Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight: FS2004 General
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kopiteNeed advice on making steep turns
I'm new to flight simulators and need some advice on making steep turns. I'm trying to pass the Private Pilot Checkride in FS2004 but after numerous attempts I keep failing on the steep turns. I've been practicing steep turns and seem to do fairly well mo...
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ceeteeStrange Morse Code Beeping...?
I am currently doing a tour Australia (see link in my sig) but I have had to stop it at YARG temporarly because I am hearing a strange "morse code" beeping noise every 10 seconds. I recorded it and saved it to an mp3 which is 360kb in size and can be l...
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Doyley2Autopilot Landing Line-up
Hi all, I think I must be thick, I cant get the AP to line up with the runway properly. Im using the Proc Window I think its called to obtain landing clearence but im not sure how to get aligned up with the runway. I always end up just flying over it...
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JVDIllegal traffic
Is it illegal to have the adobe traffic pack on your system? I ask this because I've been reading about the pack here: http://forums.avsim.net/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=120&topic_id=24566&mesg_id=24566&page=&topic_page=1...
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Mustangfreaklights on 737-400?
I cant the taxi or panel lights, where are they?...
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lala1001assingments setting problems in leptot
Hi I'm trying to use FS on the leptop. So far everything goes OK except the rudder: 1- only the left rudder is functioning (or reacts upon pressing the correct key command), the button for right rudder (num enter) is not exist on the leptop's keybord....
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pearlygatesukVATSIM/Navigation question
OK I've set up VATSIm and got it working and I have to say I love it. I have now managed to file a flight plan using the information found at: http://rfinder.asalink.net/free/ however, I flew from Manchester to Frankfurt tonight and got totally stu...
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verygomThrottle/speed settings
Into which folder/file(s) of FS do I need to go to change (increase) the throttle range/max motor speed setting for a particular aircaft?...
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HowardsRockGPS procedures and visual approaches
Can someone give me the basics on how to use GPS procs to land a plane via visual approach onto a runway that does NOT carry an ILS frequency? Thanks!...
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HowardsRockHow does the GPS handle intersectional flying?
I usually fly VOR to VOR. When I do, the onboard GPS shows a line from origin to destination, connecting to all VORs in between. Well tonight I thought I would try flying high altitude airways instead of VOR to VOR. I noticed that when I loaded up th...
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jarred_01Is it possible to add ILS to an airport?
Hey everyone, Just wondering if it is possible to add an ILS to my local aiport (NZHN). I had a quick look through the FS folders but that didnt seem to yeild any results. Thanks for any replies, Jarred....
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Ivan08Disappearing
I was inline to get to the runway and a plane was landing okay, so then all of a sudden when the plane landed it disappeared, how can i prevent that?...
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MithheruMith's Log set 1 - KLFT-KELP
Flight Date: January 23 2006 Departure: 10h15 (16h15 GMT) Arrival: 10h58 (16h58 GMT) From: KLFT - Lafayette Rgnl - Usa To: KLCH - Lake Charles Rgnl - Usa Nbr of Passengers: 2 Flight Distance: 63 Nm Landing Speed: 54.96 kt Time Airborne: 00h33:38...
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crosscheck9Braking
In real life, when an aircraft brakes, does it dip downwards as far down as it does in the sim?...
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Prozac919Can you "warp" ahead instead of increasing the sim
I am new for FS so please excuse any stupid questions. Is is possible to warp ahead on a flight plan instead of increasing the sim rate? I know you can go the map screen and drag the aircraft symbol to the new location. However, this still leaves t...
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hinchcrosswind - gaah
i crashed today landing a 737, i had a 21knot crosswind and i just couldnt keep it aligned with the runway. fortunately i saved and i've been practising. lining up to the right and letting the wind push me over hopefully to the runway. eventually i ...
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SeanGaJoystick/Keyboard
Hi! I have currently been using the keyboard for flying in FS. When I make a turn, I have to use an arrow, and use the opposite arrow to align the plane again. Is this necessary with a joystick? Or do you just let it center and the plane aligns automa...
