Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight: FS2004 General
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aldeeBIG PROBLEMS
Hi everyone I have just started flying and are a bit frustrated with a couple of things that maybe you can help me with: I am trying to take off at one place and land safely in another. So I use the flight planner make a short flight and take off - I s...
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RadarRayAltitude Maps
Anyone know of a way to see altitude of terrain you are planning on flying over short of buying sectional maps? I was flying with MS FS2004 from Monterey, California to Death Vally, California and crashed twice because I didn't have enough altitude....
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SQApproaches and Landings
Folks, I am new to FS world. I've been reading lot of books/help to understand how to navigate etc. But I've not seen a place that would answer my question in a nut shell. Here is my question When I use my GPS for navigation, it plots a straight...
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emtzany real pilots in here ?
Hi, I need a very big advice from real pilots. I want to become an airline pilot (since I was probably 5 years old). I'm a junior in high school right now. Taking a private pilot course next year in school. What would be the next step ? Do I have to ...
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geraldlancfs9 patch
I downloaded the fs9 patch and saved it to My Documents. I don't know how to incorporate it with my fligh sim 2004 program. Can someone help?...
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David ChesterVickers Super VC10 Simulation released
Hi, My appologies to the site owners if advertising is not allowed but I can't see anything in the forum rules about it. I will try to keep it minimal anyway. How can I get an advert on the front page of this site? I have also just paid my $5 altho...
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stevermooreSlow video whilst on the ground
Hi, can anyone help. Whilst the planes are on the ground the program runs very slow, there is a delay on all the controls. When the plane takes off the video is very smooth. The same happens on landing? I have changed all the settings and made them "lo...
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RCNextGenerationWipers on B747
Hi, I hope someone can help with this. I have managed to do everything on FS2004 except to get the windscreen wipers to work on my B747. Does anyone know what keyboard command gets them going?? thanks in advance Andy...
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curiusplayerCan i play FS2004 smoothly with this comp?
a comp with 256 RAM and a GE force 4 64mb grapics card. Will the game run smoothly??What frame rate would u think ill get?...
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Vavsowhite lines running vertical to rwy centerlines
Hi I am using a radeon le and am getting vertical lines which connect to the runway centerline It happens at all runways causing the centerline to be rectangular shaped ( with the short side being the centerline the long sides running off to the right of...
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limmyGEE BEE R-2
Does anybody know if you can get the Granville Brothers r-2 GEE BEE (1932) air race plane .. add on for FS2004? thanks Jamie...
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8675fs 98 no cd crack
Can anyone tell me if there is a no cd crack for the 98 simulator....
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jaycap55forcefeedback pro using XP
HI i am trying to connect my forcefeedback pro joystick to play flight sim 2004, i have windows xp and lost my installation CD, im connected through a USB and cannot find the drivers for this.. i tried installing version 3 drivers but it says its incompat...
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notsofatjamesFind Some Files For FS2004
Does Any one know of a place where i can get free arrestor cables for fs2004 ❓ Thanks...
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patwupload an image
I would like to show in the forum a near miss pic I had today, anyone know how this can be done?...
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horrgakxFS2004; hats and views with the Nostromo Gamepad
My CH Products joystick is great for flightsim because you can turn off the auto-centering but it only has two buttons and no hat-switch. However I have a Belkin Nostromo GamePad which has an 8-way switch under my thumb (rather like a game pad direction...
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Archie_PelargoNo AI traffic?
I've activated AI traffic on the settings screen but don't get any in the sim itself. Am I doing something wrong? Cheers A_P...
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rich_broAFCAD 2004
i just downloaded an afcad for cape town i unzipped it and i was told to get Afcad 204 where would i aquire this?...
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FlyfastR22 Drops Like a Rock fs2004
Can anyone tell me if there is a fix for the R22, It drops like a rock when you do an autorotation. If no fix how can I edit the aircraft. I don't want to use the older R22 (fs2002) as it is linked to the Bell 206 and has no airframe torque or at leas...
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geswhoGauges
Hi I am really new to all of this. Am having trouble getting gauges file to work in FS2004. Have downloaded Vickers Viscount 800 most gauges are there except the Flight Instruments (Attitude Display, RMI etc). P51D no gauges at all and can't seem ...
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originalgrungeStarting a flight with Engines off!
Is it possible to create a flight, and set it so that your plane is OFF when you start it? (as in, you have to be the one powering up the avionics, the batteries, the engines, etc. etc.). I'm beginning to think that the engine-start checklist is just ther...
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stoked_247X45 Profile
just wondering if anybody knows how to program the rotarry dial to control elevator trim using the profile editor. im using fs2005 on windows xp. Thanks...
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aircraft_electricianFS2004 vs FS2002 framerates
I usually run about 25-35 FPS in FS2002Pro with the sliders maxed out at Meigs in the default Cessna 172. The same flight in FS2004 with the sliders all set at minimum gets me a max of 8-12 FPS. Resolution is set at 800x600 32bit, full screen. Is FS200...
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RicloNew Condor II
🙄 Aloha to All, Well I uploaded a redesigned Condor for those of you that might be interested, has Dynamic Paint ,active suspension,rolling and turning tires,slimmed the body,and a new Panel. By the way, whats up with the 5$ charge for downloading...
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MonstadScreenshot Art.com
Hi all, a new website www.screenshotart.com will be opening on March 1st and our Forum is open now - link to Forum at the bottom of homepage. The site is a place for screenshots from any simulation game. We run competitions each month, one carrying ...
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rgleverFS2004 crash to Desktop
Anybody know why FS2004 crashes to desktop after for short period of time? (1-10 min). Running Amd Athlon 1.0Ghz, 512MB DDR Ram, Nvidia GeForce FX 5200, 128MB DDR, AGP 8X/4X AGP. Please !...
