Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight: FS2004 General
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Katherine RTOGA?
hey, I got a quicky for you guys... I am flying an Airbus and there are 2 buttons on the autopilot I am not sure what they actually do: The first button I am unsure about is under the Autothrottle switch and says TOGA on it? Any ideas?? Also, ...
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Jared[ Poll ] What's your favorite pay-ware maker
The topic speaks for itself. Mines PMDG....
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RCNextGenA380 Autopilot
hey everyone, I am now proud to say that I am the owner of a fleet of Airbus A380 aircraft (well, the Abacus A380 add on anyway)... theres just one tiny problem.... my fleet's grounded because the user manuel is absolutely diabolical! I have f...
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nottobeI am delighted to see my Frame Rate pain is gone for good
the framerate stutter had been torturing me for months ever since I upgraded my system and got my ATI Radeon 9800 Pro............. I had been constantly testing all the settings trying to get the best combination yet maintain the highest possible scenery...
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MaXimusMythFlightsim 2006?
Greetings, I may be missing something, but is there any information out there regarding the next installment of flightsim...in terms of anything? (featured aircraft, release date etc.). The only fact that I'm aware of, is that it will certainly be a ...
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kenpratt@orchardbu.fsnet.FS9.CFG What do these parts really mean!
Could someone please explain to me what (in plain layman terms the various parts of the Terrain section in FS9.cfg represent. e.g What do these areas in my basic standard FS9.cfg really control: TERRAIN_ERROR_FACTOR=60.000000 TERRAIN_MIN_DEM_AREA=1...
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CP16ATC and pilot voice
Hi Yesterday, when I went to fly, and speak with the ATC a strange thing happened. The ATC and the pilot voice and text disappeared….maybe I erase something… Thanks for the help...
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crosscheck9CD1 missing - is there a solution
I can't seem to find the FSim CD1 anywhere. I found the package and all that was in it was Disks 2, 3, and 4. Is there anyway I can still install the sim, or do I have to buy a new one? Thanks...
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reddhausCan't see a picture of the plane I am selecting, why?
MS Flight Sim 2004 is working well except....... When I am on the screen to pick my plane, the preview window is black. When I first installed the program the preview window was showing my plane just fine. After I went into the settings and bumped ...
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spuddiCool sat images of Airport's
check out www.maps.google.com put in your USA airport code and you will get a map of the airport, hit the satelite button and you get an areail phot that you can zoom into. it only covers north america at the moment....
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freedspeakHow do I get the Sandim AN-24 off the ground?
By the time I reach the end of the runway I have plenty of speed but the plane just wont rotate. The notes say to set the flaps to the 3rd position (15deg) which I did. They also say to set the propeller lock ON. What is the propeller lock? The cockpit i...
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CrashGordon[ Poll ] How big is your fleet?
How many different types of planes do you have? (Not repaints of the same version)...
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mypilot"No Traffic"
A guest posted this in the "bottom" forums. I recently downloaded a demo version of FSLive Traffic from ww.airnavsystems.com. I tested it out, and then decided to remove it. I'm pretty sure all I removed was the stuff that came with the download, but e...
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SkymuncherFarewell
Fellow simmers, tomorrow I will go back to Switzerland after spending one year in the USA. In Switzerland, my parents are still reluctant to internet, and I will not be able to visit daily this forum anymore. Thank you to everybody who gave me informatio...
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horrgakxFS Global or FS Terrain???
I bought 2 original products from eBay sellers, Just Flight's FS Global and FS Terrain. What is the difference? Do I install only one? Which one? Dave...
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JaredStil have the avsim problem
I still have the avsim problem. i click to download the file. this is anyfile on the database. none of them work for me. then it begins to download. then when it is done, before the folder opens an error message pops up and says "the compressed(zipped) fo...
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mypilotATC chatter
I flew into New York this afternoon and after I finally got a chance to acknowledge it I was only 2 miles from the runway. I barely had a chance to contact the tower. 😳 Basically, is there any way to speed up the ATC chatter??? Maybe a program t...
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CP16anti-skid system
Hi somebody can tell me how the anti-skid system works, and what is it? thanks...
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Fire_Emblem_MasterWhy I'll never use G-Mail
http://www.gmail-is-too-creepy.com/...
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jeremyp969When using "select a flight" program just exits
I got MFS 2004 yesterday and installed it. When I do a create a flight it works fine. When I do a training it works fine(exited once or twice). When I do a "select a flight" then click "Fly Now" the program just exits. No error messages or anything. I...
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Andy2005FSpassenger problem
Sorry about creating another post about fspassengers. I downloaded the demo and it's on the whole very good. I strated an airline and bought a cessna skylane. However, after every flight I get -300 points for not setting correct flaps at takeoff. I've do...
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PaiuteHurricane Dennis
Does anyone plan to use the "real world weather" feature of FS9 to fly into Hurricane Dennis?? I was thinking that if you use the Cessna Skyhawk you could have the "thrill" of flying backward. 😂...
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mypilotmach 5.5!
What do you all think about the supersonic jet talked about on the home page? 😀 😳 Oh yeah, is darklord a member here?...
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FlorisGroeneveldFSpassengers
I downloaded the file, I installed it, but I don't even see if I open a flight a control panel or something. I need help installing this thing!!! add me on msn floris_groeneveld@hotmail.com...
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fsnewbieBasic question about ATC
I'm enjoying fsim! and taking rod's lessons. what does the atc mean mean when they ask 'you do u want to depart from north east south west, straight out'? is this the runway direction or heading or course or something to do with leaving their airspace? th...
