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jetman35

To help FPS in Vista or XP..

This may work for those out there that have FSX and want to increase fps It works for me in DX10 and I am now running at MAX on all settings except the traffic setup. Ultimately you want to have as much free resource as possible on your PC as possible. ...

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Heyjoojoo

Airbus 320: Approach Phase...

I have been flying the Airbus 320 (from Wilco Publishing) for awhile now and getting a little better, so I think. But I do have a question regarding activating the Approach Phase, Localizer and Autoland. Here's how I regularly setup the IFR Flight (So...

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Spoty101

Need help asap

FSX said crashed and it said the following... "FSX has ran out of memory, please set different graphics, scenery, or traffic settings." uhhhhh, how? here are my specs ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe motherboard AMD Athlon 64-bit 3200 2.01GHz rated at 3....

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jewkid80

Fsx Acelleraction not working with my video card

well for christmas i wanted the new fsx acceleration. well i got and finally got home to try it out well it turns out than i dont have a good enough video card... but it said that when i was installing the original fsx but 2 day later it started to work?...

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CRJCapt on
Spoty101

Light bloom problems, weird

Ok so I got a new graphics card for Christmas a 8600 GT OC 512MB originaly I had an ATI X800XL 256MB card and I could enable light bloom, but on my new GC I can enable it but when I reload the textures and stuff my screen is white, only one time everyt...

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SimmerGuy

Node gear in the asphalt

I am running FSX Deluxe with SP2. I have no add-ons except FSUIPC. I am using the stock Cessna 172 SP and in the Spot View it appears that the nose tire is in the asphalt up to the rim. I checked all the other single engine and light twins that come ...

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Spoty101

Autopilot For A321

ok so I tried the autopilot for the original FSX A321 but it wont WORK!!! its driving me nuts!!! :evil: :evil: so I enable the autopilot and set the heading, altitude speed, and guess what BANG nothing happens, what am I doing wrong?...

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n7xlq1 on
KIMOMARTIN

SHADER 2.0?...HELP!

HOW DO I GET SHADER 2.0??????????????????????? ❓ ❓ ❓ ❓ :cry:...

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PhilTaylor on
cthiggin

Challenge - Great FUN - Do Denali Mission in Helicopter

Hello fellow simmers, As stated earlier this week, Santa brought me a Logitech Force 3D Joystick, and I have the ol' chopper bug, REAL BAD. I just finished the Denali Mission with the helio, and it puts a new meaning on eye-candy and challenge. Jus...

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ollyau

FSX addons, problems, new year and more!

Hi everyone, First of all, Happy New Year! And also, I've been developing for FSX Acceleration. You can see my current addons at http://library.avsim.net/esearch.php?DLID=&Name=&FileName=&Author=orion&CatID=root. I am in the process of making a ...

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ollyau on
jeffclaw

Radios not working correctly

Hello I have a problem with my radios its started since I attempted installing SP2 for FSX, I then did a system restore as the activation was really starting to bug me and I have tried a uninstall/reinstall. The radios technically work although they d...

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oldsamer on
cthiggin

Hovercraft 412 - Anyone using????

Hello fellow simmers, FINALLY, as my previous post, I'm getting into helicopters, and boy, what a challenge......................but, do-able............ I found a site, www.hovercontrol.com and downloaded their Hovercraft package - BOY, it is beautif...

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paulchris2

Denali Base Camp Charter Mission

Ok, I have flown the supplies to Denali Base Camp. After landing they ask you if you want to fly to the Medical Camp to pick up a passenger. I accepted and cannot takeoff! No matter what I do the plane starts to veer to the right and I continue to slid...

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paulchris2 on
cthiggin

Helicopters and Collective

Hello Fellow Simmers, Santa brought me a Logitech 3DForce Pro...........so, I've been learning the ol' helio flying...............boy, what a challenge............... Question.................I understand the principle with anti-torque rudder, throttl...

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Lee198 on
rowcoach

AI invisible

Something is happening with my AI - well one plane for sure. When I click on the drop down menu for views and click on AI Traffic I get a full list of planes that I should be able to see in the area. This is all good. However, I have a Fokker 28 that keep...

