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Phoebe

Panel Light Glitch

After reinstalling FS2004, I can no longer cycle the panel lights in the Virtual Cockpit view. I can turn them on and off in the Cockpit view, but in Virtual Cockpit when I click to turn on, the little huorglass appears for a moment and nothing happens. ...

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Traches on
effieveda

ATC Communication

Does anyone out there know of a way to talk to the tower to which your comm one radio is tuned, without having to await it's appearence on the ATC's " Airport Nearer/Further to You List"? I would like to make contact before I get within nine miles of the ...

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Traches on
airglider

missing language.dll

hy, I am looking for the english language.dll file for fs9 can somebody help me with it? thanks...

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maiochine on
Liono

Some Useful Files... All Freeware

Enjoy FS Super Help Guide https://flyawaysimulation.com/downloads/files/1114/fs-super-help-guide/ FSUIPC Version 3.48 https://flyawaysimulation.com/downloads/files/1689/fsx-fsuipc/ << Must Have New Contrail Effects: https://flyawaysimulati...

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matlika93 on
7ECA-Captain

Groom Lake, AKA Areas51,Homey Airport, Dreamland, etc

Hi Is area 51 in the FS9 database? I can't seem to find it and I'm sure it is in FSX?...

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RadarMan on
RichT

Graphics going crazy!

I have a very strange and annoying situation. Usually sometime after I have started a flight (can be anythihng from 30 minutes to a couple of hours) the graphics start to go haywire. The best way to describe is like looking through a kaleidescope or so...

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RadarMan on
captainjones27

BAD_POOL_CALLER and DRIVER IRQL NOT LESS OR EQUAL

This problem is irritating. I got my new PC today. It works wonderfully and so I installed FS9 with all of my addons, Saitek Cyborg Evo and my Saitek Cyborg X. I ran flight sim but when it was generating the scenery database it came up with an error th...

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RadarMan on
Daz66

Flight sim 2004 on vista

Since going from XP to Vista i feel i want to go back to Flight sim 2004 as a lot of the plane downloads like firefox don't work in flight sim x. Does flight sim 2004 work okay in Windows Vista ❓...

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Tailhook on
captainjones27

FS9 BAD_POOL_HEADER

I'm not sure if this is in the right place but say it it is not. ========================================= I have recently overcome a problem with my Saitek Cyborg X. It wasn't being recognised by my computer and the 'Saitek Cyborg X (HID)' appeared w...

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captainjones27 on
D5Tweddle

Airline Callsigns that I don't know...little help?

Hello, I hope there are some people who might know the answers for me, and help if possible. I am trying to find out the airline callsigns for the following (I have googled, Bing'ed and Yahoo'ed but not found any answers, even been on their websites, but ...

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D5Tweddle on
RichT

Extremely worried - FS2004 won't start!!

HELP!! I am very worried. Today as I normally do I started GEII pro and began by downloading the AS6 sky metars. As I did this a message came up saying something about FS and new Active Sky something or other (I didn't really pay much attention to it), bu...

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RichT on
RichT

GPS incorrect

Can someone please explain the following to me. I take off, climb to cruising height and set auto-throttle. I look at the GPS and it tells me my ETA is for example 16:00. Several hours later I return to check everything is OK, and the ETA had changed t...

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RichT on
tazz126

fsuipc 9.1.0.40.901

fsuipc 9.1.0.40.901 i got warning saying my aircraft is no longer avalabule were do i get this from i unistalled my flight sim and my aircraft dont load no moor :cry:...

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RadarMan on
CaptainDale

How to change splashcreen on FS9

Hi Im having trouble changin the fs9 splashscreen. Ive downloaded a couple I like but dont know where to put the file. It doesnt really explain properly in the readme. Thanks for any help. Cpt Dale ;)...

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CaptainDale on
honuala

1-2fps when in fullscreen

ok when in full screen im getting less than 2 fps but in windowed mode im locked at 25....any ideas???? specs Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.vistasp1_gdr.080917-1612) Language: Englis...

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honuala on
VicDel

ICAO CODE FOR PR9

Hi All it's me again. Would like to know what's the icao code for Canberra PR9. This I want to use in my flight plan and also need it to put it on when I am connecting on to IVAO :oops:...

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VicDel on
flysully

graphics

i was wondering if there was any way to get better graphics or ram for a laptop.is there any external system i can get and if so please give me the link to the webpage...

