I looked for a readme within the extracted downloaded contents but did not observe any. After automatic installation, I selected the KLM version and expected to hear the pilot / ATC use the aircraft call sign of "KLM" but was (not) surprised to hear a v...
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I have FSX Deluxe Flight Sim with Acceleration. I previously ran it on Windows 7, 8, and 10 on an older PC. Now I have a new Windows 11 PC, but the FSX Acceleration program won’t allow the activation window to show. It seems the MSXML4 installer f...
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After reinstalling FSX on a new computer, I can’t enter my product key, so it stays in demo mode and shuts down after 30 minutes. I’d really appreciate any advice on how to force FSX to prompt me for activation again....
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Hi, I’m having problems with my runway lights. At all of my add-on airports, I don’t get any runway or taxiway lights at night. The PAPIs are there, and the airport buildings/terminals are all lit up, but there are no runway lights. Most of my add-...
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FSX used to show my vertical landing speed in red in the top-left corner of the screen, but I no longer see it. How can I turn this display back on?...
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https://flyawaysimulation.com/downloads/files/17798/fsx-xenon-lights-30/ Is this the solution for missing taxi lights? If so, how do I implement it? I don’t have any knowledge of the SDK, but I do have it installed. I’d like to add this to my cu...
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Hi!! I need an activation code. Dont mind if its used! PLS!! :cry:...
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Are the following GPWS callouts possible in FSX Gold: "pull up, whoop whoop", "caution terrain", "windshear", "bank angle", "glideslope", 2500-10FT, and "obstacle ahead"?...
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Can someone recommend some older FSX payware aircraft, preferably a prop? I’m asking for older add-ons because a lot of the newer stuff is made with high-def textures that I can’t run. For example, I have the Carenado 206 and I love it—it runs gr...
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In the "Secret Shuttle" mission, I can start the plane, but I can’t get it to move. I turn on the engines, they rev up, and then just stay at idle. Any help would be appreciated....
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Hello everyone, I’m looking to sell my full flight simulator setup, including the PC, 3 monitors, and the controls. I bought everything a little over a year ago, but I never really got into it, and I think it’s best to sell it so someone else can g...
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Hello fellow simmers, It’s been a long time (and my memory is lagging), but I’ve forgotten how to change the default camera settings in FSX. For example, in view mode the tail looks too long. I looked through the FSX hotkeys, and for the life of...
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After takeoff, my copilot tells me I should switch off the seat belt sign. I don’t do it, so the seat belt sign stays on, but the stewardess still tells the passengers that the pilot turned off the seat belt sign and that they can move freely around the...
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I’m having trouble getting the SR-71 add-on to work in FSX. I’m sure it’s something simple, but I can’t figure it out. The files and folders are in the correct place, but nothing shows up in the sim. I’m running Windows 7 and Flight Simulator...
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How do you use the FMC to fly the way you would with an autopilot? I mean the Honeywell FMC, not the one by PMDG....
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In FSX, under Settings "Graphics," I check the "User Aircraft" box to show my aircraft label (the colored text above an airplane in flight), but no text appears above my aircraft. How can I get the text to show above my aircraft? I've tried everythin...
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I’m trying to make a custom object (for example, a house) show a night texture in FSX, but the LM texture isn’t showing up. My procedure: I build a house in 3D with SketchUp (house.SKP). I export the house with the Collada exporter (house.DAE)....
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I recently tried to install the Red Arrows Hawk T1 from here: http://simviation.com/1/search?submit=1&keywords=HawkT1RedArrows.zip I’ve never used smoke before, so I assumed you just press I and it turns on, then press I again and it turns off. Eith...
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I fly Airbus and Boeing aircraft in FSX Steam Edition. Why don’t the localizer and glideslope indicators show up on my PFD when I know I’m using, and have entered, an ILS flight plan? I recently had to reinstall FSX Steam Edition on a new computer....
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I’m not sure this is the right forum, but I’m trying to get used to the autopilot in FSX. I’ve got it working pretty well, except it won’t intercept the localizer for landing—it just flies right past. Any help would be appreciated....
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I have a flight saved as a cold start in the F-86 at a small gate. Sometimes when I load the flight, I can get the GP unit there by turning on the GP switch. Other times I get a message that GP is not availible. The first time I made the mission I had ...
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Hi everyone, What exactly is the difference between FSX Acceleration and FSX Steam Edition? I’ve seen some aircraft downloads (free and payware) that say they are for FSX Steam. Are they interchangeable with FSX Acceleration? Thanks, Simon...
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How can I get past an install error in Flight Simulator X?...
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My YOKO+ yoke was working great, but all of a sudden I can’t program or calibrate it anymore. I’m running FSX. Any help would be appreciated....
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Hey, I’m with a VA and we do online flights using FS Flight Tracker and Flight Simulator (either FS9 or FSX). I use FSX, and every once in a while FS Flight Tracker shows me at a different airport than the one I’m actually at in FSX. Has anyone ...
