Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight: FS2004 General
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snake670I HATE ILS
i cant intercept the localizer when flying ils do i have to enter something in the nav radio or what. must i be at the exact altitude or something what is the secret i never hear the outer marker even though the ATC tells me im entering ILS this is a desp...
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patwSaitek stearing to the left
I have purchased the Saitek force feedback Joystick, I installed the software as described and plugen in the joystick when instructed. setup the told me it was complete and calibration was not required, but each time I taxi and take off the aircraft turns...
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cat19_hitmanRegistration
I have registered and made the $5 payment at this site but I cannot download anything. Everytime I try and login it says incorrect login. What is the problem?...
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peterashukCarb Heat Control
Can anyone tell me how to make the carb heat control visible on a Cessana 150 or 152 ?...
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ArchAngel_06Screenshots?
How do I take screen shots and what folder can i find them in?...
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Fire_Emblem_Masterwow, old speech i found!
Wow, i'm a Captain now! Gosh, i just wish it would work that way in real life! That's cool. Well, anyway, i would like to extend a thanks to everyone at Flyawaysimulation. You guys are great! And this website is excellent! It seems odd, but people that fl...
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Fire_Emblem_MasterNo GPS for Concorde
😳 Question...On the Project Mach 2 Concorde panel, there's no GPS or map button...where are they? ❓ and how would i make one appear? I'm using the 8.53 MB panel, its the one where you don't choose your panel, you get one, it resembles the ...
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MicahHelp me with my graphics...PLEASE!!!
I have a sony vaio laptop, 2.6gig, 64mb graphics card - radeon shared memory, 512ddram and i cant upgrade at the mo so please help me get the best from my computer for flight sim as getting v low frame rates. Desktop settings and settings within the gane...
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wrightywayA way to have ATC text appear only when directed to me?
Hello everyone, Does anyone know if there's a way to have the ATC text information only appear when instructions are intended for me? Its a shame having all the other traffic ATC comms also appear, it gets in the way of some amazing scenary. Kind...
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robbierPlease Read!
can someone please post some installation instructions for aircraft? Thanks 😀...
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Infared-GuestNo Radio Contact in FS2000?
hi guys, SORRY IF ITS A STUPID QUESTION! i played fs2002 or fs2004 wid my friend, in it u can ask for clearance and switch stations when the tower tells u wat to press. but in fs2000, i cant find those options, the tower doesnt even speak to me, i j...
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Jonflightcan't get download to flight sim
I can get the download to my computer but can't get it onto flight sim 2004 can someone help ❓...
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MorMASSIVE DOWNLOAD FOR F11 STEALTH FIGHTER PROBLEMS HELP!!!!!
I have got the plane working but i have 3 probs . 1.No Cockpit View 2.No Sound 3.Cant get of the ground HELP...
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rcjbad ATC directions
Normally after takeoff,ATC will give a few different headings before I finally get a heading that puts me on course for my destination.The last four flights I have been on,ATC gives the first few heading instructions,but they never give the heading that p...
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GuestLOst c.d
Where can i get a replacement flight sim 2004 disc 4?...
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davecOff-set splash screen
Just a little niggle and I can live with it - the initial splash screen for FS2004 displays away to the right of the screen (below) while the program is loading. It does correct itself when program is loaded. Wonder if there are some progammers who can t...
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rcjcomputer crashes to blue screen on long flights
On long flights,over two hours,as I am being vectored in by ATC for an ILS approach,my computer crashes to a blue screen.This has happened four consecutive times,and it always happens as I am getting close to landing.I can do shorter flights without any p...
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jimimacmissing scenery in fs9
i reinstalled windows xp and fs9 which was working great but had to do a reinstall of fs9 cause i messed some files up, but now scenery is not running properly i get a error message when loading fs9, attempting to open a non existent directory, i have don...
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blackrose31Spot-plane viewing angle
Hi there. Maybe I'm being a bit thick here but how do you view the plane from different angles in the spot plane view? In previous versions, e.g. FS2000 and FS2002 you could go into view options and a red line would be present in the 3D view. You could cl...
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leadZEROPanel Troubles
Anyone else ever have the Learjet 45 airspeed indicator stop working? It's driving me nuts. Everytime I depart it seems it goes out and I have to reload the aircraft multiple times as it keeps doing it every few minutes. I have ActiveSky2004, FSPIPC, Squa...
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GarrenMcDonnel Douglas sounds a little odd...
I recently downloaded a MD DC-10 in a FedEx livery, but when loading it up I get the Cessna cockpit and sounds. Either the files have ended up in the wrong place, which I find hard to believe, as it's a simple enough process, or they didn't come with a s...
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leadZEROFS2002, FS2004 and Ultimate Traffic Questions
So there I was, 2 miles to the threshold on my approach into KMSP (Minneapolis, MN) in my King Air 350 after the 2 hour flight from KSUS (Chesterfield, MO) when a 737 whizzes over my head barely missing me. After regaining my composure I mutter something ...
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BerraTVFS SHUTDOWN PROBLEM
Hello, everyone, I was wondering if anyone has had this problem, because it is vexing me. Just recently when I go to call up the kneeboard by pushing the check-mark or hitting F-10, FS will just shut down and disappear. It happens on all aircraft, d...
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chris_auwHow to find special buildings,scenery..etc,in fs 2004?
For example,I want to see the Statue Of Liberty,but all I know is that it's located in New York...so,how can I fly to it? Is there any add-on utility that can help to locate special buildings,scenery,events..etc,in the world of fs 2004?Or..maybe someon...
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naflodThrottle Help
MAYDAY! I'm flying from St. Croix to San Jaun in my DC-3 and I have somehow unlinked my throttles. I found this extremely useful for taxiing, but how do I link them again for flight? Thanks. Naflod The worlds biggest novice with the largest flight ...
