Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight: FS2004 General
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crosscheck9video card reccomendation
hello all, in the sim, Im getting choppy frame rates, and the display settings are not to high...if i wanted to be able to raise the display settings, and get better frame rates, what video card do you reccomend. I currently have NVIDIA GeForce4...
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FireFight862Types of Approaches
Could someone elabortate on the types of approaches there are and how they are used with the GPS. Im pretty new to FS04. Vectors? GPS? IRL? NBD? Which direction do I use to approach I see a white line with dashes and sometimes a red line coming to a...
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crosscheck9Paul Scarratt..no contact info...panel issues..
I downloaded Paul Scarrats 737 Analogue panel...and it works fine, except for a few glitches...Often, when I try to select something on the panel, I get a message saying "creations failed - check if sound is available" then the sim has to restart...I look...
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robbieryousendit
hi, this is a stupid question, but how do you use yousendit?? i went to their main page, and they told me to enter the recipents email adress, i do not want that, i just want it to be like the other videos, where in the forum you just click onto the lin...
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Micah[ Poll ] How do you do it?
Hi guys, I was just wondering how many of you view the plane from an external view when landing, or from and internal, ie flightdeck, view?? Mine varies, but i have to say i love external as i love watching the smooth movements of my chosen plane. ...
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timwintle1979Landing without ILS
I wondered if one of you seasoned professionals could tell me if it is possible to land say a 737 without an ILS approach or any approach plate information. I've ended up arriving at several airports only to discover there is no ILS. I figure that there...
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tomthetankWish list 2
Ok ranald has got me thinking videos again 🙄 So here is a very small one (5.5mb) Its just a add on to my wish list video ➡ https://flyawaysimulation.com/downloads/86/fs2004-movies/ Wish list2 ➡ http://s10.yousendit.com/...
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JaredFlight 1 Cessna 127R + Simflyer KMD-550/KLN-89 avionics
Basically I am going to be getting the Flight 1 Cessna 172R. But the plane comes with standard avionics. So I was looking at pics of Cessna panels. And there was one which had the Simflyer KMD-550/KLN-89 avionics in it. Or it looked really close to it. So...
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twistedsuckerBest floatplane?
Does anyone know of a very good float plane for download, needing it for my movie 🙂...
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JarJarBinkscrash
hey, I wanted to know about some crashes some peole have had that were caused by an uknown reason. please tell me I would like to know. OOoOOOOOOO did anyone here about the plane that crashed in MIAMI....
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CoasterXtremeHard to land.....
I was coming in for a landing and I was told to stay at 5,000ft. the equipment said i was at 5,000ft too. Then I started decending and noticed the grounds was kind of close. So i went into spot plane view and noticed that I really wasn't at 5,000ft. Since...
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KnivesMajor help! - Load problem
Alright, I'll try to explain my load situation a little bit. I've purchased this game a few days ago and it's been giving me the most trouble out of ANY game. The first time I ran it, the thing looked like it was in software mode (due to the look of the m...
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crosscheck9AI aircraft..where?
Hello all, Often, when I look at screenshots, I see AI aircraft stationed at their hub...first of all, where do you get them from...for example, Emirates, and British airways. I looked on avsim, but I couldn't find any. Secondly, how do you ...
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crosscheck9FS9 vs. FS8
Hello all, In a previous post, I noticed people saying that the only difference between FS9 and FS8 was that FS9 had older aircraft. Is that true, because if so, I might as well uninstall FS9 and replace with FS8 for space???...also, I assume there...
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Jimmy2kE3 Los Angeles FS2006
Monday, 06 June 2005 Fanally after a long day waiting "some" information released about FS10 or better known FS2006. On the E3 in Los Angeles, Microsoft said that FS2006 will be released next summer 2006. The guys from Microsoft kept their mouth shut f...
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per007ATI disappointment
Hi If you are using my type of graphics card (ATI RAdeon 9800 Pro 12😎, perhaps you'll recognise my problem. I am having big problems in the 'learning center' section, the words and figures mix up for some reason and the text just can't be read af...
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FlightSimFanConcorde Add-On Justflight/PSS
hey just wondering if anyone has this product (PSS/Just Flight Concorde Add-On) and is experiencing the same prob as me.... I followed the tutorial step by step and reached all the set speeds when I was meant too but arrived in JFK in 5 hours from Pari...
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QuispNo JFK or Newark Airport in FS2004?
Why can't I find JFK or Newark Aiport in my FS2004. Do I have to buy additional airports or maps?...
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QuispEasy Straight in Approaches in FS2004?
Are there any Easy Straight In approaches (with localizer if possible) set up as available flights in FS2004. I don't see any. I just want to practice landings....
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JaredVNAV?
So on the Pmdg 737's there is the VNAV button. this doesnt make sense. ill turn it on once i get to cruising altitude. but when i start to decend, the engines go idle and the plane pitches down to maintain the speed indicaded in the legs page. so if i put...
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JagndekeNo real world weather
Heya all... first time poster. I came across your site yesterday (Sunday) and I am very impressed with the level of professionalism by which your forums are run. Big thumbs up. I've been playing FS9 for about a year now. Great sim and I never tire of t...
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n287sSpace Ship
does anyone know if there is a good space shuttle for FS9 out there?...
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crosscheck9757 posky base package
Hello all, I'm looking for the 757-200 base package from projectopensky.com ...I went to the website, and went to the link where I was supposed to find it...The only options I had to select were aircraft effects and virtual cockpit textures..the...
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robbierFS2006
i am wondering if microsoft has released any info on FS2006, and if there is any link you could post, or something, or if there are no webpages, but i just want to know if there is any info on FS2006...
