Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight: FS2004 General
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JTHDifference between 737 and 757?
What's the difference between the Boeing 737 and 757 families? They're both short-medium range jets right? Is the 757 just a newer model? Thanks in advance for any help 😂...
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R.D.WYLIEfile placement!!
If anyone can help me I'm trying to locate a missing file '' DEM4km.bgl'' I had to do a recovery when I did I got a note that I was missing a file!!...
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mesmerickFS9 with FSNaviagtor ILS behaving strangely
Hi, can anyone help me with a problem that has been baffling me. I'm using FS2004 with FSNavigator. On some airports (such as Gran Canaria) when I capture the ILS after selecting NAV the plane turns round (as if the ILS is pushing it in the opposite dire...
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oldjarhead2015FS 2004 Disk 4
I started to load FS on my new computer and can't find my #4 disk. Can anybody tell me how to get one? :cry:...
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GuestHow do I look around in the cockpit using the mouse?
Hello! First of I have to say I am new here, so I dont know if this is the right place to post, so if its wrong, let me know 🙂 So to my question. How do I look around the virtual cockpit using the mouse? Recently I´ve been playing FSX and ther...
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Vin44evrRate of descent
There was an easy formula to calculate rate of descent with the air speed and the distance away from the airport to calculate rate of descend for touchdown. anyone know? Thanks...
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antoneWorld.cab file Disc 4 not readable
Just reinstalled FS9 on my shiny new system. Specs are decent but not exceptional. OS is Vista Home Premium. However, as I placed disk 4 in the drive, I was told that the file "world.cab" was not readable. It hasn't stopped FS9 from working - the pl...
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PaigeMontVin Fizz Flight
I noticed that the plane in the Flight Simulator 2004 program for the Vin Fizz does not look anything like the actaul Vin Fizz plane? Is there a plane that we can download that looks like the Vin Fizz? The plane that we have is yellow and looks very moder...
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nottobehow to make night sky pitch dark?
In real world the night sky is black, and quite impossible to see a clear cut line as horizon. But in FS9, the sky is dark blue in the night, I am bothered to see this line during my night flights. I have Active Sky with visibility set to 39 nm, Ground Ef...
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GuestImprove FS2004 Graphic by a Factor of X2
Hi all I have written a new FS9.cfg file tweak that improves the displayed ground textures and building by a factor of at least x2 for full details document of how to set up FS9 to use more of the computer resources on a modern PC, just visit my wed site,...
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FlySail2015FS2004 and Windows 8.1 Technical Questions
I'm trying to run FS2004 at max or near-max settings with great FPS on a new computer in 2014... is that too much to ask for? From BestBuy, we bought an Asus Q310. It ran flightsim great on max settings except for the fact that there was some random k...
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FrankfkaMouse Yoke?
Hey guys I used to play FSX but now Im downgrading to FS9..how do I use the mouse as a yoke? Help me?...
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aws59missing msvcr70 dll
tried to load cd crack but tells me I have missing msvcr70 dll but it is not missing it is there so can anyone help me with this thanks...
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aruluFS2004 in Windows 8?
I am using Windows 8 Pro 64bit, I installed FS2004 and it crashes & does not run? Any solution?...
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The-GPS-KidURGENT READ THIS - WILCO A380
I feel it is essential to warn you all NOT to buy the Wilco Fleet A380 product from www.wilcopub.com or www.simw.com. I am not urging this in criticism of the product, I am stating this because the product simply does not function. The Autopilot is i...
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HeliMedicHelicopter Flight Controls
Does anyone know if hekicopter style flight controls have ever been made for pc? If so anyone got a link etc.. Thanks in advance.....
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swrxlb98@optonline.netScenery read error: attempting to open a nonexistent dir.
Can someone help me? I have the problem. it always says "Scenery read error: attempting to open a nonexistent directory" I have a P4 1.7 700+ megs of ram GeForce4 I think. 32 megs ram for video. I have a live soundcard but that has nothing to do with it....
