Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight: FS2004 General
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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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CHRISB440STAR'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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Jamie4590ILS 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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Odyssey[ Poll ] Night Flight or Day Flight
Does night flying interest you or do you prefer daytime?...
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SteveTChanging Units for Fuel and Payload
Hi , How can I change the Units for fuel and payload on FS to Kilograms instead of Pounds? Thanks...
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dman199898172 cruise speed
can't seem to get anywhere CLOSE to the 124-knot cruise (indicated OR true) at full power trimmed level at 5500 in ks during day flight in september. Tops out around 110 kias max, and cruise at around 2400 rpm (the higher side of the cruise power scale) ...
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Rich TWhacky rudder!
Having installed FS9 fresh on a re-formatted system, it has run fine for 2 days. Day 1 without the improved cfg file, and day 2 with. I had no problems whatsoever. Today however, the rudder on my aircraft is cocked to the left as soon as it is loaded. ...
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Taylorfs passengers
does anyone know how to make other pilots fly the other aircraft and make more money on fspax. thanks...
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rafferty5268FS9 - 2004 - First Screen Comes Up Then FS9 fails to Load
FS9 - FS2004 has never given me any trouble starting up - suddenly today, I go to start it up then the welcome screen appears as normal but then disappears and FS9 fails to load. Tried several times also with Zone Alarms disabled for good measure - no joy...
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airbourneSig probs
I really need help when i go to do my sig it dont come out only the url please help thx all...
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stevehobbscannot get fs in full screen?
a while back i started fs2004 in safe mode 😳 (fat fingers) pressed the wrong exe and now i cant get it back to full mode it is starting in safe mode all the time any ideas how i get it back to full screen and out of safe mode thanks :oops:...
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OdysseyPosting a report
I am having trouble posting my FSPax report on here. I am trying to follow instructions from another post but it just isn't working. Can anybody give me any pointers? Thanks in advance....
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CaptainKWFS Passengers and Payware
Hi people just wondering, been looking at the amazing screenshots and they are unbelievable. i cant wait for the chance to fly one of the airlines! What is this FS Passengers? how much is it or can u download it for free? what comes with it? and what is P...
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Chiefy78Log book problems
Heya all, Whenever I quit out of FS2004, normally, it would automatically bring up the logbook so I can log my flight time, only now it says that the log book is corrupt. Does anyone have a solution for this? Also, how do you have the settings so t...
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Jamie4590INS waypoints
Is there a rule of thumb concerning distances between waypoints? I have a flight plan where the first waypoint is 2700nm away. This doesn't cause me any problems but the track line arcs as its such a long distance. I was wondering if the wayponts are clos...
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OdysseyGates
Does anybody know of a freeware download that will allow gates to be at all airports?...
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OdysseyAutobreaks
I usually use TOGA mode on takeoff but when I have the autobreaks set to RTO they sometimes spontaniously start to break by themselves. Any ideas?...
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OdysseyHard Landings
Brace yourselves gentlemen, this is a long one. The only thing preventing me from getting 100% flight report in FSpax is my landings. They are always too hard. Im flying a downloaded 737-700. I normally use approach hold so I can concentrate on flaps an...
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turbotayAi flightplan
I made a fligtplan so that a helicopter can take off of corona airport but the helicopter is showing up in the wrong parking spot how can I fix this?...
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CaptainKWPlease could someone give me some advise
Hi there, this might take awhile so i appreicate in advance any help what so ever! Basically i have played FS from 98 but never really been able to get into it and recently i realised its coz i dont actually know how to fly properly. All i have been do...
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crosscheck9Just to get an idea (PMDG/Vatsim)
Just wanted to ask those of you who have the PMDG 737NG, on average, how long does it take you to go through preflight, FMC setup, and engine start? Also, for those of you who fly on Vatsim, is it just me, or do I need them to type out the transmission...
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DoyleyFuel Planning
Hi all, Can somebody help me out with calculating how much fuel is required for journeys. I always end up with too much fuel when landing making me land faster than usual. Thanks 😀...
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GuestLCD or CRT Display?
Hi! I'm planning to build a mid-range AMD-based gaming PC in the next few weeks, but right now I still haven't decided between an LCD or a CRT display. I haven't tried using an LCD for gaming. Which one would you recommend for FS2004 and why? Some say C...
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ceeteeNeed help Quick! Blurry Textures
Following the FS9.cfg tweak here: http://vistaoz.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=4884 I have increased my FPS. Unfortuantly though, I have lost the sharp texures on my buildings and trees, and they now look like this: How can I fix this? Please help ...
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tiger7881Less or more FPS?
