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David SchwartzSaitek X45 Throtle Problems with FS9
I have a Saitek X45 Joystick/Throttle. I want to use it with FS9 (2004) installed on a Windows 10 computer. I've always found the combination of the X45 with FS9 frustrating which is probably why I've never stuck with Flight simming, but for the first...
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oldaveSaitek Rudder Pedals Problem...???
After a long wait until I had the money I got a set of Saitek Rudder Pedals (Least Expensive Ones) to complete my set up with my Saitek Yoke & Trottle Quadrant... After setting up and calibrating them, I am ready to take off at the runway (Wherever), and...
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BobChuckabobSetting Up Saitek X52 buttons in FSX
I have FSX with FSX Acceleration installed on Win7 Home. When I try to set up which buttons do what in the FSX program, the list of options seems incomplete. For instance, I can't find reverse thrust in the list so I can assign a button for it. Also, I ca...
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tony123saitek yoke throtle plug
i wonder if enyone can help i have a saitek yoke with the six pin ps2 for the throtle would enyone know whitch colours goes to what pins as two pins have broken off so i what to put a new plug on....
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arash2731New P3D PC Build : Which combination
Hello Guys, I'm building a new pc for P3D in next few weeks. first of all i have to say i expect P3D to be running in 30/40 fps on 1080p or 900p with PMDGNGX , Complex sceneries (like Aerosoft heathrow) , REX and FTX Global.no background software si...
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GLB Flight ProductsPRE-ORDER Replica Boeing 737 Glarewings Now!
PRE-ORDER Replica Boeing 737 Glarewings for just £49! http://geremy.co.uk/WebRoot/Store15/Shops/364c2b81-e826-48ea-aded-582ceaf6e41c/56F4/77E6/BF39/CEC8/0D6E/0A48/3535/04A6/glare_dp.jpg We have teamed up with a leading aerospace manufacturer ...
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444PilotFS2004 and Windows 7
I have a quick inquiry... I am considering using my FS2004 a while longer. I am now using Windows 7 Professional instead of XP. In addition, I currently have a NVIDIA GeForce 720 gaming card. Did anyone have any issues with a setup of this sort....
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444PilotAnother inquiry Re: Best Gaming Video Card
I am still in the process of "ressurecting" my Flight Sim set up after virtually 3 years of inactivity. I've successfully addressed the yoke/throttle/pedal/trim problems. However, I am running into some performance/ textures/ fps problems with the new gam...
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444PilotProblems w/ X ,Y & Z Axis In Calibrating Saitek Flight
I am trying to set up my old Saitek Flight Yoke with my new computer. I am using FSX. My old system was Windows XP. My new computer is Windows 7 Professional 64 bit. I can't find a CD for the yoke setup (In fact, I can't remember if I ever had a CD when I...
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BobESaitek Pro Flight Yoke Problem
I purchased a new Saitek Pro Flight yoke, throttle Quadrant, switch panel, radio panel, multi panel, and pedals last December. The yoke has the capacity to plug in three USB devices, making it a USB Hub, which won't work without the Saitek alternate power...
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seba1234Heads for Saitek throttle quadrant
Hello, new webstore is open, selling new and better Interchangeable heads for Saitek Throttle Quadrant. Use "FLIGHTSIM" code to get 10% discount on your order! Check it out on www.flightsim-accessories.com Have a great day!...
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seba00Interchangeable head for Saitek Throttle Quadrant
Hello everyone! I am sellin interchangeable head for Saitek Throttle Quadrant (for throtle). My head gives you beter grip and more realistic fealing. Price is 20 € + shipping. I ship worldwide! Contact me on strosseba@hotmail.com <img src="h...
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leggyWhich system do i purchase for FSX??
Hi I am looking to buy a new system to run FSX and Add Ons to make the game as realistic as it can be here are a couple of specs i have found any help would be greatly appreciated. System 1 Intel i7 4770 Quad Core 3.4Ghz Processor 16GB DDR3 1600Mhz R...
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Palladin82Freetrack clip and camera for sale !!!
Hello, Today I would like to offer my Freetrack head tracking device for sale. It has been hand-crafted from high quality materials. Specification : Chasis : Geniune Carbonfiber 200 on bothside IR Leds : 3 x Osram SFH485P Cam : PS3 Eye M...
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SIRRODthrottle slow or sticks no speed
I've installed fsx on windows 8.1 pro. everything is fine except when i use the throttle to go down the runway the plane goes very slow. sometimes jerking. what's up? how can I fix it?...
