Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight: FS2004 General
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Thunderbirdman2Navagating
Ok i want to now how navagate somwhere with the piper cub panel i will be doing this route in a super cub wich has a heading indacator airsped altitude just like thats stuff no auto pilot how would i navagate with that i have all the maps and charts if ...
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GuestILS/Autoland
i have noticed that a lot of aircraft especially the Phoenix Sim A320 i bought have the Autoland or ILS landing feature where the plane basically lands itself perfecly. i was just wondering if real pilots have this and use it. if so how often is it used?...
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cumpaniciu_oneWhere's the course reversal?
The direction from my last waypoint (Battleground) to the IAF for Portland RWY 10R is almost 180 degrees opposed to the landing direction. Is a course reversal on the IAF the right procedure? See link for ILS chart at Thank you!...
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Qantas_here_I_come737 PILOT IN COMMAND
737 pilot is command is a brilliant add-on and is defiently worth buying. But the one thing I need help with is how to use the autopilot. I dont know how to use the new panels and the manual does nothing for me. the main things are I dont know h...
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brownboxgps??
well, I always see people posting something about how they left their autopilot to follow the gps while they went away. Someone tell me what it is and how to use it please 😎 (sorry if its a plain stupid question :oops: )...
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nottobeanyone know a good Eclipse 500 payware?
i want good quality, no flimsy model and panel.... any help??...
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beerbadgerFAST REPLY PLEASE: Load a FS plan onto FMC.
Hey, I am fed up with some thing or another going wrong while I programme the FMC of my PMDG 737 or PSS a320. I was wondering if there was a program that will allow me to load a FS flight plan onto the FMC. Its more of a time saver than a cheat. ...
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Deja blueFly tampa
I was wondering if anyone here has a Flytampa? my frien has a midway fly tampa + a 737 PMDG. great combo 😀 http://www.flytampa.com/...
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Rick108Stuck Brakes
I am a student pilot, just bought FS2004 to use for practice. I'm flying the C172, but the red word "BRAKES" is constantly in the lower left corner (other planes, too, by the way). Settings says the period key should release them, but it does nothing. ...
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Jamie4590Gear Down
In zero zero conditions when is the best time to lower the landing gear? Would it be as late as the runway threashold?...
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CoodyUPS347Picking best VATSIM Server
Ok my problem is hopefully simple, when i log on to SquawkBox and pick my server there is only (for USA) south 3, south, and west. Does that mean if i'm taking off from LGA or BOS that no one will listen to me? And if so were can i download "East" or "Nor...
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ImmanuelFlight Lessons
Where can get Flight Lessons, either in North Europe or nearby Atlanta, Georgia USA...
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FrozenIcEFS2004 Camera Help
Ok im new to FS... and i tried FS X first. Then i got FS2004 but i noticed that the camera does not act like it does in Flight Simulator X. In FS X, when you press space and move around your mouse, the camera turns around, staying in place, as if you're t...
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Excelsisrotate?
Can anyone explain to me what the term "rotate"means when referring to take-off? I am flying the Learjet for the first time and the instructions tell me I must apply VR ROTATE on take-off. What does VR mean as well? Thanks in advance....
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cumpaniciu_oneKIAS, Ground speed and MACH
I'm looking at a cockpit picture on airliners.net (B767) KIAS: 274 (on both indicators) Ground speed: 367 MACH: .812 The speed of sound (standard atmosphere) is 643.9, so MACH .812 would be around 522 knots. Where is the difference coming from? ...
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edr1073Default DC-3
I like the look but not the feel of the DC-3 in FS9. I cannot get this beautiful aircraft to taxi. I have no control on the ground. I use a joystick. Any other aircraft I have full control. Any suggestions are welcome.. Thank you in advance. :...
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OdysseyFS Pax problem
I have just purchased the full version of FS Pax. I have recieved the reciept for it. Where do I download it and where is the unlock code? Od 🙂...
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GuestVirtual Cockpit Views
Hi guys, How do I look around the virtual cockpit? I know + and - controls the zoom, and the number pads look left and right etc, but I want to get views like these on Wings of Power, where you can see the side door etc: http://uk.gamespot.com/pc/sim/...
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fmpjbfs9.cfg?
anyone know where the FS9.CFG file is located? for the life of me i can't fine it! lol...
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WantFSXResolution?
Ok, another stupid question....which is better-1024x768x16 or 1024x768x32.....what are the differences? Thanks! 😀...
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tommy10101tracker IR help
Hi all. I am having trouble getting my tracker IR to work. It moves the mouse fine and is all working properly i am just not sure how to get it to move the view in the cockpit. Can anyone please help. Thanks alot 😀...
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mypilot[ Poll ] PFD
If 5 of your primary flight display instruments were to fail, which one would you want to be the one that does not fail?...
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David MHelp Needed
Hi guys I know this has probably been asked over a hundred times but I'm thinking of buying either FS2004 or Combat Simulator but am unsure as to which is the better of the two. I quite fancy the combat missions but im unsure if there are any Vulcan ad...
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minicaptainafcad and ai aircraft
hi everyone, i have a problem with afcad and ai planes, i just got an afcad file for sydney intl but my ai planes(virgin blue, jetstar, qantas) dont go to the assigned gates for those airlines, do i have to do something else before besides adding the afca...
