Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight: FS2004 General
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Goose212Visual Approach
Hi, Newbie just done my first Visual Approach flight. Flew from Chicago O'Hare to Chicago Meigs. I followed an online tutorial and think that if I had to plan this trip myself I would REALLY struggle. I did this without any navigation aid at all a...
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RavenholmAlphaI need help opening secondary cargo doors!
Hi guys! I need help opening the cargo doors. I tried doing the combination shift+E+2 but that shows the aircraft panel instead of opening the other doors! I need help on this....
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Karlwquestion about the captain sim c-130 please help
There is a little screen in this screen shot how do you turn that screen on I never have been able to turn it on thanks 😀 ➡ https://flyawaysimulation.com/images/10/microsoft-flight-simulator-2004/...
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mypilotfirst movie production
First movie production. Don't be afraid to critisize it. www.myspace.com/soapeyshope or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ou90kuvXb4I&eurl=...
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dailyflierPMDG Fliers...help!
for those who fly PMDG's 737NG, please help me. When I'm flying, I understand the FMC will calculate my TOD and descend down the right path. However, how do I know what to set my MCP altitude to, and at which waypoints I should be at which altitudes. ...
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BB27HELP Flare with B 767-200
A little help... I am flying an opensky 767-200 and can't seem to nail the landing. I either flare to early or to late which ruins my fspax scores. Any tips that anyone could give? I have mastered the 747 and 737 and can nail those every time. ...
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WelshflyerAircraft speed in FS9
I really am going to have to become a member of this site it really is addictive(no doubt due to the quality and friendliness of its members). I'll take my tongue out now.Could anyone tell me please why is it i can cruise easilly in a Handley Page Victo...
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FASTJETFS 2004 CRASHES AFTER ADD ONS TORNADO, VULCAN ARE INSTALLED
CAN ANY ONE HELP :cry: FLIGHT SIM 2004 WORKS OK, AFTER VULCAN AND TORNADO ARE INSTALLED, FS2004 CRASHES READS LIKE THIS. THE VERSION OF FS2004 DETACTED IS NOT COMPATIBLE ,WITH THIS VERSION OF FSUIPC.IT IS BUIL 9.01.40901.YOU NEED THE CORRECT VERSION CHECK...
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David MFS9 Configurator by Ken Salter
Hi I'm looking to download this tool however can't seem to get it. Has anyone got a link for it? Regards David...
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GuestWhich Joystick for flight simulator 2004 is beter?
I am new to joysticks so i want something simple that can play MS flight simulator 2004. I Just bought a Logitech Attack 3 Joystick and want to return it because theres no twist function. so should I get the Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick Saitek C...
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Speedbird895ILS landings and ADF?
Hello, I just have som questions 1. Do real world pilots land using the ILS or do they land manually? And is autolanding and landing with ILS the same thing? 2. Where can I get ADF frequencies for different airports? /thx...
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GuestFS2004 Crashes to Blue Screen
Hi all! Was wondering if anyone can thro some light on a problem I am having with FS2004. When I have selected a flight with a default aircraft, (with it sitting on the end of a runway) once I start my take off run the program crashes to a blue screen wit...
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caglefs9 or fs9.1 updated version of cd patch
can someone tell me how to make sure i have the fs9.1 updated version of the no cdpatch....
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SolotwoThe "my FS9 folder is bigger then your FS9 folder"
So yeah, got a pop up warning saying I was running low on disk space, decided to check out my FS9 folder for the heck of it, and holy hell was I surprised. https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/images/forumimages/21266/my-fs9-folder-is-bigger-then-your-f...
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Mattnaofs passengers
is there a freeware like fspassengers and its not a trial. i want a full add on...
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Jamie4590Airport ID
Is there a way of determining the type of airport from its ID? Such as single grass airstrip or international airport etc? Are the red stop bars controlled by ATC to hold aircraft in FS or can it be added?...
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to_coolguysstrange problem with ILS
Hi All, I have been on a flight last night from Chennai (India) to Singapore(WSSS). I have had strange problems with the ILS out there.I had tuned in the appropriate frequency in the nav1 radio and set my course properly.Once the default ATC gave me v...
