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MRGENOUX

Time 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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Paiute on
horrgakx

Project Mach 2 - Concorde - help

Can anyone help please - I downloaded the Concorde files from; https://flyawaysimulation.com/downloads/files/2617/fs2004-fsx-concorde-collection/ I can't see any textures - the FAQ says go to the site and look on the Forum but I can't see how to get o...

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horrgakx on
John33

screen flickering

Hy, I have a quick question. My FS 2004 is running very well at full settings, but when I'm loading a flight my screen is flickering for about 2 seconds and comes back to normal. I was wondering if it is normal or if I have some kind of bugs. SPEC; P...

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Andrenaa on
BigG520

deHaviland Dash-8

The DH Dash-8 is in the aircraft folder for fs9 but you can't select it to fly it. Does any one know why? Is it possible to make it so you can select it to fly? :cry:...

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Andrenaa on
Patchman

Avioics on/off switch

When in the Lear I can not find the on/off avionics switch. Where is it or does anyone know the key stroke to turn on/off? (fs2004)...

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Flyaway on
guest

Joystick assignments for x45

Hey all, Could someone please help me with a good configuration for my x45 to play FS 2004? I would like to hear from some long time flyers about what buttons they assign to what task. Also, I'd like to know how you physically set your joysticks in f...

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guest on
Guest

Interment Check Ride - How do I enter Holding Pattern?

I have flew the check ride 20 times and have tried every way I know how to enter the holding pattern yet that instructor keeps failing me. After I do my initial climb out after go around to 2100 feet I pass the outer marker and turn left to 160 as I am...

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Jaydin on
gewoonsander

QUESTION about ATIS

Hi everybody! I'm a fan of FS2004 (just as you are) and I have a question! What I know about it, is that it's only possible to hear/read the ATIS wheater information before take-off and a few moments before landing. But is it also possible to hear/read i...

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BerraTV on
Guest

MSFS2004 msgame8.cab

hello, i have been trying to install msfs2004 with express, partial custom, or full custom setup. In CD #3, msgame8.cab fails to be read, and setup is terminated "because of corrupt file, unavailable disk space, or not enough memory for swap file". I c...

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dj-edge

FS2004 Keeps locking up

Hi everyone, I recently purchased FS 2004 about a month ago... and I've got a problem with it perhaps someone can help with... At random (Seemingly) the prog locks up. and the computer doesn't respond at all... Only a RESET to reboot will work. I...

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Rev Darkwing on
zograf

LOCK ON

can anyone help me out to find the no cd crack for the new lock on patched version which is US v1.01, cos the first no cd doesnt work anymore. thanx...

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Ibocpro on
Rev Darkwing

Help with graphics settings

I am getting an effect (it shows up most on buildings especially) that is something like what you might see when a reporter wears a certain kind of tie. It is a distortion that looks as if the coloring on the surface of structures moves as it changes posi...

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Ibocpro on
Woodmouse

Re-Installing FS2004

When trying to run FS2004 after a re-install, the following message appears . . . . "aircraft initialisation failure. Sea Fury RAN NDT". I have taken all folder & files out with regards to all other aircraft add-ons. Why does the program stop loading?...

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skye on
taildragger2004

download aircraft into Flt sim 2004

Can anyone explain how after we download other aircraft into 2004, get the aircraft come up on the screen. I have placed all the files into their place but was unable to get it to work....

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taildragger2004 on
horrgakx

General FS2004 help please?

Am fairly new to FS2004 and wondered if anyone may be able to help with these quesions I have?; 1) Can anyone explain the "Back Course" and "Approach" buttons on the Autopilot? 2) How do I find out the ILS frequencies of a runway? 3) I've worked out ...

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horrgakx on
Leeham

help me with taxiing

Hi, i havnt got fs2k4 yet but i am wen i get my new computer!!! (i cant wait!!!) One of my life goals is too become a pilot, despite the cost of around £20,000 just to fly a commercial 'liner however i am only 14 and it is a long long way away, so FS2...

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BerraTV on
Timber

Looking Platus PC6 Porter training.

