Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight: FS2004 General

Search

Search for Your Question First...

Be sure to search for your question from existing posted questions before asking a new question as your question may already exist from another user. If you're sure your question is unique and hasn't been asked before, consider asking a new question.

Latest Questions

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?...

Answers
2
Views
3249
Last answer by
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...

Answers
7
Views
3991
Last answer by
mypilot on
Guest

Slow Flight, Please help!

Ive still new with flying and ive been reading all the ground school and all the lessons MANY times. Im at lesson # 4 i think, anyways it is called slow flight. During this lesson Rod asks me to enter slow flight to 60 knots and after a bit he'll tell ...

Answers
4
Views
3365
Last answer by
PH on
Chris102

For someone who knows their way around NYC in FS9.....

Is Trump Tower in the game? You can see a picture of it at: (dead link removed)...

Answers
5
Views
3387
Last answer by
RadarMan on
RCNext Gen

Backcourse

hey... I have been looking through the FS2004 manual trying to work out what the backcourse button on the autopilot actually does?? I have found no reference to it...can anyone explain what a backcourse is and how the button works?? thanks RC Nex...

Answers
3
Views
3450
Last answer by
Guest on
Guest FEM

What the heck is this? Please help!

OK, have a look at this pic. Does it look familiar, it happends every time i try to use google. or any search engine. What is it and how do i fix it? I'm already aweare that its a spyware/virus, but my McAffe wont pick it up. ]http://img.photobuc...

Answers
8
Views
4368
Last answer by
OrlandoGeorge on
Guest

climb help

Hi I am new here and I am starting the "training lessons" to learn how to fly. I am wondering however, douring the training, the "instructor" says to increce pitch so I have about a 13 digree angle, then push the throtle all the way in, but when he does i...

Answers
3
Views
3183
Last answer by
mypilot on
xrayspex

E6B

Doea anybody know where you can download?purchase practice problems for the E6B flight computer???...

Answers
3
Views
3569
Last answer by
xrayspex on
Guest

Single Engine Taxi

Like the real airlines do, i attempted taxiing a 737 on one engine. i had to use constant rudder and was swaying. do real airlines have this problem?...

Answers
8
Views
4485
Last answer by
Fire_Emblem_Master on
ortegren

Runway lights

Just something that I have wondered about. When you have the runway in sight, you can see four bright lights to the left of the runway on many airports. The lights are white or red. Anyone that can explain to me what these lights mean?...

Answers
4
Views
3870
Last answer by
ortegren on
Guest

A320 professional compatability with FS2004

I would like to purchase the add-on A320 professional for the flight sim. However would the programme work on FS9 even though the packaging says that it is compatible with FS8....

Answers
1
Views
3210
Last answer by
PH on
mypilot

POH

Is there a POH (pilot aoperating handook) for fs 2004. If so, how do i get to it?...

Answers
4
Views
3499
Last answer by
mypilot on
crosscheck9

a common procedure?

Hi, For all you real life pilots, is requesting IFR in midflight common. I often do this in the sim, to avoid being controlled for 8 hours above the atlantic. Thanks...

Answers
6
Views
3637
Last answer by
PH on
whitenack

Setting the clock

Hey guys. I have my settings set to accept the flight time as the same as the time on my pc, but it actually sets it 2 hours ahead. I live in the EST time zone, I took a quick flight this morning at 7, but the flight time said 9. I had to manuall...

Answers
7
Views
4160
Last answer by
whitenack on
Guest

9.1 NO CD IS OUT!

https://flyawaysimulation.com/downloads/files/15244/microsoft-flight-simulator-2004-v91-no-cd-patch/...

Answers
23
Views
12923
Last answer by
RadarMan on
The-GPS-Kid

(To the tune of eminem) "GUESS WHO'S BACK.... "

Yeeeeeha ! You thought you were rid of me, well you were wrong! Those ***** at work blocked access to FlyAway, due to too much Internet traffic (mmm, can't think why). Anyway, from here forward, GPS Kid is on-line, AT HOME ! Hey, you might even g...

Answers
4
Views
3657
Last answer by
The-GPS-Kid on
Guest Ed

King Air 350 airbrake?

Hey all, I often fly the FS09 default Beechcraft King Air 350, and I have always wondered about one thing-- where is the airbrake located on the plane? I know how to activate it-- hit the / key, and the plane slows down. But if I am out in the s...

Answers
8
Views
7191
Last answer by
Guest Ed on
CDR

engine gone... scroll down

747 Engine Loss Event over Michigan Boeing.... Our struts take a licking and keep on ticking. ROMULUS, Mich. (AP) -- A cargo plane from Chicago landed safely at Detroit Metropolitan Airport early Thursday after losing an engine that ...