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mcmxlMy new setup
Here is my latest setup for my 'cockpit'. I've always wanted to do the 2 monitor thing! 😀 https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/images/forumimages/38758/my-new-setup_e90de083866acfead4c408c107e6c985.jpg...
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Asheley BijuWill FS2004 work on my computer?
My computer specs: Microsoft Windows xp, version 2002, service pack 3 pentinum 4 CPU 2.93GHz, 960 MB of RAM. 170GB of memory left. 64mb of video, Direct x 9.0c Thanks...
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K_JermaineFSX 2004 DISK 4
I have Fsx 2004, but I lost disk 4. Or shall I say I just cant find it anywhere at all ! I was wondering if anyone knew I website I could go and get the download from disk 4 on or buy just disk 4 ...
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Guestneed help on instrument checkride
hey everyone, i really need help on the instrument checkride. i always fail on the first section, but i know how to get past it, but once i am passed it, is there any bugs or extra steps i have to take during or before the holding pattern? i have heard a ...
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quincyswTGS Gauge problem
Hi I have added PFE in FS2004 but I have a problem with the TGS gauge. Everything is ok when taxiing to the departure runway but on landing I do not get any instructions to the gate Any help would be much appreciated regards Brian...
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qmuddy22004 WON'T run on windows/7 ?
runs on my xp system, but not on windows/7 ? i tried the compatability , right click thing ? thanks...
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James D'SilvaFS2004 Keeps Jolting Even With Good Frames?
Hello all, was wondering if someone could help me? i have recently changed computer and installed FS2004 onto it and i am getting frames of around 40fps however when i am taxiing to the runway in the cockpit/virtual cockpit, it keeps jolting, not th...
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Richard Gwill my laptop work for fs 2004 if not can it be upgraded?
Hey i have HP 2000 Notebook pc Product # 5CG237379F operating system Windows 8 64-bit Microprocessor AMD E1-1200 APU with Radon HD Graphics System memory 4Gb SODIMM micron technology 1066mhz Graphics device AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics Current reso...
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EmaadHELP - PC shuts down "due to Thermal Event"
The problem is that the PC completely shuts off after about 10 minutes of use... when I boot it back up, I get a message saying :- Alert! Previous shutdown was due to Thermal Event Read more: https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/forum/topic/3004/he...
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McFinniNew joystick time?
i have a rather old logitech wingman force feed back. i'm having a few problems with my driver and the butmunchies at logitech nolonger make the driver for the joystick. Sholud i upgrade and what to when your on a tight budget i also have the same pro...
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ProXiusBest affordable joystick
Hello! I was looking for a joystick, and came across these models: Lgitech extreme 3d pro; good joystick, with twist handle Saitek X45; beautiful system, but NO twist handle????? Thrustmaster top gun fox2; just cheap What joystick could I take?...
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MaXimusMythOversensitivity/Best Joystick
Greetings, What are your opinions on the best joysticks to use for flightsim? I currently use a WingMan Force feedback stick which I've owned for a long time. However, I've been considering upgrading to a better unit, especially considering that the ...
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GuestWhat is the best Joystick for FS2004?
Hi I'm new to this genre/game.I think the game is great but its hard to appreciate it while struggling with the controls on keyboard. So can anyone recommend any joysticks that can be found(new or used) for $100 or under Canadian?One that also works with...
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macsquirtyrecomend the best joystick controls
can anyone please tell me of the best way to control helicopters in fs 2004 and what the best equipment controls to have are at an affordable p rice........want as much realism as possible many thanx...
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sfettyBest Joystick
I have Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 and would like to purchase a quality joystick. I am looking at the Microsoft line of joysticks. Is there any particular one that I should look at? Or maybe I should look at a different brand? Thanks for any suggesti...
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Pulp1Please help adding GPS to PMDG 747.....
I followed the guide as best I can but not being a good at this sort of thing I cannot get it to work so can anyone help me? (sorry for the huge post.) This is my .cfg file after I modified it (red letters show what I have done) ////////////////////...
