Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight: FS2004 General

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 ...

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: PH on Dec 28, 2004

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)...

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: RadarMan on Dec 28, 2004

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...

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: Guest on Dec 28, 2004

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...

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: OrlandoGeorge on Dec 27, 2004

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...

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: mypilot on Dec 27, 2004

xrayspex

E6B

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

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: xrayspex on Dec 27, 2004

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?...

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: Fire_Emblem_Master on Dec 26, 2004

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?...

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: ortegren on Dec 25, 2004

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....

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: PH on Dec 24, 2004

mypilot

POH

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

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: mypilot on Dec 23, 2004

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...

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: PH on Dec 23, 2004

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...

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: whitenack on Dec 23, 2004

9.1 NO CD IS OUT!

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

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: RadarMan on Dec 23, 2004

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...

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: The-GPS-Kid on Dec 22, 2004

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...

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: Guest Ed on Dec 21, 2004

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 ...

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: leadfoot on Dec 20, 2004

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?)...

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: Fire_Emblem_Master on Dec 20, 2004

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...

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: Fire_Emblem_Master on Dec 19, 2004

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 ...

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: ortegren on Dec 18, 2004

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...

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: CDR on Dec 18, 2004

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...

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: RadarMan on Dec 18, 2004

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...

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: RadarMan on Dec 18, 2004

Oscar Aranguren

Flight Simulator Instructor

Dear Flight Simulator Enthusiasts, Do you want to enhance your flight simulator experience? Do you want to learn how to fly those simulator aircrafts like real world pilots do? Do you want to learn how to fly VFR and IFR like the professionals do? D...

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: PH on Dec 17, 2004

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...

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: leadfoot on Dec 17, 2004

mypilot

cowl flaps, please help!

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

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: PH on Dec 17, 2004

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,...

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: RadarMan on Dec 16, 2004

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...

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: Paiute on Dec 15, 2004

Atlantic City

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

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: Paiute on Dec 15, 2004

747 Ready For Pushback

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

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: Elkinallen on Dec 15, 2004

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...

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: Elkinallen on Dec 15, 2004

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...

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: RadarMan on Dec 15, 2004

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...

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: Guest on Dec 15, 2004

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...

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: leadfoot on Dec 14, 2004

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) ...

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: Ohiosimmer on Dec 14, 2004

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...

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: davec on Dec 14, 2004

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...

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: Elkinallen on Dec 14, 2004

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 😞...

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: The-GPS-Kid on Dec 13, 2004

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?...

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: Chris102 on Dec 12, 2004

Vin4evr

beautiul airports

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

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: Agus0404 on Dec 12, 2004

How to Upload Screenshots?

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

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: Chris102 on Dec 11, 2004

HelP!!!

Cessna 172SP!

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

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: Paiute on Dec 11, 2004

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.)...

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: RadarMan on Dec 11, 2004

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...

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: Fire_Emblem_Master on Dec 11, 2004

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??? 😕...

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: Rambunctious on Dec 10, 2004

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......

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: tomthetank on Dec 10, 2004

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...

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: Agus0404 on Dec 10, 2004

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...

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: leadfoot on Dec 10, 2004

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...

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: horrgakx on Dec 10, 2004