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airwolfeHow are my framerates ?
I am currently running FSX on Vista64 Ultimate. My PC specs are listed below, but I would like to point out that I am using a TH2Go with three 22" Samsung Syncmasters and a 4th monitor for instruments on the second output of my 9800GTX. When I slide every...
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ollyauEnd of Flight Sim?
http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=21981 January 22, 2009 Report: Microsoft Makes Big Cuts At Flight Sim Studio Report: Microsoft Makes Big Cuts At Flight Sim Studio Redmond, Washington-based ACES Studio, the Microsoft-owned in...
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otterMicrosoft laid off the Flight sim developers today?! :(
Just heard this on a gaming forum - no FS11? Say it aint so http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=21981 😞...
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psalm1072032 or 64 bit plus video
Realizing that things change.... currently.... is it better to stay with 32 bit for the moment or move into 64 bit... Knowing the 8800 Ultra is soon to be released is there a best bang for the buck video card? I am thinking of upgrading to a new mother...
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berounReal Weather Downloads
Hi, I cannot download the real weather today (Jan 1😎 anyplace in the US. Europe and South America seems OK. It is snowing in NYC and weather comes up clear with 50 miles visibility. California, Miami and ORD all show clear 50 miles visibility, so...
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lkwAddressing MAAM DC3 windows
Working on 2d windows this xml worked with fs9 <Gauge Name="MAAM_Quadrant" Version="1.0"> <Image Name="Icon_X.bmp" ImageSizes="19,19"/> <Mouse> <Help ID="HELPID_GAUGE_TOGGLE_Quadrant_WINDOW"/> <Cursor Ty...
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ehuang6Editing Airline Callsigns
Is there any way to delete airline callsigns? :groupwave:...
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supermoocowProfessional Flight Simulation System
Hi I am selling my flight simulation system on ebay, this is a professional system for the serious enthusiast. If you’re interested see my ebay ad: PS. I hope I have posted this in the right section, apologies if I haven’t! Danny...
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1LtLoricFSX Crashes at 100 Percent?
I recently installed a plane a friend gave me, an Alphajet Flyboys mod. Ever since, FSX would get a fatal error at 100 percent loading. I removed the aircraft, but the problem sticks!...
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berounFSX Front Cockpit View
Hi, I prefer to take-off/fly and land in Instrument Panel view. For some reason in FSX, in instrument panel view I canot raise or lower the view (Shift+Enter or Shift+Backspace). Lowering the view is mainly required when landing - to see the runway. FS20...
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AccelorNeed help on how to Nav too capturing glide slope
I can't get it right when in nav mode. When tuned to GPS no problem establishing ILS but I understand, or not that GPS doesn't get the vertical signal so you cant establish glide slope. ❓ So I enter course, select NAV, enter vor freq into nav 1...
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windows1212Intro FSX music
Hi, I´ve some cuestions: How can I ear the intro music of FSX, in another programm? How can I copy? Where is it locate, in which folder? Thank´s for all Bye....
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berounFSX Install mystery
Hi, Have installed FSX on my new laptop. No shortcut icon appeared on my desktop! and my Program files did not show the link either. Finally I loooked at My Compter and found different Program Files folder marked Progam Files (x86). That is where I found...
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1LtLoricYour Aircraft List
Hey all, I thought I'd start his little thread about what addon aircraft you all have in your aircraft fleet. As the starter of this thread, I thought I might start.. AerialFoundry F-18 Alphasim T-34C Alphasim AH-64D Alphasim MH-53 Alphasim SR-71 ...
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RafmanOver sized lights using Matrox and FSX
😀 Rafman Hi Guys, I am running Matrox using three screens in FSX and I'm having problems with the over sized lights on runway, approach and taxi. Is there any way of reducing the brightness so I can see. Thanks Rafman 😀...
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mitch0508Flight planner problem
Hi I have a problem with the flight planner in FSX. When i go in and select a flight plan and then i go in to the edit section to edit the altitude and the flight route and i click ok to save the plan and then fly it, it doesnt do anything so i cant fl...
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mpf858ALA Littoria to Napoli - Fire??
