explanations on this matter....
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N915CPNew Member
Hello flight fans and fellow pilots. This site is pretty cool. I have many neat planes and extra scenery downloaded to my computer for FS 2004. I am having a few problems though. Some of the files don't work, no matter what I do to put them on my system t...
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djceverafscrew2 and fspassengers
are these two programs the same or are they different. i currently have and enjoy fspassengers should i purchase fs crew and if so can i run the two of them at the same time..oh yeah i just purchased radar contact also. thanks for any input....
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Jamie4590VOR Question
Is it possible when plotting a course to determine when the VOR will be recieved by the aircraft en route? In other words can I determine that VOR B will come to life, for example, when I am 10nm from VOR A? I have been ploting courses using VOR's i...
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oxmanreal world weather and active runway selection
When I fly and change the weather to real world, the active runway doesn't change. For example, the active will be 6 but the winds are 334 at 16. I'll ask for a 33 app. but will get a circle to land command for 6. Does anyone know how to fix this?...
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M15ATouch & Go
Hey everyone, After doing the traffic pattern lesson in FS2004 I was wondering....The traffic pattern hight is set at 1500 ft in the lesson. This means you have to descent earlier, make the turn to crosswind leg while the airplane is still climbing, et...
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BLUEDEVILSystem Failures in FS2004
Somehow have turned on an electrical system failure and can't get it turned off/repaired. All indicators look like it shouldn't be there. Think it might have come from trying to fly one of the older planes. Have tried uninstalling and reloading the FS, bu...
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robbierAuto Screen Recorder 2 Help
Hey guys, I have been having trouble with Auto Screen Recorder 2 free version. Auto Screen Recorder 2 Free is at http://www.wisdom-soft.com/downloads/downloadfiles.htm, and scroll down until you get to the section labeled "Help Files and Free Programs ...
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dannyboy2005What do you use to Design/ Edit Airports?
Hi, I want to edit (modify) an airport, and maybe design one. What programe should i use? Ta!...
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dannyboy2005Ultimate Traffic - TCAS
I have purchased Ultimate Traffic, because Traffic 2005 was Sooooooooooooo Unreal. One of the reason's i purshased UT is because it has TCAS (Something i'v been wanting for a while). I have installed it to the aircrafts using the UT gauge installer but du...
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wingsnbcusaAI AIRCRAFT SEPERATION
Is there a Program or a way you can have the the AI traffic have better seperation?...
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kianokFS Build - PMDG
Does anyone have a clue how you export flight plans in to the PMGD flight plans file? I have looked in the settings folder but there is not option to export to the PMDG file. Thanks for your help chaps...
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to_coolguysPMDG 747 TRC Course 4 problems
Hi Guys, I am practising the PMDG type rating course 4..I have never faced this problem before..Here are the steps that i follow: 1) Select Clb-2 for the climb thrust in the FMC. 2) Set brakes to RTO 3) Bring up thrust to 70% 4) Hit TOGA. 5) At ...
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wingsnbcusaNeed Help Adding AI Helicopters to Flight Sim
Ok so I know how to add flights useing airplans and ttools, but when I try to use a helicopter it never works. any advise? Thanks Scott...
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wingsnbcusaLook for Van Nuys Airport Scenery with Santina Air
Does anyone know where I can find Van Nuys Airport with the Santina Air Hangor? Thanks Scott...
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leachus2002Engine Start Sequence on PMDG 737
Hi peeps, I am really loving my PMDG 737-700 which I am flying with Easyjet colours, but i am having a few problems when it comes to starting the engines. I have the APU running ok, everything seams fine, but when I stick the ignition switch to both an...
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dannyboy2005fs9.cfg
Hi. I want to edit some code in the fs9.cfg but the problem is i cant find it in my M$ F$ main folder....
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tiger7881Download for Active Camera?
Hey can you guys help me to find where I can download the Active Camera, because I am kinda boored with the regular views in FS2004. Thanks in advance. Tiger...
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dannyboy2005ATC upgrade
Is there any thing out there that will improve my ATC, make it more real? Thanks...
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dannyboy2005GPS Weather Radar
Is there a download that i can get the weather shown om my GPS, Just like they do in real life. Does FSX have this feature? Thanks...
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lowensteinbsFreeware Jetways for FS2004?
Does anyone know of any site that has freeware Jetways? After creating a Flight Plan with Route Finder, I would like to actually see the flight plotted on Jetways. Thanks in advance....
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ronarmFS2004 no CD patch
😞 Just got the FS2004 no-CD patch installed. Still ask for disk 4. Any suggestions? Ron...
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eggheadScenery.cfg error
Hi i am haveing a problem with flight sim when i laod it up it says Scenery.cfc file error local Scenery directionry (Scenery\cities\niagara\) in Scenery area .026 not found click ok to continue. if i click ok the program ends, how do i fix this pl...
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BilbobakerXFX geforce 6200 drivers
I just upgraded my video card drivers to the newest offering from nVidia and now all my planes are pink on the outside view in FS 2004 In FSX the native airplanes work fine but all the ones I imported from FS9 are pink too. Is there a setting that will...
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leachus2002Flight Routing - LHR to MIA
Hi peeps, I am flying out to miami on 12th Jan with AA on a 777. I was just wondering what routing we might take on the way? Whether as it is a twin engined jet, we will follow the coast upto greenland and back down over canada or just go straight o...
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dannyboy2005ATC - Telling me to descend to earlie?
When flying an IFR, ATC tell me "DY478, You are 69miles, turn right heading 58, descend and maintain Fl10, Expect vectors for r/w 27L" I descend to this flight level using the default descent rate, -1800fpm. I soon descend to my current level. The atc tel...
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dougjcdefault FS2004 radio - need help using it.
I've had FS2004 for about 4 weeks now and I'm not sure what the various buttons on the default comm/nav radio stack are (on the 172, mooney, etc) Are there any good instructions on its use? For example, buttons HD, APG, NAV, APR, REV, ALT, BFO, IDT.......
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