Flight Simulator X: General

Heyjoojoo

How 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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Last answer jellrod

gordan_falcon

Smoke

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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Last answer Tailhook

mat3329

Antonov 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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bawls327

The 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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Last answer bawls327

swiss323

Announcing 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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Last answer Tailhook

Long-Distance

Xtreme 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...

3 answers 3976 views

Last answer RadarMan

Michaelvg1

Proper 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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Last answer Guest

Mavix

Duel 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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Last answer RadarMan

Michaelvg1

P. 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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Last answer Michaelvg1

Smittymatt

Civil 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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Karlw

Janet 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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Last answer Karlw

seldo

FSX Hot Keys

Does anyone know all the hotkeys for FSX? If so could you please state them?...

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Last answer RadarMan

JLangevin

F-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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Last answer seldo

Tarquinius

Will 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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Last answer JLangevin

arulu

Which 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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Last answer arulu

Michaelvg1

Mouse 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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Last answer JLangevin

xsailor

What 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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Last answer Sno0ze

skypilot2

Rome 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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Last answer thisguy

roelli98

Could not load Direct3D device

"Could not load Direct3D device" While I was loading a mission, all of the sudden this message came!SOmeone help!...

1 answers 4231 views

Last answer RadarMan

frosty010

What 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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Last answer Guest

roelli98

Pathetic 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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Last answer roelli98

Smittymatt

New 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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Michaelvg1

Black 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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Guest

Am 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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Last answer x pilot

Guest

Help 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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Last answer JLangevin

roelli98

New 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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Last answer Sno0ze

JLangevin

Any 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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Last answer Mc_GaNgStA

roelli98

installing 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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golly

driving 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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Last answer roelli98

Guest

Which Free Flight has the Aircraft Carrier?

Which Free Flight has the Aircraft Carrier I can practice landing on?...

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Last answer Tailhook

Guest

What 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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Last answer RadarMan

Guest

pretty nifty japanese site

pretty nifty japanese site http://www.bekkoame.ne.jp/i/m28hama/...

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Last answer jellrod

737FLIER

Whst 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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Last answer jellrod

Karlw

anyone 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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Last answer Karlw

sniper45

way 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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Last answer jellrod

taylorc

Is 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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Last answer Guest

Heyjoojoo

Can 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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Last answer Tailhook

By in Seattle

A321 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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Last answer Earlmister

heliosimmer

Which 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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oldsamer

SP1 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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Guest

full 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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taylorc

Game 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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Last answer JLangevin

JLangevin

Multiple 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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Batrakio

Saving 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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Last answer JLangevin

Guest

Attack 3 broke after 4 months

Logitech Attack 3 is useless. It broke after only 4 months !!!...

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Last answer GUEST

Michaelvg1

Should the tower be talking to me?

Ok. When I go into flight planner and set up a flight from one airport to another, I end up on the runway ready for take off. Shouldn't someone be talking to me like the tower? Shouldn't someone be telling me where to go and when I get in the air, shou...

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lukemax

B737 atmosphere for FSX?

Hi all Is there a addon that addes plane atmosphere like this for FSX? or closest thing to it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t76sA8mHDI4 Thx Lukemax...

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Last answer Tailhook

effieveda

Touch aand Go

Could someone please advise me as to how to set up a touch and go using the Flight Planner (FSX) with some user defined waypoints. Regards...Art 🙄...

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Last answer jellrod

737FLIER

250kts below 10,000 feet?

Is this a real rule in real world commercial air traffic bacause I think I went faster below 10,000 when I flew, and 250 kts is really slow for a large jet....

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Last answer jellrod

BHortonAP13

Virtual Cabins

How do I access the "Virtual Cabin" view in FSX? I've seen cool screenshots of them, but i can't find them in none of my views on any of my aircraft. Is it on any of the default aircraft? Can anyone please help me?...

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Last answer Tailhook