SearchSearch 

Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight: FS2004 General

Latest Questions

dannyboy2005

How 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...

Answers
1
Views
2546
Last answer by
CRJCapt on
dannyboy2005

Dual 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!...

Answers
7
Views
5625
Last answer by
dannyboy2005 on
wausa

Error 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...

Answers
3
Views
2868
Last answer by
edr1073 on
Prozac919

PMDG 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...

Answers
1
Views
2443
Last answer by
Prozac919 on
Air-Head

Default 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...

Answers
2
Views
11462
Last answer by
air-head on
scab12

Passenger download needed

Need a download to beable to get passengers on small aircraft like helecopters and Cessna :help!:...

Answers
5
Views
2613
Last answer by
scab12 on
dannyboy2005

4800+

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...

Answers
1
Views
1830
Last answer by
brownbox on
dannyboy2005

Autogen 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...

Answers
0
Views
2299
Last answer by
dannyboy2005 on
greystone

G1000 Panel for FS9??

Looking for an add-on G1000 panel for any aircraft in FS 2004. Ideas?...

Answers
1
Views
3417
Last answer by
Thunderbirdman2 on
Odyssey

Orbiter

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....

Answers
6
Views
2895
Last answer by
Welshflyer on
dannyboy2005

Will this do?

I'm planning on an Upgrade. IF i plan to upgrade CPU will i notice a more, quicker game play. E.g. Ground textures dont take a while to load and uk2000 scenery dosn't hold down my FPS. I'm Planning to get: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ Skt939 2.4GHz 1MB ...

Answers
3
Views
2059
Last answer by
brownbox on
Oogly50

How 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?...

Answers
3
Views
3451
Last answer by
M15A on
guest

elevator 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,...

Answers
13
Views
5742
Last answer by
Marie on
chocapeak

wilco A380 add on for fsx? does it work

i would like to know if the wilco A380 add on works on fsx? and how?...

Answers
1
Views
3332
Last answer by
pilatflyr on
crosscheck9

i 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...

Answers
11
Views
3558
Last answer by
Welshflyer on
jfmitch1716

AirEd

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...

Answers
1
Views
2729
Last answer by
jfmitch1716 on
Guest

Low 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...

Answers
8
Views
3666
Last answer by
wombat457 on
Jamie4590

High 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?...

Answers
1
Views
2270
Last answer by
CRJCapt on
mjjstang

pedals too touchy

HI, I have been using FS9 for a while lately because I want to get a private pilot license in the least time possible. (I understand it varies person to person but the more i practice theoretically the less hours) so I bought some pedals. CH pro pedal...

Answers
2
Views
2665
Last answer by
greystone on
mossy

Cargo 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....

Answers
1
Views
2549
Last answer by
greystone on
downside up

And 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...

Answers
2
Views
2988
Last answer by
Welshflyer on
maxboost7

On 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...

Answers
3
Views
2697
Last answer by
antone on
djcevera

traffic patterns

traffic pattern how to? could someone please explain or point me in the direction of some explanations on this matter....

Answers
4
Views
3132
Last answer by
pilatflyr on
N915CP

New 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...

Answers
2
Views
2380
Last answer by
pilatflyr on
djcevera

fscrew2 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....

Answers
4
Views
4170
Last answer by
pilatflyr on
Jamie4590

VOR 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...

Answers
2
Views
1988
Last answer by
CRJCapt on
oxman

real 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?...

Answers
0
Views
2519
Last answer by
oxman on
M15A

Touch & 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...

Answers
3
Views
2549
Last answer by
Tartanaviation on
BLUEDEVIL

System 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...

Answers
0
Views
2331
Last answer by
BLUEDEVIL on
robbier

Auto 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 ...

Answers
0
Views
2536
Last answer by
robbier on
dannyboy2005

What 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!...

Answers
1
Views
2068
Last answer by
ARD-DC on
dannyboy2005

Ultimate 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...

Answers
4
Views
2316
Last answer by
dannyboy2005 on
hammerdag

Does ATC Really Screw Up?

I was just cleared for and ILS landing on runway 17l @ Dallas/Fortworth. I could see a MD80 doing what I was assumimg was holding short for me and then as I'm just about to touch down it taxis right in front of me :evil: I was cleary cleared for landing...

Answers
6
Views
2680
Last answer by
CaptainEz on
wingsnbcusa

AI AIRCRAFT SEPERATION

Is there a Program or a way you can have the the AI traffic have better seperation?...

Answers
3
Views
2319
Last answer by
wingsnbcusa on
kianok

FS 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...

Answers
0
Views
2066
Last answer by
kianok on
to_coolguys

PMDG 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 ...

Answers
0
Views
2571
Last answer by
to_coolguys on
wingsnbcusa

Need 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...

Answers
1
Views
2293
Last answer by
CAFedm on
wingsnbcusa

Look 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...

Answers
1
Views
3017
Last answer by
Tartanaviation on
leachus2002

Engine 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...

Answers
20
Views
8617
Last answer by
leachus2002 on
dannyboy2005

fs9.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....

Answers
2
Views
2095
Last answer by
dannyboy2005 on
tiger7881

Download 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...

Answers
1
Views
2155
Last answer by
dannyboy2005 on
dannyboy2005

ATC upgrade

Is there any thing out there that will improve my ATC, make it more real? Thanks...

Answers
15
Views
4506
Last answer by
antone on
dannyboy2005

GPS 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...

Answers
2
Views
2896
Last answer by
lkw on
lowensteinbs

Freeware 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....

Answers
2
Views
2620
Last answer by
lowensteinbs on
ronarm

FS2004 no CD patch

😞 Just got the FS2004 no-CD patch installed. Still ask for disk 4. Any suggestions? Ron...

Answers
16
Views
18321
Last answer by
RadarMan on
egghead

Scenery.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...

Answers
0
Views
2653
Last answer by
egghead on
Bilbobaker

XFX 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...

Answers
1
Views
2642
Last answer by
dannyboy2005 on
leachus2002

Flight 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...

Answers
5
Views
2791
Last answer by
antone on
dannyboy2005

ATC - 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...

Answers
7
Views
3025
Last answer by
ARD-DC on
dougjc

default 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.......

Answers
1
Views
2842
Last answer by
antone on
All times are GMT
Page 23 of 111
New posts New posts    No new posts No new posts    Announcement Announcement
New posts [ Popular ] New posts [ Popular ]    No new posts [ Popular ] No new posts [ Popular ]    Sticky Sticky
New posts [ Locked ]    No new posts [ Locked ]         
You can post new topics in this forum
You can reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum