Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight: FS2004 General
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guestmexico senery
can anybody tell me where i can get some good freeware airport senery for the country of Mexico? Thanks in advance. 🙂...
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Fire_Emblem_MasterFire Emblem Master is now powered by an ATI X800T Platinum!
The day has finally come! My beutaful card has arrived, has been installed, and its flip-out time!!!!! In chicago O'haire, with all settings on ULTRA HIGH, except for the lights, and anti alaising, i got a astounding 26FPS while panning the airport! ...
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Guesttrim?
Hello, In de flying lesson of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 i constantly see the word "trim" or "trimming". Can someone explain to me what this means, i think it has something to do with the flaps but im not sure. thanks for the help ❗...
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new simmerLining up with the runway on final approach
I am new to this, I would really appreciate some help and pointers on how to line up the aircraft on final approach......... Thanks...
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JonsterFS2002 > FS2004 Is It Worth Buying?
Hi everyone, I have FS2002 on my PC, which runs like a dream as my PC is a bit of a monster 😀 Basically is FS2004 worth the money as I already have FS2002? What are the changes? Are they worth while? Also is the US version any differen...
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nicolodsother planes and IVAO
Hi, Just a little hello from France and a question. Is it possible to see the ohter planes when you are flying on fs 2004 and Ivao + squawbox + servinfo + blablabla ? I mean in fs not on the map of servinfo. Is there an add-on or something to...
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ElkinMy planes are grounded!!
Help!! Before I go re-installing, I cannot adjust the payload! I can adjust the fuel, but not the payload. I get a FS9 shutdown with the error: FS9.exe ..cfg.txt, ...cgf\dxdiag.xml and fs9.cfg\scenery.cfg Can someone help with this?...
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MapleSideWinder Force Feedback Pro
I installed FS2004 and SideWinder Force Feedback Pro but the performance is extremely slow. My PC requirements are ok and so are my drivers and DirectX. I am running XP. Microsoft suggested i update my joystick software to Version 4 as I am running Ver...
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GuestDedicated to the technically disadvantaged!
Hello all! Just bought FS2004, as a great learning and enjoyment tool. My only problem (which is probably my biggest) is my old PC. Now, i am above box specs.... just. My PC: 500MHz Pentium 3 128MG SDRAM 64MG Nvidia GeForce MMX 400 "Complete Install...
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FoxProGTWhere is the aircraft carrier in fs 2004
topic...
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Guestron ground school
hello i currently have fs2002 out of interest i would like someone to send me ron's ground school handbook so i could read in my spare time i am still wondering whether i should get fs2004 or wait for fs2006...
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Alphonsdash 8 doesn't work
I downloaded the Canadian DeHavilland Dash8 102. All files seem to sit in the right place in FS9 but cannot find plane when choosing an aircraft. any ideas ?/ Thanks...
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tomthetankGames Tweaker
😀 Hi all While I was having lunch today I came upon a workmates pc mag and had a quick :read: and found an article about pc games and how to get the best out of your pc to improve the game Well most of it has been covered here in this very for...
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SteeevA solution to sound problems! Finally
😀 Sorry to keep harping on about sound guys, but I thought I'd share this with everybody, as it stopped me from enjoying this fine piece of software for a long time. Anyone who is having continuing sound problems, after following all other advi...
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GuestDisplay Problems: Scenery flickering (especially trees)
Hi. I hope someone might be able to solve a problem for me please. I am operating a 2.0GB/512 RAM/Windows XP system. A problem has developed on my FS2004. I have tried reloading but without success. The scenery flickers and in particular the trees. The ac...
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GuestGame play issues
I got FS9 to work. However, I can't get the game to run smoothly. I close down everything but the game and still get the jerky movements and flight control lags. Here is what I have. It's a laptop too, so don't know if that has anything to do with i...
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guestjoystick assignments
I just bought the Saitek X45 stick and throttle set up yesterday, and obviously there are a few more buttons than the basic MS stick I had before. Does anyone have suggestions on what buttons to assign to what, and what do people use the rotating wheels ...
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GuestOpening menu just freezes
I installed FS2004 and when I dbl click the icon on the desktop the logo screen comes up and thats it. The game wont load. I have disc 4 in my cd-rom, but nothing. Anyone know why this may occur?...
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RadarManATI Radeon X800 XT Platinum Edition
ATI Radeon X800 XT Platinum Edition This is for anyone who is thinking of dropping a few extra $ or £ on a super new card. Be sure to read the specs on FS9. (They tested with now old drivers) http://reviews.cnet.com/ATI_Radeon_X800_XT_Platinum...
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skyeWhat we want to see in FS2006
Like many others I would like to see many new things and many improvements on existing things in FS, but to have all these things at a standard we would all like you would probably need a super computer to run it so most of it is wishfull thinking, so I w...
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Agus0404Airbus checklist
Hello everybody! I'm making my own FS2004 folder with a lot of stuff, like checklist, charts, pictures, manuals, etc, etc, etc. I've been looking for Airbus chechlist everywhere, but there are some checklist for other planes that I don't have. Does an...
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Guestms fs 2006
pleasemake more ai airplanes in the airports!!! 😀 and let it be refueling trucks and push back trucks....more aircrafts taxing to gates and for takeoff 😀 😀 😀 😀 ........much more trafic in the air and for landing....
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GuestWhy do my flights take so long
I fly for a virtual airline, but on some of my longer flights I arrive at my destination much too late. One such example is a recent flight from Boston to Heathrow, which is supposed to take only 6.5h and it took me about 14h. I use the flight plaaner to ...
