Flight Simulator X: General

mpf858

Cannot Download Scenery File from flyawaysimulation.com

I’ve been trying to download the file “FSX/FS2004 Lost Angeles South East Scenery Package”, SLI_FX.zip at https://flyawaysimulation.com/downloads/files/1406/fsx-fs2004-lost-angeles-south-east-scenery-package/ This is a 60Mb file, and it quits down...

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Last answer Tailhook

Guest

FSX Exits itself

Hi, I just bought a new pc and FSX running win vista. for some reason when in the program and I am changing an option, downloading real weather the whole program exits out.... anyone knows why that could be? thanks...

8 answers 4191 views

Last answer JLangevin

mpan3

FSX SP1 'Later this week': Promises 40% performance Increase

FSX SP1 News:AMD quote Today AMD announced their new Phenom™ processor here. As part of this press release, Aces Studio participated with a quote about our improved multi-core support in SP1. The quote stated “Like AMD, we too envision quad-...

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Last answer shirke01

benbastock

virtual airlines entrance exam

can anybody tell me where to get help with this va entrance exam if you know any of the answers here are the questions 8. You are on final approach to runway 26, whose magnetic heading is 264. The correct OBS setting should be... Choices: ...

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Last answer jellrod

Guest

Motherboard?

Hey everybody I'm pretty new in this forum , but I've heard a lot of good things about it. Here's my question: What does the motherboard do. I mean, I have just spent a lot of money buying a new computer, which I constructed on my own. The specs ar...

5 answers 3867 views

Last answer Guest

Mavix

ATi or Nvidia?

I have narrowed my graphics card choice down to the Ati Radeon X1600 and the Geforce 7600GS. The X1600 has 256Mb DDR3, and according to the Palit website the core clock speed up to 575Mhz and the memory clock speed up to 1000Mhz. According to Toms Hardwar...

8 answers 8351 views

Last answer bawls327

Sno0ze

Fuel Burn Calculation

Is there an easy way? lol...

3 answers 5376 views

Last answer lionlicker

BHortonAP13

"Lisa Marie" Elvis Jet

I was wondering if someone could make a replica of Elvis' "Lisa Marie" Jet for FSX. If someone knows of it being made already, please let me know... I'm not sure even what type of jet it was... Any information when the download is available please send m...

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Last answer BHortonAP13

Tailhook

Weary of YouTube?

Beat the YouTube Blues and head straight to where it's happening: http://www.simtube.com// 😎...

4 answers 3467 views

Last answer cheezyflier

Guest

" fsx was unable to load some program files and will no

i have a problem when running fsx, when i click on the .exe icon on the desktop a message appear to me saying" fsx was unable to load some program files and will now exit, please try to re-install or repair the installation" and actually i did that ...

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Gazz22wyorks

FSX start

Hi I was flying the african safari mission when I suffered a spike of some kind. System shut down and ever since then FSX has developed a habit of auto loading in a tike mid air over friday harbor. Any ideas how to disable this and just load the pro...

1 answers 3891 views

Last answer RadarMan

luigi_m_

Just getting into FSX, help needed

I've just got my new computer which consists of 3.6ghz processor, 2Gb RAM and a 256 BIT nvidia nforce 6100 IGP, and just ordered FSX, but I want to get the best looks at possible, so I need a shopping list for: 1. Best scenery addons for UK & Europe. M...

1 answers 3217 views

Last answer Guest

k_camacho11

Help...FSX Running Slow On My Comp.

I have a HP Pavilion dv6000 Labtop with Windows Vista. It has a AMD Turiom 64 with 1.60 GHz, 1982 RAM, and 105 GB hardrive. For some reason, FSX isn't running that good. The frames per second are real slow and it lags a lot. Can someone help me out? T...

5 answers 4377 views

Last answer bawls327

Smailey112

Longest Flight

Hi, just got the idea, of hearing how far people have been flying on FSX... My record is Houston (KIAH) to Amsterdam (EHAM) that took me 10 hours and 30 min... Lets see how far people acctually have gone😛 And people, dont lie😀...

18 answers 8252 views

Last answer guest

VinnyTS3

What is G-MAX ?

?????...