Answers
8
Views
4189
Last answer by
leadfoot on
Fire_Emblem_Master

I need a yoke fit for a Pirate!

Hey, It's time for FEM to make a Christmas wish list...he needs a Yoke and pedals. Could someone recommend him one/a set that would befit a Pirate (I'm a pirate now...Pirates eat beef jerkey and tabasco sauce...are you a pirate?)...

Answers
0
Views
2737
Last answer by
Fire_Emblem_Master on
crosscheck9

assigned gates for aircraft

Hi, Can any1 plz tell me what the difference is between Gate Heavy, Gate Medium, and Gate Small, and Ramp. THanks...

Answers
2
Views
3693
Last answer by
Fire_Emblem_Master on
kanamu

Question about using "approach" on AP...

I'm flying a 737, cleared on runway 9L for an ILS approach at PHL. I'm on final with AP on. Usually, I'll take over before intercepting the localizer and fly it in. But when I try to use approach AP, nothing happens. What am I doing wrong? Should I turn ...

Answers
11
Views
4039
Last answer by
ortegren on
CDR

FULL SCREEN

Does any one know the keyboard keys to go to and from full screen here as I type this message ? I know in the F'S it us ALT+ ENTER. This docent work when I'm not in the F'S...

Answers
2
Views
3361
Last answer by
CDR on
flyboyjoey

precision formation flying

I would love to see ms flightSim come up with a program that would allow you to fly formation either as part of a professional team or during military exercises. It would be especially neat when used in conjunction with the IR3PRO tracking system. What do...

Answers
3
Views
3475
Last answer by
RadarMan on
Chris102

Radarman: Recycle Bin with Virus

Hi I'm having a problem with my computer.... I had a virus on it for the last week, and I finally got it off. Now, it is always showing the recycle bin is full, and when I click to delete the contents, it stays full 😞 I opened it and there is abs...

Answers
5
Views
3287
Last answer by
RadarMan on
Rockingbasser

Why cant I line up with the runway?? Am i missing something?

Hey, Just wondering how I look in the gallerys and see all these perfect 747/777/737 landings. How do you get them centered on the runway, I always land on the grass verge or wonkey and swerve everywhere because I have to make big ajustments in dir...

Answers
14
Views
7078
Last answer by
leadfoot on
mypilot

cowl flaps, please help!

What in the world are cowl flaps?!...

Answers
4
Views
3784
Last answer by
PH on
crosscheck9

cockpit

Hi all, (again...lol) Before I start with this post, let me just make it clear that I hvae the Logitech Attack 3 joystick. Ok..now, on with the message...lol...I would like to try and fly an aircraft in the virutal cockpit view, but the problem is,...

Answers
1
Views
3055
Last answer by
RadarMan on
Guest Anna

Men only ?

Hi, I was wondering, are there no other girls that are members of this forum ? I'm half way through my PPL (been flying for 6 months) and have also been using FS2004 for 9 months. It's a fantastic Simulator, and also this forum seems full of good...

Answers
11
Views
3988
Last answer by
Paiute on
Chris102

Atlantic City

I'm trying to find the casinos in Atlantic City, but I can't. Are they included in FS9?...

Answers
2
Views
3840
Last answer by
Paiute on
Chris102

747 Ready For Pushback

Is there a demo or free version of the "747 Ready For Pushback" plane?...

Answers
10
Views
5617
Last answer by
Elkinallen on
The-GPS-Kid

THINK BEFORE YOU POST ?

Hi all, I've not been around so much lately so am just catching up. There are a lot of new members on the forum which is great for the site, and these new people get my sincere welcome, and we look forward to hearing from you with your Questions, Id...

Answers
10
Views
4405
Last answer by
Elkinallen on
crosscheck9

a330 base

Hi, Does anyone know a good a330 base pack with a panel to go with it. I cant seem to find any. All I can find is textures. I Appreciate the help. Take care...

Answers
1
Views
3085
Last answer by
RadarMan on
ohio simmer

Homepage Hijacked

Some stupid search site, took over my IE homepage, and so far I haven't been able to set it the way it used to be, or every time I set it back to flyaway as my home page it keeps changing it....... PLEASE HELP I am so frustrated...

Answers
33
Views
10636
Last answer by
Guest on
crosscheck9

thrust usage

Hi, I just took off from Bahrain's International Airport with a 777, bound for Gatwick, but I was climbing at 2800 fpm, with the autothrottle set for 260 kts above 10,000ft, but I noticed that it was taking 90% N1. How can I fix this, and what am I d...

