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helithierryHelicopter pedals
Hi there, I'm a total noob in flight simulation and I'd like to learn to pilot helicopters in FSX (or maybe 2004) and want to get some good equipment. I'll get a Saitek stick and throttle this week and was thinking about buying pedals too. But I'm ...
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GuestDubai Hotel helipad
is it possible to land on that famous Dubai Hotel helipad ? is there a airport code for that ?...
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CiviliIs there supposed to be speach in non-tut missions?
I decided to try one of the "just for fun" missions, where im flying with a friend and my engine stops. I noticed that there was no speach, only written dialog. Is this how its supposed to be?...
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mpf858GAWDAWFUL Long Time Loading Scenery
I run FSX on a multimedia screamer (Intel Core2 Extreem dual-core processor with 2.66GHz 1066 FSB and 8Mb cache, 4Gb SDRAM @ 667MHz, Dual 1Gb NVIDIA GeForce7950 GX2 Dual GPU Graphics Card Quad SLI, etc.). I installed a couple of humongous scenery/terra...
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lionlickerjepperson real-weather downloads "playing up" at t
Is it just me, or is there a problem with weather downloads? When I choose real-weather(static) the progress bar indicates a successful download - but then the computer either spits the dummy, or pauses for a few seconds, and accepts a partial download - ...
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CiviliHelicopter landing tips?
Im on the helicopter mission, where im supposed to land in different spots. Ive managed to land in that big green sqare, but the additional sqares are almost impossible to land on :S Im using f1-f4 buttons, + the arrow keys. Is there something ive miss...
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b3mmredmFSX supporting SLi
Does FSX now support SLi with SP1 installed? And also, does Windows Vista support SLi because i read somewhere it doesn't. Can't remember where?...
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cthigginHow do I attach a file to my post?
Hello fellow simmers, I want to attach my fsx.cfg, wordpad file, so you folks can take a look at it and possibly help me out. I can't understand how to "attach" it to my post. Thanks in advance, cthiggin...
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Guest5.1 sound system for FSX
5.1 sound system for FSX ? does FSX support it ? what sound system do you use ?...
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freedspeakAbout scenery cache
The box "Empty scenery cache on exit" is checked by default in the scenery library. What are the effects of unchecking it?...
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CiviliWhat do you do in FSX, after all the missions?
How much fun is fsx after all the missions are completed? I know this game has a huge amount of fans, but how entertaining is it after a while? Im not sure how much cash i want to spend on this game..The joystick i want is rather expencive, so i want t...
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aruluOpen GL
Friends can anyone please explain what is open GL and what is the actual function of it. Thanks...
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pb21recording video in flight sim x
I have problems recording video ie it judders on playback. specs are: amd 64 x 2 4200 gigabyte ga-k8nxp-sli 4 x 512 mb ddr ram crucial in dual mode bfg geforce 7950 gt 512 mb graphics 2 x raptor 150 in striped mode this board should be fine for...
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anonymouse91Mission Frustration!
Just tried the Hawaiian Checkout mission and failed. First time, it rendered it wrong thinking I crashed into the water when I was on final! I tried again with the Simulation rate increased for most of the flight and managed to land but it leapt forwards ...
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astrosteveMy Pilot Record so far with FSX
This is what I have been able to achieve and still keep a job/life. How about you??? https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/images/forumimages/28470/my-pilot-record-so-far-with-fsx_0463f0a9344612129615005418450176.jpg https://forum.flyawaysimulation.c...
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Guestediting the aircraft.cfg file to add new livery
I need some help. I am trying to add a new livery for the boeing 747 but after I make the necessary additions in aircraft.cfg, I cannot save the file. It gives me the following message: Cannot create C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games......\aircraft.cf...
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ronjoneserror messages
Hi wonder if anybody could help, For no apparent reason i got an error mesage when i tried to run the game and i forgot to record the error Number. anyway i put disc 1 in and tried the repair facility but then again had an error message which i didnt take...
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b3mmredmQuestion on FSX
When FSX was released, does it now take advantage of prcessors with multi-cores such as quad core? Has DX10 been released or can FSX support it when it is released Can FSX work on SLi now with SP1 or does it only take advantage of one graphics card ...
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GUESTSP1 Benchmark: What Frame rate are you getting?
I'm really curious what kind of performance people are getting under SP1 with different configurations (especially dual & quad core setups). In order to accurately compare FPS, how about a benchmark test where everyone takes off from the same place wit...
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737FLIERPower Supply
What are the benefits of having a higher watt power supply?...
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JG3BulldogSP1 - Feedback
Well I have been playing with FSX since it's launch and although I only have one issue which is a sound issue everything worked well. I installed SP1 over a new install following the removal proceedures along with a re-boot and twice now the system h...
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mpf858Terrain.dll?
I posted this in another Forum here but received no responses. Perhaps it belongs here: I purchased a MegaScenery CD for FS 2004, installed it, and used their 2004->FSX converter FS2004FSXlibraryUpdate to make the scenery compatible with FSX. Durin...
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astrostevePlease explain the lights next to the runway....
Can someone help me understand the 4 red/white light system on approach next to the runway. Thanks!...
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MavixVista Home Basic and FSX
Will Vista Home Basic handle FSX? Will XP(SP2) be better? Also, does Vista Home Basic support DirectX 10? Lastly, is DirectX 10 out yet? Thanks...
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JLangevinSome clarification about overclocking.... **Information**
We will start wtih some background.. When I first purchased Flight Simulator X, my system included the following: Processor: Pentium 4 3.2ghz LGA775 - Watercooled Mobo: Intel D955XBK Mother board Memory: 1gig (2x512mb) PC2-4300 (533mhz) Sound Car...
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PhilTaylor2FSX SP1 is Live!
