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737FLIERuninstall FSX
Where do I go to uninstall FSX?...
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GuestOil rigs
any1 know where there is an oil rig in free flight ❓...
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gordan_falconFLIGHT DECK 4
When i got my new addon to FSX, i thought it was going to be great. I downloaded the game as directed and started playing. I've noticed that there is NO air traffic, and i am the only one on the USS Ronald Reagan. I also am not able to fire the catapul...
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rowcoachrunway signs
during the daytime, the signs that designate the names of the runways show up just as white boxes with no writing in them. At night however, they are red with clearly visible names on them. Is this just part of the program ?...
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FustratedILS Aproaches and Landings,.........can't get it done
Hi, I really enjoy reading all the posts and great advice on this forum, but I have a problem I seem to be unable to find a solution. I have had all the FS editions that came out, last one was FS 2004, where I was able to do ILS Landings without a...
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HeyjoojooHow can I "auto land" or autopilot a final approac
Hello all, I'm not a very skilled FSX pilot but I tinker a little with FSX's Flight Planner. I am pretty good at getting an airliner off the ground using Autopilot, reaching cruising alt, with little or no problem. However, I can't seem to land the air...
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gordan_falconSmoke
How do u get smoke on other aircraft other than the extra 300s? and if so how do u get it in different colors? FSX...
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mat3329Antonov An-224 Mriya
I just downloaded the Antonov An-224 Mriya, the world's biggest airliner from Russia for those who are unfamiliar with the aircraft. I was wondering other than Edwards Airforce Base, what other airports are suitable for this plane, and what airports does ...
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bawls327The best payware scenery?
Well I have been searching for the payware scenery and loved what I looked at but I had a few questions on some. What is your favorite Payware scenery that you guys would want or have? This again might be a stupidi question but even if your computers skip...
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swiss323Announcing Altitude
hey, im pretty new to fsx and i was wondering how do i make the aircraft announce altitude like it does in real life at 500, 400, 300, etc when landing???...
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Long-DistanceXtreme realistic cockpit (how to build one)
Are any of these posible? My main computer runs all the graphics while 2-3 sub computers (connected via gigabit ethernet) display the gauges? I want to modify a keyboard by soldering wires and extending buttons and switches as external realistic con...
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Michaelvg1Proper FSX Resolution Setting
So. My video card and monitor are both capable of displaying 1400:900. This is what I have my Vista Desktop set to and it looks great. What do I set the game resolution to? IS there optimum setting or should I just set it to 1400:900 like my system set...
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MavixDuel Core or Pentium D?
Which is better for playing FSX on windows XP: Core2 Duo 1.8Ghz or Pentium D 3Ghz? The computer will have 1 gig of RAM. And which is better: ATi or nVidia? I'm thinking of getting either a GeForce 7300GT or 7600GS. Which will be better? Thanks...
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Michaelvg1P. Taylor's Blog?
Please read the following Quote.... “The latest version of Microsoft Flight Simulator* X, Service Pack One (SP1), due out later this month, is a great match for the extreme multi-core processing delivered by the new Intel Core 2 Extreme quad-core pro...
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SmittymattCivil Air Patrol Mission problem
I searched for and already found a thread on this topic but it didn't really help the problem I am experiencing. When I try to get to turnpoint two, the engine begins stalling as I get over 7k feet. The mountain you are required to cross is unfortunatel...
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KarlwJanet aircraft information
ok if anyone knows or works on or by the janet termianl I have a few questions 1. how old must you be to strat flying janet? 2. Can you fly janet for a couple of years then go to fly for airlines jumpstarting your flying career? 3. If you apply for janet...
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seldoFSX Hot Keys
Does anyone know all the hotkeys for FSX? If so could you please state them?...
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JLangevinF-16 Low Altitude, High speed video...
Just a short video of the F-16 in Iraq... Someone thought my F14 video was an F16, so I decided to make a video for this aircraft as well... Its amazing how nimble it is! https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/images/forumimages/27173/f-16-low-altitude-hi...
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TarquiniusWill this system run FS X (on low settings)?
Hi, I've read so many posts on this board and am not sure which way to turn as some people with relatively modest systems seem to have FS X working fine and others with great systems say it hardly runs well at all. I guess it all depends upon your ow...
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aruluWhich is the best graphics card
Please help me to get the suitable graphic card especially to run FSX. Are Nvidia Geforce cards or PCI cards gives the best perfomance in FSX. Sametime how much difference does it make between Intel Pentium D 2.8mhz and Dual core Intel 1.86mhz. Thanks fri...
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Michaelvg1Mouse Control Viewing?
I was watching some neat clips on Youtube and there was a video where the pilot had the view from outside behind the plane. We all know that if you fly with that view and turn the plane goes off center. This pilot was able to change the view by dragging...
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xsailorWhat are......
What are: Back course hold? Yaw Damper? Nav Hold? What are these switches on Autopilot? What do they do. Only switches I use in A/P are: Heading Hold Auto Thrusts Approach hold Altitude and Incline Level knob. Thanks in ...
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skypilot2Rome to Naples Run?????
Anyone else expieriencing problems with this mission? On final into naples the throttle opens up and jets spool up to 95% about 2 miles out. This has happened in both deluxe version and standard version FSX. I was coming in to low the first time and added...
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roelli98Could not load Direct3D device
"Could not load Direct3D device" While I was loading a mission, all of the sudden this message came!SOmeone help!...
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frosty010What Has Happened To My Water Effects?
