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dosteenAdd on Aircraft -- Screen goes white and comes back
Hello, I have FSX and have recently installed some add on aircraft from some virtual airline sites. They are suppose to work with FSX being that I downloaded them from their FSX links. They work and everything shows up (guages, etc...) but when I mo...
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DoyleyVoxATC
Has anybody tried VoxATC, any reviews? http://www.voxatc.com/ Thanks 😀...
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PhilTaylorFSX-SP2(DX10): 3rd public post
I just posted another of my periodic updates on FSX progress with the DX10 update, here. http://blogs.msdn.com/ptaylor/archive/2007/08/08/fsx-dx10-3rd-progress-report-just-another-wednesday.aspx I think you will find the progress interesting, and t...
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abmukh80my traffic X
Hi Guys, Since the last few days I was getting spontaneous reboots on my PC while playin FSX. I decieded to uninstall and reinstall SFX. Also I did not hv SP1 installed I did that also. Everythin happened perfectly but unfortunately my traffic X dos...
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JLangevinHOLY COW!!! New performance pics!! 56K beware!!
Hey all.... well, first off, as many of you know, my system was running FSX VERY well, with high frame rates, and very smooth performance. If you havent seen, you can look at the videos in my signature to get an idea of my previous performance. Yester...
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slowfred3D Glasses worth the money?
The best knowlage base out there are the people using them. My question: Is it worth the money to purchase the 3 D Glasses for FSX. My system is pretty much up to date: Intell E6600, 2 Gig Ram, BFG 7950 GT CO Good video using Vista. I have no problems a...
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abmukh80graphics card
Hi guys, I'm just about to buy a new graphics card. Its a ati radeon 512 mb ddr3 x2900HD card. I believe it supports DX10 as well. I had some queries on the same. 1. Incase I dont hv a Vista is it worth buying a DX10 card? 2. I dont have SP1 r...
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KarlwGetting Callsign to appear
How do I get a call sign to appear in my aircraft selection menu I have nly the default names and quite a few addons?...
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waterinthefuelA slight problem with FSX, I'm certain someone can help.
Hi guys, I've messed with my poor FSX config file, whatever file you set values for stuff in, the normal one everybody messes with. (i can't think of the name now as I haven't messed with it in a while)I messed with it so much that the sim runs well, but ...
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gizmopilotdk47My FSX videos:)
Hi. I have made a couple of fsx videos and put it on youtube. Take a look, and please comment.🙂 Video 1. http://youtube.com/watch?v=ipH6GLVFSkU Video 2. http://youtube.com/watch?v=7Kv31zMDDTc&mode=user&search= Video 1 is jets, F-16, F-14 ...
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n7xlq1FSX Crashing..
Hey all, the last couple of days, I've been having problems wit FSX, everytime I'm switching to a new view like outside spot view I'm getting a crash, and when I view the report, has to do with msvcr80.dll. I've done searches already on here about it...
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abmukh80machine re boots itself
Hi guys, There's problem which is happening these days when I'm flying FSX. My computer suddenly reboots on its own when I'm in game. However such a problem dosen't happen running any other program or software. This is happeing now for quite some time...
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KarlwTail textures transparent
I have some 737-200's insalled in my fsx and the problem is that the leading edge of the tail is transparent when I turn on the light at darker settings of day is there any 737-200 tail textures I can replace these with that are not transparent in the sli...
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baesysCLS A340 Gauges not working
how do i get the gauges to work on my A340 package from cls ?? in 2-d panel theyre not there, there just blank, any ideas?...
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abmukh80help needed on ILS
Hi, I needed some help on ILS. I have gone through the entire theory but everybody fails to explain what exactly needs to be done during the approach. I need some step by step answers. 1.After the controller advises me to switch to airport approach,...
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JLangevinMy first weird FSX glitch... say it isnt so!!!
Well, 9 months so far, and I havent been happier with FSX... I decided to try out the new Su Jet that was uploaded to the military aircraft section and took a leisurely flight from Riverside, CA to Mexico... just about 50mi below the Mexico/California bor...
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ohboy710fsx minimizes after clicking 'fly now' and stays minimized
So after I get into FSX and pick my aircraft, fuel, time, location etc etc, and then I press the "fly now" button to load my aircraft... the entire window minimizes into the taskbar and stays there. no matter what i do i can not get it to maxamize back u...
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baesysJust Fight FSX A340-500/600 add on
anybody know where i can ind it to download and pay for it, i tried the just flight website and it would authorise my card...
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irishblokeProblem with Instant Replay and Flight Video
For some reason these are greyed out sometimes during a flight. i tend to fly a lot of missions and lessons and would like to record my landings take off'es etc. However it seems that these 2 options are sometimes greyed out and sometimes not. Is t...
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abmukh80real time weather update
Hi guys, Everytime I switch on the realtime weather update in FSX i get a error msg saying could not connect to server. My internet connection is definitely active at that time. I can surf any site. But really dosen't go through FSX. Any clue how co...
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SimmerGuyUSB Devices for FSX
Does anyone know if there is a limit on how many USB devices you can install with FSX? Is it the same for XP PRO and VISTA? Vann...
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G0Nz0marker light not displaying correct
i do have graphics settings set high, but do not understand why the marker light textures are showing as squares when they flash? anyone come across this, and more imprtant, can it be fixed without dropping lots of settings? https://forum.flyawaysim...
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GundamWZeroUpgrades.
Alright....time to put Intel's (and JLangevin 😀 ) money where their mouth is!!! I bought a Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 (codename Conroe) processor running stock at 1.86Ghz and a EVGA nForce 680i SLI (the Black Pearl) motherboard. Now, it was a pain in...