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ceeteeWith Hotel, Lima and India???
When ATC speak to you, or you speak to the tower, why does your aircraft name have extensions such as 'With Lima' or 'With Hotel' or 'With India' I know the ATC alphabet where A= Alpha, B= Bravo, C= Charlie etc, but I still don't understand why ATC add...
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SeanGaTaxi lines
hi, do any of you know where I can downloadmore realistic taxi lines? you know.. those yellow stripes. THANKS! Cheers 🙄...
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CoasterXtremeTake off trouble...
I am trying to take off in the PMDG 747 and I used the load manager and I am not at the max take of weight but I am close to it. I just tried taking off but ended up taking off in the grass just after the runway. I noticed the airport has a runway that is...
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Sam Intelfrozen lakes?
In FS2004 I did not notice frozen lakes. Do they freeze so you can land on them? If they do not is there an addon that I can get that will make them freeze? ❓...
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IndiJonesFS2004 Installation Problem!
During the express or custom installation, CD2 gives an error message that MSGAME6.CAB is corrupt and that it might be due to shrtage of memory (which is not) or corruption in the file. I checked the original MSGAME6.CAB (last CAB of CD2) file in my HDD a...
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crosscheck9Almost done with Vatsim!!
Hello all, I'm almost done with Vatsim, however I have a few questions. I got almost everything going, and the little chatbox came up, along with the squakbox display. I wasn't, however, being able to contact ATC in any way. How do I find th...
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simon123little help please!
Now why is it when I land my computer freezes, its getting to me now help!! Thanks your all great!! 😉 😉 😉 😉 😉...
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guestAltimeter ?
My Altimeter in not starting at 0 (cero) when im on the ground and ready for take off, its showing me 700 feet.. Any one else having the same problem or anyone can tell my why ?...
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redjayFS9 crashes
Hi Guys I have been having some problems with my fs9 recently, the simulator keeps crashing back to desktop. A few weeks ago, I was running v9.0 with quite a lot of downloaded freeware scenery installed. I had downloaded some Germany scenery as I wante...
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SteveTA good and easy 757 to fly??
Hi, Does anyone know of a really good 757 to use in FS2004? Can you include a link beczuse with others that I have had a have had no luck - there is always a bad thing about it. It should be quite easy to fly. Thank You, SteveT...
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GreenmonkeyForce feedback Problem *help needed*
Hi there, Basically the problem is that i have 2 controllers set up (A Logitech Wingman Force 3d joystick and a Microsoft Sidewinder force feedback wheel) I wanted to have the Pedals from the Steering wheel to act as rudder pedals for FS2004 while control...
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hinchFlight Gear
i'm just downloading it now - for free, why not? http://www.flightgear.org/ just wondered if anyone had tried it and what did they think? the aircraft look just as good as fs2004...
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vicky_sokhiAutoland Help needed
Hello Everybody I have reada lot about autoland feature in Flight Sim....I have downloaded some small software from one of the links from this form Ihave installed that software and follows what ever is written in the readme file still my planes dont g...
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vickysokhiAutoland not appearing on panel
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 8:43 pm Post subject: Autoland Help needed -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have downloaded the file from http://www.fs2x.com/tutstudents/autoland_v1.zip link. I hav...
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ceeteeWhy does my cockpit look like this?
Why does my default Boeing 737 cockpit look like this? https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/images/forumimages/11255/why-does-my-cockpit-look-like-this_b15130b690a2c6bbf7cf1bb4cfca480a.jpg It is missing all the original textures for some reason- has this...
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JVDWow. [not for 56k]
As many of you know I'm a big Airbus fan and there's no doubt that I love the 340- 600 the most. So just incase you haven't been checking the CLS website out lately, here are a few pics of their still to be released A340-600. Check the light on the e...
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ITS ME LIAMactive camera for 2002 pro edition
hi guys can you tell me any were i can get active camera for flight simulator 2002 pro edition plz it would be much apreciated kind regards liam...