I received FS 2004 for Christmas, and really like it. A great Sim. I have been flying the virtual bombers of WarBirds II and WarBirds II for about six year now but am realizing the controls pale to what FS 2004 requires. All that to say Help! Reading th...

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Timber on
Major Alvega

Error messages

Everytime I select a flight on FS2004 and tried to fly it, I get this message "Scenery read error. Attempting to open a nonexistent directory". It happens everytime it reaches 68% of scenery downloading before each flight. It happens with the original ver...

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8675 on
Bloodsilver

Replay my flight

Hi, I bought today my Flight Simulator 2004 :-) Is there a posibility to replay my flight in 3D ? I would like to see my great landing from a 3rd person view 😂 Greetings from germany Marcus...

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Netz Rafi on
chuckca00

Is there a no CD crack For lock on

thanks...

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Flyaway on
watersprite

Altitude reading seems incorrect

Hi, I'm very new to using FS 2004. I've noticed that the altitude reading is off, and I'd like to know how to re-set it. For example, I flew out of and back into my local air strip (a very small one nearly at sea level), and the starting/ending altit...

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Flyaway on
SkyKing

Saitek Joystick?

I just received the Saitek ST90 joystick for Xmas to use with FS 04. Anyone use this or know about it's functions? Thanks. SK...

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RadarMan on
jayden5

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 - A Century of Flight No Cd

Does anyone know where i can get the No Cd crack for this game. (Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 - A Century of Flight No cd Crack Need)...

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RadarMan on
wlgary

FS hangup - Startup, Select Flight or Fly Now

Symptom: Sometimes FS will hang on startup , select flight or fly now. Problem: When saving .FLT files, FS is padding extra garbage on the front. This makes the file too large and I am sure FS is destroying some memory when it loads it. Quick Fix...

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wlgary on
DMax

VOR navigation

I've just bought FS 2004 and it's great! I am a little puzzled about one thing though, and I'm hoping someone can help me out. I used to have an earlier version of FS, and it came with a series of maps which displayed a number of airports around major c...

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Wile E Coyote on
me fart hard

this game sound kick out...whats the deal

😞 this game sound kick out...whats the deal...

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steves542 on
andyh2004

Sidewinder Joystick Problem

Hi, Having an issue trying to use a ms sidewinder joystick with fltsim 2004. problems: - very jerky screen - joystick doesn't control correctly (up and down ok...turns, big problem) - feeds back at incorrect times System: pIII running win2000...

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tomthetank on
NEAM_Volunteer

Flight Simulator 2004 multiplayer on a 10/100 network

I work at the New England Air Museum and we currently run FS 2004 on two computers (Dell 4500 Win XP) unnetworked. We plan to run around 10-12 computers on a LAN with a dedicated server box running Flight Sim 2004 (all on the same Dell 4500 win XP) and a ...

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NEAM_Volunteer on
yellow

CFS3 aircraft into FS2004

can you downioad CFS3 aircraft into FS2004? just wondering. thanks, Derek...

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greycap on
Guest

no cd crack for lock on

i would like to find a no cd crack for lock on, i need your help!...

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Flyaway on
JImVT

She cancelled myIFR

As a former controller at NYARTCC and Tokyo ARTCC I'm puzzled at the broad at Boston who cancelled my IFR. I followed instructions for a 330 climbout to 4K. My altimeter was showing 4K when she says: "Expedite climb to 4K." Ok...I figure my altime...

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Flyaway on
vadim2200

can i shoot planes down?

can some one tell me if i download the Military Planes will i be able to shoot other planes dawn? or is it just for flying ? cause if it is just flying i am not going to buy it...

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Flyaway on
maddog2840

Paint Jobs FS2004

I want to repaint the F-5B to an ATC T-38A from Laughlin AFB, TX. Which files do I have to modify? Are instructions available? Is there software for the inept?...

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tomthetank on
Andrenaa

What is the difference between Fs2002 and Fs2004?

I own a copy of FS2002 and will soon be buying FS2004 but what is the difference between them both? 🙄...

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Andrenaa on
Netz Rafi

Frame rate win_98 vs win_xp

Please tell me why... I have a dual system computer with win_98 & win_xp Of course I have the same hardware . I have both fs9 and flight sim 2002 installed. I can activate each flight sim from each operating sys. For unknown reason at the same setup a...

