Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight: FS2004 General
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BindolafA blue video
Lots of sky and sea. It's big (be warned! 35.7 MB) and I tried to interfere as little as possible: http://s18.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=30VV4GME1TZT10BEFNC6EFPHJS...
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leachus2002Tips on making a smooth landing
Hey Peeps, I know this has been asked alot, but I am having problems landing my Airbus A319 below about 350-400ft/per min. I am landing with full flaps with about 60% of aircraft weight. I am also landing at about 130knots but I am bang on the ILS....
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atreyupictures from sky harbor (56k warning - alot of pictures)
hey this weekend i went to phoenix sky harbor (KPHX) to try out my camera (canon sd400) i got for christmas. here are some pictures and videos i took there, some of them might be out of focus cuz the lighting there wasn't very good because it was a hazy...
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MithheruArrrgghhh! Blasted big planes...
My little trip from KSFO to KLAX went fairly uneventful today...until when it came time to land. I was all lined up for runway 6L and getting close to landing. I checked behind me to see if any other planes were landing on 6L also and I saw a Boeing c...
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GeneralZodFS 2006 info
Can someone post some pics of FS2006Also could you give me a link to the FS2006 beta. Thanks...
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njdevlsHey
Whatsup dudes, just got FS 2004 and been playin it nonstop since. Stumbled across this site and its gotto be the best fs site i've seen. I guess I'll be stickin around 😀...
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ceetee[ Poll ] Best FS Download Website?
What do you think the best Flight Sim 2004 freeware add-on website is? In my eyes, 😳, the three "big guns" are Avsim.com, Flightsim.com and Simviation.com Please vote on in the poll above, Cheers...
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BindolafHorrible weather in Linate today
Made for an interesting approach 🙂 Here's a 9MB video of it: http://s39.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0HCSK0QA4K0ZC3BXJEVYDDDA8J Equipment: Boeing 737-400 FFX Weather: Active Sky 6 Flight plan:LGAV ABLO2F ABLON LATAN UM872 VALEN UZ904...
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MustangfreakATC keeps popping up.
How do I make it go away, and stay away?...
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MustangfreakOne of our F-15's crashed today
http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/01/16/japan.f15jet.ap/index.html 😞...
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SamIntelKiosk Mode
I have a question about Kiosk Mode. If I start FS in Kiosk mode will it delete my other stuff, like saved flights and things? Or is it a different program? You can go here for documentation: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Flight Simulator 9\ Click ...
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s_abuI got a problem....i dont speak spanish..help
i have FS 2004,, the problem is it , its in spanish...gift from a friend.. can i change it to english anyhow or jus go n buy a new one reply to ma email or here...turtle_troop@hotmail.com...
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Jj101Convert to english
I Have the spanish version of MS FS9 But I don't read spanish all that well, I wat to change it into english, Can I change the Language.dll file? :umm...:...
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SteveTAny decent routes for the Defualt Baron 58??
Hey people, was just wondering wether anyone knew any decent routes for the default Beech 58 in FS2004?? The routes should last for about 30 - 45 mins. The routes should be really exciting as I'm hoping to fly something fun for once 😉 If po...
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STStall Turn
Hi all, Does someone know plz how I can make a "stall turn"? grtz...
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simon123hay watch this vid!
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CrashGordonFlightSim CoPilot
Has anyone used FlightSim CoPilot available from the Abacus site? http://www.abacuspub.com/copilot/ Good? Bad? Ugly?...
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CrashGordonWhen all else fails!
If nothing else works, you can always try this....
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pdegraffFS9 crashes to desktop midway through a flight
HEARYE HEARYE, THE BATTLE HAS BEEN WON! After consulting this reference: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/894505/en-us even though I was not experiencing the exact problem they address (mine was similar in that I was crashing to the desktop), I ...
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lkwExit GPS window with a click on the display face
If you are like me looking for a way to close the gps window with a mouse instead of looking for the icon to click on I have found you can put a transparent gauge on the main screen allowing you to close the window by just clicking the screen. Just open ...
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pecoChange viewpoint of plane?
How can i move my view point on my planes i have seen flight videos where they have a view just to the right of the cockpit on fast jets it looks really cool is there any way can move your viewpoint ....
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CambridgeWhat's up with my horizon?
I saw one of Cheekytrolly's screenshots where the ocean horizon extends smoothly into the distance, but for some reason, the textures leading into my horizon appear jagged and ugly...even though I've got the draw distance cranked to the max! Does anyone ...
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crosscheck9[ Poll ] ATC Comm
Just to get an idea of what ATC you use....
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SteveTMicrophone
Hi Im looking to buy a mic for FS9 and was wondering how I would use it in order to speak to people on Multiplayer in FS. Will I need something like TeamSpeak or something like that? Thanks SteveT P.s - anyone who does have a mic and talks to p...
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JTHWhat is Adiru?
Hi everyone, I see an Adiru button in the overhead of jets like the 777, but have no idea what it is. Wikipedia have nothing on it either. Can anyone shed some light on it? Thanks a lot, JTH 🙂...
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AldeebFS Manuals
A friend has FS2000 Professional which is a simulation of which I was unaware. It came with an excellent printed manual that was much easier to follow than FS2004 with it's electronic information. Has anyone ever come across this professional version b...
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crash_deplaneOld vs. New
After flying the newer stuff for a while, I decided to go for a flight in the Ford Trimotor. Went from Detroit to Marquette MI, using real weather. That one certainly makes you appreciate the autopilot. Went through some snow showers and turbulence but...
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vicky_sokhiI need help in landing
Hello Everybody I am facing a problem in landing the aircraft...The problem start when I am switch off the APP and take control in my own hand..My plane decends very quickly and resulted in crash... I dont know where am i wrong I have tried every plan...
