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kianok

FSBuild

I have just bought FSbuild and can't for the life in me work out how to export the flight plans into my PMDG flight plan folder. All i get is an error which says err- unable to crate flight plan folder. The FSbuild support is extremely poor to say t...

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pilotwannabe on
not sure

how to make videos?

How do i record a video in FS9. I see people on here sometimes show their landing etc. I was wondering how to do this as i cant find any program to do it. thanks 😀...

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RadarMan on
eagle3

Report

i just got back from a fun flight in a F-22. heres my report: Flight KY173 End of flight report Date May 08 2006 Flight ID: KY173 Pilot: John Doe (RIP) Company: World Travel Aircraft: F-22 Flight Date: May 08 2006 Depart...

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chlorinekid on
BoeingFanatic

Where can I find FS Passengers?

I was wondering where I can get FS Passengers for FS2004. If anybody knows can you provide a link?...

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Tailhook on
Nikolais

How to activate HUD?

Hello! I am using the "boeingpanel_146203", but how do I activate the HUD? Thanks in advance! nikolais 😀...

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Tailhook on
davidmac1

fs passengers question

i was just wondering....on fs 2004 can you fly a passengers flight with a fighter aircraft of any kind (eg, have passengers on board) if you can can you tell me which planes you can do this with, i have a number of fighters but i am away from my computer ...

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TimTim on
JVD

IGFLY Walk and Follow [some help for you]

I'm getting quite a few PM's on how to get the walk and follow demo or payware version to stop spining. For those who don't have this program you can get the trial version here: http://www.igfly.com/screenshots.php?product=dbs-waf P.S I'm am not work...

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Greekman72 on
tiger7881

FS Passengers get me pistoff !!!!!!!!!!!!1

:evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: i finely got the full game and i was happy!!!...but as i had my first flight and i linedup on the rwy and i was on takeoff,then the fsp saying not autherwized plz buy the full game. and that ...

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langstonwf2 on
Guest

concorde take off

im using fspassengers at ksfo airport. I always seem to make the tail hit the ground when flying concorde! flaps are set at 5 degrees and at 140 knots i pull back gently until 10 degrees and it does not climb unless the tail hits the ground! how do you ta...

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TimTim

Taking off in a 737-400 - Guide for Newbies!!!

Hi everyone Now, we all were new to Flight Simulator one time or other. Now most of us can admit to when we first got into flying we always wanted to fly the "heavy metal" first. Everyone has the impression that "there the fastest" "you see them more t...

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pilotwannabe on
Fire_Emblem_Master

Nav frequency's

Hey, what do these frequencys do Unicom FSS Also, if flying VOR, would you tune a frequency at a airport to fly to it, or would you have to use the VOR station nearest them, then just fly by ear toward them?...

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Greekman72 on
Guest

transatlantic flight

im currently doing a transatlantic flight in a concorde, ifr to kjfk airport. ive read numerous times that people say they leave it to fly but im wondering how as every couple of seconds the atc are calling me to turn so how do i leave it without cancelli...

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pilotwannabe on
chlorinekid

FS Passengers Save Game?

Is it possible to save the FS Passenger status along with the flight? Or do I have to fly the whole flight in one sitting? I've saved flights in the past but it always cancels the FSP scenario when I exit... 😕...

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amermel on
SteveT

How to use Microphone to speak to VATSIM ATC

Hi, How do I use my mic to speak to ATC using VATSIM. I can't remember 😂 Thanks 😉...

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pilotwannabe on
djdeevw

troubleshooting select a flight PLEASE HELP!

ok i just purchased microsoft flight simulator 2004 and everytime I choose select a flight and scroll down to a selected flight for example...Modern: Cargo Pilot (Hard) and select Tokyo to Hong Kong my system crashes, without even trying to load the map. ...

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Wing-man on
pilotwannabe

Missing file??

I keep getting this message upon starting up FS... SCENERY.CFG file error. Local scenery directory not found (scenery\AB_airbus\SCENERY) in scenery AREA.042 not found Any ideas how I can stop this message coming up?? Thanks 😉...

