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dannyboy2005

.BGL Editor

Where can i get a .BGL editor programe? (Scenery Designers, you will know what i mean)...

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shirke01

How can i turn off

Clicking noise in 747 after it reach speed above 370...

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wombat457 on
tinico

msfs2004 shut down

I have downloaded and installed an F14, I can only use it if I load and start flying a default plane then load the F14 or else if I choose the F14 and click the fly now button to start a flight, msfs 2004 shuts down, no error screen nothing, as if I had s...

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Zanettelondon

Deleted Aircraft

I have deleted by accident the default cessna skyhawke and because of this I cannot initiate my FS9.Do you guys know how to solve this problem???? Thanks, A Zanette London - UK...

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trancemania

letting auto pilot control ONLY the plane speed and not head

Hi There, I hope someone has experienced this before. Im flying the Level d 767. I want the auto pilot to control the speed of the plane on approach ONLY I want to fly it manually but i dont know how to do it.The autopilot doesnt let me contro...

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Boeing 737-300-400-500

Hello I have recently purchased 737 pilot in command and I am having trouble with the autopilot. After take off I input the altitude and the heading the ATC has told me to put in and then click all the buttons the manual tells me to click and the ...

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FlatheadSmith

Do Not Buy Capt Sim Legendary C-130

As of 2/1/07: Sometime around 1/19/07, I purchased the complete Legendary C-130 product line (5 downloads total) and I have not installed them correctly as of today. I am not satisfied with the Technical Support Group responses, they write back to me (in...

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ADVENTURESKY

Adventuresky is a new site where you will find FS2004 Adventures with their own files for a great flight. We also fly these in groups from Fridays at 12:00 Noon EST to Sunday at midnight in our server and TS We have pilots from USA, Canada, Mexico, Pa...

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cabin

i have a meljet 777-300 with virtual cabin. i have seen videos on websites showing the virtual cabin, i was wondering how i go about moving around the virtual cabin and even sitting in the seats there. Thanks for your help happy flying...

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brownbox on
shirke01

How can i add Airbus A380 in FS2004

How can i add Airbus A380 in FS2004?...

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dazsmith

Help no gps in fs2004

Hi, ive just installed fs 2004 and it installs ok. When i select an aircraft and go to fly i get no gps or any icons to click on i mean for radio/gps/compass/atc/ the little icons on the panel are missing, ive tried reinstalling and no luck can anyone hel...

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greystone on
mandydog

disk #4

Is there any way to start FS9 without using Disk #4 ???...

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CRJCapt

Pulsating Visual Approach Slope Indicator (PVASI)

The PVASI is a rare approach lighting aid that has been replaced at many airports. Houston West airport (KIWS) still has one on runway 15, it's interesting to use on a dark night. It's in FS, try it.🙂...

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Odyssey

ATC add-on to use offline?

Unfortuantely I cannot use FS at the same time as using the internet so flying with Vatsim is out of the question. Is there an ATC addon that you can use offline? If so, how does it work? Cheers...

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spuddi

moving seat position in VC

How do you move the starting postion with the VC? I know once you go into the VC you can go up/down left/right forwards/backwards by using different combinations of CTRL shift, enter and the bckspace buttons. But I want to be able to edit the starting ...

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spuddi on
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how do i log instrument flight time in flight sim 2004

To any one out there who knows how to log the instrument filght time for fs9 please let me know...

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dme43

How can we fail a gear?

cause i want to do a failed gear landing in fs ❓ ❓...

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djcevera on
akklassen

FS won't start... Missing File..

I recently cleand some file and old programs off my PC. Since then FS2004 wont start. It states my "Dem4Km.bgl" file is missing and I need to reinstall the program. I've been told that the file I need is on CD#3. If anyone would take a moment to help ...

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kenobe2006

abacus a380 nav

Hi I have a abacus a380 speical edition. my problem is that how do I set the plane to follow the nav frequency 110.9 ( airport Id WSSS) ? I set the nav freq on the radio pannel but the plane does not follow ....