Anyone know how to fly this? After landing at Napoli, the oil/fuel warning lights came on, and when I went through final arrow (ignoring the warnings) the game didn’t end. I must have to deal with those lights first – ?? This is a Grumman sea plane,...
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7ECA-CaptainCH vs Saitek
Best of the season all... I am considering getting rid of my CH controllers and replacing them with the Saitek line which offer more realistic options and seem to be a whole lot better. Have any of you tried or are using Saitek? I like the look of the ...
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Karlwfsx Config?
Sorry to ask this but what is the fsx config file labeled? I need to edit it. Thanks 😀...
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bb42[ Poll ] SimPit
I'm not really sure if this is the right section to be posting this but, i was just wondering if anyone has had any experience owning, building or using a home built cockpit replica for fun or with a flight Sim program. I myself am interested in making a ...
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GundamWZeroSo it has finally been done!!!!
I FINALLY HAVE MY YF-19!!!! 😳 https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/images/forumimages/34390/so-it-has-finally-been-done_9eef6686ec39123cdbdf82c0f3a3ff64.jpg https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/images/forumimages/34390/so-it-has-finally-been...
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jewkid80FSX Start up error. need help
My flight sim. x worked perfectly until one day i tried to start is up and a loading bar would show for 3 seconds then nothing would happen. I dont know what is causing fsx to not start up. I need help, it is required i have simulator hours for my fli...
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oldsamerUltimate Terrain X - USA DVD Edition & FSX Sp2 ?
Has anyone had problems installing or running Ultimate Terrain X - USA DVD Edition on Sp2 ? I'm thinking of getting it for Christmas....
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rainman2643FSX Deluxe Edition and Vista 64 Bit
ok so i just got a brand new HP touchsmart desktop i went to load my FSX Deluxe edition everything went smooth until i tried to start it up when it says this......" Flight simulator cannot run because the version of Microsoft DirectX(R) installed on your ...
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waterinthefuelHelp!! Vista 64 and FSX aren't compatible for me!
I can't even get it to install! The installshield wizard gives me an error almost immediately. Please help. I'm reading of people playing FSX with Vista 64 and loving it! I know about the compatibility wizard but I still can't get the game to install to e...
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glartTrouble with FSX Lear Jet---Losing power on Landing
Using FSX - Anniversary Lear Jet-- When coming in for a landing - whether on autopilot or not---, seems that the power cuts out as I have no response when trying to increase speed--- know if Im doing something wrong? - Seems to happen a lot after I dis-...
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ross747Trim is stuck
Kind of long story...I had FSX Regular Version...Bought the expansion pack...Installed and it was good. I installed the RV4 airplane. The first time I tried to fly it...The trim was stuck nose up... Since then all my planes have been stuck that way....
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eyton402Unable to Re-install FSX
I am running Windows XP and after re installing FSX I cant open FSX. After download when I try to open I get the message MSXML4 SP2 is not installed. Please re-install Flight Simulator to restore or repair this missing component." I have both SP1 and SP...
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7ECA-CaptainFreeze up....
I am having problems with FSX freezing during play. The screen partially goes white on things like the cockpit details, then it simply freezes up and will not resume? Any ideas?...
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GundamWZeroMD-11 Screenshots
These are going to be that last shots for a while.....or at least until I figure out how to get FSX to run add-ons without crashing.... :evil: Roll out with McDonnell Douglas House colors at St. Louis International: https://forum.flyawaysimulation....
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MateenFSX Suddenly Won't start Up
Hi, I have been running FSX under Vista for many months and suddenly it won't start up. Program kicks off and then I get an error saying there is an unhandled exception in FSX.EXE. I get offered option to debug and then it exits to the desktop. I ha...
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GundamWZeroFor those who has the NVidia 8800 Series Drivers...
A miracle has arrived...... http://www.fswc.info/showthread.php?t=5863 Within the package is the PHYSX software and drivers!!!! This should help out in FPS rate up to about 10 FPS.... Good luck and happy flying. 😀...
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GundamWZeroHow do you fly VOR on autopilot?
Okay. I am Stupid. 😀 Also, how do you fly ILS on autopilot? ...told ya....I'm stupid. 😛...
