Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight: FS2004 General
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GuestAirport Traffic
Is it possible to have the planes you have put on for FlightSimulator also as traffic in a normal airport? Thanks...
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JTHCessna autopilot acting strangely
When I fly VOR to VOR on my Cessna 172, the autopilot acts quite strangely. When I tune in the next VOR and set the appropriate heading, I press the A/Ps "NAV" button so that it will go ahead and fly to that VOR. But what normally happens is the A/P puts ...
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HowardsRockILS approach - runway 19 - Washington, DC - KDCA
Runway 19 at Ronald Reagan-Washington National Airport is offset from the runway in order to avoid restricted airspace over the US Capitol. If you fly this ILS approach like any other, you will end up on southbound I-495!! Does anyone know how to prop...
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beerbadgerRealistic lights
were can i get some realistic runway and taxiway lights?...
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MustangfreakIs there an add on like this?
I love FSPassengers, but is there an add on like it, that is for cargo?...
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SteveTVATSIM Problem
Hi. I am having a problem with VATSIM. When I start a flight and go to Sqawkbox 3 - i type in a server and all my other information but whe i click connect, it says that an error occured connecting to the ATC server, 'Conection refused' Can anyone...
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SeanGaThe tail of an airplane
I was wondering the other day.. does the tail of an airplane really do much? I know the rudder is located there, and that there are several hydraulic pipes (or whatever it's called) inside the tail, but besides that, does it have other purposes? It'...
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MithheruFspassengers and the good ol' ATC
Earlier I finally took the plunge and tried out Fspassengers. I started up a flight from KSEA (Seattle) to KGEG (Spokane) in the Cessna 172. I only got one passenger, a 60 year old man. When we departed I chose to fly IFR and the tower instructed me to...
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SteveTProblem with VATSIM
Hi I am having a problem with VATSIM. I have registered once and now I want to actually delete my account. How do I do this. The reason for this is becuase i basically want to change my email address but when it says ask 4 your new email id and pass...
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Guest1Island hops
Does anyone know any airport numbers for some good Island hops. I was flying online a few days ago and was flying some wicked island hops, about 10 to 15minutes flight between the tiny islands, with some of them having some fairly decent mountains. It m...
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Guestconventional panels
have just downloaded a conventional panel and am having several problems with the autopilot that i would like to seek advice about. my first problem is that when i set an altitude in the MCP window and a vertical speed and engage the autopilot, the aircr...
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SeanGaVOR navigation thread
I heard rumours about some guy who was really good explaning VOR navigation. I searched at the forums but didn't find exactly what I was looking for.. You see, I've read the VOR flying lesson thingie twice, and tried to complete the flying lesson seve...
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beerbadgerAir Berlin
Planning to fly to Heathrow tonight but i need the AirBerlins HUB or there main airport. Anybody know? I belive they flyu into heathrow, anyway just post back here, if you can tell me hoiw much feul i need in percent and how long the flight takes,(im usi...
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SteveTWhat is the easiest aircraft to fly in FS2004?
Hi. What is the easiest aircraft to fly in FS2004? Can you include links Thanks SteveT...
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SeanGaSteering Wheel for Taxiing?
First of all, I'd like to say hi to everyone. I'm new here, registered a few days ago.. I've been using flight simulator a few months only, so I am not very experienced.. Just started learning to use flight instruments. I'm only 16 years old, and would li...
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Greekman72War Zone over west Italy???!!!
Im flying over Italy(from LIRA to LSMP) and i get the following in flight report form FSPax ➡ And adding to this i get a bullet in my right tank and its empty from Gas... :cry: War zone over Italy???Since when??? 😕 😳 or may...
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atreyuFuel tanks
when your flying do you use up the wing tanks first and then go center tank when there empty? or is the other way around?...
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GuestLooking for some help with Trim..
Hello all. I just found these forums and I find them awesome. I am just starting to play FS04 seriously and trying to learn how to fly good. I have taken some of the first lessons in the game and I am looking for a little help with the trim in the default...
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GuestVOR trouble...a little confused here please help
Hey all. I loaded up a VOR flight plan to finally try one, got the route, made a nice list on a notepad with frequencies, and then realized something...How can I tell what radials I should be homing in on? Obviously thats the flight planning map, wit...
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beerbadger[ Poll ] Guests rant, moderators please read.
I feel that guest should be banned, all of them not from viewing the forum, but from replying and rating screenshots. Pretty much all of the guests are immature and talk about off topic stuff. Ill use PilotWannabe as a example firstly he tells us to fuck...
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GuestATC what the deuce?
I filed a flight plan for a Vor to Vor hop...the VCN Vor was directly bewteen the two ports, so I figured ATC would simply go with the flow of my scheduled flight plan...Afterall, they did confirm it..But once airborn, I was given a few headings...ok I fi...
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NewboyPilot/travel log book
Hi, Has anyone heard of such an item? It is basically a sort of log book which you give to the pilot to sign and write down the miles etc whenever you travel. you take it whenever you travel and get it sigend by the captain etc. is there anything li...
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cessnasaremyheroesCold n' Dark
Hey all. I know you have probably hear this a thousand times but when you create a flight how do you select a cold and dark start at a terminal? I think I finally have this VOR thing down and plan on a pleasant 172 flight from Brandywine to Ocean City Pa ...
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SteveT[ Poll ] Long Haul Flight or Short Haul flights?
Which one???...
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leachus2002Traffic 2005 Download instead of DVD?
Hi, I am looking at purchasing traffic 2005 which is released in 3 days, but I was wondering if there is anywhere that will provide the product to purchase as a download and not on a DVD? I am trying to cut down on physical items and I want to downl...