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Videos of the HondaJet

Hi guys...just found some neat video of the new Honda developed and powered light business jet. Pretty cool considering the all new Honda jet engines, and the fact that it was tested 20 miles from my house. I thought I saw it last year overhead...anyway...

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dannyboy2005

Dual Core

Evening All, Dose anybody know how to make BOTH processors in my AMD Athlon 4800+ Processor work for fs2004 and fsx? My processor is dual core! Help would be greatful. Ta!...

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dannyboy2005 on
wausa

Error message...now can't launch FS9

I received this as I was attempting to open FS9 this AM and have not been able to launch it since. Tried everything I could think of. Anyone else experienced this or have any knowledge as to what the problem may be? Thanx in advance. "An unhandled win...

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Prozac919

PMDG FDC help -- where is the nav database?

PMDG users. I am familiar with how to use the 737NG FDC. The problem is, every time I try to initialize with an airport id, I keep getting a not in database error message. I am using common airports like KBWI, KOMA, KSMP, KSTL, and none of these are re...

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Air-Head

Default 747-400 Pitot Heat Switch???...

Hey there Simmers, Just a quick question, (an probably a bit daft) How do you engage the Pitot heat on the default 747-400? ❓ ❓ I cant see a switch for it, is it just the "de-icing" toggle. My assumption was the De-Icing was jus...

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air-head on
scab12

Passenger download needed

Need a download to beable to get passengers on small aircraft like helecopters and Cessna :help!:...

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dannyboy2005

4800+

Evening All I'm upgrading my pc. Here are my CURRENT Specs ATI Readeon X800 pro (256mb) 1GB Ram 250GB 7200RPM Hard Drive ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe Motherboard And i've ordered a AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ Processor. Would this increase FPS and stop stut...

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dannyboy2005

Autogen Draw Distance

How can i make the Autogen be drawn in the distance, insted of it being drawn when i am near by. I have sight distance to max and all sliders maxed out. Thaks...

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dannyboy2005 on
greystone

G1000 Panel for FS9??

Looking for an add-on G1000 panel for any aircraft in FS 2004. Ideas?...

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Thunderbirdman2 on
Odyssey

Orbiter

Anybody have any comments on this download? Does anybody use it? Is it really complicated? I would assume you have to learn to fly all over again....

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Oogly50

How do I start at a gate?

😕 I cant' seem to start at a gate... I've looked in all settings, tried all planes, and nothing. I jsut start on the runway... but I want to taxi and do all that crap... do I need to download any software or anything?...

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M15A on
guest

elevator trim isnt working

i mean i cant adjust it! i tried using the mouse, the 1 and 7 buttons, and the buttons on my joystick. it doesnt move. and its stuck at full up. so to fly level i have to hold almost full forward stick. i tried rebooting, and re-installing the game,...

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Marie on
chocapeak

wilco A380 add on for fsx? does it work

i would like to know if the wilco A380 add on works on fsx? and how?...

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crosscheck9

i think these planes are underpowered

Hi, I have been downloading a few airbuses lately, but they all seem REALLY underpowered. I just got an a321 and it was set at 31,000lbs of thrust, but i adjusted that to 40,000. At intial climb, I set the IAS to 260 KTS, but at 20,000ft, it started...

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jfmitch1716

AirEd

Have tried to edit the oil pressure in the air file on an aircraft with AirEd but even after I save it - bang its back to the original numbers. Never had this problem before. Any suggestions appreciated. The numbers for the oil pressure are only ha...

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Low fps

Hey, I was wondering if you know what sort of fps I should be getting? I have: 7800GT 512 450Mhz 2GIG of ram 250GIG Hard Drive AMD 4400 64 *2 Abit ANV-8 mobo Any tips on what settings are a killer to fps? I get between 30-40. I think I should g...

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mossy

Cargo Pilot transfer

I have ordered a new computer, and I wondered if there was anyway I could transfer cargo pilot to my new pc without buying it again. Thanks in advance....