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JaredSimairline.net question
Hello. Whenever i file a PRIEP on simairline.net, what time format do you use for the arrival and depart time. is it GMT, Military time, of just regular time. Thanks...
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JarJarBinkshi
hey all I need to know where I can get some Delta, Southwest, Airtran, and Contenental airlines for free if any of you all know where I can get them for free please tell me im desperate. and I need to know where I can get some AI traffic....
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SkymuncherFeelthere 737 PIC
Hi everyone, The first screenshots of the new Feelthere 737 Pilot In Command are now displayed on the Wilco Publishing website. http://www.wilcopub.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=prod_737pic The 737 PIC serie will include the 737-300, 737-400 and 737-500...
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n287sGauge Question
Eric Marciano's radar gauge. Is it really supposed to display traffic on it? Because if it is, mine isnt working....
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JaredPMDG ACARS
On the menu page of the PMDG 737 800/900 there is option the log on to the ACARS. basically what does this do. before every flight i log on and then hold it when i enter other data. so what does this function do? Thanks...
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twistedsuckerActive camera?
My parents finally agreed to buy me this tool today. But there are already lots of flaws! First of all, when I click Keys..., the screen turns blank and I am having to restart the whole game again, The flyby view is not even that effective. I am also not ...
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jgrytschCockpit 737-700 doesn't change
Hi everybody, I am new here (and just bought FS2004.. 😀 ) and yesterday I downloaded the 737-700 Continental and the MD Fedex, but the Cockpit doesn't change when installing. What do I have to do? Thanks...
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pdegraffNAV/GPS switch missing...
I fly mostly General Aviation aircraft - Piper, Beech, Cessna and some oddballs. Admittedly I am a sucker for freebies and will try almost anything I see. HOWever I have lately noticed that many add-on aircraft, even though they may have a full radio st...
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JaredCaptain Sim 757????
Awhile ago, i dont know where i heard that captain sim would be coming out with a 757. if true does anyone know when....
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patwDiscovery Wings - King of Sim
Did anyone watch King of Sim last week What did you think of it? Anyone built them self a flight deck simulator or plan to? I did not know this but US and the UK have the biggest users of Ms Flight Sim....
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BashDaBishHow to use GPS?
Ok I have been using this fine sim for the past year and have slowly found my way around the cockpit. I am able to fly the heavies on IFR and make successful manual and APPR hold ILS landings. I use GPS for the basic routing, ground speed and distance ...
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horrgakxFlying to Brussels (real world)
Chaps, I want to look at flying to Brussels for a track day at Spa. How do I find a list or airlines that fly to Brussels from the UK (or even a specific airport from the UK?). I'm after the cheapest flight. Dave...
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Guestonly 1.8fps with reasonable spec machine
Hi, I have just installed FS2004 on my AMD64 3000 on a Asus KV8 512MB RAM FX5200 128MB Win XP SP2 I know its not a screaming fast PC and in particular the gfx card is a bit weak but cant beleive its only good for 1.8 fps and its really unresponsive...
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pecographics card
Please can someone tell me what is the best 256 mb graphics card for fs 2004 cof and also what is the cost and also it sometimes stutters when flying highly detailed downloaded aircraft i have 256 memory, 2.6 pentium 4 and 1.6gb hard drive is that enough ...
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BashDaBishMid-Air refuelling?
Are there any addons (payware or freeware) that allow Mid-Air refuelling in FS2004? I have seen references to it on other aircraft downloads that suggest this is only possible with FS2002?...
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mypilot[ Poll ] night or day
Do you fly during the night or day? SamIntel and I were discussing it....
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Guest EdOT-- Any musicians here?
I'm just curious-- mypilot and SamIntel both mentioned in a recent topic that they are trumpet players. I play bass guitar, strictly amateur, but it is something I enjoy very much. Any other musicians here? Ed...
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cbayeAutopilot gets flakey near end of flight
Ok, so you are 2 hours out of you home field on the way to some new and exotic local. :radar: You've read the star and decended to the correct altitude and airspeed (12,000ft 250kias) by the required waypoint and checked in with the approach controller ...
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Davidpcl1977Walking around planes
I've been surfing round a few FS2004 sites tonight and I've found a number of pictures of the inside of aircraft cabins - does that mean it's possible to walk away around an aeroplane. If so that's really cool but how do you do it? thanks Dave C :...
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Agus0404Automated Weather Observation?
Hello fellow members! I am flying right now to Frankfurt, EDDF, and I just recived an Automated Weather Observation from GMSL. This is new to me. It's the first time I see this. It's exactly like a normal ATIS, but automated. I didn't change any freque...
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crosscheck9I REALLY NEED SOME HELP...PLEASE :(
Hello all, I downloaded an MD-11 panel from http://acsoft.ch/Flight_Simulator/ACS-MD11-PANEL/acs-md11-panel.html ,...under the pictures of the PFD, there are two download selections. Select the one on the bottom for fs..When I installed it, I foun...
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eddie57FS 9.0
hi can anyone tell me where i can download fs9.0...
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Micah[ Poll ] screen types in fs9!
What do you prefer, a nice flat screen or the older tube screens? which one gives you the best results in fs9?...
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Micahto taxi or not to taxi, that is the question!
Hi guys, just wondered if u guys generally hop in & fly straight away or do the full taxiing? i tend to hop in & fly but then taxi properly to the gates upon landing. whats ur preference? micah...
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GuestIs there a trial version available...
I would like to make sure that it works on my computer before I drop 30 bucks on a game I can't play...All i'm looking for is a trial or something, not a free copy.. thanks...
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twistedsuckerFlight attendant
Does anyone know where I can get sound files which feature flight attendants talking to the passengers? Also, does anyone know where I can get an ATC accent Text-Speech utility or program? Thanks in advance to anyone who helps....
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