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FlorisGroeneveldFlying Club
I am looking for people who like to fly, to get help, and to fly multiplayer. We can start a crew with good members and highly expericenced pilots who like to fly in there own time. We can help the new ones to fly, and we can fly at our own servers who a...
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Fire_Emblem_MasterGet the FsFrance Concorde-be advised, Limited Downloads
look at the post in AIrcraft, called Best Concorde by artreyu...
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sempirecan we change the language ?
Hi, I have the german version of the game , how can we change the language ? Thank you in advance for any answer. Sempire...
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Fire_Emblem_MasterA few cool Guides by yours truly
This came about as the end-result of several 5AM sessions of not-enough-to-do. basically it makes panel/sound installations simple. For the panels 1. "Install" the panel as per the readme included. Basic panel installation follows these subpoin...
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BartholomewAir - lines ... ???
Is it just me or the dude who made the textures for DC-3 never attended high school. It says "Swiss Air lines" instead of "Swiss Airlines". I've always thought "airlines" was one word. ❓...
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algonzBRAND NEW CAP ADD-ON - ATTENTION JARED
My grandson just got his Civil Air Patrol newsletter. On the second page, top left corner there is an article regarding a new add-on package for FS 2004 entitled CIVIL AIR PATROL PILOT. The package is produced by Abacus in cooperation with the Civil Air...
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FlorisGroeneveldSpecs to have
I have a: 2.8 GHz Intel pentium 4 512 mb ram 256 mb grafics card (G force FX5200) when I play FS2004 I have around 15fps/sec :'( What need to be upgraded, if I do the weater very high, (clouds, winds) then it is even slower then 15fps/sec...
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cacalala2000Is my computer spec any good??????????
Just a query really I have the following spec XP serv pack 2 sempron 3100+ 512 ram 64 mb graphic card Just had game before with same graphics card butter everything was a bit slower and game would run very very slow and jerky would this happen on t...
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felix2222ActiveSky
hi all! I´m using ASV5 since a few weeks and i´m pretty satisfied with it. Also the performance is very good. Except you fly into a very cloudy area. Then my frames fall down to 5-8fps. And flying is not fun anymore especially when you´re on an ...
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freeindeedFS9 manual.pdf
Just loaded FS for first time and can't find my #1 disk! I can't find the pdf file anywhere. Could anyone post a copy. I'm a pilot and want to do instrument flight and multiplayer with my instructor. Thanks...
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Michael_HNeed a Replacement for the default 747-400 panel
Wondering if anyone can recommend a good freeware panel for the 747. Something more realistic with better instrument lighting if possible. any help appreciated....
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GuestExplain How VATSIM Works
Can anyone explain to mo how VATSIM works and whats the best way to use it?...
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nottobeStupid AI trafic
I was on my ILS final at runway 25R KLAS(LA), two 737s over took me at outer marker, then around middle marker, another (god knows what it was) jet tailgated me and crashed right into my ass......i know the jet approach speed is much higher than me (Cessn...
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Fire_Emblem_MasterBest setting for joystick
In FS9, what is the best sensitivity settings for my Logitech Extreme3D Pro Joystick in terms of response and whatnot....
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fs2004kevlocalizer & glideslope
My localizer & glideslope won't work in fs2004 correctly. Flightplan works. I can plan and fly courses correctly to destination using ATC. THe localizer & glideslope won't work in VOR & IFR on any aircraft. Any ideas?...
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HabuFS 2004 Patch
Hi, sorry to start a new topic for this. I searched and searched and cannot find the original.. Radarman, maybe you could move my question to the original post? But I was wondering what the concensus is regarding the patch? Is it worth it? Thnx, rob...
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AJWatson2209Does anyone else have/use Flight Deck III
Does any one else use or have FDIII? i downloaded it this morning and installed it, i can use the planes but i thought their were carries i could use too. I cant seemt o find them in the locations on create a flight and in the options their at the top of ...
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freedspeakAnyone have the Maam B-25?
If so, what do you think of it. Am thinking of buying it if I hear good reports. Have yet to get an airplane with accurate radial engine sounds. Hope the B-25 delivers....
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-Jester-Got the SHAKES
Hello, I have 2 questions, 1. When I went in to land my P-3C and I was in good position autopilot was off I was at 300FT then all of the sudden My Orion Went crazy it swayed to the left and to the right and I couldnt keep it on the runway :x what is g...
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atreyuhow to use active camera?
hey i got the active camera demo and i wanna try it on my pmdg beech b1900c. i can't figure out how to move around the plane, all i can do is open the cockpit door....
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RadarManHelp Clean up Screenshot Forum
From a guest-moved. I just looked in the screenshotsgallery. And what is this ? This isn't normal anymore. What is all this ? I'm really confused! I should say delete the comments right away !!!! Your post has been edited by :radar: This ...
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nottobejoystick on A380, pilot left handed?
I saw the cockpit picture, the captain joystick is on the left side, the copilot joystick is on the right side, i think its kinda tough for the captain if he is right handed...........
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kevin2003Eurocontrol Zones
Hi, would anyone have a link to a chart with the various Eurocontrol zones displayed? I flew into one last night on Vatsim (Eurocontrol South)at FL330 and was blissfully unaware until I commenced my descent, whereupon I was "pinged" by the controller.S...
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atreyuwhats slew?
whats slew? i saw it in the knee board....
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tricky2070Ok i give up!!!
I'm trying to land using autopilot but for some reason it won't work for me iv'e read FEM guide and followed steps 1-4 then click APPR button...well it says APP is this the right button? now a nice solution would be for someone to record a step by step gu...
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