Ok, i was just flying the other day in the DH Beaver Floatplane in FSX. When i touched down on the water, i got some wierd effects. The water was not in a spray form but realy wierd. Once i have found out how to post pictures on here, i will put one up. P...
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roelli98Pathetic Computers United
My computer has started a new generation of framerates. Instead of fps, it has made it to fpm, frames per minute! WHo else has thisstoo?...
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LearJet45GuyDefault flight, and how to make FSX NOT load one?
Hi! I'm desperately trying to prevent FSX load up a default flight, when starting. But I've not been successful yet, so how do one prevent loading any kind of flight? I just want the damn main menu, and frankly, it pisses me off that it's made defau...
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SmittymattNew here and problem with Flight Simulator X
Hello everyone, just bought the game and am new to the forums here. I been itching to play FSX, but my current computer is causing some technical problems. I am able to install the game, but when I try and launch I receive an error message saying "Flig...
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Michaelvg1Black Plane in "Free Flight" Screen
I may have asked this in another topic but not as a subject. I'm hoping to get help. FSX works fine except for the black plane. Any ideas? It does not do this when playing.... Weird.. right?...
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GuestAm i landing correctly in my 737?
I approach the runway normally at around 145 - 150kts. On ILS i get the autopilot level me out and bring me down on mt descent. By the time im 5NM out i have full flaps and travelling down at 145- 150 kts. At about 800ft i cut off the autopilot and the...
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GuestHelp with RAM
Hello everybody I would like to hear if anyone knows what the RAM does to FSX. Is there any difference between 1 gb and 2 gb RAM at all? Hope you can help me!...
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roelli98New computer - Will it be enough for FSX?
I am thinking about getting this computer: HP Pavilion Media Center TV m7795 Intel® Core™2 Duo Prozessor E6400 (2.13 Ghz) Original Windows Vista™ Home Premium Intel® Viiv™ Technologie Intel® 945G Express Chipset 3 GB of Rame ...
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JLangevinAny requests?? Video...
Im getting antcey to make another video since I am slow at work right now and have some time... Im thinking of finding a cool Apache model and make a video with my Helicopter skills with both an Apache, and my Cobra.... but Im running out of other ideas.....
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roelli98installing fsx on another computer...
Hello. I have already installed fsx on 1 computer. If I use the same set of 2 cds on another computer with the same key, will the installation work?...
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gollydriving a Jeep in Hawaii
it was a blast !!! I downloaded a Jeep, and was driving it around Hawaii. It was FUN FUN FUN !!! in one down hill section, the Jeep was airborne for a second !!! but don't drive it too fast, you can overstress it easily....
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GuestWhich Free Flight has the Aircraft Carrier?
Which Free Flight has the Aircraft Carrier I can practice landing on?...
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GuestWhat is transferable from FS2002/2004 to FSX ?
does anybody know exactly what is transferable from FS2002 and FS2004 to FSX? is there a conversion program available?...
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Guestpretty nifty japanese site
pretty nifty japanese site http://www.bekkoame.ne.jp/i/m28hama/...
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737FLIERWhst is the highest you have ever flown on FSX???
What is the highest you have gone? I was able to get a little over 400,000 feet above earth and I was outside of the atmosphere....
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Karlwanyone a genuis of computers please help me
Radarman and tailhook and a few othrs gave me some great advice o how to reinstall fsx but I recentley found the proble it wasn't fsuip but rather this ➡ http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928080 I did what it said download the the the item I unzippe...
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sniper45way point
Im flying from coast to coast in a lear 45 and i was just wondering what would be a good general avation airport for a way point?...
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taylorcIs it my ram
my computer is running FSX on Windows home edition most of my settings on FSX are at meddium some one said that my computer is good but the ram isnt im willing to pay money to upgrade so will i need to ungrade anythoing else as well as my ram (or tell ...
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HeyjoojooCan I get sound of flaps being extended and landing gear?
When I've been inside the fuselage of a real commercial airliner, whenever the we're preparing to takeoff, I've always heard those flaps being extended or lowered. The sound is usually fairly loud but FSX doesn't include that. And landing gear is usually ...
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By in SeattleA321 Airbus
In the A321 my auto break does not work and where are the HDG, NAV buttons to track a heading, vor or GPS flt. some things seem to be missing here. :cry:...
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heliosimmerWhich is your Favourite aircraft ?
Which is your Favourite aircraft ? I fly the Robinson all the time because it is easy to fly, and very responsive. It does not go very fast, but I can fly low to watch the traffic on the highway, or land on a yacht....
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oldsamerSP1 beta Chops up addons ?!?
A disturbing post (what is this???) in screenshots forum It reconfirms my decision NOT to install any addons until after SP1. And then only select addons advertized as SP1 compatable or that others have installed sucessfully in FSX SP1....
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Guestfull screen key?
is there a key that I can press and make a view into a full screen view? I am using multi-screens. It is a hassel to drag the view from the main monitor to the side monitor, and then have to fiddle around with the disappearing cursor to enlarge the fr...
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taylorcGame Park patrol - Cant find him
im on the africa mission and i cant find the elephand can any1 give me directions from the jeep...
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JLangevinMultiple monitors..
For those who are running multiple monitors with FSX... are you noticeing a drop in FPS? Im just wondering if the card having to render objects twice is effecting the performace... I dont plan on running more that 2, possible 3, but Im just curious... I d...
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BatrakioSaving Save Game
I have added lots of aircraft to FSX, and the game has been a little "stupid' with unofficial stuff. If I uninstall the game will it save my save game file and logbook? PS:I know were the logbook is, but where is the save game file and what is it?...
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