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RadarManUSA Roads for FS9 Now Available!
USA Roads for FS9 Now Available! It's only available at the present time for download, huge even for broadband. 321mb I have the time and the speed but as with Ultimate Traffic, I like to buy on CD. That will be out "shortly" as they put it. They figu...
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xenomorthILS not working
Hi I cant get my ILS approach to work properly. I have got the radios an everything set up properly. but my aircraft always land well before the runway. :oops:...
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txgentATC TEXT
Can I change the ATC text and color? When using ATC I find it hard to see and read. Thank you!...
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guestengines off?
Hey, its F_E_M, i'm on a diff. PC so i dont wanna log in. Anyone know if there's a way to modify FS04 so that you always start a flight with your engines off??? Thanks!...
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BigdocCockpit sound off
"Cockpit sound off" comes up during flight yet it is selected as on in the sound settings. Does anyone know why this is or how to get sound back?????...
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milfhunterukJust to say Hi
Hi every1,I just joined up today...This is my first go at flight simming,so ,guess i'll crash and burn a few times b4 i manage a landing. 😳 .looks gr8 tho,as does the site,the downloads section looks way cool 😎 stay well all,and...CHOCKS A...
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ArkydavePMDG 737 Question
Any experts here? :help!: The AOM "Before Takeoff" checklist has an item for "RECALL SWITCH". I can't find this thing anywhere. Where is it? What does it do? TIA....
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szopekProblem with instalation
hi . I tried many times but there is always same problem when second file (FS9B.bin) is installing : "Error while writing the file d:/.../beech_baron.cab Make sure your hard disk is not full , and the file is not in use". I have 3,5 gb free space :/ help...
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Fire_Emblem_MasterWatersprite...oh Waaatersprite??? I got a question for u
Hey, you're the bush pilot around here, I'm gonna be trying a flight across the US to see the simulated sights, I tried with the piper cub, but i cant land or taxi it cause tis a taildragger...do you have any good planes you could recommend, and tell me w...
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horrgakxFS2004 & X-Plane
Does anyone use both FS2004 and X-Plane I do, and I'm amazed at the leaps & bounds X-Plane has made, it looks gourgeous nowadays. The main difference I think is that the physics are infinately better than FS, both in the aircraft and the environment....
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ausfarhtCan't Start FS2004, won't load
I'm running a windows xp system, installation of Flight Simulator 2004 is perfectly fine. Then when i try to start it, the pic showing the dc plane shows up for awhile and then completely disappears, i can't seem to be able to run the program. I trid ...
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jimimacsystem time in flightsim
in flightsim settings/general i hve use system time checked but the next time i use flightsime the day is out by one day my system time is correct can anyone help, jimimac...
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Guestnocd crack
nocd crack...
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leadZERONavigation w/o GPS
How do you fly without GPS between intersections where you are a long distance from the reference VOR you are flying on track with? For instance, the J151/J233/J45 between VOR's DSM and STL, with intersections JAVAS, CHASY, SKBOZ and COLIE. It seems that ...
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guestflight sim 2004 language
hey can someone please help me! i bought fs2004 2nd hand and turns out it is teh italian version! can i change it to english? aint been able to play teh game yet cus i cant understand the menus! someone please help!...
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PaiuteWhere's My Flight Log??
I know that FS9 keeps a record of what planes I fly, how long the flight lasted, how much of the flight was VFR or IFR, etc. Also, just before the flight sim closes I have a chance to make a comment on the flight. I saw this flight log once and then "...
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horrgakxBest climb rate and cruising altitude?
Chaps, as a 'general' rule of thumb for medium to heavy jets, what's the most fuel efficient climb rate and criusing altitude please? Dave...
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GarrenComputer Specs... any good at all?
I know I'm not going to get the kind of performance showcased in many of the screenshots, but could someone tell me what I could possibly expect to get from FS2004 from my current system specs please? AMD Athlon T 1.0Ghz 320mb SDRAM nVidia 32mb TNT M...
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algy123dreamwings embraer 170
hi 😀 does any1 no how 2 get the airstairs 2 cme down on the dreamwings embraer 170 hope u can help thx 😎 p.s. the dreamwings embraer 170 is the best plane i thing wat about u?...
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NiteRider_Not_Logged_InAircraft skins flashing.
Just wondering why some of the skins in FS2004 flash to the default grey color or half the plane will show up with the skin or just the engines or certains parts. Any idea's?...
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LobaoProblems to copy CD4 in FS2004...Can i find NO CD Crack ??
I can´t burn a copy of FS2004 CD 4. What`s the problem? How me i do to copy this last cd? I´m using nero the new last version. And, so where can i find the No cd crack? Are there nay site to me download? 😎 THANKS...
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PilotPaulLanding Learjet 45 via AP/Aprch - can't see runway, crash!!
I've been studying FS2004/Learjet 45 flight techniques and have advanced to the point where I can *almost* land, but not quite. Any advice is appreciated. ILS approach to rwy 28L, NAV1 set to APCH frequency, intercepting the localizer via the Approach...
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RadarManUSA Roads for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Am I the only one here that's has seen this (soon to be for sale) new add-on. The moment I saw it I decided that when the CD is ready I'll buy it. What a terrific idea, you can now follow the roads, highways, freeways to wherever you want to go. Just t...
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guestFS2004 crashes on new system
Help Please !! I recently got a new system based on an AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3400+, 2.21 gh with a Geoforce Fx5600XT card (bios 4.31.20.66.05 - driver 6.14.10.5672) and Windows XP Pro, with the expectation of improving the performance of FS2004. Desp...
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geraldlancframe rate fix
I downloaded the frame rate fix patch, but don't know how to install it. Can someone help this computer impaired FS newby? Gerald...
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