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SeanGaBecoming an ATP
I called Aerotec in Spain (a pilot school) and asked various questions regarding their school and their ATPL course. I asked how much it costs, and they said 60 000 euros! Is that normal for an ATPL liscense? To me it seems waaaay too much.. Would ...
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GuestHow to stop jumping frames and hiccups...!!!
I have a hell of a good gear to run the FS9 pro and even that way cant avoid jumps on the frame rates and a couple of annoying hiccups at aproach to runway every time...If some one have a concret answer wil apreciate..I have try turning of the antialias a...
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GuestJustflight Spitfire/Aeroplane Heaven Download Query
I've just installed the Justflight Spitfire add on, created by Aeroplane Heaven, and the great free Hurricane download from Aeroplane Heaven. Mostly they work great. However, when switching views, I find that it takes a couple of seconds or so for the...
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john parryboeing777 climbing to cruise altitude
I cannot get a 777 to go all the way up to its max cruise altitude of 42000. At some point the air speed drops off and it goes into a stall. Iss this just a glitch in the game?...
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ImmanuelHelp Recording a Flight Video
When I record a Flight Video, is there a folder where I can copy the video file into Windows Movie Maker or something??...
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OdysseyHello Houston, this is Odyssey, it's good to see you again.
After being out of the pilot seat for some months due to a technical malfunction with my computer, I am finally back in action. It's been a while. How is everyone? How's the flying going? Od 🙂...
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GuestFS Passengers Purchase
Hi there. I've just had a look at the details of purchase of FS PAX on their website. Do I need to download the demo version before purchasing the unlock code or can I just purchase the unlock code straight off and download it that way??????????????????...
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brownboxfs9.cfg tweak please
anyone know some changes I can make to my cfg to make the graphics better in any way? cheers 😉...
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valcan222Fs passangers. how is this?
hey everyone I just made a flight I am vary happy with it but I wanted to see what you all think. Flight 2245 End of flight report Date August 18 2006 Flight ID: 2245 Pilot: brian bannon Company: Delta Aircraft: Level ...
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GuestInfo on FS Passengers
Good day gentlemen. I need some info on FS passangers. WHere do I get it; how much is it going to cost me; what's new about it; what are the chances of getting a virus; how do I install it and use it etc. Any response would be appreciated. Cheers...
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halesyCD patch
hi, i was just wondering if there is a no-CD patch or "crack" for disk four because mine has been borrowed by a 'friend' and came back too scratched up to work :wall: thanks...
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brownboxsaved flights
anyone know where the save files are kept on fs9? cheers...
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Hawk_345Project Open Sky ?
I downloaded the airbusses and the 737s and 757s but it need something else. Why doesent posky ever put in panels and VC i hate flying aircraft with panes, it takes the realisme out. Anyway i dont supose any1 knows of any panels and or VCs for 2 engined a...
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F-5E Tiger IIEver tried running FS2004 on an Intel-powered MacBook?
Hi! I'm planning to buy an Intel-powered MacBook 2.0GHz soon. I'm wondering if the FS2004 would work fine in the Mac OS X Tiger by running it thru Bootcamp or Parallels? - Rich...
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musnkatzstrange install?
I re-installed my FS 2004, and now it opens onto a full page, with no menu. I can't load my flight plans, or use any of the features on the menu now..also, the cursor seems to flutter when I have a take-off prepared. Help!! musnkatz musnkatz@earthlink.n...
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azabroPerfect Water Textures
Does anybody know of any download sites where I can download a "near perfect" water texture??...
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Gord 14Fs9.config file
How and where do I find the FS9 config file? I used the search program in windows Xp with no results....
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M15Help me take off!!
Hey all, I bought myself the CH Products Pro Pedals and CH Flight Sim Yoke to replace my € 15,- joystick. Of course I had to get used to flying with the pedals, but whenever autorudder is turned off, the moment I take off the plane starts making a...
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valcan222blurry
Hey everyone, just wondering is there a way to make senery load sooner? well what I am trying to say is make it not blurry in the distance. any suggestions? thanks...
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davidmac1Lost Disk 1
:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: I recently uninstalled FS9 and now can't reinstall it because I've lost disk1. Can i download what was on that disk or am i stuffed?...
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cumpaniciu_oneNon-VOR waypoints
I created a flight plan that has quite a few non-VOR waypoints (just lat/long specification). At some of the waypoints I'm supposed to change heading. Assuming I'm not using the GPS terminal, how am I supposed to know when I reach a given waypoint? Is...
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graham05ILS approach turn distance
Hello I have a problem. every time I am IFR I usually do the ILS approach but when they give me the the turns they take me out to 35+ miles from the airport, in the real world they usually dont take you that far. And if i do a visual approa...
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GuestGPS LNAV guidance in the IFLY 747-400
Ok, I know how to add the GPS to the Ifly 744 but is it possible to use GPS Hold, like in the other freeware aircraft, to make sure that the airplane stays nicely on course and doesnt veer off over time? Thanks...
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chrissieProblem w/ Downloading weather in FS9
Is anyone having problem downloading the real world weather?? Well I am having problems today with downloading the real world weather. When I do download it, It give my the error message to check my internet connection, in with I have my internet. Can any...
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mypilotdisapearing afcads
➡ https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/forum/topic/19325/disapearing-afcads/ Any thoughts ❓...
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flight1broken disk
i have broken disk 4 of my flight sim 2004 like to get it again so i can use my flight sim again can someone help me please....
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