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Bill DennyFrustrating High-End Performance..
**Disclaimer, for those who also peruse the flightsim.com forums, yes...this is a duplicate post, but the work computer I'm on for some reason let me post a new topic, but won't actually let me view the post and responses...so it's going here to so I can ...
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sdaggerSaitek products vs ch products and panels
Hi Actually 2 questions. I have currently got FSX which I use the most and just got xplane 10 (but mostly familiar with FSX at mo). I currently have CH products yoke and rudders, 3 screen set up with eye infinity and TrackIR. I am firstly having s...
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jonnik2003Home Flight Sim Setup
Hi guys! I am new to flight sims. However I want to become a skilled sim flyer. Please, advise about home setup for flight sim (FSX). I am particularly interested in passenger aircraft flying. What I want to achieve: - closest to real experience in eve...
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Cobra51Joystick Problem
I just got a CH Combatstick 568...when i try go to fly, the nose of the aircraft keeps going up..when i use the joystick to level it and then center the joystick it happens again until the aircraft is going straight up. I calibrated the stick but still...
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jacobbradburymouse scroll
hello im wondering if anyone can help me to get the mouse scroll wheel to zoom in/out. the function was working a couple of months ago and its just stoped working. so this means i cant have wing views etc.. someone please help me to get the function worki...
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sjmtlewyMS Sidewinder Force Feedback 2 USB For Sale
Selling my force feedback 2, which hasn't had a lot of use and was always awesome when I used it for FS2000 a while back. Tested and fully working under windows 7. Now on ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121115249438...
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dkt3best computer for fsx with a good price
does anyone know what the best computer to buy... in perfromence and price my comp performed really bad when fsx was on it. so can somone give me a great comp for fsx kind reagrds Dkt3...
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JRebarDo I have a faulty DVD drive?
I just brought my brand new system home, put FSX in the dvd and ran the install. It's loading but it's been 1.5 hrs now and the dvd drive sounds like an old Model T. Do I have an issue with my drive?...
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JoshthweattFor sale saitek yoke/rudder pedals and trackir
http://memphis.craigslist.org/vgm/3596169729.html Items are located in memphis,TN will ship anywhere in US. Email me if interested. Hybridace@gmail.com -Josh...
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OPEBBLELogitech Extreme 3D Pro button mappimgs
Are there any recommended button mappings for the Extreme 3D Pro to save a long period of trial and error please?...
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matt_flyawaySaitek pro flight rudder pedals
I have installed this hardware and worked on the calibration as best as possible. For some reason no matter how I configure the settings, the slightest touch of either the right or left pedal and I veer drastically in that direction. Any ideas?...
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jensbuHelp! I can't connect my x52 joystick
i bought a saitek x52 (not pro!) joystick and trottle some days ago. my trottle is working perfect, but my joystick is just blinking and would not connect. I have runned the test lab, and it don't register when i move my joystick. can annyone help me?...
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Skyler CurtinHardware Survey
Hello all, I am a high school student in a engineering class, and for this class I have to create a solution to a problem, or innovate on a current solution, this is to also include innovation on price. So I am wishing that if you have the time, i...
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Lucius465Flight-Link Rotorcraft Simulator for sale!
Have a pristine Full Rotor craft flight Simulator controls by Flight-Link. Comes with Seat with twist throttle collective, G-Stick II Cyclic and hydro anti torque pedals. this unit is in excellent condition and was used to practice rotorcraft flying. I ha...
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DavekagiRunning fSX on four monitors with a gtx 680 video card
I would like to run FSx using 3 monitors for scenery and a 4th for the flight instruments. So far I haven't been able to do it. Appreciate any help I can get....
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spoo54Area 51 Software
I have purchased several of Area 51 products for both my older windows XP and for my newer system and can not get their products to show up! I purchased their C17 and could not get it to load in FSX, FS9 or in Windows 7 or XP. But when I go to my Captain ...
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GuestSurround Gaming is back!!`
I know there have to be quite a few people here interested in this: http://www.matrox.com/graphics/offhome/th2go/home.cfm...
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Michael FoleyThinking of getting Microsoft FSX Gold - Can my PC run it?
Hi, Okay so I wanna get the Gold Edition of FSX (combines the Deluxe Edition and the Acceleration expansion pack into one) I know that it is one very power hungry game and the cons of it, is that it requires a high end PC to run it. Okay so I have De...
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dijjuWhich of the following is better laptop for fsx?
