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PhilTaylor

FSX-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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jonnycash

setting 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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mdaskalos on
jetman35

Just 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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FlightSimX on
Thunder-01

Firewall 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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n7xlq1 on
Riche

Don'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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bawls327 on
piper_wichmon

sinking 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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effieveda on
Flyguy41983

No 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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effieveda on
anonymouse91

Civil Air Patrol Mission

I need a bit of help on this mission. I can find the pilot easily but when it comes to landing, it goes a bit pear-shaped. Sometimes when landing (either to pickup the pilot or to land at the end), the back wheel and tail goes into the ground and/or the a...

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anonymouse91 on
chrisjoi

Dream Computer for FSX

I am preparing to replace my computer. I would like to find out what a FSX dream computer would have. It has to run at least three monitors and full FSX settings. So far I have decided to use 4GB Ram, dual 8800GTX cards and a quad core processor. N...

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JLangevin on
piper_wichmon

Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick Problem in FSX

I have a Logitech extreme 3d pro joystick. when i go to change the camera, and make the SLIGHTEST movement, my plane turns completely to whatever direction the movement was made. it's calibrated perfectly in the center. i tried to change the sensitivit...

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JarJarBinks on
slicer81

Free game recorder

Anyone know of any free game recorders? like record my flights? thx, or how can i load my flights if i record them and save them? then post them on youtube maybe? Thanks....

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RadarMan on
myers62

aircraft lights fsx

hello was wondering why at night time i dont see the cabin lights on the plane is very dark only thing i see is strobe lights on and wing lights on....

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PhilTaylor on
slicer81

New gfx card, planes look wierd.

Well i got this new gfx card and i have like rivets/choppy on my plane tail, wings, etc. Any1 know why? :'(...

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RadarMan on
slicer81

New gfx card

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8211259&productCategoryId=pcmcat107700050041&type=product&id=1166235562418 will that increase my performance (less lag, able to turn settins up higher) compared to http://www.diamondmm.com/S9250PCI256.php ...

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RadarMan on
Splitdog

How do you install the SDK found on disc 1?

Thanks!! :oops:...

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RadarMan on
truckernick

how to change your screen name

Does anybody no how i can change my screenname....

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RadarMan on
Thunder-01

Loss Of Control on Climb out

FSX w/SP1 -- I just had a rather harrowing experience while departing LCK for ATL: Acft – B737, altitude: climbing thru FL195 for FL220, Hdg: 235, IAS about 200Kts and increasing, autopilot engaged. I got a stall warning and pushed the throttles to full...

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Thunder-01 on
dan_cbw

Alienware Comp...

I'm thinking of getting an alienware computer but need advice on how it will perform. Would anyone know what type of fps I could expect with this: Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E4400 2.00GHz 2MB Cache 800MHz FSB Operating System: Genuine Windows® ...

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Ravie on
Gulio

How do I unsubscribe?

Hi I accidentally made an account. how do i unsubscribe? Ty...

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CRJCapt on
fs98hater

fsx baggage doors

😕 if tried to make the baggage doors of an airliner open for a long time pls tell me how to get the baggage viecles and the baggage doors open key comands???...

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bawls327 on
truckernick

your pc has run out of avalible memory

Your computer has run out of available memory please turn down settings i get this right about when i'm landing anybody know why. thanks...

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JLangevin on
ReinB

Increasing computer-memory from 2 to 4 Gb : will it help?

Will increasing my computer-memory from 2 to 4gb make much difference in FSX-performance? System-specs: Intel Dual Core 6400 2,13 Ghz Geforce 8800 GTS 640 Mb 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM HD 320 Gb 7200 Rpm Vista FSX with SP-1...

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Habu on
Rogerpaolo

capturing my landings on video

In the help file of fs2004 and fsx it says that you can record your flight on video. IN the menus I cannot find an option on how to do this. Can anybody tell me how to do this? I would like to capture some take-offs and landings on video, to see what they...

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RadarMan on
Karlw

Link to where I can get this KC-135 Aircraft?

aircraft sorry it cut me off. Anyways I know that this is not the CS 707 because im pretty sure it doesn't have those engine so if anyone can please post a link to where I can get it thanks. ➡ https://flyawaysimulation.com/images/10/microsoft...

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Karlw on
Guest

How realistic is FSX weather ?

How realistic is FSX weather ? can you get into trouble flying into a storm ?...

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RadarMan on
symbolman

London City Airport (challenge)

Hi, Just a tip to pass on a tip for a challenging flight. London City Airport is good for a tough landing. It's a great view as you come in on approach, but does test settings as there's a lot of scenery. But the landing is very tight. You can't go too ...

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saint4 on
Guest

Will this increase my FPS

Hi, After reinstalling windows and getting a new tft lcd I can not get the settings right in fsx to display the level of detail I had before which was quite high without no autogen but still looked good with airport traffic, ground vehicles etc and fps...

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saint4 on
legos4me

Need To Backup Flightlog & Other Files

Hi, I am suddenly experiencing a lot of problems with FSX, and I have already completed a repair installation to no avail. I am going to completely remove and reinstall from scratch, but I want to be sure to backup all of my relevant files (flightlog,...

