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hasselerdSpitfire Anyone ??
Need some help as new to flying Spits. Does anyone know why, about 10 mins into the flight, black smoke comes billowing from the engine, there's a big flash, loud bang and the engine cuts out leaving me to glide down to earth with a bang.... There's nothi...
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cpltomFrame rate improvement
Ok, I have read a little here, and other places . I have a 3 year old machine, with 1 gig of ram and a 5200 Nvidia card (512). Should I be looking at a new graphics card, or more ram? Be aware that I am on a VERY limmited budget (Vet benifits are ...
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HelThe green floating targets!!
Im new to SDK and trying to build some mission, but have come a bit stuck, how do you add the green floating targets that appear in the exisiting missions? Any help woule be great!...
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bawls327Flytampa SABA, and TFFJ
https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/images/forumimages/33026/flytampa-saba-and-tffj_cf60c60e3286a7beed33c4035a34f7bb.jpg https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/images/forumimages/33026/flytampa-saba-and-tffj_d37361c87ee246860e409ff10f41532f.jpg https:/...
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HeyjoojooRadar Contact...
Is there anyone here who uses RC with FSX? I noticed that when I'm in FSx and the RC screen is showing that I should press 1 or 2 depending on what the ATC wants, nothing happens. I press 1 and then I press 2 but nothing happens... Not sure what is h...
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freedspeakcross runway utility?
In FS9 there was a utility that enabled cross runways at appropriate airports. Is there, or will there be such a utility for FSX?...
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Rifrovor tutorial
nvm edit: sorry for wasting space, I'll make a new tutorial, which will hopefully explain it a little bit more. I said my origional tutorial sucked, and will make a new one learning from my mistakes....
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abmukh80ati radeon x1900/machine specs
Hi guys anybody using a high end ati radeon card. i mean the 512 mb cards. how good is the performance compared to a 256mb card? How good is the ati radeon gdd3 512mb card? Yeah its a bit expensive but i wanna know its performance before i go for it. ...
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windows1212GPS FSX
Hi, anyone know how i do for update the GPS of FSX. Thanks....
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luigi_m_Questions about starting with FSX
Hi all, I'm looking to get back into simming and need some advice. Firstly, I'm going to buy a new PC for FSX, and need an idea of specs to run FSX at a very high quality (quad-core, duo-core, processor speed, RAM etc), and most importantly what video/gra...
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flightMikePLEASE ANYONE HELP??????? Thanks!!!!!!!!!!
ok hello. i have FSX and i had to reinstall FSX a few times because i left FSX for a bit but now im back. So my problem is..... When i go onto mutiplayer. it wont let me talk anymore. i even went to network settings and when ever i check that box for e...
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7ECA-CaptainBell 206 trim issues
Hi, just curious about the trim on the 206, I'm guessing there is none. I'm having a heck of a time keeping it flying in a straight line and in balance, ie: straight and level. It keeps turning slightly and wanting constant rudder input. As well it seems ...
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Razgr1z912PMDG 747X
When I use the A/C I have noticed a big FPS hit from lets say the default 747. Is there any way to fix it?...
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AngelTFirst solo
In FS2004 I was able to print my Private Pilot First solo ride, how can I do the same with FSX? Thanks for any imput....
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SimmyBriefings and the kneeboard
How do I add text to the briefing page on the kneeboard? I know from the Forum that I use Notepad and need to create an HTML file but I am unclear how to do this. I followed a link to Create HTML Document but there is no provision in Notepad that I can s...
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DuddsKaslo (CBR2) Approach Plate?
Hi. Does anyone know where I can get hold of an approach plate for Kaslo (CBR2) - either FSX or real-world? I have Sky Vectors bookmarked but it doesn't cover British Columbia. Many thanks....
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russ_sheratonHow do I install FSX aircraft downloads in Vista
please held...
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HeyjoojooFrom nVidia 7600GT to what.... (minor exeptions though)
Okay. I've been using the nVidia 7600 since FSX was released. Now, I want to move to Direct 10 card but cannot afford that 8800 card. What would you recommend? Should I even stay with nVidia or should I go with ATI? Windows XP Pro 2 2gigs Conroe du...