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tomthetank on
jketchum

pullback from gates?

I'm new to this whole flight sim thing and I'm probably doing something wrong, but is there a button I'm missing to enable planes to start at the gates as opposed to just starting at the end of the active runway? Also any landing advice would be much app...

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Andrenaa on
bo2jazz

Multiplayer Connect

When I want to start a MP session within FS2004 the program is chrassing. With Ivao I can play in MP but cant start in FS. Controllers can identify my plane but I can't see the other pilots and they can't see me. I start multiplaying in FS with SB realy ...

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JDD on
Andrenaa

What type of aircraft are included in FS2004?

❓ Can someone tell what type of aircraft are included in FS2004?...

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Andrenaa on
Wile E Coyote

Joystick forces compared to Fs2002

Since I bought Fs2004 I've noticed that the G forces were decreased (using SideWinder Force Feadback 2) compared to Fs2002. Suddenly trimming is not needed due to weak G froces. When taxing the Boeing 737, bumps on the ground are almost not sensed. W...

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Guest on
jketchum

Is this part of my glide slope problem

So i was having an issue before with the radio frequencies not being correct on landings. However now the frequencies are correct and the runway is even represented in the ILS code above the radio frequency and the DME on the navigation gauge but the DME...

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sonicninja

Screenshots of FS9

I keep seeing all these great screenshots of flyers in their aircraft posted in the forums, how do you save these shots and post them on the net? Are you all using webcams to do this?...

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tomthetank on
Guest

Lama - PRE-Flight RC Sim New Helicopter

Press Release: PRE-Flight freeware RC Flight Simulator has just released a new, downloadable helicopter model - the Lama. The SA315 Lama Helicopter comes highly detailed - with open construction tail and full rotor animation. Fully aerobatic and 3D ca...

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tomthetank

New adventure

😀 Hello all There is a new adventue for fs9/2002 over at http://fsadventures.net/adventures.htm Its an approach to Paris Orly RWY26 Ive flown it in fs9 and works ok (programme does alot of work for you ie radios) With all atc chatter...

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tomthetank on
stew

FS 2004 won't start?!

After doing a full install FS 2004 won't start. I just get a small black DOS screen for half a second and then back to the desktop??! I also tried the nocd patch but then then program says "msvcr70.dll is not a valid windows image. please check this ag...

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tomthetank on
Mark S

No CD for FS 2002

IS their anyone who is able to mail me a copy of "No CD" for FS 2002. The one I have indicates that it's not 32bit compliant. ❓...

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Mark S on
lacsapf

Virtual Pilot Pro

Hi, I've been using CH Product's Virtual Pilot Pro and their Pro Pedals in the previous versions of Flight Simulator. But none of the methods I used to reprogram my buttons on the Virtual Pilot seems to work with FS2004. Has ay of you encountered the...

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lacsapf on
darren_maddock

Problems loading fs2004

Just installed FS2004 on my machine, installs fine but when i launch it freezes on the intro screen. Nvidia GeForce5200FX 1024 RAM AMD 3200+ processor. I already had it installed on this machine and it worked but then i had to rebuild the machin...

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darren_maddock on
Laze

Evo Issue

here i am again about controllers, does anyone have a fix to this problem i am currently experiencing? my saitek evo joystick needs to be calibrated too often, its getting so rediculous that im now using a "tandy" (lol) brand hotas once again....

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Flyaway on
Woodmouse

Sapphire Radeon 9600Pro 128Mb with FS2004

Running Windows XP Professional, 1.8Ghz Proc, 512Mb Ram, Radeon 9600Pro 128Mb Graphics Card, current driver ATI Tech Version 6.14.10.6387. Problem when running Flight Sim 2004 or Microsoft Train Sim, computer locks up. Does not always happen, but when it ...

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THe ONE on
cermi

Problem with PANEL.DLL in launching MSFS2004

Hello, I have a problem with MS Flight Simulator 2004. When I launch the game I can read with I have a problem and MSFS2004 will not started in correct way! This details have been shown: An aplication FS9 has caused unvalid of page in modul PA...

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