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GeraldDunnAirport labels while in flight, to identify at distance?
Is it possible to insert Airport labels , so that they can be identified from a distance ? Thank You...
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Guestreal weather download
I am having problems with the real weather download. It appears that my maching is stuck on a specific weather situation suggesting that is grabs cache data. To resolve this i have clean my temporary downloads umpteen time to no avail. I am stuck on the ...
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NelsonvtFS9 ATC upgrade
I was using the FS9 with a new addition of ATC much better than the default, but I had to format my hard drive and loose this files. So I want to know if somebody knows were can I get this add´on again, because I forgot the site were I get this nice prog...
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RC Next Gen AMmax cruising speed 0.86 but I am travelling at 0.92!!!
Hey, I am in my boeing 747-400 at 36,500ft. I was concerned at how slow I was taking to get to destinations. I recently done flights from London Heathrow (EGLL) to KJFK and KEWR and they took nearly 8hrs. In real life they take only 6 1/2 ish. So at my...
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nottobewhy is there the Tower View among the view toggles?
I have never had any need for this view, can I get rid of this?...
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Virenquectrl + right bracket
I have problems with flight lessons when I have to press ctrl + right bracket. I set keyboard to US and I`ve found right bracket but nothing happens when I press it during the game. What exactly does ctrl+right bracket? It`s very anoying because I can`t c...
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D3LM3LFS2004 on a Mac Pro?
I'm getting a new computer very soon- an Apple Mac Pro. I'll be installing Boot Camp on it to run Windows and play FS2004 on it. How will it run with these specs? Two 2GHz Dual-Core Intel Xeon 1GB (2 x 512MB) 250GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA 3Gb/s NVIDIA G...
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DIMITRIOSCOOLfs2004 on mac?
Hey is it possible to run flight simulator on mac? it can run microsoft office. If yes, my mac has a NIVIDIA 8600GT do you reckon that is a good graphics card?...
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Adolph_GallandMissing MFC70.DLL
Trying to download no CD patch for FS9. Unable to do so because 'MFC70.DLL is missing.' Can anyone help me w/ this? Thanx!...
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Adolph_GallandFS9 Crack not working
Anyone know where I can find the no-CD link for FS9? I tried using the one in the Utilities section in this site but I get "The file you requested in not found."...
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Adolph_GallandGPS not working
Out of the blue (sorry for the pseudo-pun), the GPS button does not work on any of my aircraft. Any takers on what to do? Thanx!...
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yourtoseriousProject Airbus A380
i recently downloaded some repaints, does anyone know where i can get or how to get the VC for these? it comes with the default B747 2D cockpit and wingviews. would love some help on my problem. Thank you Tom...
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berounRegistry Keys Missing
Hi, During my total FS 2004 de-install (had it installed on C drive, not in the program files!) as per the Microsoft 'manual remove 'guide http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888846, I noted that the local machine registry keys due to be removed (in bold bel...
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berounFS9 Re-Install
Hi, After some scenery problems, have decided to re-install FS9 using the original 4 discs. Have completely deleted my FS 2004 file, which I have on C drive all 24 gb of it with my add-on stuff and proceeded with install from the discs. (Obviously have b...
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berounFS Crash..
Hi, Something went terribly wrong with my FS. Indicated headings in instruments are not the actual headings off by more than 30 deg. The scenery is flickering and the 'always smooth flights' are getting intermitently frozen, with skipps at dense scenerie...
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GuestWho is Captain Dennison?
On the screenshot galleries there is a poster called Captain Dennison. He seems to show up every now and then and post a negative comment on the vast majority of piccies there. As someone who takes the time to upload my pics to the gallery, can I as...
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Guest333Cessna 172SP RPM problem
Hy, My problem is that when I want to go full throttle in Cessna 172 the tachometer doesn't pass the 2150rpm, and this happens only for the 172, the reat of the aircrafts seem to be OK. I've tried the things below for no change: - uninstall then in...
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