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rowcoach on
arulu

After installing the acceleration pack

Friends after installing the Acceleration pack with SP2 the jetways are not moving. What could be the error?...

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arulu on
7ECA-Captain

Rudders...

I got a set of CH rudder pedals for X-Mas. They are apparently set up correctly accoring to the defaults and calibration... but I'm finding them way too sensitive. I tried to change the settings in the game by moving the sensitivity sliders to the left, b...

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paulchris2

Sun position incorrect?

Hi Folks, I was flying the 'Missing Coworker' mission and noticed that the time on my panel was 16:30. But I was flying east and the sun was pretty much at my eye level. Wouldn't that make it early morning. Is there a way to properly calibrate the t...

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rowcoach on
rowcoach

New scenery for FSX?

I've seen similar pages for FS9, but is there somewhere I can find a list of scenery downloads for FSX? Thanks again....

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ab1332 on
effieveda

No logbook entries

Happy New Year everyone. Got a problem. None of my flights are getting entered into my logbook. The logbook bin file is present in the Flight Simulator X folder and when I run "FSXLog" everything is there. Can anyone suggest a possible reason for this? I...

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RadarMan on
rowcoach

FSX SDK

This may be a dumb question - but I have FSX Deluxe - where do I find the SDK file?...

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Llain on
meco211

Landable Aircraft Carriers

Other than in the missions, are there landable Aircraft Carriers in FSX Acceleration. And do they have working cables to stop you? or do you have to download an addon? Thanks i am new to the game Toby...

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meco211 on
paulchris2

FSX - Acceleration

Well, I just installed FSX Acceleration and I'm not to hopeful for it. The first mission in beginners is called Executive Tour. It starts with the sound off and you cannot turn it on. What a jip already. Paul...

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acepilot32 on
Dirtbud

Missing co-worker mission

Has anybody found the missing co-worker in fsx accelerated? I have searched the valleys, hill tops and flown grids with no luck....

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Llain on
symbolman

X Pac Passenger Simulator (New Add On)

This is tell you about a simple new add on, which is just the kind of thing I've been waiting for. Its from Hi Fi Sim. It simulates the loading of passengers, provides automatic cabin crew and captain annonucements, and most importantly an assessment and...

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blackforce on
Taylor

carrier??

hello everyone. does anyone know how to start from the carrier on the free flight menu. i cant seem to find it if it is there at all. thanks for your help. 😀 😀...

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Taylor on
abmukh80

ILS problems

Hi guys, I've been observing this for quite some time in FSX. This is regarding the ILS feather on the map for some airports which do not take you into the runway but kind of sidesteps the runway. Others hold your aircraft laterally but the altitude go...

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Razgr1z912

New 8600 and.. and.. cant run fsx?

I just installed my new GeForce 8600 GT and now fsx says i need atleast a GeForce 3/Readion(idk how to spell) 9800. Whats with that?...

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Razgr1z912 on
Heyjoojoo

Installing FSX: can you install FSX from the copying all....

Merry Christmas Hello all simmers, Is it possible to install FSX from the disk after copying all files from both DVDs to the hard disk? Will it still give the "insert DVD 2" message? - Kareem...

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Rafi on
paulchris2

window mode

Hey Folks, How do I go from full screen to window mode? I looked in the index under views and couldn't find how to do it. Paul...

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Rafi on
dpsmith

FSX Acceleration Problems

If someone could help. 1.Prior to installing FSX A instant replay worked. Since the installation instant replay caused the my system to crash. 2.After flying a plane from FSXA planes from FSX do not show up unless you exit the game and start it up agai...

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dpsmith on
markhyder

landing 747

How do I land a 747? When the best time to lower the flaps and landing gear?...

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D5Tweddle on
n7xlq1

incorrect local time in FSX.

Hey all. I'm having a problem with where FSX advances my local time an hour in Free Flight where I pick a local airport to fly. The only way to correct it is to reset the time. Is there a way to fix it. OH btw, I don't have DST....