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DuddsViewing Cabin / Passanger Area?
Can someone remind me how, if I have an aircraft with an interior, I can view that interior? I understand how the VC works but can't get 'back' into the cabin behind. Many thanks!...
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Dogsbolox0110Model not defined error
Hey guys I've trawled the net for ages for a solution but can't find anything useful. I've got FSX running on vista and have had no problems with it until last week. I've installed Flight Deck 5 and Cargo Pilot with no problems. I recently installed Carr...
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DuddsTrees, not Buildings Please
Does anyone know whether it is possible to just have the trees switched on in FSX and not the buildings - or are the two linked (which I believe to be the case). Many thanks....
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barkomanHaving trouble config. gamepad triggers as throttle controls
Hi folks, I just threw out my old logitech gamepad controller as it kept losing calibration - absolute garbage. I found out that Microsoft released an adapter to use the Xbox 360 controller on PC's and don't laugh, it works very good. So smooth with no de...
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doublebSLI
i've got my 2nd 8800 gts 640mb gfx card arriving on saturday (overclockers £139.00 + vat ). i was wondering if anyone else has got an sli config and was there much improvment on framerate? BB...
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hasselerdSlowing down Blackhawk Chopper in Flight ???
Hi, Does anyone know how to slow a Blackhawk down In Flight. I can only reduce the throttle and lift the nose but that takes me up and takes forever slowing the chopper down (consiquently flying way over the landing point, loosing control, going into a sp...
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DandujmovichHow to add GPWS on aicraft
Hey I was wondering how do you add GPWS on add on aircraft that dont already have it, could someone help?Thanks 😀 😀...
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7ECA-CaptainKING AIR
Is it just me, or is the FSX King Air a tad hard to control on the ground? I find it to be way to fast on the taxi and hard to keep at a slow pace for ground movements. That and requires a lot of power to get moving... Nothing like other similar twins lik...
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tiequinnHow to enable FPS counter IN GAME? (if there's a such thing)
Hey y'all, I've been a member for few months and haven't made a post. That's cuz the information I need is mostly there 😀 However, after a exhaustive search and reading, I've not been able to find information on how to enable in game FPS coun...
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7ECA-CaptainLear Throttle Quadrant questions...
Hi, just tried out the lear 45 on FSX, and have a few questions... On my CH Quadrant the default seems to be the throttle levers which makes sense, but for some reason the mixture now seems to cut off the engines rather than letting them spool up? It work...
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RemyxFSX / SP1 / Acceleration - install order?
I should receive my copy of FSX and Acceleration by Friday. (finally upgrading from FS2004) What is the best way to get all of this install installed on a WinXP Pro system? FSX then SP1 then Acceleration? Does it matter when I do the activation? ...
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D5TweddleHelp with Graphics card
I currently have a ATI Radeon X800 series (VX912-3) graphics card, and I would like to upgrade to a better one so my FSX can run hopefully quicker (I am only getting about 17-18 FPS at the moment). I am not very technical when it comes to PC's, I know ...
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HeyjoojooDetermining when to press ILS button and the LOC button...
Question regarding doing an ILS landing with the Airbus320 and what to look for... I know that I press the ILS button on the FCU before I press the LOC button. But I dont know what indicators I should look for to determine *when* to press that ILS butt...
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papabTWEAK OF THE WEEK: Annoying Display Messages
For additional tweaks visit www.highflightsimulations.com The "FIRST" and "FOREMOST" thing to remember before applying any "tweak" in Flight Simulator X is always remember to backup your important files first! Should your "tweaking" attempt fail, yo...
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paulchris2PC Aviator's FS Global X2008 Software
Hey Folks, Has anyone bought PC Aviator's FS Global X2008 Software? It's Hi-res terrain mesh for the earth on six DVD's for $65 US. I'm still pretty new to FSX and would like more detail in my scenery and cities. But I don't want to spend the money if i...