Lenovo Ideapad Y Series Y570:nvidia geforce gt 550m/555m ASUS N53SN-EH71- nvidia geforce gt 550 graphics with 2GB DDR3 HP Pavilion dv6-6121tx:AMD Radeon HD 6770 M (2 GB GDDR5 dedicated) Also anyone who owns these laptops can share their experience?...
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Shenry1027New to Flight Sim: Need Help
Hello, IM new to flight sim, so new I have yet to play the game. 😎 I was just wondering if these computer specs and video card are good enough to run the game. I just bought a new computer and it should arrive in a couple of days. Here are th...
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lanepulciniATC through bluetooth headset???
Has anyone successfully been able to setup a bluetooth headset with FSX so that ATC goes through a BT headset and the airplane goes through the speakers? I see many different forum posts about how to setup with regular headphones using a MIC jack but not...
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klh61Joy Stick
What is a good joy stick for fsx to use for flying helli's Thanks any help would be great....
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Manos1501Out of memory error
Hello everyonel! I am a fresh member of your forum and I found it searching desperately for some experts who would help me with the problem I face! Some time ago I bought fsx, as I am one of those who love to fly to the heavens! Until recently, the ga...
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jb1991IRQL not less or equal
Hi. I purchased a custom built PC a few days ago but now have a problem of blue screen with "IRQL not less or equal" error. This problem started after installing GTA IV, but now I can't remove or play GTA IV. Any suggestions on how to fix it?? I was...
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ChungwiTrouble connecting to VATSIM when using FSInn
12/20/2011 The trouble I am having is staying connected to VATSIM. FSInn comes up Ok , but after I click on the VATSIM button I connect it only stays connected for about 15 seconds. I am flying with FSX. MY OS is Windows 7 64. Does anyone know how to c...
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dcmumfordTriple Videos
Greetings and salutations, I'm in the process of setting up a full simulator (less motion). I am having difficulty getting the third monitor to work. Its a new system from dell and the Mother board has only one slot for graphics. It has three ports f...
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GuestFor sale: CH Products USB Pedals, Throttle, and Stick
New CH Products USB Pro Pedals- $85 Pedals are supposed to be great for racing games too New CH Products Pro Throttle- $80 Almost New CH Products Flight Stick- $65 (only used 4-5 times) Thought I would get into flight simulator games, so I bough...
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RoketRate your flight stick/yoke
Hey Guys and Girls, Just wondering what flight sticks/yokes people are using and how they rate them. I currently have the Logitech G940 and the Saitek Aviator. I havent fully setup my G940 so I dont want to comment too much on that but my cheap Saitek ...
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fspanelsFSpanels for sale
switch panel with 15 switches $110.00 switch panel with 15 switches W/ LED $120.00 switch panel with 20 switches $120.00 switch panel with 20 switches W/ LED $130.00 Custom switch panel $115.00 minimum We also make custom switch panels star...
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JOMA72Video Card RAM
Hi, I’m looking at buying a new video card but I’m not sure which one gtx 580 model to go for. Either the 1.5 GB or the 3 GB version. I know this sounds crazy but I wanted to be able to run this maxed out with 3D vision. Could you please help Thanks...
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Wing-manDual Core Processors.
I've read this from a free download this morning, so I thought I'd post it on here for those that dont know. Dual core processors: FS9 allegedly doesn’t take advantage of the second processor. But here is a neat trick how to force FS9 make use of...
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coldwarSaltyFSX MegaScenery Vegas + i7 3.8ghz + GeForce 560Ti
Hi guys, this is one of my videos demonstrating my new rig with MegaScenery Las Vegas. The FPS slows down some with FRAPS but general gameplay is almost flawless. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYxeSkIHqPM Intel i7 2600 OC 3.8Ghz Nvidia GeForce 5...
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Vintage77Display is choppy - Upgrades or Settings?
I need help figuring out how to improve my computer performance when using FSX. My current computer hardware is: Processor: AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL=60 2.0 GHz Memory (RAM): 3.00 GB 32 Bit Operating System (Windows Vista Home Premium) w...
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hungoForce trim cyclic and aluminium profiles
I have just collected the prototype parts from the laser cutter to enable me to fit force trim to the cyclic sticks that I build for my helisim units. Effectively this will mean that in the hover the stick will be completely free with the force button pr...
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BrettxwTrackIR 5 - Anyone use it?
Just came across TrackIR 5. Anyone here use it? After watching some Youtube videos on it, I think this is an awesome piece of accessory to have for flight sim!!!...
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