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Guest EdNorthern Lights in daylight??
Hi all, I was just flying north from Atuu, Alaska (ATU), toward Nome, Alaska (PAOM) and I saw the Aurora Borealis during daylight hours. Never seen that before; I've seen the Aurora before, so I know what it looks like in in FS09, and I'm sure that's...
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SteveTMy First FS Passengers flight.
Hi. Today you will all be pleased to here that I did my first ever FS Passengers flight. Well...i don't know what to say really..was it good or was it bad. Well - i think that the takeoff and cruise was good for the passengers and the landing was much...
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alohajoeChanging time zones
Heys all happy new year! Can someone tell me how the + - 10 hours GMT means? And how to set it for 1047 Pacific Stan. Time. I can't figure it out, and its screwing up multiplayer sessions. thanx in advance!...
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Guest EdA very challenging low'n'slow tour.
Hi all, I just completed the "Reeve Aleutian Airways, 1948" flights that come with FS09, one of the Historic Flights. This is a very challenging trip. It is flown in a DC-3, which is a fairly well-behaved old lady one she is in the air, but the ins...
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craZyphilosound issues
I'm having a problem with fs2004. I get no turbine sounds or instructor voice during lessons. I have tried upgrading my sound driver and my video driver. All other sounds seem to work correctly even prop engine aircraft. My system is 1.8 with 512 and a 64...
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manboy?Joystick or controller pad for controls?
is it better to have a joystick or a controller pad or anything else?...
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MithheruEGAA - EGLL trip quesiton
I'm flying from Aldergrove to Heathrow and about half-way through I keep getting bounced back and forth between Ronaldsway Approach and Manchester Center. Has anyone ever flown this and had the same problem. I'm in my usual King Air 350 flying IFR. I...
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CambridgeFlying the Diamond HK36 motorized glider for distance?
I'm new to MSFS2004 and I'm keen to do island hopping throughout the Pacific and also do things like cross the Himalayas/Alps ect. I've probably chosen the worst aircraft to do this in, but I love the Diamond HK-36 motor glider and need some help figurin...
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rickypig112dumping fuel
is there a button i can use to dump fuel on FS9! i have been looking on everything and cant find one, please help....
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GuestHUD in external view?
is there a way I can have an HUD on the external aircraft view? I want to fly the aircraft on external view mode but at the same time keep an eye on attitude control (pitch, etc)...
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JaredMicrophone and FS9 Question
Hello. I bought a Logitech Headset w/ Mic and is there a way that you can use it for the ATC. I use it to listen through but can you use it to actually communicate with ATC other than pressing the keys?...
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SteveTNo sound!!!
Hi. Im having a serious problem. There is no sound working on MSfs204 or on any dvds or just in general! - Im not that good at laptops and figuring out things so i really need help! Thanks SteevT...
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CorgiTaxi problems
Hi All Whenever I plan a flight I start from the runway, how can I taxi from the gates? Regards George...
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SteveTFS Passengers Menu in FS2004?
Hi. I have just purchused FS Passengers and am stuck! Where is the 'FS Passengers menu' n fs2004? Apparently i hav to unlock the version there. Can anyone tell me where the menu is? Thanks SteveT...
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hms_endeavour[ Poll ] Choppers or long distance hoppers?
Ok,i knoe most of the people on this site prefer planes,but who does prefer the choppers? ❓ who ever does and votes for choppers,please add a comment....
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vickysokhiFsPessenger
I have just bought FsPessenger...can any body tell me how to use that software wating for quick reply thanks...
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pilotwannabeAirline 6
I know that this isn't strictly connected with FS2004 but i was wondering if anyone on this forum owns a copy of EFZED'S AIRLINE 6. It's an airline simulation from a business perspective. I was wondering if anyone owned it becasue i'm having a few problem...
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alohajoeBreak out the Beer!
I'm a Captain! Just got promoted at 820 PM PST on Dec. 29 2005. Beer all around! 🍻 :groupwave: 🍻 🍻 🍻 🍻 !!!!! How many posts till your a Chief Captain? I'll be waiting!...
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FargoFS 2004 Key Command List - Printable?
Hello, Does anyone have a list of FS 2004 key commands that can be printed? Thanks, Nate 😀...
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aramnoelJet makes emergency landing at SEA-TAC (KSEA) airport
This article taken from the oregonian: Seattle-A foot long hole in the fuselage of an Alaska Airlines jet caused the plane to lose cabin pressure, forcing the crew to make an emergency decent from 26,000 ft and return to Sea-Tac, authorities said tuesday....
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MustangfreakDang kneeboards
every time I bring up the reference part, FS9 freezes up on me. Why is it doing this?...
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Saffy duckMap/Chart for the UK
Is it Possible to get a download of a chart that will help me locate cities of the UK. I'm using Century of Flight with the Photo Scenery discs. I've been using Flight sim for only a year now and am still getting to grips with the basics so something s...
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leachus2002Go Around Problem
Hi, After a flight between cork and luton today in an Airbus A319 (IFR), I was on finals to Luton airport when the ATC told me to go around, which I did. But I fould that after that there were no instrutions telling me where to procead next. No Alt, He...
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JaredFlight Planing Tool Question?
Can someone recommend a program to use for FS9 to use for flight planing. I've seen FS Build and FS Navigator. Are any of those good?...
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flight_noobhow to recheck my cert?
hi guys..can anybody tell me how do i check my previous certificate? i've got the 1st cert..and i didnt print it..lol ..i thought i will be stored somewhere. now i'm trying to pass the 2nd checkride..pretty tough.. anyway how/where can i see my 1st cert?...
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