Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight: FS2004 General

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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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 ...

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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Last answer Guest

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...

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....

Last answer Fire_Emblem_Master

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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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Last answer allanpro

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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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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Last answer mypilot

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 ...

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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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 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...

Last answer OrlandoGeorge

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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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Last answer mypilot

xrayspex

E6B

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

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Last answer xrayspex

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?...

Last answer Fire_Emblem_Master

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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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Last answer ortegren

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....

POH

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

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Last answer mypilot

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...

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...

Last answer whitenack

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9.1 NO CD IS OUT!

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

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Last answer The-GPS-Kid

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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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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Last answer Guest Ed

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 ...

Asked Fire_Emblem_Master

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Last answer leadfoot

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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Last answer Fire_Emblem_Master

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...

2 answers

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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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Last answer ortegren

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...

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: 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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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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Last answer leadfoot

mypilot

cowl flaps, please help!

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

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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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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Last answer Paiute

Atlantic City

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

2 answers

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Last answer Paiute

Last answer Elkinallen

747 Ready For Pushback

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

10 answers

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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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Last answer Elkinallen

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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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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Last answer Guest

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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Last answer leadfoot

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) ...

Last answer Ohiosimmer

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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...

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Last answer davec

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...

Last answer Elkinallen

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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 😞...

17 answers

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Last answer The-GPS-Kid

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?...

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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Last answer Agus0404

How to Upload Screenshots?

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

6 answers

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Last answer Chris102

HelP!!!

Cessna 172SP!

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

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Last answer Paiute

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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