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pilotwannabe on
Nikolais

Speed up my flight?

Hey 😀 Can I speed up my flight, to ex. 4x, 8x, and 16x? And if, how? Thanks a lot in advance! nikolais 😀...

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antone on
Eric33

jeppesen simcharts

hi i search 2 other regions keys for simcharts v3.0 i have buy i 3 region simcharts i have a regions key in exchange...

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Guest on
Nikolais

Best Boeing 737 panel, and wing view

Hey 😀 What is, after your opinion, the best Boeing 737 panel, and wing views? Thanks a lot in advance! nikolais 🙂...

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pilotwannabe on
nottobe

how do I find out the enroute weather?

I can find the destination airport weather, but what about the enroute weather for a crosscountry, especially VFR?...

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RadarMan on
hinch

right then: the freeware awards

ja, i want to make some top 5 freeware lists for my site, so if you guys couldpost your nominees i can take a look and judge them. i just feel this is something lacking and many people would them beneficial. catorgories then: - best passenger plane...

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kianok

FSNavigator FMC Decent Problem

I can create a flight plan and enter it into the FMC (PMDG 737 900) but i seem to have a problem with the decent. The flight all goes to plan, cruising at an altitude of 35000ft but i have a real problem meeting the speed and decent contstraints which...

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kianok on
eob

FS2004 Crash to desktop on map open

Hello all, I recently changed my graphics card for a Geforce4 TI4600. Since then when I open the map screen, FS hangs for about 60 seconds then crashes to desktop. Could this be a driver issue? The map worked fine with my last card which was a ATI read...

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Tailhook on
Excelsis

Approach plates

Can anyone recommend a good source for airport approach plates. Preferably for free and European? Are the Jeppesen plates on CD-ROM or DVD worth paying for, if I can't get them for free? Any tips gratefully received. Thanks...

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SeanGa on
chrissie

MRAI (Most Realistic Air Traffic) Installing

Hey everyone, Can everyone please tell me if they have MRAI installed or have an website where I can get it? Reason I am asking is because I've found and downloaded AirTran AI Traffic, and found other airlines but the rest I needed MRAI and the person ...

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Agus0404 on
Doyley

My First Video

Hi all, Ive been holding out on doing a video for a while now as im using a laptop at the minute so its not the best performance but I thought what the hell and have done one anyway. It is the wing view of the beautiful a340 from CLS. The route was...

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Doyley on
davidmac1

rudder and aileron question

is there any way to return the rudder and aileron trims to their original position?...

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amermel on
tanga63

lessons spanish/english

I have a spanish fs2004 because I live in Spain but I would like to follow the lessons in english. Does anybody know how and if I can change the language or if I can download the files somewhere....

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tanga63 on
Stretch3102

Wrong Panel

Sorry folks, but here is another newbie question: I just downloaded the Delta Lockheed 1011 for FS2004. It runs, but the panel settings must be wrong as the panel that appears is for a 2 engine jet (the Boeing 737?). How do I get the L-1011 panel to (a...

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Stretch3102 on
rickypig112

sound problems

hi all i posted a query about getting sound onto fs9 yesterday and someone gave me a link. unfortunately this link didnt help me but i also realised i am not getting much sound out of the game, when taking off i can hardly hear the engines, there is no...

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rickypig112

fsp

hi all can someone tell me a good and safe place to purchase fspassengers. am i right in saying its a download purchase so it can be put straight onto the game? much appreciated for your help! 😂...

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Greekman72 on
pilotwannabe

Fatal error...

Oh no!!! after having this problem... https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/forum/topic/14711/big-problems/ I've reinstalled the package, but its made things worse!! When on the loading screen just before my flight, a message documenting a fatal...

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Tailhook on
Nikolais

Plane with wing views.. - KEEP THEM COMMING :D

Hey 😀 Can someone please tell me if I can download a plane where the wings views are loaded on to, because I can´t figure out how to install them myself 😂 Thanks in advance! nikolai 😉...

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Tailhook on
guest

Airport closest to Messina in Italy?

Hi, Any ideas? Thanks...

