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Fire_Emblem_Master

Looking for a fleet

Where could I go to get the entire Northwest or American Airlines fleets?...

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Agus0404 on
Chris102

Boeing 777

This is a very random question, but... How do you pronounce the name of the Boeing 777? I call it the "seven-seventy-seven", but on Jeopardy some guy called it the "tripple 7", and I've heard "seven-seven-seven". So how do you say it? 😂...

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mypilot

What are the Ranks?

This is a random question but just out of curisosity what are "ranks" like first officer, captain, or trainee....

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Fire_Emblem_Master on
earthdance

new to fsim9 and having problems

Hi I just got fsim9 installed on my system: celeron 1.4 Ghz 512 Ram 64 MB shared video card (no 3d graphics) I was playing for over 4 hours non-stop and when I was flying over Manhattan area I was chasing another plane flying near me when my c...

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The Anonymous Guest

Virtual Airline

I was reading the section on Virtual Airline in the learning center, and it struck my attention. But it doesnt tell me where to go to learn more about it or even where to sign up for it. Does anyone know?...

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RadarMan on
mypilot

altimeter in 737?

On the altimeter in the default 737 is an orange triangle on the outer part of the altimeter. There is also a knob that turns it. This is also an orange triangle. Does anyone one know what this is?...

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mypilot on
shamir fersobe diaz

fs2006

1-moving gates 2-when you chose to appear in gates they put you like in 5 meters along the gate,so to put you within the gate like for 5cm. 3-to have moving catering,pushback,fueling trucks,follow me in all airports 4-to request help to the cont...

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myrikal20 on
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Circle to Runway???

IFR Approach and ATC says... cleared to land RWY 4L circle RWY 22R or sumthing and i was like.....what? what do i do to land like that....

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PH on
crosscheck9

unexpected prob w/sim

i just joined cpavirtual.org, and i downloaded the fleet and things like that etc, but i have one problem, but first let me fill you in on the background. i have the 737-700 continental, and that was what i was going to use, seeing as how i joined contin...

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RadarMan on
Chris102

Painting Terminal Building

Hi If you look at my signature..... Then this screenshot........ You'll see that they look nothing alike (both are of KAVP.) Is there a program that I can use to paint the terminal yellow and add the red sign to the building?...

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RadarMan on
Fire_Emblem_Master

[ Poll ] Poll: How much would you pay for FS06

I'm not sure, so i wondered what we all thought...

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Fire_Emblem_Master on
horrgakx

How to find the most fuel efficient settings?

In order to keep a plane in the air for the longest period; How do you get the best climb rate? And how would you find out which altitude and throttle settings are the most fuel efficient for say a 747? D....

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PH on
RadarMan

The Howard 500...Ready!

The Howard 500...Ready! https://flyawaysimulation.com/downloads/files/826/fs2004-howard-500-package-with-virtual-cockpit/ Whoa, is she a beauty, a little heavy to handle like a big bus and fast...easy to land. Super detailed Pkg incl gMax fully...

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michlin on
Chris102

For TTT

I love your FS10 video! Some of the things you did in it are really neat. How did you get the moving gates and stairs-on-a-truck?...

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Chris102 on
Chris102

Need Some Advice

I can't land. (Don't get in a plane with me!) The only landings I can do are going from KLAX in a Cessna to the little airstrip about a mile (if that) from KLAX. Does anyone have some landing tips for me?...

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Elkinallen on
crosscheck9

adi radar

can someone please tell me what an adi radar is. i downloaded a nice 767 panel now, and it has a built in radar, but i dont know if it works like it should. it doesnt show nearby aircraft, but occasionaly, ill get this clump of yellow stuff that appears...

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RadarMan on
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When i start fs2004 i get an error someone help

When i start fs2004 my monitor turns off and it says unreachable file what should i do...

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tomthetank on
Guest Ed

FEM, about you sig image. . .

One hates to complain, just being a guest and all, but your Concorde image is so wide that I have to scroll back and forth to read posts to which you have replied. I suppose I could turn up the resolution of my display so it would fit, but then I'd have ...

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Fire_Emblem_Master on
Deles136

Chopper controls

I am trying to use two joy sticks for flying choppers. I am trying to set the left stick up to control the throttle with the y axis so that it will be closer to realistic. Setting up two sticks is no problem but I can't get the throttle to work when I set...