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legos4me on
CHECHENVIP

Airplane controlling

How can I switch from buttons to mouse when controlling the plane on the ground?...

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Guest on
Karlw

please help me level d 767 for fsx

Whenever I try to install any amount of repaint using the repaint manager it never loads the install button remains grey and unselectable please I want to install new livery I only have the level d livery please help thanks...

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Karlw on
aarps

Flickering

My new FSX Deluxe flickers a lot... Am running Windows XP, 1014 MB of RAM, Intel 82945G Express Chip Set 04/16/2007... An trying to run all settings on med high... Have installed both service pks from MS.... And suggestions???...

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aarps on
legos4me

Printing Navigation Log

Hi, I am having trouble printing the navigation log in the flight plan for FSX. I can create the navlog in the flight plan, but when I click on the PRINT button it takes me to Microsoft Image Viewer and I get a message that says "no preview available"...

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anonymouse91 on
jnuchter

side by side configuration incorrect, in flt sim x

installed vista premium and cannot run flt x because my side by side configuraion is incorrect?...

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CRJCapt on
BPSim

Building A PC..Are these specs ok?

768 nVidia 8800 GTX Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo 2.66 GHz 4 MB Ram 500 GB HD What do you guys think of this setup. And is anyone running FSX in Vista on full settings?...

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Guest on
Guest

Black Box

Hey, i have a slight problem with flight sim X in which at certain points in missions there is a large black box in the game. What can i do to fix this problem??? Any help will be greatly appreciated. 😀 😀 😀 😀 ...

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RadarMan on
744simpilot

Navigation Lights problem on 747-400

I don't know why my 744 without navightion lights(the button was "ON") taxi light too. it's very dangerous at night time ! my aircraft file's problem?? The aircraft lights file is : //Types: 1=beacon, 2=strobe, 3=navigation, 4=cockpit, 5=la...

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744simpilot on
Guest

The most beautiful water-based airport

I love to fly float planes. I am looking for water-based airport to fly to. I have a list of airports (from a prev thread). THe list is L-O-N-G. I don't think I have time to try them all. Which ports have you tried ? which port do you think is...

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Guest on
moikey

How will my setup handle FSX?

Will my PC run FSX ok? Specs are: Intel Core2Duo E6420 CPU 1gb 667mhz DDR2 RAM ASUS P5VD2-VM Motherboard Undecided on Graphics card. How bout an ASUS P5VD2-VM. Can always upgrade system RAM to 4 gb DDR2 THANKS...

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Guest on
watercottage@tiscali.co.u

ATC sound

Hi All I am new to FSX (Vista) which seems to work fine apart from the fact I cannot get any ATC sounds. The other sounds are there(engines etc) but no spoken words. What have I missed or am I being very silly??? rg...

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nmm347 on
Bran09

is there any photo scenery for New jersey

i live in new jersey and i want to know if there is any photo scenery for it...

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RadarMan on
737FLIER

ATI's counter for 8800

Is this ATI's counter for Nvidias 8800 series. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102095...

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greystone on
GUEST

Fsx Without Nav Light ?

I have to turn on the Nav button, but the(green and the red) light still not come out. Someone can tell me why? Thanks!...

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GUEST on
kantk2007

does anyone know any good freeware AI aircraft?

does anyone know any good AI aircraft for these airlines- Cathay Pacific Philippine Airlines Air Canada Air New Zealand Indian thanks...

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poo-poo on
chinny4290

FSX System Requirements

Hey guys, I have a question. Does anyone know what the maximum requirements of FSX are computer wise? I have an AMD Athlon 64 4000+ Clawhammer, and I just built my computer last december. I have a gig of mem and a 6800GS nVidia video card, 256MB PCI-E ...

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CRJCapt on
joergenvs

FSX service pack 1 tweaks?

Hi all, now that service pack 1 is released the tweak list has changed does anyone know a web-site with the new tweaks list that can help me? for FSX SP 1, not normal FSX Thank you Joergen...

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RadarMan on
trinhminhduc

Please show me how to convert Flight Video file to ....

I can see Flight record in FSX only . I want to convert Flight video file to multimedia player file ( ex: avi,wmv,mp4) . In addition , I want to play Flight video file without FSX . Would you please show me ? Sincerely !...

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Guest on
Guest

Ground vehicles ?

I see there are lots of ground vehicles in the FSX folder. I have never seen them come out (except the fuel truck). How many ground vehicles have you seen ? is there anyways to call them out one by one ?...

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AirbusDown on
redfirebwp

lag?

my game loads very very very very slowly, and it lags in play, fs 2004 worked fine what is the problem?...

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RadarMan on
couger

high alt flying?

ok need help. Why when i try to fly at high altitude the plane looses its speed and then stalls dropping out of the sky. I cant get any commercial jet past 35000 ft, when i know they can go alot higher. anyone know what i might be doing wrong?...

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another guest on
Taylor

VOR and VFR

hello everyone. ok, i would like to know how you know when to descend inflight if you are flying by vor or vfr. for me it is always hard to tell when to descend. also, i noticed on some airliners there is no gps, how do you know where you are. any help ap...

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