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Jared

My First Trans-Atlantic Flight

Well today I have sucsessfully completed my first transatlantic flight. I bought the PMDG 747 earlier this week and thought I would try it out. My flight was from KJFK to EGLL as Virgin Atlantic flight 3. It was great. I started her out then left for work...

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leachus2002

Throttle running too high at cruise altitude

Hey Peeps, I was just wondering if anyone has any tips for getting my throttle levels down when I am crusing? I have just flown from Birmingham to Palma and followed all the instructions in the operations manual of my B757-200 - but I am finding tha...

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brownbox

super mega plane

is it a bird? is it a plane? came across this traffic problem at auckland international 😞 https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/images/forumimages/14081/super-mega-plane_ef80d120525246a3d2ed78e75c9efe2d.jpg although this is really funny can so...

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amermel on
PanAmerican

My First FS Passenger Report

Flight ID: HA953 Pilot: Nick O'Dell Company: Henderson Airways Aircraft: Cessna 208 Caravan Amphibian Flight Date: April 15 2006 Departure: 17h51 (00h51 GMT) Arrival: 18h07 (01h07 GMT) From: 0L7 To: KHND Nbr of Passengers: 6 Report: Flight...

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beerbadger on
Guest

ILS Frequency

When I put on autopilot for approach, I read the thread that says I need to put in the ILS Frequency. How do I do that and how do I know what frequency to put in?...

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amermel on
KL

fs9.exe, hangup

Hi, Something happened to my FS9, when I try to start it, the starting window comes up, then stops completely. These are the files that wants to include in the error message to microsoft: C\DOcume`1\Locals`1\Temp\WERB1.tmp.dir00\fs9.exe C\DOcume`1\Loc...

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RadarMan on
brownbox

new tab on fs menu

on the main menu there is a tab called news in fs2004. its a useless website so i was wondering if it can be changed 😛 :horse:...

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oreo005 on
-Jester-

Estimated Time Of Arrival

Hey guys, Say I was going to Midway from Las Vegas and it said on my GPS that I was 4 hours away ( just guessing 4 hours) would it be 4 hours of my time in real life? or is the ETA on your GPS run Fast (say 30 min in an hour or so) -Nick I hope tha...

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crosscheck9 on
ceetee

Download: My Splash Screen Pack #3

I have decided to create a series of FS2004 Splash Screen packs for you guys to download now I have got my hands on a copy of Photoshop CS and a layered template (Found here: http://www.wspilots.com///?page=4&action=file&file_id=1121 ) Pack #3's theme...

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pilotwannabe on
Howie1402

make planes by urself for fs2004

could anyone tell me how i could make a plane for flight sim/ program that would help me make it... chars ........

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Tailhook on
pilotguy44

very handy view device

hey everyone, I found this amazing module for FS2004 that completey by-passes the default replay system.. it records as much of a flight as you want so you can view it later (in FS2004 only). it records everything from throttle to aileron and even yoke...

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Tailhook on
brownbox

smoke system

whats it do?...

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brownbox on
ceetee

Download: My Splash Screen Pack #4

I have decided to create a series of FS2004 Splash Screen packs for you guys to download now I have got my hands on a copy of Photoshop CS and a layered template (Found here: http://www.wspilots.com///?page=4&action=file&file_id=1121 ) Pack #4's theme...

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oreo005 on
ceetee

Download: My Spash Screen Pack #2

I have decided to create a series of FS2004 Splash Screen packs for you guys to download now I have got my hands on a copy of Photoshop CS and a layered template (Found here: http://www.wspilots.com///?page=4&action=file&file_id=1121 ) Pack #2's theme...

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ceetee on
azabro

NAV1/NAV2

how do you change the frequency? say i am set to NAV1, how do i change 2 NAV2??...

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lkw on
Iamcrap

Flight plans airliner pilot

Hi evryone. I am the newest person in the world here. How do I program a flight plan in airliner pilot. I ahve just learnt how to push bck so that is useful but I cannot program a flight plan. Do i do tht and then put auto pilot on? How to you activate ...