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RadarMan on
Clipperoceanpearl

Where to download easygauge?

Hello I am looking for the program easygauge. but i cant find it on the internet. is anyone knowing where i can buy that program....

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morris91 on
keffassefa

Magnetic compass error?

Hi everyone. I am using FS9 since it was released, recently I have a permanent error on the heading. To my surprise the magnetic compass shows about 150° to 180° error. Like if the aircraft is at CYPK, Pittmeadows airport rwy 26L (in Canada) the magne...

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keffassefa on
7ECA-Captain

Unistall...

Hey there, I've had no luck in resolving the control issues within FS2004 and no matter what I've tried the controls in the sin remail with the ailerons in a hard right bank. This is now prevelant with all the aircraft making FS2004 useless. I 've tried u...

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7ECA-Captain on
fasteddie60

Pro Pedals USB Taxying issues

I have tried different settings on MFS X for my pedals and I still find taxying quite difficult. I also notice the differential brakes too sensitive. I have CH Products Pro Pedals USB. One other thing, when I am flying the Dash 8 turboprop, the plane t...

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fasteddie60 on
Westernstyle

Goodbye Fs2004.

Farewell Fs2004, with your bad frames, im am switching to FSX now. 😞 Farewell....... :cry:...

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7ECA-Captain on
dbphiladlephia

2004 Autopilot/Altitude Issues

Howdy - lurk here often, but haven't posted until now... I've been having this issue for some time now, but never sweated it much until learning how to perform ILS approaches. I'll take off, level off as per ATC, set the autopilot and switch it on. Eve...

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dbphiladlephia on
JTH

Boeing 737-300 flight instructional video - a must download!

I recommed everyone here download this: It's a really excellent 1hr 33min video in which the pilot talks you through a return trip from London Stansted to Lisbon through several in-cockpit cameras in a B737-300. During the flight, he talks you through ...

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aussieman1x on
Bran09

video recording

is there a free program to record flightsim thnaks 😀...

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Flt634 on
7ECA-Captain

Virtual Museum

Here's the scoop... -You are able to found your own Virtual Air Museum, funds are unlimited to purchase ten aircraft of your choice. Which Aircraft would you acquire for your collection? Capt Scots Picks; 1 P-51D 2 Spitfire MKVI 3 F-86 Sabre...

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7ECA-Captain on
7ECA-Captain

Saitek...

Hi, I've been thinking of adding a set of Saitek Pro Throttles to go with the CH combat stick I got for xmas so I can use a stand alone throttle instead of the slider on the stick. In the P-51 for example it would be cool to be able to use the three lever...

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7ECA-Captain on
charliewilkins

Missing textures in fsx - Any work around that works

Hi folks.I'm just bought fsx as a upgrade to fs 2004 and cant get any add on aircraft to work -ie missing textures.Has any one developed a fix for this.I cant disable the dx 10 preview,I just no picture at all doing that and tried the add-on converter too...

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7ECA-Captain on
7ECA-Captain

Saitek Throttle Problem...

Hi, wondering if anyone in here has encountered a similar problem with Saitek Pro Throttles? I find the levers do not emulate those in the sim, so when selecting full power, only partial power is reflected in the sim. I can correct this by using the respe...

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7ECA-Captain on
Brook

747 Elevator Trim

The FS9 747-400 doesn't seem to have any trim indicator on it's panel. Is this the case in real life? How do I know where my trim is set, particularly for takeoff? I've had some ugly nose-too-high situations getting the jumbo off the ground....

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7ECA-Captain on
SpiderWings

Sheesh....

I am embarrassed by how long I've been away. And I see so many topics I want to catch up on. I've put a big dent in all the real life distractions from my flying and hope to get back into the virtual cockpit again and also finish up with my recreation...

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Cheeks on
pholmis

ILS landing with a 737-800 in FS2004

Enebody now howe to make a right ILS Landing whit boeing 737-800 using skydeck panel when you are at list 31nm from the runway. 1. starting with GPS and what next please help me with the rest. exeuse me for my english i speak better then i wrigh...

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7ECA-Captain on
RichT

Identifying and removing unwanted scenery

I have recently installed the excellent FlyTampa Hong Kong scenery. Unfortunately I have a few grey skyscrapers which I cannot remove sitting in the water and across the main bridge left from other Hong Kong enhancements. I have removed all previous en...