Answers
5
Views
3137
Last answer by
leadfoot on
Ohiosimmer

to originalgrunge

here is the log file please help, I couldn't even email it to you, since my email is not working now, I can recieve but I can't send... Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 7:03:23 PM, on 12/13/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) ...

Answers
3
Views
3716
Last answer by
Ohiosimmer on
CDR

NEW ,CDRS PICTURE OF THE WEEK

I'm STARTING SOMETHING NEW. i WILL TRY TO GET DIFFERENT THAN NORMAL PICTURES . i WILL CALL THE POST CDRS PICTURE OF THE WEEK. http://tinypic.com/w0kl4...

Answers
13
Views
4099
Last answer by
davec on
crosscheck9

taxiing

Hi, If you guys dont mind, I have two questions about taxiing for you. 1. When you touch down, and slow, how do you know which taxiway to turn to, and in which direction. Everytime I land, I go onto one of the taxiwa...

Answers
7
Views
3528
Last answer by
Elkinallen on
PH

Calling GPS KID!

GPS drop me a line on paul.hand1@virgin.net I have an early xmas present for you. Tried the address I had for you but it bounced 😞...

Answers
17
Views
4439
Last answer by
The-GPS-Kid on
Chris102

Mega Scenery USA 2004 - New York

To anyone who has "Mega Scenery USA 2004 - New York". Is it worth it? Do you have any screenshots of it?...

Answers
0
Views
3695
Last answer by
Chris102 on
Vin4evr

beautiul airports

can any one tell me which are some of the best looking and beautiful airposrt in fs2004 to take off from?...

Answers
6
Views
3403
Last answer by
Agus0404 on
Chris102

How to Upload Screenshots?

How do you post screenshots? Do you have to upload it to a website (i.e. Photobucket) to post them?...

Answers
6
Views
3704
Last answer by
Chris102 on
HelP!!!

Cessna 172SP!

In FS2004, i accidentally deleted the default 172 and now fs9 wont open! What can I do? 😞...

Answers
5
Views
3948
Last answer by
Paiute on
crosscheck9

atc

Hi, Does anyone know of any add-ons for the atc which can speak a different language, besides english you know, eg. (French, Spanish, German, Arabic etc.)...

Answers
3
Views
3457
Last answer by
RadarMan on
guest

computer specs

I think that I have finally begged and pleaded with my wife to let me upgrade my computer, since my current dinosaur won't run FS9 very well. I am looking at getting a Dell and was wondering if someone could let me know if what i am looking at will be su...

Answers
6
Views
3938
Last answer by
Fire_Emblem_Master on
boeing rule airbus suck

what you need to get good graphics on fs 2004??!!?

I have a 1.2ghz amd duron and a 64mb ge force2 will this be enough for good gfx on fs2004 or should i spend a lot of money on a 128/256mb 3d card or anything??? 😕...

Answers
2
Views
3131
Last answer by
Rambunctious on
Rockingbasser

best traffic add on pack for fs 2004?

Hey iam looking for a good traffic pack for fs 2004, any reccomendations? I was looking at ultimate traffic......

Answers
4
Views
3541
Last answer by
tomthetank on
CDR

FINDING FRAME RATES #2

Some one asked how to find Frame rates. Some one answered click CTRL +Z. I thought I was learning something new so I started FS* and tryed it but nothing happened, Came back to forum and could mot find the original post to answer it . Thats why I'm...

Answers
7
Views
3462
Last answer by
Agus0404 on
CDR

MiGS FIELD

CHICAGO USED AIRPORT MONEY TO DESTROY MEIGS The City of Chicago is telling the FAA that Meigs Field was an "abandoned" airport that had to be cleaned up. That assertion comes in response to an FAA probe into whether the city illegally used federal f...

Answers
4
Views
3468
Last answer by
leadfoot on
Charlie251

TrackIR Vector Expansion Preview

I have not seen a thread for this one yet so here one goes... I have been testing the Vector Expansion for weeks now with MS2004 and CFS3. For those of you familiar with the TrackIR, it is a device that allows you to look around in the cockpit. With th...

Answers
1
Views
3293
Last answer by
horrgakx on
Chris102

Radarman: Can you make screensavers in Powerpoint?

Hi I know that you know a lot about computers, so I thought I'd ask you - do you know if it is possible to make screensavers in PowerPoint?...

Answers
1
Views
2837
Last answer by
RadarMan on
Page 74 of 101