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I have a full cockpit, but to get the Switch, Multi, and Radio panels to work at all, I had to run a third-party package called Spad. I was running Windows 10, upgraded to Windows 11, found it was plagued with driver issues, and went back to Windows 10...
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I just started trying the MS Flight Sim X Demo. The only cursor I get is a black square instead of a pointer, and clicking does nothing. The square moves around with the mouse, but it has no effect on any controls. There’s also no menu, so I can’t ...
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I just reinstalled FSX and my favorite Delta 777x aircraft. On my first flight in a while, everything works as expected except the airspeed indicators. I’m used to flying the 777x and have over 1,900 hours logged in that aircraft, but today it isn’...
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I want to reinstall FSX Gold with Acceleratior, but Microsoft will not activate it and says my activation limits have been exceeded. I’ve had this game for a few years now, and during the load shedding period here in South Africa my PC crashed a few ...
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I like how FSX uses the actual "pull up!" and "sink rate" sounds, but the "don't sink!" and "too low terrain/flaps/gear" sounds are way too calm. Where did the original voice go? I tried replacing the original GPWS_ files in flight simulator x/sounds, ...
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I downloaded and extracted the OZx_Complete scenery file from this site, and I’m not sure exactly where to install the following files: OZx_AUS_v3.0 to OZx_AUS_v3.5: should these go under the main FSX directory, or under FSX\AddonScenery? I understa...
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I’m totally confused about installing the Caribbean Sea Planes add-on scenery. This is what I currently have on my PC: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\FSX\ Addon Scenery Caribbean Sea Planes Coco Beach St. Augustine ...
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Hello, Thanks for sharing the information. I installed FSUIPC4 as an add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator X Acceleration, but I’m still struggling to properly configure my Thrustmaster TCA Captain Pack X Airbus Edition so it works correctly. For ...
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I’ve used FSX for 20 years without any issues. I tried installing FSX: Steam Edition on my new laptop (Windows 11), but I get the error message "steam initization failed". How do I get rid of the PIN request? I’ve never had to use a PIN before. ...
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LLBG does not work in FSX. Does anyone know why?...
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I bought the PC/DVD version of Microsoft Flight Simulator X (with a key) and I’m running Windows 11. I’ve tried three times to install the simulator, and each time I get this error: Error 1305, Error reading from file C:\Program Files (x...
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I have a PC running Windows 11 and I want to get back into flying FSX. I bought a Turtle Beach Flight Deck throttle and joystick, but it seems like it isn’t compatible with FSX. I’m looking for something not too expensive that will work for now, un...
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I’m 16 and I love FSX Steam Edition. I’m looking for ways to improve my graphics and I’m wondering what the best product is. I’d prefer scenery/graphics for Seattle or the PNW area, and I don’t have hundreds of dollars to spend. I’ve looked...
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New here. Is it possible to convert an .mdl file to a more common 3D format so I can edit it in something like 3DS Max? Any help is appreciated....
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Hi, I’m new to flight sims and I just got an original hard-disk copy of FSX. As expected, all the navaids and frequencies are from back in the day. Is there a safe way to update the entire nav database and frequencies so everything is up to date? By ...
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I’m trying to figure out whether an i5-10400 with 8GB of RAM will run FSX with some fairly modern add-ons without hiccups. The machine would have about 50GB installed on the HDD. I don’t believe FSX requires an SSD. Will 8GB of RAM be enough, or...
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i can't find CD key for flight simulator X plz tell me!!!!!!!!!!!!...
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This app focuses on Excel. Not everyone uses Excel. I use Open Office. What are my options?...
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So I wanted to change my FSX UI music for the startup to something custom, not just the FSX001 and all those. So I imported a .wav file into the C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\Sound\UIMusic folder, closed the folder, then op...
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Hi all, I've been struggling to get my FSX custom music to work. They are the exact same file format with the exact same properties, and it just goes silent when I choose the music. Please help!! I've tried LITERALLY everything, and it's still not workin...
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is thier somewhere give step by step procedures installing FSZ in ...
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I have both FS2004 and FSX on my computer. After many months of being away from FS2004, I opened the program and it has a beautiful assortments of Cessna 182's which for the life of me, I can't understand why FSX didn't include them? Can these or even one...
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tried for the last 2 months to cancel, paypal wont do anything about it and the website never answers my emails..anybody? or i am doomed to stay...
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Good day all, my computer crashed and I had to get a new one and it has Windows 11. I managed to get FSX back up and running with no issues with my Addon's scener, aircraft and AI traffic etc. However, the Majestic Q300 is not working. I have contacted th...
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Well, i figured out how to get the gate to come forward and all, but the trucks, baggage control, fuel trucks...none of them move after i parked!!! what going on here???...
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