Hey guys, i have a question about, wahts better when the fsp less, or more, because when i am going to the cockpit to spot view, there is like gray textures thne the defult textures and computer is freezing for 1 or 2 secs, and its usually like that, does...
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deanos63Has anyone got ACTIVE SKY 6? i need help!
has anyone else got active sky 6? I just downloaded it today, because i wanted more wheather dynamics. ie MORE TURBULENCE BABY! but i just don't really see any difference in this and what i had before? I have got the AS graohics and AS main programs...
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leachus2002I'm Back with my A319 Questions :)
Hey Peeps, I am finally getting to grips with my A319 that I am flying, but just need to clear up some loose ends. Firstly, when I pull up (on average), is pulling up to "20" ok or is that a bit steep? Also, what is the correct rotation speed (again...
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crosscheck9Something doesn't make sense here. . .
http://www.fscharts.com/index.php?action=airport&airport=4192&ils=on&ndb=on&vor=on&waypoints=on&atis=on&mag=1&event=1 Take a look at the above chart. If you look closely, you'll notice 8R and 26L have the same ILS frequency. How is this possible. Wo...
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brownboxi hate active camera?
look what happens when you move up! https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/images/forumimages/20681/i-hate-active-camera_2440ed2ccaf209b07c80a9b40d434ff9.jpg the ground textures float up with you!! :evil: anyone know how to fix this?...
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ranaldIAP charts for Europe
I cant seem to find any SID/STAR or IAP charts for Europe is there any useful fight with links or charts ❓...
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Greg1138Landmarks....
Hi all - I know half of the fun of FSimming is exploring, but I wondered about a thread dedicated to finding the way to various famous landmarks. For example, I have posted elsewhere on this board about a trip down the Thames taking in Tower Bridge, th...
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cagleno cd patch: Where is the setup.exe file?
could someone please tell me where the setup.exe file fs9 is so I can put the patch in?...
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crosscheck9On approach w/ Vatsim...need charts..what do you do?
Sometimes, an aircraft will be required to perform a procedure turn before final approach. To know how to execute this turn, the pilot needs approach plates, but lets assume he didn't happen to be carrying the charts for that specific runway, because he ...
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BlueEagleFlight Instructor Panel (Help)
I am trying to figure out how to load or start the so-called Flight Instructor Panel referred to in Learning Center. FS 2004 is supposed to have this available for an instructor using Multiplayer. I have been unable to get this working. Can anyone point m...
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BigAl1978Water textures? What the best one for FS2004
Is there any way to get cool water effects for FS2004 like in FSX ? If there are any cool water texture upgrades let me know. Thanks Al...
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Bigal78NEW GEFORCE DRIVERS - Great performance increase for FS2004
Its not brand new but.... Just thought I would let everyone know, I just updated to the latest Geforce Forceware driver 9.1.4.7 realeased on 8/11/2006 from the last version and with exactly the same settings in FS2004, my frame rate went up between 10-...
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Chiefy78Just a quickie
Heya all, Just a quick question for you all. Asides from assigning failures before flying, does your plane ever suffer a random failure/damage/storm damage?? Cheers all Nick...
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ImmanuelCovered Sky
Can anyone tell me how I completely cover the sky with clouds, like someday where it´s not raining, but a heavy cloud layer??...
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gpawoodMemory problem
Recently, I've experienced the same memory failure whenever I close FS9; "The instruction at "0x0253540e" referenced memory at "0x20d13930". The memory could not be read. Click OK to terminate the program." When I click ok, the program closes just fine...
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SolotwoHow in-depth do you plan your flights?
Well recently I just started planning all my flights around actual flights that are flown. Including times, dates, the airports of course, with the correct planes, using the right call signs and what not. Now recently got even more indepth by learning t...
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How do I look around?!?I need to know how to look around the aircraft.
I am looking on Simviation for aircraft and sometimes I see a photo (next to the doenload to the plane) that has a shot of the interior of the plane-not the cockpit, the cabin. I was wondering how to "walk" around an airplane. Please help. I am very curio...
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ImmanuelBetter texture to AI Traffic
How can I make my AI aircrafts, have much better texture. Make the fuselage and everything else look more smooth?? Thanks in advance...
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Alapha Hotelflaps, descent speed
hi everyone just 2 quick questions....in a heavy jet (777 or 747) what speed would you descend into an appraoch, so for example at about the top of decent what speed would you reduce to and start decending at and what speed would you end up at at about...
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to_coolguysmax speed setting for spoilers
Hi ALL, I wanted to know if we have any max speed above which i should not be deploying spoilers to slow down the aircraft....
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