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jandowTrafic Map
Hi All, Through sites like this and PAI/WoAI, I have been able to transform my FS2004 from strange, deserted wasteland into a vibrant, AI filled utopia (ok, slight exaggeration but you get the picture!). I have long been interested in some way of viewin...
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CaptainKWAI aircraft: please explain how to do it?
Ok so i have been trying now for quite awhile to add some AI traffic to my game unsuccessfully. Can someone please explain to me how i do it? I have downloaded "File Description: BA Connect (3 variations) Embraer ERJ-145. In January 2006, British Airw...
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cumpaniciu_oneSTAR naming (FIVE, SIX, NINE)
I am looking at the STAR procedure naming for KSEA: http://www.naco.faa.gov/digital_tpp_search.asp?fldIdent=SEA&fld_ident_type=FAA&fldCity=&fldAPName=&st=WA&fullName=Washington&ver=0609&eff=08-31-2006&end=09-28-2006 CHINS FIVE EPHRATA SIX GLASR SIX ...
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seadogsPMDG 747 and fs passengers
Hi there. I am looking to buy PMDG 747. But my one question is will FS passengers work with PMDG? So will all of the random failures generated by FS passengers affect the PMDG? Thanks...
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ExcelsisBeechcraft King Air 350 VR
I've started flying the Beechcraft King Air and the accompanying flight notes tell me I should aim for Vr at 110 KIAS and maintain 117 KIAS while climbing. I am at N1 100%. I find this impossible. The speed is whizzing so fast that, by the time I draw ...
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CaptainKWOh My God...what is wrong with me???????
Hi lovely people of FSland....im sorry to be posting yet again but i have to tell u of my complete frustration of STILL not being able to use approach correctly?? Its so annoying i have had at least 10 attempts just flying out of Gatwick then doing a ...
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CaptainKWprogression from Cessna
What can i assume as my general progression from my little Cessna? obviously soon im gona need more of a challenge, like i bigger aircraft, once i master these approaches coz i feel my general flying habits are alot better. I can finally, pretty much,...
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joscarcalFS going mad !?!?
Dear Friends, I hope someone can give me some advice on this...... Everytime I install an addon to my FS 2004, as soon as I begin a flight certain strange things happen. For example last week I installed AFCAD packages from ProjectAI and yesterday I ...
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OdysseyGauges folder
Does anybody by any chance have a copy of the default gauges folder which is fresh of any addons or anything like that. I think I may have screwed mine up a little and overwritten things I probably shouldn't have. This would be a great help as I really do...
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aircraftmad80Automatic taxiing.
Ok this is going to sound stupid and may be a longshot, BUT, is there anyway possibly in FS2004 that allows automatic taxiing, i.e the plane taxi's itself correctly to the correct gate. I know you can turn on the taxi route but is this possible?...
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valcan222FS passengers gone mad?
Hey everyone sorry if this has been asked before but here it goes, I had to stop playing fs9 for some time because time just didnt allow it, now that I have started playing it alot agin I am as mad as ever, I just compleated a flight from KSLC to KSEA in ...
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CaptainKWNew Cessna
Hello people of the flightSim world. How is everyone??....good to hear. Anyway i was just wondering can i download a new paint job for me Cessna, im loving the whole learning and stuff but am bored of the plain white Cessna. Can anyone help me out?...
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KatanaFS & Actual Flight Training
I'm starting my flight training very soon. Also, I have just started familiarizing my self with FS. I'm wondering if FS is of great advantage to the the actually training. I understand it can help with the instrument training, but does it benefit a ...
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WelshflyerStarting engines from cold and dark cockpit.
To all you FS Gods on Flyaway (you are to me). Could anybody tell me if there is a way to setup downloaded aircraft to start from a cold and dark cockpit? I have the PMDG 737-600/700 and this is possible from select a flight, but i can't see a way to do i...
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JVDHere's some AI ground staff
Yes, here's some Ai ground staff that seem to do even the baggage of even the AI aircraft. Unfortunatley it's seems to be only for Japan but hey it something worth downloading. So here's the website it is: http://www.cam.hi-ho.ne.jp/urakawa-t/ I hav...
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earthqu8kesshould i get FSpax?
how is FSPax? i wondering cause i now actually have money!!! can you run just like a GA flight without having to use FSPax on that flight, like if i want to practice approaches? thanks in advance? -anders...