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tomthetank on
Vin4evr

Scenery Editing

Does anyone know of a programm to edit sceneries?...

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RadarMan on
Chris102

How to Hover with a Helicopter in FS2004/FSX?

How do you hover with a helicopter in FS9? Whenever I try, the aircraft sways and eventually crashes....

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horrgakx on
horrgakx

FS2004 addons

I bought myself some Christmas pressies for FS2004, first is FS Approaches from these guys http://www.fs2000.org/ . Has anyone else got this? I find it a little too ... long. You're about 20 mins away from the airport usually and have no idea which run...

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horrgakx on
Vin4evr

Flight Basics.

Very informative for those of you like to read on.. http://www.navfltsm.addr.com/index.htm tell me what you thought of it....

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RadarMan on
Crosscheck9

BIG PROBLEM WITH AVSIM!!!!!PLEASE HELP

Hi, Every time i go to avsim.com, then file library, it tells me, cannot connect to webpage, but it gets worse, after that , none of my webpages will open, eg. msn, yahoo, flyaway, (everything!!!) to fix this, I always have to turn off the comp, unpl...

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RadarMan on
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ILS, HELP!

Im trying to get an ILS approach for a flight Now im having some trouble with it. I dont understand it, all i have to do is tune the frequency such as 110.9 into the NAV1 radio and make sure its on. Now am i missing another radio or dont have it tuned...

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Fire_Emblem_Master on
The Anonymous Guest

Reading Charts

Hello, sorry for posting again but i need this question clarified. If someone good with reading VOR charts, could you please just follow my instructions for about 2 seconds and help me. PLEASE. Go to FS2004 Click on "Flying Lessons" Then scroll do...

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Guest on
lawfer51

Spot plane views appear grey

Would really appreciate help with this one. Any addon planes that I download apprear grey in spot plane or tower view. The only planes that look fine are the default planes that came with FS2004. Any help woud be great...

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tomthetank on
kaindragoon36

I can't adjust my video settings!!!! any cfg files to fix?

I just built my system. Abit AS8 Board, 3.4 P4 HT 1GB ram, Geforce Fx5700 LE 256 MB vidcard. I didn't have any trouble at first, but after about 3 hours, and even now, I can't adjust my video setting because all the tabs and sliders glitched out. Is ...

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Fire_Emblem_Master on
edr1073

FS 9 exe

I am sure that this has been covered before but I do not seem to be able to find the results in the forums. I ahve rebuilt my computer with XP Pro with SP2. I downloaded the NO-Crack CD and installed the no-crack on the Root of FS9. The problem comes i...

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BEERSNAIL

GROUND CONTROL WITH CH USB FLIGHT YOKE

I HAVE JUST BOUGHT A FLIGHT YOKE BY CH PRODUCTS. HOWEVER I CAN NOT TAXI EITHER PRE OR POST FLIGHT, ON MY OLD MICROSOFT JOYSTICK THE STICK TWIST FUNCTION WOULD DO THIS. SO DOES ANYONE KNOW WHICH KEYBOARD KEYS CAN DO THE STEERING WHILE ON THE GROUND, OR HOW...

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Rafi on
mypilot

[ Poll ] mooney

Do you like the mooney "Bravo". It is my favorite plane and the one that I have my most hours on. (on the flight simulator) one time my ground speed was 240 knots!...

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Coastie2003 on
hpa

Can not start FS2004

I have installed the 4 cd for FS2004 and now I can not start it! When I start it it always saying can not find the CD but cd 4 is in the drive. Any ideas about what is happening? 🙄 🙄 🙄 Thanks hpa...

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99jolegg on
crosscheck9

simple question

Hi, for all of you real pilots out there, i just wanted to ask, do most of you like your jobs. Sorry, i dont mean to get personal, but for a while now, i've wanted to become a pilot. Im still young but I really think thats what's meant for me. My mo...

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PH on
Vin4evr

lANDING LIGHTS?

hi everyone, when landing if you are on the gliding slope you can see 4 lights 2 bright and 2 red on the left side of the runway. why can i see those lights on some airports especially JFK?...