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oldsamerSign of the times
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skyewalkerLanding a Harrier Jump-Jet on bridges?
Are there any bridges on which you can land a plane within FSX? I'm flying a Harrier and tried a VTOL landing onto a bridge, lined up nice, but the graphics just melted away and I slipped through the bridge towards the sea! Nice view of the underside pill...
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MJDykasFSX Aircraft folder
Just wondering what exactly this folder is for? I'm not talking about simobjects/airplanes, it is just aircraft. I did notice that some AI planes reside in there, is that what its for AI aircraft.....versus putting them in your simobjects/airplanes fol...
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7ECA-CaptainControllers...
Here's an odd one... I need to restart my computer each time I want to use the controllers for FSX The controllers (CH Yoke, Rudders, and Quadrant) don't respond despite showing normal and responding to calibration on both my game controllers and in FSX c...
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jmcgowanWhy did camera view change in FSX?
I used to love being able to track around my plane in FS 2004 with the chase plane view mode. Now the default view is from the right wingtip and pans back and forth from a fixed point. Blech! Please tell me there's a way to make the camera track like it d...
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7ECA-CaptainFriends of the Goose...
Hi Just wondering if there are any other goose fans out there. Maybe we can share locations and "Goose" Stuff. Maybe even a little sim world carribian charter operation. Haivng said that I'm going to get nice rum drink and relax on the beach until my next...
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RemyxDoes FSX work better with Nvidia or ATI drivers?
I am about to get a new graphic card. Currently considering the Nvidia 8800GT. However I read somewhere that Nvidia drivers do not work all that well with FSX. Is this a real problem or can it be arranged with tweaking? Is this significant enough ...
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papabFSX Tweak Of the Week-FIBER FRAME FRACTION
For additional tweaks visit www.highflightsimulations.com The "FIRST" and "FOREMOST" thing to remember before applying any "tweak" in Flight Simulator X is always remember to backup your important files first! Should your "tweaking" attempt fail, you ...
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effievedaEssex class carrier
Anyone know of an Essex class carrier, free or pay that might run in FSX? Thanks in advance ... Art...
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n7xlq1Problem with VIEW\Instrument Pannel Problem..
Hey all, I'm having a problem getting anything to show up from the View\instrument panels menu in all my aircraft, (ie add-ons and default). When I select for example GPS it flickers for a second then nothing. some aircraft I can't get the Cockpit t...
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cthigginHelp with camera settings/view
Hello fellow simmers - It's been so long (memory lag also) but I have forgotten how to change the camera defaults - as if in view mode, tail looks too long - looked at fsx hotkeys and for the life of me, can't find it. Know there was a thread last year ...
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FFEMT435FSX Kneeboard
Anyone know how to edit the FSX Kneeboard?...
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HeyjoojooConfiguring soundsets...
I have downloaded a soundset that I'm happy with. The problem is that there is a particular sound on this aircraft that I can't determine which file it is. When I change camera views, it's consistently sounding with all views except for interior/cabin vie...
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Heyjoojoo'Cannot import flight plan' in the FMC
I set up a flight in the flight planner of the FSX. Then I go into the FMC and try to "Route Request" and I get the message Cannot Import Flight Plan. What did I do wrong? Kareem...
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paulchris2Aerosoft's Flight Tales 1
I recently bought Aerosoft Flight Tales 1. On the very first beginners' mission you are supposed to land on an aircraft carrier then fly back to base. After landing on the carrier the mission compass doesn't register that I did and I do not know what to...
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toddbredaFSX/Hardware Guru? Please Help!
Hi there...I have a Dell XPS 200 (XPS/Dimension 200/5150C) and I am running FSX (without any upgrades to my system, specs are at the link below)...I know I need to upgrade but I don't know to what specific hardware exactly. I'm tired of my processor so...
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RolaidsBitmap picure udjustment fo plane repaint
hi everyone i had a question about the planes which us bitmaps for the paint jobs (or texture) i tried just taking it into paint and changing it but when i flew it the parts i edited where just white like it was a model whithout paint anyone know i did ro...
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