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iamcrap on
Guest

Checklists

does anyone know ❓ a website where you can download free checklists for the default fs9 aircraft Thanks Rich 8...

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pilotwannabe on
Liono

Improved CFG file

Found this on Avsim Good framerates and nice scenery views require modification of the FS9.CFG file. Here is an improved FS9.CFG file with READ ME full of explanations and hints. Want sharp outside world-views and good framerates - then try this one! ...

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simon123 on
heggie

turned autogen off, now want it back, but it wont re appear!

hey, no matter what my setting is, i cannont get autogen back on, can anyone help ?!...

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heggie on
Mc_GaNgStA

Speed limits and vertical speed indicators.

What is the ideal climb and descent rates? I usually descend at 1800 fpm, and climb at 3400 fpm. Am i doing correct? Also, i know tht u cant be above 250 knots below 10000, but usually when i climb and try to keep below 250 knots, my speed decreases qu...

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hinch on
excelsis

ATC text messaging

This has appeared on the BBC news site. Thought it might be of interest to this forum. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4896584.stm...

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jarred_01 on
RadarMan

Screenshot Forum

Flyaway has given us a new screenshot forum, many of your screenshots now scattered about this board will be slowly be moved as TTT and I have the time. I will also move the Screenshot contest to it and make it a "sticky". https://forum.flyawaysimulatio...

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Agus0404 on
SeanGa

Leaving today 11. april for Lanzarote!

I'm leaving from Bergen(Norway) tomorrow to Lanzarote(Canary Islands) to visit my family! I'm very excited! My flight route will be: Bergen(ENBR) ---> Stavanger (ENZV) ---> Lanzarote (GCRR) and it will take about 6 hours. I will be flying wit...

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tomthetank on
patw

The most beautiful airline in the sky

Which would you say (in your opinion) is the most beautiful airline in the skies? My vote goes to Virgin Atlantic....

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ceetee on
flybie

Ideal Hardware Setup for Multiple Screens in FS2004

Hi, First off sorry if I should be posting FS2004 questions elsewhere... I'm looking at setting up a machine to run 2 (1 view, 1 control), though ideally 4 (3 view, 1 control), screens. What do you think I would need to run with 4 screens nicely?...

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RadarMan on
kianok

FS Tweaks

somone on here posted a list of tweaks for FS a few days ago but i can't seem to find it. :oops: Can anyone help?...

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dap005 on
brownbox

reverse thrust

i worked out the reverse thrust button.... its so cool!...

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99jolegg on
SeanGa

Rudder in FS vs. real life

when I use the rudder in the air in FS, it almost doesn't move at all... is it like this in real life too? and when landing in crosswinds in real life, do pilots use the rudder to line up right before or when touched down? thanks!...

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CRJCapt on
HowardsRock

Shadows on the ground

Is there an option anywhere in FS9 that will let you toggle shadows on the ground (shadows of clouds, planes, etc)? I heard it mentioned in an earlier thread and thought I'd ask. If not, is there any add-on that will enable this?...

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ceetee on
leachus2002

Overbanking in POKSY 757-200

Hey Peeps, I am having a problem with overbanking in my project opensky 757. FSpassengers keeps saying that I am pulling excess g forces, but I am only flying using autopilot. Is there anyway of fixing this? Thanks Leachus...

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Greekman72 on
Guest

MRAI

Has anyone got the MRAI installer as their website has closed down. Many thanks 😀...

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Tailhook on
nottobe

Why I have never seen AI Helicopters in FS?

Do you know if GA-Traffic will take choppers to make flight plans?...

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-Jester- on
starfoxfalcon

spoilers

when coming in for a landing you have to set your spoilers.could you let me know how you set them properly.I find when desending that i i desend to slow.Maybe it is just me.i know your desend rate can not be to steep of an angle .Is there anything i shoul...