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n7xlq1 on
pawj112

Help with FSX expansion pack.

I have recently installed the expansion pack for FSX. Prior to the install I had no problem running the simulator. Since installing the expansion pack I get an error message that states "Graphics card does not meet minimum requirements for shader suppor...

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jetguy99

Backing up

Hey guys I know the turboprops/jetengines can back up but what about the sea planes? Thanks and merry christmas!...

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CRJCapt on
jewkid80

How do you take screenshots?

How do you take screenshots?...

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oldsamer on
jetguy99

Engine

How do you turn off the engine? I do auto shut down but i is still on. I need to know this because i am trying to get the jetway open i have down loaded the list of controls but it doesn't say. PS: I have cargo doors open and regular doors open....

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jetguy99 on
letmepass

Computer reboots after 747.

Hellow.When i select to fly boeing 747-800 (standart version which is in fsxD) and after a short time of being in the cabin my computer reboots. When it restarts i get a win error.. http://www.freespaces.com/optimism/forum.jpg It reboots only wh...

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rowcoach

where is the fsx.cfg file

I've been looking for the fsx config file to see about changing it for a duo core, but I can't find it under fsx.cfg. Does it go by another name?...

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RadarMan on
Llain

geforce 8800 and FSX

HI I have just installed a Geforce 8800 gts 640mb. i did have a geforce 7600 gt 256mb but when i play FSX i do not see much of an improvement in frame rates, infact i think it has droped when i am in the cockpit of Level D 767. I was getting 8 fpm now it...

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scottyboy39

Default 737-800 aircraft.cfg

hey guys desprete need of help here.I down loaded some textures and had to change the aircraft.cfg and they dont work and now my default cfg is messed up that my 737-800 does not show up now.So can somebody please copy and paste in here their FSX Default...

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Tailhook on
paulchris2

Denali Base Camp Charter Mission

Hey folks, Seasons Greetings! It's a good thing I'm not a real Pilot. On the Denali Base Camp Charter Mission you have to make your first landing in the snow. Then, you can choose to pick up an injured person and return to Talkeetna. WHY can I not ta...

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rowcoach on
Guest

cargo pilot

I have it...it's okay, but not the most exciting add-on ever....

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chad_ryan86 on
effieveda

Latitude/Longitude

It seems to me I saw somewhere that you could change or add something in the fsx.cfg to make lat/lon read out in decimal minutes and seconds. Anyone know about this? Thanks in advance ... Art...

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effieveda on
letmepass

Error 1935 consequemce

Hellow again! 🙂 now i want to ask for the solution (if you know) for my problem.. So, i have mfs delux installed..actualy when i installed it i got an arror 1935 and reading this forum i made as it was writen (copied files, added msxml4.manifest...

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RadarMan on
Razgr1z912

Repainter Needed

Visit FlyBoeing and post on forms (you gotta register to post/see forums) or email to MasterDuncan5317@yahoo.com for info....

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morris91 on
Razgr1z912

Airport Editor.

Hey i found a Yaht Club around Juliana in FSX Aep and i wanna know if their is any program that i can add a runway next to the house around it and call it my private Yaht club 😀. I know i might have to do some paints but if their is any program t...

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jewkid80 on
PhilTaylor

SP2 is Live!

see https://flyawaysimulation.com/downloads/files/2796/flight-simulator-x-service-pack-2/...

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Michael_H on
Lee198

Stuff not happnin wot should...

Hi All, I'm new here. What a great site! I too have had the logbook disaster that seems to have hit a few people. This forum helped me out big time! A quick question for any of you kind folk who might know... I recently installed a Saitek X52 Pr...

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Lee198 on
oldsamer

Sp2 & old add-on A/C

After Sp2 install (see attached system details) I selected my ONLY add-on https://flyawaysimulation.com/downloads/files/1427/fsx-cessna-l-19d-o-1d-model-305c-bird-dog-military/ FSX - Cessna L-19D (O-1D) model 305C, Bird Dog, Military version on wheels L1...

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