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DThakFSP bug?
I just downloaded the FSP demo from the FSP site. After figuring out all the steps, creating new company, loading passengers etc.. I've got a weird problem. When I go to take off my plane is turning heavily to the left. Once I get into the air it conti...
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earthqu8kesV speeds
how do i calculate V1, VR, and V2 sppeds? help appreciated! 😀...
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cagleplease help with no cd patch
i know i have asked this before but to no avail. i have been told to copy and past the file to the fsp icon. i try this but it only opens the program. with the #4 cd out it just instructs to put the cd in. so somebody please tell me how to install this...
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GacserusPMDG 737 NG FMC - ATC sync
All, I am looking for the way to have ATC work according to flight plan created in FMC of 737NG. I want an ILS flight. Everything is entered into FMC but do not know how to synchronize it with ATC. I do not want to create flight plan again in FS9 m...
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Jamie4590Converting Distances
Sorry because I could google this but does anyone know of a method of converting distances in miles, kilometers and meters in to feet? Thanks....
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MrSamPlanes slowing down too fast on Runway
have you noticed how quickly the aircraft slows down when on the runway? It's weird, these massive 777s, as soon as they hit the runway, slow down in seconds flat. I work at an airport, and I see hundreds of landings each week (DC10s, MD11s, A300s, ...
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MicahFS2004 or the new Jazzed up version??
Hi Guys, I was simply wondering if any of you had made a definite decision to stay with our beloved 2004 rather than shell out for the new version? I am just curious as to your opinions, as i dont think there will be that many improvements for those...
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DThakDifferent aircrafts nav equipment
I've got a question that has been puzzling me and havent found help in FS9 learning center. I've been flying the Cessna Skyhawk and have become decent at VOR and ADF navigation. I thought I'd step up to the Baron for more power etc. When I scan the ga...
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wbcommercial pilot checkride
helo i've tried to pass the commercial pilot checkride a several times but each time i land,the instructor said i was failed because of my altitude,now,i really don't now what i'm doing wrong: first i fly to 3000 ft (turn left at 1000ft) keep this al...
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CaptainKWHow do i change view in Fspassenger?
Hey i downloaded FSpassenger last night just to get a feel for it so i know what to expect! Is there anyway i can look around the aircraft? or do i have to download all the insides and stuff like that?...
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earthqu8kesMad!
MAD,MAD,MAD...letme get to the point...im only getting 1.8 FPS!!!!!!!!! i have FS9, UT, and snapper running but thats it..........!!! everything is soo jerky! when i turn the heading bug for the AP it pauses... and i just pressit and then it goes way past...
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RichTFaulty CD4?
Due to the recent problems with my rudder going all over the place, I yet again cleared everything out and re-loaded FS2004. Now, with absoloutely no add-ons or updates and with a fresh clean FS9 on my system, the rudder is still out of control on the ...
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Taylorrefueling
i was just wondering if there is anthing that i can download or just do anything that i can use so that i can refuel jets with my kc-135. write if u can tell me anything 😀...
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KevinTsai[ Poll ] Do boys play flightsim more often that girls?
Do boys play flightsim more often that girls? To answer this, lets turn to the polls....
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CaptainKWHelp Please (sorrys its a longone)
Hello! Right im sure u'll all be glad to hear i finally got up there with the help of Rod! so....i can fly pretty basic, the lessons they teach! I do have to say, a few of the lessons didnt go to plan! im off out today to purchase a joystick coz im sick o...
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to_coolguysActive Camera crashing FS
Hi, I installed the latest 2.1 version of Active Camera. I am in Default Cessna 172 and in VC mode.I activate the "Internal Pilot View" in Active Camera and push the centre wheel to look around.As soon as i do that FS crashes and restarts.... Anythin...
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tiger7881GRRRRR !!!!!!!! Active Camera !!!!!!!!
:twisted: Hello good ppl , my problem is the ACTIVE CAMERA FOR FS2004, i am trying all the ways how to work with it, but it doesnt work, i got the full active camera its already installed, jsut how u work with this in the game ?!!!!?!?!?!?!?!? :twisted:...
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