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CaptainBlackadderAirport Charts
😀 Hi All, Can anyone point me in the direction of where i can get my hands on some Free Airport Charts. I would like to understand more about them plus download them from the net. CaptainBlackadder 😳...
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tomthetankLong haul
Ok so we all like fs9,but best of all we like taking off and landing,oh and perhaps watching a replay after 👍 Sometimes we may only have a 1/2 hour or so to spare,so next time you fly a full flight STOP(Alt/flights/save) and save your flight, sa...
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SteeevService Pack 2
Has anyone been bold enough to install Service Pack 2 for Windows XP yet? Does it mess with FS9? Do Microsoft care? No need to answer the last question , I already know....
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jimimacNo left/right Pushback
i can get the pushback to work ok with the ms default planes shift +p then 1 or 2, but the 737ng just goes straight back theres no left or right turn does anyone know how to get the pushback to work ...
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XpilotMSFS 2004 add-on
Hi, Does anyone heaerd about new MSFS 2004 add-on which takes 13GB on hard disk,with more than 150 airlines and wjole world very close to reality scenery? 🙂...
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GuestProblem starting Flight Sim 2004?? CD4???
My father in law has purchased a copy of flight sim 2004 through ebay and when it arrived we installed it it had 4 discs......large program i thought. Must be well good. Istalation went smoothly but when we tried to run the program i heard cd4 spin up ...
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Xpilot737ng
Could you explain,what does mean Transition altitude in FMC?Where can I get it from?...
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XpilotJoining VATSIM!
Good day, I've registered at Vatsim,but there is nothing how to start for FS9,could you help me with what software I need and how to start to fly as pilot?And how can I connect to the server? I appreciate your help. ...
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GuestFORCE FEEDBACK
DOES FS9 (FS2004) SUPPORT FORCE FEEDBACK????...
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jetman35HURRICANE
Anybody out there flying into hurricane Charley? 😳 Jetman...
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jettamanHELP!!! Throttle /Combat Stick (assignments)
Can anyone tell me how to (set or download) throttle and stick assignments... Problem- is that i cant assign various hatch settings on my pro throttle ...it just says Hatch7 (need to assign Hatch 7 as something ) ..(like landing gear) ect HELP!!! PLEASE...
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InvisibleSurferAssistance with Missed approaches
Hi all, I was wondering if you could offer some assistance in missed approaches. During my Instrument Checkride, I am being asked to "turn around and perform a missed approach". I've searched for missed approach lessons but couldn't find any. I would real...
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ATPLWhat means GCSE in education?
Hi there, I am foreignerand in my country we don't have GCSE levels,could you explain what does it mean?I am interested in pilot training they require 5 GCSE at grade C or above,how to understand this? T...
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nottobefs2004 requires much better computer?
my 1.0 GHz cpu 512mb ram computer works fine with 2002. but doesn't seem to be working for 2004, jerky all the way. do I need a 3.4 GHz computer for 2004? and what is good about 2004? thanks in advance...
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GuestScreenshots Keyboard Command
What do I press to take a screenshot while flying flight simulator and where do I go to view it?...
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Tom.Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004
hi folks. i want to buy microsoft flight simulator 2004 because i like sim games like this one. i want to know if the games comes with an strategy guide or something like that to help me doing landings, take offs, etc etc etc. i read that the game has a ...
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Xpilot2Shooting Screenshots in FS2004
Hi there, I know that this should be known as own fingertips,but,how to make screenshots in FS 2004?...
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maddoccanisland speed record game
i have uploaded a land speed record game for fs9. it includes scenery for a bonneville salt flats raceway and two very different jet cars. you can run them up to near mach one then try to stop before you run out of smooth flat salt. the game description i...
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ash04where is the aircraft folder
i have downloaded loads of aircraft but i cant find the aircraft folder where is it????? 😕...
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XpilotAIRAC cycle
How to properly install AIRAC cycle,to which folder?...
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GuestWorking with the beechcraft 1990D
Hi I love this plane but can't use it I can't taxi and it goes to fast when I do and I can't take off when I am readdy I can't keep it straight on the runway it is soo hard this is the website that I got the plane from mabey someone else can figure it out...
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GuestImporting Planes
Hi I haave flight simulator 2004 and I am trying to get two planes put on there how do you do this here is the site the planes are Bluestream Airlines Beechcraft 1990D and b19usxai can anyone help please?...
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The-GPS-KidFS2004 - What Add-ons you got ? (PAYWARE)
I wondered if fellow Fly Away people fancied starting a Topic here where you can list the add-ons that you use in FS2004, so that others can see summaries of what is out there. I don't really know half of what is available. So that this doesn't get to...
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SacB52Takeoff problem
Hello: I am running FS9 using MS-XP with lots of memory and everything else. I had this computer built just for FS2004. I am very unhappy with it. FS98 did have the actual sounds.(turbo and Mats connie sounds. The sounds they put out now are garbage. T...
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The-GPS-KidIdiots Guide to setting up VOR Navigation ?
Fire_Emblem_Master produced a great 8 point guide to setting ILS using the NAV Radio, and if you have trouble with this, check out his posting... Now that I've mastered ILS using the NAV tool (Mastered - Yeah righ), I want to start navigating using VOR...
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The-GPS-KidMULTI-MONITOR SUPPORT
Does anyone know if the following Graphics Card supports Multi-Monitor use:- ATI Radeon 9800 Pro, 128Mb...
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The-GPS-KidNAV1 / ILS Beep ....!
Any way of turning off the constant Morse Beeping you get from the NAV Radio when it's tuned into an ILS approach ? Reassuring to hear the Morse Code is correct with the Morse ID of the ILS but after hearing it loop 55 times it get's tiring !...
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