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guestAircraft Carrier take-off and landing while not in mission
How can I take off from, or land on an aircraft carrier during a non mission- how do I select the carrier as the starting location when using the filter?...
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chrisinhants1747 IFR
i am currently flying kdfw to Gatwick and when i line up with the runway i cannot find my gs indicator or my localizer where is it on the 747? pls help ty chris...
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kioskfull screen or window
which is better for performance, FSX full screen mode or window mode? I Find window mode easier to work with...
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valcan222A few FSX questions
Hey everyone, I have a quick question,,, ok first off I have windows vista premimum 2 gigs of ram and a gts 8800 640mb video card, i hope thats all you need to know, but anyways heres the prob, the graphics in Fsx are great but if i ever go from one airpo...
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Karlwoperation valkeriye
Is it any good would you reccomend I get it here is a link ➡ http://secure.simmarket.com/product_info.php?products_id=2439...
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krichardho do u get the ground cew to your plane
how do u get the ground crew to your plane. and yes im in a 737-800...
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giorgio-allyILS - Help please!!!
Ive tried over 10 times to make an ILS landing and it just won't work. Im flying an Airbus a321, I have setup the GPS with the course to the airport. The NAV/GPS buttoon is set to NAV, the NAV1/2 is set to the right frequency, course is entered and Autopi...
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effievedahangers
Just curious - does anyone know if there are any hangers in fsx where you can actually park your plane? Regards...Art...
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abmukh80ready for a challenge
guys we've quite often discussed ab himalay airports and how difficult are the approaches there! Anybody tried landing at Khorog ( city and airport name). This is a remote airport in Tajikistan i recently found out! Not sure about the airport code. ...
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bwoodDash 8
Does anybody know were I can find a Dash 8 with a VC...
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baesysJust Flight - Traffic
i bought this, and installed it and i have just noticed there are no fuel trucks at any airport and also no jet ways at all at any airport, any one please help. thanks....
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krichardfsx sp1
what file do u put fsx sp1 in...
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MU_24Autopilot and GPS are off at startup
It's probably something stupid, I'm prepared. However, I fly both the 737 and 747 and start cold and dark. I've had it happen on both aircraft where the GPS and autopilot show nothing at all, just a black screen for the GPS and nothing on the autopilot ...
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abmukh80FSX windspeed
Hi guys, Everytime I set the weather manually in "user defined weather" mode and set the wind speed high-severe, the aircraft even when in a standstill shows wrong airspeed. What I mean is when I'm standstill the airspeed is jumping between 40-60 k...
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SplitdogDoes Norton anti-virus need to be turned off to fly well?
Does it help to disable while you fly? Thanks....
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abmukh80boeing 737-600 NAV1
Hi guys, I recently downloaded the westjet 737-600 from the flyaway library. Its a brilliant aircraft- new sound, new panel, etc. A kickass machine. Only one problem. I'm unable to switch on the NAV-1 switch for ILS. I mean I can tune NAV-1 to the d...
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DoyleyMini FSX
If your computer can't keep up with running FSX, try out this lite version.. http://flightsimx.archive.amnesia.com.au/ 😂😂...
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ollyauFlight Simulator X: Acceleration
Microsoft's new expantion pack for Flight Simulator X now has an official trailer. Check it out at FS Insider: http://dev.fsinsider.com/news/Pages/AccelerationTrailer.aspx. I have read that Flight Simulator X: Acceleration will have: "*Multiplaye...
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abmukh80777 panel problem
Hi guys, Any 777 aircraft I download from any site dosen't show up the panel on FSX cockpit. I've checked the "panel" and "gauges" folder, everything seems to be fine in comparison to other planes. Does FSX support 777 at all? Please help me solve t...
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abmukh80FSX emergency
Hi guys, Is there any concept of an emergency in FSX? And if u can how to do it? What happens exactly and how ur aircraft is given priority by ATC. Must be interesting. Was thinking for a while, such a huge game and no concept of emergency! Not pos...
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PhilTaylorFSX-DX10 : 2nd Update
here http://blogs.msdn.com/ptaylor/archive/2007/07/13/friday-the-13th-is-here-and-so-is-the-2nd-fsx-dx10-progress-report.aspx I hope you find it useful...
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jonnycashsetting up FMC in FSX for Wilco B777, need help
Can anyone please explain in detail how to setup the FMC in Wilco or any other capable airplane in FSX. I have been reading about it but did't get any good website that explained in detail. If you can either explain or just post some links where I can l...
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jetman35Just purchased Xgraphics and..
I found that the clouds to be VERY detailed and accurate however I take a big hit in fps when in detailed clouds are selected. I played around with the other settings and trying to find the best combination. For the price, it's totally worth it. Jetm...
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Thunder-01Firewall ON or OFF while on-Line?
My Friends, I'm curious - Does it matter whether MY Firewall is ON or OFF while hosting Multi-Player sessions or while participating in one? I'm not sure I want to turn it off but, if it's preventing people from joining my session, or if I'll gain someth...
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RicheDon't know how to install FSX add-ons
i dont no where to post but i have hade a membership here for three years and i still don no how to instal the files!...
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piper_wichmonsinking into the runway?
This is probably something I'm doing wrong but most of the time, when I go to land, when I touch the run way, I sink into it. Could someone tell me what I'm doing wrong? 1. Take off AP (if I'm using it) 2. Line up 3. Increasingly put flaps 4. Landi...
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Flyguy41983No desktop Icon
Everytime I download FSX there is no desktop icon. How can I use FSX without the Icon. Where is it located?...
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