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Karlw

question 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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first 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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dailyflier

PMDG 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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Solotwo on
BB27

HELP 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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Tailhook on
Welshflyer

Aircraft 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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Greekman72 on
FASTJET

FS 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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CrashGordon on
David M

FS9 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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SteveT on
Guest

Which 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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CrashGordon on
Speedbird895

ILS 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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earthqu8kes on
Guest

FS2004 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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Guest on
cagle

fs9 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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cagle on
Solotwo

The "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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TimH on
Mattnao

fs passengers

is there a freeware like fspassengers and its not a trial. i want a full add on...

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Jamie4590 on
Jamie4590

Airport 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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Bindolaf on
to_coolguys

strange 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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to_coolguys on
jandow

Trafic 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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jandow on
CaptainKW

AI 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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Tailhook on
cumpaniciu_one

STAR 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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CRJCapt on
seadogs

PMDG 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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seadogs on
Excelsis

Beechcraft 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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cheechm on
CaptainKW

Oh 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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Wing-man on
CaptainKW

progression 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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earthqu8kes on
joscarcal

FS 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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TimH on
Odyssey

Gauges 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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RadarMan on
aircraftmad80

Automatic 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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TimH on
valcan222

FS 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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MrSam on
CaptainKW

New 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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Greekman72 on
Katana

FS & 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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CaptainKW on
Welshflyer

Starting 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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Welshflyer on
JVD

Here'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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Taylor on
earthqu8kes

should 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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ARD_DC on
DThak

FSP 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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CrashGordon on
earthqu8kes

V speeds

how do i calculate V1, VR, and V2 sppeds? help appreciated! 😀...

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CRJCapt on
cagle

please 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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hcomspam12 on
Gacserus

PMDG 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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patw on
Jamie4590

Converting 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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earthqu8kes on
MrSam

Planes 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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Mc_GaNgStA on
Micah

FS2004 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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CRJCapt on
DThak

Different 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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cumpaniciu_one on
wb

commercial 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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Taylor on
CaptainKW

How 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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Taylor on
earthqu8kes

Mad!

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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Odyssey on
RichT

Faulty 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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RichT on
Taylor

refueling

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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spuddi on
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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admin on
CaptainKW

Help 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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Greekman72 on
to_coolguys

Active 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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brownbox on
tiger7881

GRRRRR !!!!!!!! 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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Tailhook on
CHRISB440

STAR's, Transitions and Approaches!

Somebody help please!!!! :cry: Ok, here is the situation - i am using FS9 with the 737 Pilot in Command Add-On - a nifty piece of the software is a FMS by the way of a CDU. This allows you to program your departure, en-route and approach phases of fl...

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chrisb440 on
Jamie4590

ILS Localiser Question

The ILS localiser comes alive at about 28nm from the airport and what altitude and speed should I be going at this point up to the start of the glide slope? I've found that if I'm going to fast when I start descending down the glide slope I fly over i...

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Tartanaviation on
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