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SpartanVOR
I am new to this Sim and am trying to learn, and getting confused with VOR, and was hoping someone might be able to help by answering the following questions. If I am flying a Cessna and I put the required VOR frequency into Nav 2, does that relate to...
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AircraftNutzNavaids - need a list
Does anyone know how I can compile a list of the navaids in use by FS2004? I'v built a spreadsheet as a flight log for us VFR junkies and I'd like to use the VORs, NDBs and TACANs as waypoints etc. My only option appears to be using AFCAD to look at...
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imaginecan't turn while taxiing
I need help. I can turn when I'm in the air. I can't turn while taxiing. I am using a MadCatz Panther DX Joystick. Thank you....
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bluedevils#1turning while taxiing
I just bought a new copy of Flight Simulator 2004. I was using Flight Simulator 2000 before. I was suprised at how little turning power was availiable while taxiing. I have to make huge circles or slam the brakes to make a turn from a runway to a taxiway....
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glen4cindyAutomated Flying & Terrain detail questions
1st, I just registered, but, I wanted to ask a question before my account is activated. I have 2 questions. #1 Is there some way to completely automate a flight from the takeoff roll to the landing roll? I am interested in learing more about how t...
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aarpsILS setup for FS2002
Hi, I'm kinda new to this and I'm having a problem. I have FS2002 and don't know how to tune or set the ILS for landings. Can anyone help? 🙄...
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JimVTapproach charts
Where can I find the approach charts in FS2002? The hint is in the "Charts Folder" but I can't find that. I did a full instal so that isn't the problem. Any help appreciated....
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jawbreakertuning the obs on the rmi
on those aircraft equipped with the RMI, how is the obs or course selector moved to use the vor indicator as nav2 ❓...
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bill2Can't stop video skip!!!
Loading the game and selecting a flight to work with, the scenery movement skips every 2 1/2 seconds. This skipping occurs with every aircraft, even with all the settings turned all the way down. This will occur regardless of the view being displayed as...
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MunchoSaitek X45 and Force Feedback
Hi. I'm just entering the flight sim world and was thinking of buying the Saitek X45. All I wanted to know was if anyone knew if this stick uses force feedback? If not, does it really matter that it hasn't? I know what the force feedback featu...
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waterspritePeculiar sound problem
Hi, I'm having a problem with sound in my MS fs2004. When I open up a new flight, and the engines are running, I can hear a bit of static over the sound of the engine. While the plane is still not moving, if I cycle the views (panel/virtual cockpit/t...
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moormclI never Crash!
Is there a setting (I haven't found it so far) that turns the "crash" option off? I can come in at a 60% angle, full speed and when I get to the runway it just lands and heads on down. Makes it hard to hone your landing skills.....Thanks :cry:...
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GuestBlack Background
I am trying to fly online and would like to lose the black background that surrounds the game window pre-flight. I want to be able to see the desktop as a background to the game window so that I can access the start button, and get at Squawkbox etc. Th...
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GroundedNO SOUND!!!
Think I did something to my .exe file...don't ask! Can't get any sound, only during the videos when the two are explaining how to use FS. Help!...
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FloridaFlyerFS2004 Float Plane bases?
I wonder if anyone has come across Float Plane bases in FS2004? Would be interested in finding a few to polish my skills in following flight rules rather than just landing indiscriminately at any water location. Thanks, Jay...
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markyrHow do you change a destation
could anyone help me i have tyhe sunderland sea plane in fs2004 how do you set the starting destantion to the sea rather than an airport also can you set it up so as soon as you get in the plane you are in mid air thanks markyr newbee 😕...
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bill2HELP - Aircraft Tucks Below G/S
Recently all of my FS 2004 aircraft tuck below the G/S on an ILS approach. The aircraft intercepts OK but after the OM they start slowly going below and if left alone the aircraft will hit the ground prior to the runway. It's as though the ground is below...
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RafiFrame rate Fix (to tomthetank)
I finally succeeded download the zip file and opened it. I gate 5 files: changedcode.xml1 default.xml lowres_screanshot.jpg originalcode.xml1 ...and some doc file I have not a slices idea what to do with that Is some thing missing at the down l...
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waterspriteYoke and Pedals
Hi, It seems a bit strange to be flying a Cessna Skyhawk with a joystick. Can anyone recommend a good yoke and pedal set that works well with FS 2004? If it makes any difference, I'm running WinXP Home edition. Thanks!...
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txgentTaxi Oversensitive
In FS2000 we had a conifig addon we could use to stop oversensitive pitch, I didn't feel I needed it in FS2004, but am having trouble with taxi.I put the addon in the config and it slowed everything down, so thats out. My problem is when I taxi, I move d...
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ronaldpattonDefault cold and dark aircraft
Is there anyway to make the default condition having the engines shutdown, mags off, mixture in the cut off position, master switch off and parked on the ramp? Thanks for your help....
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BrassAPEFS2004 no loger starting
Loaded FS2004 some time ago and everything worked well. It then stopped working - hangs with title page. I've reloaded a number of times with no change. Any suggestions? Win XP Home, AMD1600+, 512DDR, GeForce4 440 MMX, bags of free hard disk spac...
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grauadler236I want to change the destinations of the ai aircraft.
I want to make alot of air traffic come to one airport. I would like to now how to change the destination of the aircraft to one airport. How would i do this in side the microsoft flight sim folder. plz can someone help me...
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MRGENOUXTime compression under FS2004
Dear All, I was a user of FS2002, and, by opening the clock and using the lower right button, was able to tune the time compression. I tried the same trick with FS2004, and that does not seem to work. Has anybody else experienced the same problem...
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