Flight Simulator X: General

Gordy L

Activation Problem

Hi, I'm hoping for some direction here. I loaded the game(deluxe) on my pc and got to the activation screen. I entered the key# and hit enter. I could see 2 icons and the words" making connection" and then I got the message "a technical problem occurr...

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whittke1

Incorrect Altitude

When I select a plane and the airport, my altitude is already at 400 sometimes. How can I reset this to 0?...

8 answers

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FSX.CFG File missing???

Okay, I've seen numerous posts on changing FSX.CFG (specifically to adjust the number of autogen trees versus buildings) but search as I might, I can't find the CFG file... I've got two installations (yes, next is a call to 'Daddy' for permission to insta...

22 answers

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Zebraone

FS9 & FSX Overspeed

I thought when I got FSX MS would have fixed the overspeed problem. Why doesn't the overspeed warning go off when you climb above 10K ft? The speed limit is 250 KTS or less below 10,000, but when you fly the jets above 10K the warning comes on at about 3...

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Taylor

knots and kias

Hello, everyone. I was just wondering if there is a difference between KIAS and Knots. I see normal planes fly at, let's just say, 450 knots but in FSX I can only go to around 340 KIAS. And, where are the knots displayed in the 737? thanks and any help is...

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kennwaskiewicz

can you turn off the overspeed alarm in any boing aircraft?

I am sick of it that I go too fast or too slow and stalling and I hate that sound is there a way to turn it off?...

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A380forFSX

ILS for Boeing 747

For those who don’t know how to do an ILS landing in the Default Boeing 747-400, this should help you. First, open the map by clicking MAP in the world menu, or by clicking the star-shaped button on the 2D main panel. Click on your destination, th...

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444Pilot

Reinstalling drivers for the saitek/logitech radio panel

I am trying to reinstall my Saitek/ Logitech radio panel, switch panel, and multi-panel. I am using Windows 7 Professional 64-bit with FSX - Acceleration. I successfully downloaded the software for the panel test and the panels all all working fine. Howev...

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cwo1980

Gauge Background Not Showing

The Hiller OH-23 panel VSI gauge does not show the gauge background. It only show the needle. I have switched the gauge and needle with another gauge from another aircraft, and I still get the same results. Only shows needle with no gauge background. The ...

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William Green

License of FSX

I have a copy of FSX. I bought it at a second-hand game store. I tested it on my computer and it will not work, because it says that I have used the license too many times. Is there any way of removing computers from my license? I have already called Micr...

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Hberg75

Scenery mesh files

Please can you help me. I downloaded Hawaii Scenery files. What are files with extension .mesh ? And do I install them? ...

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Last answer Hberg75

RLB747SP

Added airports

I added several airports. Some of those I added wiped out the terminal buildings. Nothing I have tried has resolved the issue....

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No CD patch

No CD patch needed for FSX

I just loaded a completely new version of Windows 7 into my computer because the old one was corrupt, to say the least. I need a no cd patch for FSX. I found it on this site before but for some reason, the search isn't working (just like most forums searc...

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ab1332

how to read knots

How do you read how fast you are going in the Bombardier and can't find it? please comment...

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bouncy

How you start from a Gate and taxi to runway on FSX?

At present, I can only go for free-flight starting from the runway. How do I start at Gate and taxi to the runway? Please help!...

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mdaskalos

How to Turn On Boeing TCAS???

I'm trying to figure out how to turn on the Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) on a Wilco B777, but I suppose any newer Boeing (767, 757) will operate similarly. The manual hardly mentions the existence of the system. The feelthere forum makes o...

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Mykola

How to move the gate toward the plane?

I noticed in the ad for FSX that the airport gate can be moved closer to the airplane door. Does anyone know how to move the gate? Let me know, please. I think it would be cool....

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rossi85

FSX Acceleration Carrier Tutorial Takeoff

Does anyone know, who can help me with taking off on the aircraft carrier using the catapult please ? Could someone please post "THE IDIOTS GUIDE", as I have tried so many times with the instructions given on the tutorial....

10 answers

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robson131

Whats the default airport?

Can anyone remember what the default airport was in the previous versions ie 95,98, 2000 etc, I completely forgot? Cheers Andy ps, Does anyone have a Geforce 7900GTX, Im trying to find the best driver for my card helpp ty...

19 answers

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xsailor

How to cancel / alter with Overspeed?

How can I turn off the overspeed indicator? All of my airplanes warning systems starts beeping as soon as i exceed 340 knots? how can I cancel this so it doesn't give any warning when I go with 550 knots? Thanks...

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Boeing 747 Switches

Hi Again, I've been flying the Boeing 737 most of the time, however, I would like to fly the bigger 747. I flew the Monsoon Approach and really like to fly this big fella. It's more or less similar to flying like the Boeing 737 but on a larger scale...

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kdw6977

How to set FSX up to use Dual Monitors

How do you set up Flight Sim X to use dual monitors? Thank you for your time....

32 answers

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Qantas_Legend

Important: How do you open cargo doors?

How do you do this? Can you actually get people actually putting cargo in the plane?...

22 answers

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jellrod

time acceleration

I am new to Microsoft Flight Sim, but have flown some other games where you can time accelerate. I don't want to spend 8 hours staring at a computer screen if I want to fly from Seattle to London...... Can this be done in FSX?...

8 answers

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Robin Hutter

Joystick throttle not working correctly in FSX

Hi there, My joystick (Logitech Extreme 3DPro) throttle control doesn't work properly anymore in FSX. Power can be set to between approx. 20 and 60%, sometimes it won't even do that. Joystick calibration works OK, and RAW data look good. Everything wor...

17 answers

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scottyboy39

How do you light the afterburners??