4 answers 4192 views

Last answer GundamWZero

millertime

tweaking display settings for optimal fps

hey there, i had looked for about a half hour trying to find a thread that had tweaking tips for display settings, such as what to increase, what sucks up alot of fps, etc... i know it depends on what system but this is what i got and i get decent fps but...

2 answers 4057 views

Last answer millertime

lionlicker

Longs and Latts from GPS?

I am trying to get away from using the cheat line (Shift Z - brings up the red text on the top of the screen) Does anybody know how to use the GPS to get the longtitude and lattitude of your current position? Or is it not possible. Would have though...

2 answers 3813 views

Last answer CRJCapt

bobrob

new computer: can I set up FSX again?

I had bought and installed FSX on my old and inadequate PC.It didn't perform well. Now I've just built a first rate gaming computer and want to try FSX again. I certainly don't want to buy a new copy, but I've heard that I have to. I've also heard that yo...

8 answers 8913 views

Last answer 2robplaying

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SpaceShipOne

When do we get to fly this ? ...

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Last answer anonymouse91

Sam Fisher

Fuel Truck?

I can't seem to find any airports that support getting a fuel truck. Is there a way to find out? I'm finding many of them don't have one....

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Last answer bart5986

ivan08

detailed airports

does anyone know if kbos is one of the detailed airprots.. :o...

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Last answer Guest

mattconn

What role does L2 cache be with fsx, or 2004 for that matter

I see a lot of info relating to graphics cards and processor speed, but with AMD cutting back on L2 cache and I don't really know where Intel is, how critical is it to flight sims, such as fsx/20004. For now I am going to upgrade to a simple athlon for...

2 answers 3387 views

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mike20022

has anyone seen any wildlife in FSX ?

Hi all Well since I brought FSX I just can't stop playing, It's great. Just a thought, has anyone seen any wildlife, and where did you see it? as I have only seen dolphin's and seagull's at Lihue and have never come across any of these anywhere ...

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Last answer Taylor

Guest

Fire Trucks ???

is there Fire Trucks at the airport ???...

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Last answer Guest

XxEastwoodxX

How to get wildlife in FSX

Does anybody know how to have Birds, Dolphins, Giraffes etc in FSX. I can't seem to see them. Regards, -XxEastwoodxX...

5 answers 15140 views

Last answer Guest

Mavix

AMD Sempron 3000+

Being on a rather limited budget I'm thinking of getting a computer with a AMD Sempron 3000+ CPU on an Nvidia NF6100 motherboard. Will I get good FSX performance from this CPU? Thanks...

4 answers 3712 views

Last answer CRJCapt

cthiggin

Best Controller for Helicopters

Ready to do the helicopter missions and learn how to fly these rascals - The SimYoke does not get it with a chopper - What is the "best" controller you folks have found to use? - Thanks in advance. cthiggin ❓...

8 answers 7361 views

Last answer Tailhook

Mavix

64-bit or 32-bit

Which would be better for FSX? 64-bit dual core AMD or 32-bit dual core Intel?...

1 answers 4496 views

Last answer CRJCapt

Guest

2D panel crashes my computer

if I bring up a 2D instrument (50% trans), and I move the cursor over it, the computer will hang. To be exact, the graphic card hung. It is an ATI R9200 I have all the latest drivers and patches. Do you know why it hangs?...

2 answers 3868 views

Last answer Guest

Guest

Flight sim x wont run

Hi. i have just bought and installed flight sim x. i also bought a sapphire x1950 pro agp. when i try to run flight sim x i get the following error "flight simulator is not working with your video card. verify latest drivers..." i have the latest c...

10 answers 4837 views

Last answer CRJCapt

Karlw

Is sp1 out yet

If not where can I check on it?...

9 answers 4450 views

Last answer Geoffos

millertime

will these specs run fsx with efficient enjoyable fps?

I know the big issue is fps and i know these specs can run fsx i just wanted to know if i will be able to experience a good frame rate and run the game pretty fast. Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Intel Core 2 Duo processor E6700 (2.66GHz) 4GB DDR2-667...

18 answers 4376 views

Last answer JLangevin

Guest

MS FSX REALISM

Someone in here a Pilot? Could someone please give me some info on how realistic MS Flight Simulator really is?...

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jeffb57

gpws

does anyone know if fs X will have a built in gpws in aircraft with retractable gears and flaps?...