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7ECA-CaptainFrame Rate/Bias/ Filtering...
Hi. Trying to optomise the settings in FSX, I have managed to get the display looking good, but am confused about the display settings in fsx that relate to frame rates, filters, and bias. Does anyone know what these settings affect? And how should I ...
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CaptainTowerBoeing 767 Aircraft
Does anyone know if the Boeing 767 normally flys into and out of Cleveland-Hopkins (KCLE)? I once flew from Chicago to Cleveland on a DC-10 and that is a wide body heavy. I just noticed that KCLE does not have any GATE designated as HEAVY. Thanks....
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truckernick[ Poll ] Random Poll
A random poll...
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astrosteve[ Poll ] XBox360 and Microsoft Poll
Please tell me what you think......
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JamieMedic84FSX Graphic Problems
Ok, I am having a problem with my graphics on FSX. The problem that I am having is that on some planes and helicopters, its like there is a blue pixelated overlay. Everything still performs well, its just aggravating. My hard drive actually crashed abo...
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GundamWZeroFirst major issue with FSX.
Ok here we go... 😕 I can plan and start a flight from anywere.....but when I am on final approach, FSX crashes...... usually a fatal error has occured. If I just fly around and goof off, or fly on multiplayer, I can fly from one place to anoth...
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hmarshallFast Taxiing
Hi, Noticed that basically all my planes taxi fast, very fast. Constantly hitting the period key to keep them somewhat under control, so it becomes 'jerky' trying to keep up with it. Don't even have to touch the throttle. i.e.. release parking brakes, en...
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pearlygatesukAdding Custom ILS Approaches
Hi all, Yeah, I know it's cheating but I wondered if anybody knew of a patch for FSX to add ILS to all the runways within it? Thanks Pearlz...
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1LtLoricFSX Tweaks?
Hey all. I just got FSX fixed up and everything! Finally! I removed programs and stuff... I still get crappy frames! When those computer guys fixed it they said they tweaked it a bit so I got really good frames. But since I reinstalled it, of course the t...
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airbourneRepaint (FSX)
Hi guys, since iv started my virtual airliner im in need to make some aircrafts, so i loaded up photoshop, and had a play around to see what i can come up with (First time using it) iv tryed to watch some tutorials on youtube but the people go to fast...
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aljo10fsx freezing
after I have changed say graphics settings the chnage sare made and the screen message says" loading completed" FSX then screen freezes and eventually i get out but it shows a message "FSX will have to close down...." send error message to microsoft Th...
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oldsamerOdd ATC problem
I've been tripping along back to Texas from Georgia. After launching out of Columbus Metro the ATC sub-program? gave me the "no messages to transmit" screen. I flew through a controlled area and landed at an uncontrolled municipal and saved the flight. No...
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1LtLoricFSX Null error?
I just installed the Aerosoft F-16 and installed it's update. When I had JUST the F-16, no update, FSX ran fine and dandy. Now with the update, it doesn't even attempt to start up, and i get a Windows 98 style box saying "Error ID = 25 (null) . Any idea...
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n7xlq1Problem flying Lear 45.
Hey all, I'm having a problem flying the L45. I create a flight plan in the planner, from HEAR to OJAI, IFR routing and set my cruise ALT at 21K (the planner suggest 7K), so I take off and ATC clears me to 10K then 15K then about when I get to 11K the 45,...
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HeyjoojooNeed printable approach procedures for Canada Airports....
I've checked places like Flightware and others. But nothing. I can only seem to find a map of the actual airport but no printable STAR, SIDS, IAPs charts. Any suggestions?...
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fasteddie60Instant Reply Jumpy
I have really enjoyed getting some neat aircraft from this site and read allot of the forum, but haven't seen the problem I am having with FSX and instant replay. Seems when I am running instant replay from an outside view the image jitters and jumps aro...
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airbournetexture problem
iv got a texture prob with fsx i need help im running vista 32 bit with fsx sp2 i can pick defult aircrafts and the textures are ther, but as soon as i install ones from sites like flyaway and simviation, they apear white on the screen and the textu...
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