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fsfanquestions
if u go for colder weather, how do u stop the airspeed indicator from failing and resetting itself to zero. think this happens mostly on the 747. when u do shift+p for pushback, how do u go about tailing left or right. i find that pushing 1 or 2 does n...
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pearlygatesukUsing your own voice in FDC (Flight-Deck-Companion)
I purchased this add-on about 6 months ago - very happy with it but wondered if anybody knew of a quicker way of recording your own voice sets without painstakingly going through having to save each little bit of speech as a seperate wav file - I.E. has s...
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CambridgeSuggest two final planes to complete my adventure fleet!
I'm trying to finalise my small fleet for adventure makin', and the criteria goes: #1) Plane that stays below 10,000' with a range of less than 1,000km -i.e. for easy adventures. #2) Plane that can go a bit higher and fly for more than 1,000km -i.e. f...
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AldeebCalibrate Joystick Every Time?
Before creating a flight it is necessary for me to calibrate my Saitek Force Feedback games controller, every time! If I forget the throttle setting is probably full open and the twist rudder indicates full starboard rudder - not surprisingly the plane...
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GuestVatSim Q
Hi everyone... One question about VatSim (ive just downloaded all the software and am learning before I get stuck in).. I realise you have to file a flightplan before you fly, can I create and log my flightplan using the default Flight Planner in FS...
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NewboyPDMG 737-600
Hi, I was just flying PDMG 737-600EL AL from Tel Aviv to Istanbul. While in flight(about 4-5 minutes after take off) I decided to switch to the overhead screen by press O. I was switching off a few lights. Then to go back to the cockpit I went to press...
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SeanGa[ Poll ] Boeing or Airbus?
Which aircrafts do you like the most? I like the Boeings' nose better, but I like the Airbuses' wings better, and that I find them easier to maneuver (dunno why, just feels easier. it's like Airbuses respond better...) Vote!! poll got fucked! can so...
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merlinflyer_1pilot. co pilot question
i fly with a friend at home via my network i think its called multiplay session that i host . my question is can i be a co pilot and take control of his aircraft and vice-versa. is this an add on if available ?? any help appriciated...
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Greekman72FSPassengers issue.
I was thinking of setting up a long flight with my Beechcraft using FSP same time and i discover that,if you have choose an airport for refuel(from flight planer by editing the map) and continue your flight to your final destination ,you cant do it :evil:...
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MustangfreakFSPassengers is LIENG
for the past few flights it keeps saying that Ive gone over 250kts under 10K ft, which I have not. I decend to 12K feet, lower it to 220kts and then SLOWLEY decend the rest of the way down. Im tired of getting punished for something that I didnt do@ ...
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leachus2002FSpassengers question
Hi, I have been using Fspassengers for a while now and it is brilliant, but I have a quick question: Does this program support refuelling stops? for eg, I want to fly a route that will mean I need to re-fuel half way. Can it be done without th...
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JTHHow do I file a correct flightplan on VATSIM?
Hello everyone, I'm new to VATSIM. I've tried a few times now to fly my Cessna 172 to and from various airports around Britain. Several times though I've been stopped at my destination airport because apparently my flightplan is invalid. What I've...
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99joleggFsPassengers Question
Hey, I have my FsPassengers settings, on Career Mode, so I have to 'unlock' aircraft by flying enough time and getting enough points to get the rating to fly bigger aircraft. I am a Senior Second Officer, and it says I can fly any aircraft under 44000...
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flightcheckLocal Arport AI
My local airport is Perth Intl, and i have new scenery and some project AI Qantas jets taking off and at the gates and i was wonder if u could get rid of the standard Landmark etc airlines and replace them with the actual airlines that land there? If ...
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Av8r77Crash Effects
What's a good freeware add on for Crash Effects? Explosions, dirt flyin...ya know...for when you're kickin back with a Miller and want to show your friends what you are really made of!...
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Ferike87Career mode Please in FS2006!!
image if u could start as a co pilot and work your way up, in prestige and money shit like that, it would give u an incentiveto fly better. just like in real life start low and work your way up, until u could start ur own plain company and hire staff. it ...
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pearlygatesukNavigatiion Methods
Fairly simple question. Why would anybody (in their right mind and fully functioning hi-tec cockpit) use VOR to VOR as a navigation method give that Direct A to B is surely the best, shortest (and therefore most cost-effective) and best method - I'm su...
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hinchtexture compression?
something i've noticed... no matter what plane i download, i can pretty much always compress the textures from 4mb to 1mb using the same format with 16million colours and reflections. i downloaded the posky 757 yesterday, i finally convinced myself ...
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DaveHHFS2004 flight takes a long time to load
Problem....... FS2004 use to run OK, but now when loading a new flight or default it takes long time to load (terrain) ie....3/4 mins with or without addon scenery and airports UK........has anyone got any idea's......Thanks Dave...
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CorgiSpoilers on 737 - 300
Hi Guys I'm flying a 737 - 300. Anyone any idea how to arm the spoilers. I'm totally lost. Thanks George 😀 😀 😀...
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Flight sim nApBig Problem during installation
Hey guys, first of all I have to say you guys have nice forum here, i looked around a bit. Well, unfortunately I got a big problem, since my job allows me a little more time again i was gonna put FS2004 back on my computer (its a new one , too). We...
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CrashGordonVatsim Adventures
Okay, during this past weekend, I finally flew on Vatsim in areas wher controllers were online. You may get a chuckle out of these. Adventure #1 KPSP to KSBD in a Cessna 337. No controllers online for KSP, but Los Angeles Center is active. I req...
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