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DonWood on
Chris102

Sp2

After using a program to see what memory cards I have, I noticed that SP2 is installed. ❗ ❗ ❗ ❗ ❗ How do I get rid of it ❓...

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tomthetank on
Chris102

Memory

Last year, I put another 128MB memory card into my computer. I think I'm going to buy the 256MB today. Will replacing the old card with a new one delete any files from my computer?...

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tomthetank on
DonWood

Printing Checklists

I have what I am afraid is a very basic question. Please don't flame me - I did try to find the answer before posting this. I am transitioning from the C-172 to the C-208B in Flt Sim. I can bring the aircraft checklist up on the kneeboard but I cannot ...

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DonWood on
mypilot

[ Poll ] charts

Does anyone know where I can get free charts? I would like to learn how to navigate the old fashion way. Radarman, you would probally know....

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hengchun on
michlin

Recogition & Strobe Lights

The FS9 "Mooney" has strobe and recognition (flashing) lights, as those familiar with this a/c know. When is the appropriate time to use strobe and/or the flashing recognition lights. And I have not seen any other FS9 aircraft with recognition lights. It ...

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DonWood on
The-GPS-Kid

"PC Pilot" Magazine - Video of FS2006 HQ

Hi, Those who have access to "PC Pilot" magazine, there is a cool video that comes with the free Cover CD-ROM of the latest (Jan/Feb) edition.. It is a 33 min video of FS2006 HQ, within Microsoft's Development facility. Ok so you don't get to see an...

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patw on
lockersmos

how to take screensot?

I have read somewhere that if you press the 'prt scrn' key, it will take a screenshot in non-full screen mode. is this true? and, if it is true, where does the screenshots you have tooken get stored to on your computer? if this is not true, do you need t...

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lockersmos on
kittyhawk63

How do I install Flight Assistant and required apps?

😞 I need some help. I've downloaded "Flight Assistant" and the required Runtime and SAPI 5.1. However, I do not know where to install some of these apps. SAPI 5.1 shows that it is installed. Can anyone help? I would like to get the virtual co-pil...

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RadarMan on
PierreL

Testing the joystick

I have a Saitek Evo Force (just new) and FS2004. I am new to this application, but I have flown Cessna172 before. When I use the joystick I find all controls responsive and true to memory except pitch which seems to respond with significant delay resultin...

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PierreL on
lockersmos

aircraft review

Hello, lockersmos here- i am just going to post an aircraft review on the Ifdg A320 aircraft. well, here it is! Airbus A320/Ifdg I think it is a fantastic plane, but, it does not come w/custom panel or sounds. I have downloaded a soundset and ...

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lockersmos on
Lovebug

Display Settings

I'd like to know what the optimum display settings (hardware included) for my system My System AMD 3000+ 64 1 GB 400Mhz RAM 160GB Hard Disk SB Audigy Radeon ATI 9800XT 256MB ECS Photon Motherboard Relisys 17" LCD Monitor ie to get the...

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AndyFS2004

Knots converted to MPH

hi, I was wondering, I have managed to get my plane flying at about 550 knots (747-400) with a full tank(s) of fuel and just wanted to know how fast I am going in mph groundspeed?? I am at 40,000 feet with IAS at about 260knts i think thanks Andy...

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PH on
Vin4evr

Air craft Alignment

Does anyone knw how to align an AC towards the centerline of the runway using navigation on landing? or any other ways?Any one knows any information abt Glide slope please post....

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Fire_Emblem_Master on
nicob

fs 4 settings problem

hi, Just installed FS4, everything went ok, game launches ok, there seems to be a problem with the settings menu, i cant move the sliders to alter the settings for display and sound. Seems to me the videocard is not recognized, so the game runs in softwa...

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allanpro on
Lofty88

Lost My CD's

I have FS2004, but i have lost all my CD's (Put them somewhere but can't remember where) Do Microsoft do a similar thing to EA Games where you can rebuy the game at a cheaper price?...

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RadarMan on
Guest Ed

Shortest runway in FS09?

Hi all, I was cruising along in the Lear today along the east coast of the US, watching the "Nearest" list on the GPS-- there is an airport in Maine (Narraguagus, ME17) with a 500 foot (150 meters) long runway! Of course, I had to try it, so I set up...

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