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greystone on
downside up

And I thought the PASSENGERS were Idiots!!

If anybody told me this ...I swear....I'd think they were making it UP!! After hauling my pitful(ly LARGE)BUTT in a coach seat across the flappin' continent to JFK yesterday....all I want DESPERATELY to do is get OFF of this aluminium TUBE and go have...

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Welshflyer on
maxboost7

On the way to Inchoen Int. from O'hare.. Werid rainbow cloud

In the half way to Inchoen Int. from O'hare.. about 40,000 ft... Some werid rainbow (changing color) clouds suddenly showwed up.. any idea??? Color changes very rapidy.. sometimes it disappear then show up again.. Is this natural effect or game bug?? t...

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antone on
N915CP

New Member

Hello flight fans and fellow pilots. This site is pretty cool. I have many neat planes and extra scenery downloaded to my computer for FS 2004. I am having a few problems though. Some of the files don't work, no matter what I do to put them on my system t...

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djcevera

fscrew2 and fspassengers

are these two programs the same or are they different. i currently have and enjoy fspassengers should i purchase fs crew and if so can i run the two of them at the same time..oh yeah i just purchased radar contact also. thanks for any input....

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Jamie4590

VOR Question

Is it possible when plotting a course to determine when the VOR will be recieved by the aircraft en route? In other words can I determine that VOR B will come to life, for example, when I am 10nm from VOR A? I have been ploting courses using VOR's i...

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CRJCapt on
oxman

real world weather and active runway selection

When I fly and change the weather to real world, the active runway doesn't change. For example, the active will be 6 but the winds are 334 at 16. I'll ask for a 33 app. but will get a circle to land command for 6. Does anyone know how to fix this?...

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oxman on
M15A

Touch & Go

Hey everyone, After doing the traffic pattern lesson in FS2004 I was wondering....The traffic pattern hight is set at 1500 ft in the lesson. This means you have to descent earlier, make the turn to crosswind leg while the airplane is still climbing, et...

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Tartanaviation on
BLUEDEVIL

System Failures in FS2004

Somehow have turned on an electrical system failure and can't get it turned off/repaired. All indicators look like it shouldn't be there. Think it might have come from trying to fly one of the older planes. Have tried uninstalling and reloading the FS, bu...

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robbier

Auto Screen Recorder 2 Help

Hey guys, I have been having trouble with Auto Screen Recorder 2 free version. Auto Screen Recorder 2 Free is at http://www.wisdom-soft.com/downloads/downloadfiles.htm, and scroll down until you get to the section labeled "Help Files and Free Programs ...

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dannyboy2005

What do you use to Design/ Edit Airports?

Hi, I want to edit (modify) an airport, and maybe design one. What programe should i use? Ta!...

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ARD-DC on
dannyboy2005

Ultimate Traffic - TCAS

I have purchased Ultimate Traffic, because Traffic 2005 was Sooooooooooooo Unreal. One of the reason's i purshased UT is because it has TCAS (Something i'v been wanting for a while). I have installed it to the aircrafts using the UT gauge installer but du...

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dannyboy2005 on
kianok

FS Build - PMDG

Does anyone have a clue how you export flight plans in to the PMGD flight plans file? I have looked in the settings folder but there is not option to export to the PMDG file. Thanks for your help chaps...

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to_coolguys

PMDG 747 TRC Course 4 problems

Hi Guys, I am practising the PMDG type rating course 4..I have never faced this problem before..Here are the steps that i follow: 1) Select Clb-2 for the climb thrust in the FMC. 2) Set brakes to RTO 3) Bring up thrust to 70% 4) Hit TOGA. 5) At ...

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to_coolguys on
wingsnbcusa

Need Help Adding AI Helicopters to Flight Sim

Ok so I know how to add flights useing airplans and ttools, but when I try to use a helicopter it never works. any advise? Thanks Scott...

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