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timohnaniSquawk and pitot
Hi guys, Can somebody tell me what the squawk is and what it is used for? And what is a pitot? And what is that used for? Thanks Timo...
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pearlygatesukVATSIM - What is it? How do I join? What will it do for me?
Can you shed any light please people Im thinking of getting this but I dont know if its a subscription thing or not etc etc...
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crosscheck9Please help me find this manual
I'm looking for the Eurowings ATR42/ATR72 manual. Apparently, it's 69 pages and I'd really like to get my hands on it. Where do you think I could download it from. Any help would be appreciated greatly...
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pearlygatesukTaxi Question
Is it possible without progressive taxi or ground charts to get to the gate your assigned to from the runway and if so can somebody give me a guide. After all the concept of a big purple line running down the middle of the taxiway seems a little unlikel...
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pearlygatesukIs it a ghost?
So anyway, I'm in the plane right? and here I am with Aerosofts FDC installed, and my co-pilot is shouting out the checklist responses. I go to an external view of my aircraft and there we are both of us in the flight crew sitting comfortably waiting f...
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hinchkeeping your computer cool
recently i've been having problems with my pic overheating and turning itself off,particularly when cpu usage is at its highest (coming in to land). which is rather bothersome... does anyone have any tips? i've cleaned my pc out so it's all dust free a...
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kianokFS Passenger
Has anyone had much experience using FS Passenger?? I have read a few posts on other sites about people raving about this product so i thought I'd give it a try (20 notes if anyone's interested!). BIG mistake. My first flight from Leeds to Heathrow ...
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Ozzie CaptainWhat can be added in the next flight sim to make it mor real
First things first!! One thing i cannot handle in flight sim 2004 is the ROADS they look like dirt paths, and the ocean, i think it should look more too life, not little white wash, the waves should be breaking properly, and should have little surfers...
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MithheruRemoving built-in airlines in FS2004 question
How would I go about removing the Landmark, Orbit, Pacific Airways, Soar, etc. airlines that come with FS2004? I should probably be posting this in Microsoft's boards, but I've had lots of good responses from you guys and I'll bet I'm not the only one ...
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tonyvee41Advice with installation of add-ons!
Hi, Could anybody please give me some advice? I would love to download some add-ons for my MS FS2004. The problem is that I am relatively new to this and and I am confused as to what to do. I need advice about how to install them in my simulator. Any h...
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JVDTraffic [Is this new?]
I know many websites where people complain bitterly about project AI, Ultimate traffic and Traffic 2006. Why? Well, it's simply because their ac models just aren't detailed enough for many peoples liking. I am one of those people. The only difference b...
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Anonymous DaveMS Flight Simulator 2004 not recognising my Video Card
Hi ppl Has anybody had any issues with 'MS Flight Simulator 2004' not recognising your Video Card? OK, the problem is this... I start up the game and the splash screen comes up with about 8-16 colours and so does the game play. So I go into the g...
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Prankstaa84CD 4 Wont Work during installation
Hey guys, wondering if anyone could help me regarding an installation problem I am having. Purchased FS2004 while on vacation in the US (I live in Australia) When Installing I get as far as being asked to insert CD 4, however CD 4 refuses to respond ? It ...
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ivan07Im sorry
Im sorry about what i said before i didn't really understand what they meant and now i do. i installed ultimate traffic and now my flight sim airports are loaded with planes but the only problem is when i put the ai traffic to 100 and when i fly theres...
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SeanGaILS approach with jets
In the cessna, there's a vertical needle and a horizontal needle. This allows me to know the position of the aircraft - I know whether or not I'm aligned with the runway, and if I have the appropriate altitude. In jets though, I only see whether or not...
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MicahTraffic 2005 - funny quirks!
Hi, This made me laugh, a helecopter in traffic 2005 requested a touch and go whilst i was waiting to take off, and it skidded onto the runway, much the same way that a plane would and then took off again, in the same way a plane would!! Very funny ...
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