Not sure if this was posted yet but does anybody know how to light the afterburners on the F/18 SUPER HORNET? Or any jet for that matter.Thanks....

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What can i do? I've lost my product key.

Sorry for my worst English Hello people, I lost my product key for FSX Gold Edition. Do anybody know what i can do for a new product key? Greetzzz Guest. Don't say that i must buy the game in a shop because i already have the CD for it. DISC ...

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mr_pain29

microsoft flight simulator X product key

I bought a Microsoft FSX and do not have the product key, can someone help me by telling where i can find a key? pleaseeeeeeeee mr_pain29@yahoo.com...

9 answers

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terryleemartin

Basic question - how do you shut off the engines and turn on

Hi, I have read all the commands available for FSX and looked everywhere I can think of. and I am embarased to admit I can't figure out how to shut down and start up the engines on my aircraft. :oops: It just never came up before. The Engine commands li...

8 answers

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alastairg100

How to set up ILS

I understand how to fly an ILS into an airport, however, I do not know how to set it up, as in the flying lessons it is all pre-set and you just have to fly in. This made the Schipol - Heathrow / Rotterdam mission quite difficult as there was very little ...

34 answers

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CH Products flight sim yoke not working on FSX

So, I recently saved up for a CH products flight yoke and FSX SE. it gets here, I set it up. Then I go into Buttons/Keys to set it up there, and my axis are being controlled by the throttle quadrant. The throttle is Z, the prop is Y, and the Mix is X. I t...

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FSX Reverse thrust

Anyone know if there's a way to get progrssive reverse thrust, or even full reverse on/off? From my joystick I can only get 1% increments each time reverse thrust is triggered....

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ch gh

Voice problem (learning center)

I am facing a problem. after successfully completing the instrument rating check ride, when I started my commercial pilot lessons, for whatever reason the instructor's voice is not coming in any lesson. also, I tried the first lesson, still the voice has ...

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Skotepetoors

How to Gmax

Hi I/ve been having and flying on FSX for probably around 7 Years. Created quite a few sceneries myself. But never really created a complete custom build Airport. Now at last decided to start something Big. I'm busy with the complete new rebuild of Won...

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Canello

Use of local radio station as ADF finder

Does anyone know of any FSX software that allows you to enter the URL of a radio station, fix the coordinates of its antenna, and establish its range, in order to use it in the ADF? In Chile there are many small towns with local airports without VOR and N...

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sknight751

cpu upgrade

I have a Dell desktop Optiplex 7010. It had an Intel i5 3540 processor. I have an Nvidia (GeForce) 1650 graphics card and 16 GB of ram installed. I have the disk version of FSX (not Steam). I also have the ORBX scenery upgrades. With th...

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Thrustmaster Airbus joystick

My old Wingman joystick has about had it, it must be ten years old at least, time to get something new, looking at the Thrustmaster Airbus kit, but, will this only work with Airbus aircraft or is it OK for anything? Don't want to be restricted as to air...

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FSX losing data

Running FSX SP2, Windows 10, a fresh load ofFSX and SP1 & 2. Loaded the Sunderland from Just Flight, runs well, but for the first time I decided to fly missions, I don't usually, mainly because the Sundeland is rubbish taking off from a runway. The Missi...

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sterk03

having problems with print screen for screen shot?

Windows 10 running FSX in the past have had no trouble geting a screenshot. I have been using Mgrab.exe. In the past just click on Print screenand I would hve a jpeg picture go to my folder called grabs. Lately if I just hit print screen it wil take...

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David Groves

NO LOG BOOK ENTRIES

I have installed FSX Steam, however, because my D drive is dedicated to my CD, Which is used for running FS2020 Steam was installed in E drive, and there is no logbook, any suggestions, please? ...

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CSARmedic

Prepar3D - Possible to change the Aircraft in a Mission?

Hello, I just acquired Prepar3D and enjoy flying imported missions with my favorite aircraft, Maryadi's CV-22. Is there a workaround in Prepar3D where I can, essentially, modify a mission with a different airfract than the one it was designed for? Thank...

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what's that clicking sound

when a jet descends, the one of the instruments makes a clicking sound. What is the clicking sound?...

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Dumping windows 10 and going back to 7

Is it worth dumping windows 10 and going back to Windows 7 as none of the add-ons for FSX will work - including the Lancaster. The windows 10 file structure looks completely different....

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Last answer ardsur

CRJCapt

Flight Simulator X Rewards

Rewards Pilots earn rewards for completing various missions and reaching specific accomplishments throughout the game. The following is a list of known rewards: Trophies First Landing 25 Landings 100 Landings Landings at 10 Airports Bombar...

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Pigwiggen

Free FSX iFly Boeing 747-400

Having d/loaded and installed this software I need to remove it. Could some kind soul give me a steer as to how to do this as my Control Panel isn't helping. Many thanks....

Last answer gilipg@yahoo.com

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Rudolf Schulz

Mission Gabon

Wo ist die Ölplattform zu finden?...

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Bill Wells

installing fsx on my new i7 pc running windows 10 64bit pro

HELP i can install fsx (genuine copy) to my new pc running the above spex, but i get no desktopp short cut and cant find the directory anywhere on my pc. It runs once after install but after that nada! Any help out there? Ta Bill....

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Last answer Matt W

Lennie

ARMI HECA ILS

Hi, can anyone help me with this problem I want to try and alter the ILS 05R HECA the default has no ILS but in the scenery updates it has, I always thought when you install the sceneries they automatically install tha new readings for the runways. ple...

Will FSX work in a User Acccount?

Can FSX be made to work in a Windows 10 Local / User Account? If so, please send directions or where to find them. If not, please let me know. Many thanks....