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Guest on
pilotwannabe

Random Weather

Hey guys, Is there any sort of 'random weather' option in FS. What I would like for example is to take of from Manchester in rain and as I fly to my destination for the weather to change periodically. Thanks 😉...

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Greekman72 on
pilotwannabe

PMDG MD-11

The latest cockpit shot of PMDG's yet to be released MD-11... ➡ So, what do you think?? 😀 😀...

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Tailhook on
By in Seattle

Around the World

😀 Started out Dec. 16, 2004 and finnished today Apr. 28, 2006. Explored all the continents,but stayed out of China & Russia. Maybe next time! Left Paine Fld. in a 777 and landed at Boeing fld. today in a 727 Fed Ex. plane. Gee what to do next ?...

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NoWorries on
kianok

Auto Throttle problem

I have a problem with the A/T in my PMDG 737ng I have my flight set up in the FMC but when i flick the A/T switch i get a warning light that says A/T P/RST Really stuck with this..... anyone got any ideas??...

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kianok on
TimTim

Help me choose a Joystick??

Hi everyone I am fairly new to flight simulator, and I'm thinking of getting a better joystick than I have now, which isn't designed for flight simulator This is the one that I have now https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/images/forumimages/14688/h...

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Wing-man on
Cpl.McGowan

FS2004 INSTALLATION ERROR - PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME!

Hi guys. I hope you can help me with the following problem. When I go to install flight simulator 2004 I recieve an error message when the installation reaches 15% and is trying to copy the rotor startup file for the robinson r22. It tells me that I...

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Cpl.McGowan on
johnm

engine fire

Can somebody please tell me how you make your engine go on fire? 😕...

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CRJCapt on
Nikolais

Landing at Mykonos?

Hey 😀 I saw so many people landing at a little island in Greece called Mykonos, and I wondered if the is a speciel way to get the plane on the Mykonos runway heading. Like turning x degrees when taking off from Athens, or something? Than...

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Bindolaf on
davidmac1

gliders

i would like to fly some gliders but im not sure what to do to get in the air and stay in the air etc. Can anyone give me any help?...

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hinch on
pilotwannabe

Cabin Views

Hi, I'm having a few issues getting cabin views in 737 Pilot in Command. I have F1 View installed and can roam around the virtual cockpit but for some reason there is no cabin?? What am I missing?? Thanks in advance 😉...

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tomthetank on
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How often do you have aircraft failures?, For FSPassenger...

I've set up a new FSPassengers company with a fixed 5% failure setting. I'm right now flying my 58th flight in a Piper Cherokee Six. Somewhere around the 15th flight I did, I had a failure where my landing gear wouldn't retract (much better than the rever...

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99jolegg on
JarJarBinks

fsp

on a scale of 1-10 how easy is installing Fsp? on a scale of 1-10 how do you like Fsp? is it worth $40 dollars? will i regret buying it? how will it benifit me? how much space will take on my computer? plz answer these questions so I can get a goo...

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JarJarBinks on
freedspeak

Why do most prefer the "heavy metal"?

It seems that most of you prefer to fly the big airliners. Not only that, most prefer to use autopilot. And on top of that, auto rudder, auto brakes, auto etc. would seem to take the fun out of flying. Why not just fly an LMD (large mahogany desk). And...

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pilotguy44 on
ceetee

Carenado’s Cessna 206 Problems...

https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/images/forumimages/12682/carenados-cessna-206-problems_370c6cc107e1e2bb2bb182c2a10cd266.jpg I have just purchased Carenado’s Cessna 206 Staionair full-pack, and as wonderfull as it is, I just have a few concerns an...

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ceetee on
ceetee

NAV/GPS doing funny things...

Recently, while flying my aircraft, they all seem to be turning to the right all the time. It's not the rudder, wind/weather or gyro drift, and it is fine when I set the heading bug on autopilot. I thought I had fixed it, but I have not, it is still...

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ceetee on
Guest

Glider flight question

Hello, I am considering buying a flight simulator for a friend of mine who used to fly gliders many years ago. He is retiring soon and is considering taking it up again and I thought this may be a good gift for him. The question is which one should ...

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