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Gir!Xbox 360 Controller Dosent show up
Hey peeps... i have bought the delux version of fsx but had problem with the Error 1935 but goy it installed after finding a fix on this forum... but now i have runned into a new problem... i have a wired Xbox 360 Controller that i wanna use for FSX bu...
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effievedaWhere's the auto pilot?
Could someone please inform me as to which folder of an aircraft the auto pilot resides. Also, is the AP different in FSX and FS9? Thanks in advance...Art...
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mat3329Virtual Cockpit in planes
I was just wondering if it's possible to actually take the virtual cockpit from a plane already in FSX and put it also in another plane. For example, I took the King Air 2D panels and put them into the DeHavilland Dash-8 (AI plane) to make it flyable. But...
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ZeusmanFSX problem with IFR flight plans
Anyone having problems flying IFR flightplans? I use the FSX flightplanner to plan a VOR to VOR route and everything runs fine until I get out of the airport airspace and the ATC turns me south and does not follow my requested plan. I double check the...
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HabuRaising your seat
Can someone tell me how to edit the cfg file to raise the seat higher? As I recall, you would do this in each aircraft's cfg file? Some info: I built a new rig with Asus P5B, e6700 core2 duo, 2 G Corsair Ram and NVidia 8800 GTS, 640 MB Ram.From start o...
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KohnenThank you guys - and at the same time, darn you guys! :)
I wanted to take a second to thank this forum's community. The information posted here has been quite helpful in fixing a few issues, pointing out good tips, and saving myself some embarrassment as I make my return to Flight Simulator programs. My last on...
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MavixCaspian Sea Monster
Has anyone ever seen or taken a screenshot of the Caspian Sea monster in FSX?...
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JulietPS2 Flight Sims ?? can anyone help me Please
I am very ken to get a flight sim ( commercial aircraft ) for the ps2. Are there any on the market ? where can I buy one ? Can somebody help me out...
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sniper45B-29
Where can i find a B-29 superfortress for fsx?...
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7ECA-CaptainTone Deaf...
Hey, Anyone know how to mute the annoying radio nav identifiers? When tracking a VOR, ADF, Etc. the identifier keeps blaring away unlike a real world aircraft. How the heck do you shut it off? Argggg!...
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SchpottyMonsoon approach
Second try...........am having terrible trouble with the 747 in the monsoon approach mission as following the localizer does not seem to be very accurate, and I don't seem to be getting the decent to the runway correct. The plane is so sluggish it is nea...
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captainsimonMicrosoft Flight Simulator X Deluxe SDK Service Pack 1 Patch
http://uk.gamespot.com/pages/gamespace/download.php?pid=931252&sid=6162901&mode=patches...
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DavidRNPROGRESSIVE TAXIING
Hello, I know that FSX had the progressive taxiing function. however, I can not find where it is. I did know it at one time but now, I can't seem to remember it or find it. Please help. thanks...
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Charlie10FSX.cfg
Where is the FSX.cfg file? I'ved done searched and looked in all the folders but can't seem to find it. Can anyone help? Thanks...
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oldsamerWhile waiting for FSX DX10 patch...
Last couple of days I've been searching round the web for a creditable statement that Vista Basic DOES NOT include DX10. Not found it. You can guess where I'm goin with this, most of the new features in Vista and the memory resource they comsume, I'm not ...
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dmonty83cockpit transparent
I cannot seem to get rid of teh transparent cockpit any ideas?...
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KarlwCloud9 Caravelle
Any news is it still in production I mean I first saw it a few years ago when is it due for release?...
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Michaelvg1Correct resolution Settings....?
I have a wide screen LCD. My video card has the max potential of 1440:900. Should I set my system settings and the FSX settings to this or is there a best alternative? Any suggestions?...
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cheetahcptneed password reset; not getting the email sent to me
Hi, I've set up an account, but not been able to sign in. I even went to PayPal a second time. You're welcome to keep the extra fee, 🙂 but please send a valid confirmation code so I can get logged in. Thanks....
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sinebarChanging the default aircraft at startup
Does anyone know how to change the default aircraft when FSX first opens. The default now is the ultralight but I would like to change the default to the aircraft that I fly most....
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737FLIERDell Computer Configuration (***** 2new choice's *****)
Ok, I thought I had my computer picked out but 20 responces later I have changed my mind. The following 3 PC's are Dell's. All have vista home premium and a 19 inch monitor. Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4ghz 250gb hard drive 2gb memory NVidia GeForce 88...
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GuestA321 Autopilot Help
Hi, I need a bit of help operating the autopilot on the A321 on FSX. I'm from the FS2002 era and to have the aircraft fly the planned route, all I needed to do was push Nav and put on GPS mode. On the A321 there are so many dials I don't know what one wil...
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GuestLights bug with FSX
I think i have found a bug with the aircraft lightning. This case 737 800 and 747 400 with standard in game aircraft. (haven't tried other aircraft yet). 1. Taxi lights dont work on the aircraft. Switching the switch in the aircraft does nothing. Is th...
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b3mmredmWatercooling & Overclocking
If i were to have my system watercooled so it never went hot with an Intel Core 2 Quad Extreme Processor and 8800 GTX watercoolded grahic card, would overclocking my system with help from www.scan.co.uk not have the computer restart, jump or overheat and ...
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JLangevinKai Tak (Hong Kont Old) Scenery?
