Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight: FS2004 General
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Lofty88Lost 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 EdShortest 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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GuestSlow 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 ...
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Vin4evrTraffic
does anyone know how to create some real traffic in fs04 in all u.s airports?...
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Chris102For 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 GenBackcourse
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 FEMWhat 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...
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Guestclimb 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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JandaPop up when opening F/Sim 2004
😀 Hi All, When opening 2004 I get the following "The requested flight file is corrupt or can't be found. Flight Simulator will now try to load the default flight". It is probably nothing to worry about, but what does it mean. can I get rid of ...
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GuestFLTSIM APP HELP
i just added a new FLTSIM application to replace the original that claimed to start all aircraft cold and dark but it made the ATC act wierd and i think this new app is why. the app is located in the Fs2004/flights/other folder. how can i get the default ...
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xrayspexE6B
Doea anybody know where you can download?purchase practice problems for the E6B flight computer???...
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DavnoAbout to buy a new video card
Hi, I am looking for a new high end graphic card and would like to know wich one Ati or Nvidia chipset and model work best with FS2004. I had previously some (driver compability problem) with Fs2004 and my FX5600. Can you recommend a card in particular f...
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GuestSingle 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?...
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ortegrenRunway 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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Sbd2FS Manager attached Spyware
I recently read in another forum for flight sims ( cant find it now ) that there is a malicious Spyware file attached to FS Manager that tracks all that you do on your computer..Am attempting to find this post so that I can warn other simmers that they sh...
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GuestA320 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....
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mypilotPOH
Is there a POH (pilot aoperating handook) for fs 2004. If so, how do i get to it?...
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tomthetankmsgkill for better screenshots
I've been looking at the screenshots,and I rate them 🙄 and I noticed that a lot of them have the little red replay box,which can spoil some shots I know that sometimes you have to use the replay feature to create and get the shot, but there is ...
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crosscheck9a 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...
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whitenackSetting 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...
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crosscheck9for people with the facts
Hi, First of all, does anyone know the exact amount of thrust the A320-200 can put out + I have the IFDG A320-211 Northwest, and I think it's underpowered. I went to change the thrust usage to something a little more realistic at the config, but I cou...
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Guest9.1 NO CD IS OUT!
https://flyawaysimulation.com/downloads/files/15244/microsoft-flight-simulator-2004-v91-no-cd-patch/...
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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 EdKing 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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CDRengine 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 ...
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Fire_Emblem_MasterI 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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crosscheck9assigned gates for aircraft
Hi, Can any1 plz tell me what the difference is between Gate Heavy, Gate Medium, and Gate Small, and Ramp. THanks...
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kanamuQuestion 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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CDRFULL 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...
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flyboyjoeyprecision 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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Chris102Radarman: 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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Oscar ArangurenFlight Simulator Instructor
Dear Flight Simulator Enthusiasts, Do you want to enhance your flight simulator experience? Do you want to learn how to fly those simulator aircrafts like real world pilots do? Do you want to learn how to fly VFR and IFR like the professionals do? D...
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RockingbasserWhy 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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mypilotcowl flaps, please help!
What in the world are cowl flaps?!...
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crosscheck9cockpit
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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timohnaniAutobrakes
Hi guys, I've seen that on some aeroplanes there is such a thing as autobrakes. What does it do? How should I use it effectively? Also do all aircraft have "air" brakes? Do the spoilers have something to do with this? Where exactly on the aircraft ...
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Guest AnnaMen 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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Chris102Atlantic City
I'm trying to find the casinos in Atlantic City, but I can't. Are they included in FS9?...
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Chris102747 Ready For Pushback
Is there a demo or free version of the "747 Ready For Pushback" plane?...
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The-GPS-KidTHINK 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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crosscheck9a330 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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GuestI was wondering, what is a VA?
Hi, I was just wondering, what is a Virtual Airline. I dont get the whole concept. Sorry, I'm in a rush, (in school, we have a lunch break now, but I decided to go to the library.)Thanks and Happy Flying...
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ohio simmerHomepage 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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crosscheck9thrust 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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Ohiosimmerto 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) ...
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CDRNEW ,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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crosscheck9taxiing
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...
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Diaper RashWhat is going on?
:cry: I'm having a few problems with the FS 2004 and I was hoping someone could help. Note: The program seemed to work well when I used it several months ago. 1. WHEN APPLYING POWER ON THE GROUND, THE AIRCRAFT(S) WILL SHOOT TO THE LEFT. THUS MAKIN...
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CDRQUESTION ON PRIVET MESSAGE
If I send a privet message is there any way I can send a Zipped folder along with the message .If so how do I do that ? Thanks ...
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PHCalling 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 😞...
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