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7ECA-Captain on
beroun

Landing near misses

Hi, I like to fly in busy skies and often when I am landing another aircraft cuts infront of me in non-realistically close distance. Passes me and howers for landing right infront of my nose. I than need to go-around. Is there any remedy for this? Some t...

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7ECA-Captain on
7ECA-Captain

Game will not load...

So after downloading a freeware aircraft (alphasims C-170B) and flying it for a bit. I exited the game. Now FS2004 won't load? I open flight sim and get the opening screen which then goes black before returning to my desktop. I've tried reloading and I ge...

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7ECA-Captain on
Razgr1z912

FS9 General Addons

What are the general must have addons (that are not airplane specific) for FS9? I want to make it look really good....

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Charlie1978 on
horrgakx

3D Glasses?

Has anyone got/tried/used/binned/recommended any 3D glasses before? There seem to be two types, the cheaper "shutter" type which alternate the frames on your monitor, and the more expensive ones with true images for each eye being shown in the headset ...

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7ECA-Captain on
hammerdag

Taxi Light Question

Last night while flying home I had the window wing view for my seat--my favorite. My question is that as I looked out in aw at all the planes--including what I believe to be the new boeing 787--I noticed that everyone taxied without their taxi lights on??...

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Tailhook on
jack6

new desktop? which one?

hey out there,i'm new to this flight sim scene and are about to upgrade my old laptop for a new desktop computer.anyone suggest what the best way to go is for running flight sim/add-ons/extra planes and whatever else is needed.is there a minimum amount of...

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Tailhook on
7ECA-Captain

Mouse Point and Click...

Just loaded FS2004 Century of Flight and am trying to get it set up and run smoothly. Hope I can explain the problem correctly... I have noticed that in the flight mode when I select ATC I can not access the drop downs such as clearances and replies with ...

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7ECA-Captain on
waj2306

PMDG problem!

I ordered the PMDG 1900D today. Having downloaded many add-ons, I watched all ordering screen intently. After I registered, ordered and completed the payment screen, I recieved NO download or direction to download. Now, before you say to contact PMDG, ...

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waj2306 on
Westernstyle

Weather Error!

When i click user defined weather, Fs closes without warning. Im mad now, since it's been going on for a long time :x :evil:...

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dbphiladlephia on
easyrider003

Getting addons to work?

I have been looking through the helicopters and tried to download some of them. When I click on the one that I want, it pops up a menu that says run or save. I have tried to click "run" and nothing has happened. I tried it again and this time I clicked on...

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dbphiladlephia on
francois1

Carrierop 1146

Hello everyone Has anyone downloaded and installed and used the Carrierop.zip file please? If so, How so? I find it quite confusing. regards francois :cry: :cry:...

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francois1 on
Simmy

Fuel units

In my FS 2004 the fuel is diplayed in gallons and pounds but in FSX it is metric. Is there a way to change FSX to gallons and pounds instead of litres and kilogrammes? Simmy...

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Simmy on
Greg1138

FS2004 Add-ons for Vista 64-Bit

Hi - I am planning a trip around the world in several stages - got loads of scenery but am having trouble finding add-on aircraft that is compatible with 64-Bit Vista and FS2004. Anyone got a similar situation and had some luck finding some? Payware p...

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Greg1138 on
beroun

AI Traffic download

Hi, Anyone knows where I can get the AI traffic download. I used to have it on my previous laptop, basically air traffic in any world region showed local airlines at airports and also ATC called the real airlines. For example flying in DFW I could see/he...

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RadarMan on
beroun

Real weather no updates

Hi, Does anyone have problems with real weather. Looks like the weather is frozen in some past time and is not updating. It always used to resemble quite accurately the conditions and today it does not. Clicking the static weather still downloads and ins...

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2857
Last answer by
beroun on
RichT

Screen flickering

Having run FS9 for a couple of years now without any major faults, I recently did a major update with upgraded airports etc. All appeared fine for a while, but recently I have started to get flickering lines (like a bad video recording) across the scre...

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RadarMan on
RichT

Scenery problems

I have noticed on a lot of coastlines and rivers that I am getting lines (best described as looking like sand banks) where scenery either has been or should be. It's kind of like looking at the coastline with a sandbank outline, then filled with sea behin...

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Welshflyer on
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