Are there any scenery packs out there yet for FSX that include realistic looking Kai Tak replacements? Id love to fly the checkerboard approach at night, yet MS decided to make this sim TOO real and have the airport abandoned and remove the guideance ligh...
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Karlwfsx sound
I changed the dc-3 defalt sound to a fs2004 add on sound and The first set I didn't like so I looked for another addon and found it but I can't delete the other add on sound I don't like how can I change this?...
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GuestInstant Replay
When i try to see a replay i go to options and instant replay but i cant click it, its like faded...
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hemal111111fsx demo and fsx deluxe
i tried running fsx demo and it seems to run fine. so will it still run fine with fsx deluxe or will it not run as well as the demo version?...
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WannabGPS waypoints
has anyone else thought it would be nice to create you own gps waypoints, or can this even be done?...
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JLangevinTest Results: CPU vs GPU and FSX performance.
This is nearly a copy and paste of a reply I posted in another post, but I did make some changes... I got tired of hearing people say "you need a 512mb card to run FSX maxed" - BS!! Here is my results... Tests were performed with RivaTuner and 3D accelera...
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GuestLanding a 747 in St Maartin ?
has anyone tried landing a 747 in St Maartin ? I would love to see a video of it....
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cheezyflierthat darn tree
if you go to newgarden airfield in pennsylvania, u.s.a. you will see a slim tree, lined up with the runway, just past the fence. it's totally driving me nutz because it's not really there in real life, and no one would allow it to be there in real life b...
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Damoun.h.how to display frames per second
I am running my flight sim x on vista, and the 3rd party program that i used to view fps does not work on vista. Does fligth sim x have its own fps display? and if so, how can i use it? Thanks, Damoun.H....
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daveloc"Jumpy" Video Playback
Why does my video playback jump around like the St Vitus Dance?. I've got a NEW computer,320GB drive 2GB ram Dual core pentim chip. FX runs SMOOTHLY with all Frame rates and scenery ETC firewalled. Video playback is AWFUL....
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b3mmredmWhat the hell?
Thsi is a picture i took from the Library and is also happening to me. I've defragmented my hard drive and cant seem to figure out the problem? I dont know how to paste it so ill give you the link. https://flyawaysimulation.com/images/16/microsoft-flig...
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SplitdogReverse thrusters
Where are they on the 737? Also armed the spoilers, but to no avail. :cry: F2 does nothing....
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GuestFlight Mode - Normal vs Slew
Flight Mode - Normal vs Slew what's the difference?...
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fl9Problem with demo (missing file??)
Hi all, I've downloaded the demo, 'successfully' installed it, but when I click on the shortcut, I get an error message saying: 'The MSXML4 SP2 component is not installed. Please reinstall FS to restore or repair this missing component.' I've un...
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GuestLanding Cessna on Aircraft Carrier
I just landed the Cessna 172 SP on the Aircraft Carrier. I came in a bit fast; I was running out of deck space and almost ended up in the drink. It was a pretty cool experience. What neat tricks have you done ? I would like to try also....
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jetman35Radarman question
Radarman, Since you have a new PC now. Are you using Vista yet? What type of video card are you using? JM...
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Austin11FSX exe prob
Hello,Well I havent played FSX for awhile and I got it for my birthday,I wanted to play it more,and it gives me this error when I start the exe,And it wont lemme uninstall it.Someone said to put it in the General Section so people may see it more!And can ...
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KarlwIm need help with a freeware Concorde
I know that there is one from fs france but I want to put it into fsx even thou some gauges most likley won't work the thing is when I see the Concorde in both fs9 and fsx the virtual cockpit and cabin is just black there are no textures what must I do to...
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Guest737 800 with air stairs
Are there 737 800 add ons for FSX with air stairs available? I would like to have airstair like i did with my 737 800 on FS2004 but i can't locate any. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks....
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JLangevinCamera Angles...??
Ive seen and produced a few videos for FSX, and in some of the videos I have seen, Ive noticed that sometimes you see someone getting an awesome angle on the ground at the end of the airport with the plane flying overhear just prior to touch down, or a st...
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OldProfFSX Menu Bar gone????
I'm almost embarrassed to ask this but since switching to FSX I can't get my menu bar back -- you know that little bar across the top. I find "Hide menu bar" checked but can't seem to find where to change it. Thanx...
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sinebarMid air collision
Anybody ever have a mid air collision? I caught up with Boeing 747 in my Eurofighter and got a little to close. I was able to match it's speed as I caught up and fly along side. 😎...
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Michaelvg1Timming and reverse?
I am not sure how to trim out the planes. Sometimes it always climbs. It's not the same as trimming a RC plane. Do I do it through the software fsx or the Seitek 52 control software? Also, when performing missions, I get stuck sometimes against th...
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Michaelvg1Patches?
I just got the software.. Are there patches already? How do I get them? Thanks...
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KarlwSga question
Can you change the panel and sound of sga's aircraft for personal use or is it against the legal agreement ❓...
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b3mmredmImagin This Kind Of Performance
How well do you think FSX would run with this system specification out of 10. Processor (CPU) INTEL® Core 2 Extreme X6800 (2 X 2.93GHz) 1066MHz FSB/4MB Cache Memory (RAM) 4096 MB CORSAIR XMS2 800MHz - (4x1GB) Motherboard ASUS® P5W DH DE...
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