I am pleased to announce that FSX SP1 is now live for downloading! Check the fsinsider site I have some important blog posts that need to be read: FSX SP1 is now live! FSX SP1😛reparing to Install FSX SP1:Aircraft and Scenery Fixes FSX ...
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KEEGANFLIGHT SIMULATOR X DELUXE DISCS
Hey there i just bought the new fsx Deluxe from hmv for £55 the man who got the disks from the store room seemed a bit new and when i got home the disks just say flight simulator x when the case says fsx deluxe and when i go to install it the front page ...
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k_camacho112 Quick Questions About NAV/GPS Switch
I usually land my plane by having the NAV/GPS switch set to GPS and setting the approach on my GPS, then the autopilot lines up with the runway pretty good. But I just wanted to know, that if u have the NAV/GPS switch set to NAV, along with the Runway ILS...
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Bran09should i get the genreloaded autogen buildings
look ive been looking for the best buliding textures but will not effect frames alot...
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bhortonap13How do I take a Screenshot ? (FSX)
How can I take a screenshot during one of my flights, and how do i save it? Thanks !...
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GuestTrimming an aircraft for level flight
If its not too much to ask, can anyone give me a step by step guide on trimming an aircraft. You can make it specific to the Cessna 172 in FSX, but i just need step by step written details on once i reach cruising altitude, how much trim to apply with wh...
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cthigginWhat is Tile Proxy
Reading another forum - simmer is talking about reducing sliders and using Tile Proxy to "overlay" terrain and that he has phenomenal visuals - even attached some photos which were very very very good. This is the first time I have read about Tile Proxy ...
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cthigginPhantom Push-Back
Never had anything like this to happen before - I landed at an airport that I fly into alot, taxied to gate, stopped engines, Cntl+J to activate jetway. When jetway finished its cycle, all of a sudden, I started being pushed back - I could NOT stop it wit...
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bhortonap13Is there software to design own liveries? (FSX)
Is there a program I could download to design and create my own liveries? If this is possible please fill me in. thanks !...
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GuestHow can I line myself up to the runaway?
I am a newbie in flight simulator and I would like to know how can I line myself up to the runaway when there is no vor station in the airport? That's my problem actually, I don't understand how can I do if I have to land on the runaway 19 to line myself ...
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cthigginHelp again with ILS Landing POST SP1
Hello Fellow Simmers, Thought I had this all worked out and committed to memory. Flying ILS - Set Nav Radio to ILS Frequency - Set CRS to setting shown in Route - When I get ATC to turn such & such heading for localizer, I then turn on approach mode -...
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otterGPWS Sounds in FSX
I have question regarding GPWS sounds in FSX: When I had FS2004 I remember downloading some add-on that gave me very realistic sounding GPWS sounds. Two or three times in the past I have heard the same sounds coming from real cockpits as I was getting on ...
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scooter2524Baggage cars
has anyone noticed that if you open the cargo doors on CRJ the baggage cars crash into plane forcing the flight to reload. It actually happened when baggage cars leave. I guess you have to turn off option in realism that allows you to crash with other air...
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effievedaconfused about ai
Hi all, I would still like to add some of my own aircraft to ai, but I am confused about the various files and where they go. I visited UltimateGA, which looks good, only it got me more confused. Is their stuff compatable with fsx? In which files or fold...
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KarlwWhats the airport code for Kai Tak
Whenever I look for this airport it never shows the airport Kai Tak so if anyone could pleas give me the airport id please...
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JLangevinNew Video... Kai Tak Approach
Well, I got bored tonight and decided to make another one of my videos. This one isnt too fancy, but I love this approach and cant wait until there is FSX addon scenery for this airport, espcially for night time (MS took out all lighting since this airpor...
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WelshflyerIs it worth it
I'm just in the process of buying a new PC and viewing all the addons for FSX i'm seriously wondering if it's worth the bother at the moment. From what i've seen so far FSX offers nothing to give me that feeling that i've "just got to have it" if you know...
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Smailey112New CPU
Earlier this , I just got a 8800 GTS and 3 gb of RAM. But my computer is still not handling FSX to great in all areas of the world. My current CPU is AMD Athlon X2 3800+. But it does not do very well. In 3D Mark 06, I get like 0 to 1 fps with my C...
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GeoffosFSX Activation Issue
First of all, I know there's a sticky here concerning activation issues, but this question is slightly different, hence the new thread ... I read on the MS Support sites that to activate the product, you can do it online or by telephone; I (and I assum...
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Jim BukowskiScenic Short Flights
Can anyone recommend any short (15-30 minute) scenic flights? What is the best scenic short flight on FSX?...
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GuestSP1 - Why haven't they implemented the TAXI LIGHTS!!???
Im sure it states as real as it gets on the box. Am i being stupid or have microsoft completely forgot about this? Taxi lights are very important in aviation....
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DivotCan't run FSX Deluxe
After weeks of flawless running, last week FSX just stopped working. When I start the game I get this error message: "Flight Simulator was unable to load some program files and will now exit. Please reinstall Flight Simulator to restore or repair th...
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MavixI think I found a UFO in FSX!
I was looking through some screenshots of FSX and look what I found: https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/images/forumimages/28220/i-think-i-found-ufo-in-fsx_9279910d7ac7fdfa2562bb013383b314.jpg...
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cthigginWhat IF - cannot find FSX.cfg File
What's the next step IF you're FSX.cfg is Not in your normal location - Documents and Settings\Username\Application Data\Microsoft\FSX - Folder options are set to "view hidden", but the data is Not in Documents and Settings, anywhere - I do have a FSX.cf...
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Michaelvg1Can't find the FSX.cfg file...
Can anyone refresh my memory? I have FSX Deluxe.....
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