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Last answer Tartanaviation

Guest

which notebook computer is powerful enough to play FSX ?

which notebook computer is powerful enough to play FSX ?...

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Last answer RadarMan

Drewbob

how do you get the cargo doors to open?

There are a few things that the computer can do that I have not figured out how to do it. 1. opening cargo doors 2. the conveyor belt vehicle that loads the cargo and any other airport vehicles that you guys can think of. thanks a lot....

8 answers 5824 views

Last answer RadarMan

Taylor

sea rescue help

hello everyone. i was on the mission where you have to rescue passengers on a sinking sailboat. first you get the captain but after that it says to head west to get his friend. i did that and went for 20 miles and it said to turn around and head back to t...

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Last answer rowcoach

oakley26

Jet Truck Race

Hi all I was wondering if the jet truck race comes in the deluxe version, the normal one or is it a download? ive got the normal version 🙂 thanks 😀...

4 answers 3368 views

Last answer flightMike

maxhess

FSX very slow; what can help?

Hi! I have the FSX Deluxe and am currently running it on a Dell e521. I am not sure what graphics card etc i have right now, but it is the standard one from Dell. What do I need to buy to make it run more effecient and make the graphics better? I ...

4 answers 4422 views

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airik

Landing bug at Carlisle PA - Rwy 28?

I was hoping that someone else could help be confirm a bug that makes it difficult (or nearly impossible) to land on runway 28 at the Carlisle, Pennsylvania Airport (N94). It is very difficult for me to enter a standard glide slope. The plane just will no...

2 answers 3507 views

Last answer CRJCapt

737FLIER

Flight Around The World

I am about to begin a fligth around teh world. I am trying to decide what aircraft to fly> iam debating between The A340-300 or The Boeing 747-400. Do you have any Idea which one would be better. Here is my flight plan: Williamson Count Regional(H...

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Last answer CRJCapt

bnjgray87

Flight Sim X view Mode Probs

Am having a whole new problem wif flight sim , if any 1could help that would be great. I am un able to have any other view mode in freeflight and on missions Only view i seem to be able to choose is cockpit and the rest are not there. any 1 have any in...

1 answers 3346 views

Last answer RadarMan

zmisst

best turn key pc for FS X

I don't want to build anything -- I just want to click and pay and answer the door when the UPS guy comes. What's the best cost-no-object (but not a ripoff) PC system for FSX. I want big dual monitors and of course top frame rate. And if there is su...

5 answers 5260 views

Last answer RadarMan

Freeman111

Instrument checkride HELP

Okay as many other I've have trouble completing the instrument checkride in FSX.. I'm having trouble at the holding over SEA. I'm coming from PARKK, and heading straight in for SEA VOR, (I've tuned my vor before the lady said track the 140 radial... so...

2 answers 4233 views

Last answer Freeman111

oldsamer

FSX after 5 months

I'm a refugee from online first person shooters who was looking for a less violent sim related to reality. I've played FSX as an explorer, It's been a wonderful way to learn about parts of America I cann't afford to tour in person. I use web searches to l...

5 answers 4079 views

Last answer Tailhook

benbastock

what is a graphic card and what benefits does it have

ive been wondering does a graphic card make the game better what other beneits does it have...

2 answers 4247 views

Last answer Guest

Sam@MAN

New Website To Upload Screenshots

Hello my name is Sam Hampson VPA (virtual.photo.aero) is a brand new website to upload all your flight simulator screenshots. On VPA there is very slack rules so it is very easy to get your screenshots on, we will only reject if your shot has FS writin...

6 answers 3899 views

Last answer Sam@MAN

taylorc

next FS :Huge multiplayer World

i think it would be cool if in the next FS there was a multi player room created by Microsoft called earth or something and that there was no limit on people in room. then it would be more realistic and a great way to meet new people virtual airlines c...

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Mc_GaNgStA

Another FMC related question.

How do you control the descent rate with the FMC? PS: Let me be a bit more detailed. How would I control the descent rate in the FMC of the PMDG B737-600 NG?...

2 answers 3596 views

Last answer Mc_GaNgStA

Heyjoojoo

What is "AI"?

I see this quite often in your postings but couldn't quite figure it out. Is this a Microsoft addon or something? I'm a little embarrassed to ask but nonetheless, it still remains a mystery to me....

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Last answer jellrod