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Tailhook on
Agus0404

FS Live Traffic

Hello pilots! I've been reading in a Portuguese magazine about FS Live Traffic made by AirNav Systems. I read that a portuguese guy made it. The article says that you can see every aircraft that lands in any airport and you can know its position (gate, p...

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Guest on
azabro

FS2004 No-CD Crack ERROR

I have just downloaded the no cd crack for FS9 but whenever I open it, An error msg. appears saying: Couldn't Load Language Resource DLL Error File: C:\Documents an Settings\jamie.STEPHANDJIM\Local Settings\Temp\language.dll. Error Code: 0x7E (126) P...

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RadarMan on
Nikolais

Best landing method?

Hey! If I want the plane to be lined up right in front of the runway, which landing method should I then use? Etc. IFR, ILS? Thanks a lot in advance! nikolais 😀...

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99jolegg on
Sphagnum1

Anyone know how to keep FS sound on while not on focus?

While flying, at altitude, I often turn AP on and shrink (not minimize, just shrink the size) the window and do other stuff on my computer. But it annoys me that i can't hear the engines or the co-pilot in case of failures (fsPassengers). Anyone know ho...

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Tailhook on
starfoxfalcon

auto land

have downloaded panels that have auto land on them.never seen this before.How do youi apply this in flying 😕...

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Tailhook on
KurtPStevens

[ Poll ] FS Live Traffic

Does anyone use FS Live Traffic? What is your opinion?...

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kianok on
starfoxfalcon

landing speeds

would like to know the landing sppeed for 737-300 when fully loaded with fuel and no passangers please...

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SteveT on
CrashGordon

As real as it gets!

We can all dream... http://www.xsn.net/project727/...

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Pappy55 on
Armodin

FS2004 Losing Track of my Plain

I have been using FS2004 for almost a year now. I have plenty of nifty add-ons, but I am having a problem with FS2004 Losing my plain. Tonight I was flying from Leuisville, KY. to Atlanta. When I was about 66 mls out the ATC put me on a heading of 115 for...

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Tailhook on
pilotguy44

Funny

ok everyone, what's the funniest thing you've seen or experienced in all of your flight simming experience. this can even date back to FS95. including IFR, VFR, online flying, ....anything. what has given you the longest laugh at the controls of your virt...

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jeffb57 on
Guest

trouble landing

I am having trouble landing in FS9. Say i want to land at lodnon gatwick. I will look at the ILS frequency and heading of the runway, say the runway heading is 230 and frequency 110.45. I will put my course heading indicator to 230 and set NAV1 radio to 1...

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Solotwo on
marc de ruyck

Laptop medion 96500 and FS 2004

Hello Australian Simmers, I live in Belgium and in two days the medion MD 96500 is for sale here. Does anybody have any firsthand experience with FS 2004 'on line with IVAO' on this laptop? would be a great help in making the right choice... marc...

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Sphagnum1 on
starfoxfalcon

yaw damper

please explain this...

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starfoxfalcon on
SteveT

A Manual/Checklist for EMB 120?

Hi, Does anyone know of a checklist or manual for this plane? Thanks P.S - I have searched on most sites so if you do find one can you post a link of it not a website where you COULD find it. 😉...

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pilotwannabe on
Solotwo

Oh crap! FS stopped loading, so sad.

Well this morning I fired up FS and much to my dismay, whammo, it freezes when the splash screen comes up, nothing happens, thats it. Then I have to close it for being none responsive. This is one thing I was hoping wasn't going to happen but it has. ...

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Tailhook on
GIranger

Who wants to make a model of the current M/AH-6 Little Bird?

I have posted this in the A/C forum but thought I could get more responses from the General Forum. Here is the post I have up: https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/forum/topic/13618/who-wants-to-make-current-little-bird-helicopter/ Basically I am interes...

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GIranger on
wlkin

Into Bangladesh

Today's flight through the haze. http://www.kinseyclan.com/mytrip/zpjh/zpjh.html...

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Tailhook on
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