Flight Simulator X: General

jonnycash

Which Video card is goof for playing FSX on PC ?

❓ hey , i have a pc with amd and 1gb ram with 128mb video card but as soon as try to change the seetings from default to something better it slows down alot, any suggestions on a better video card thats not to hard on the pocket aswell....thanx alo...

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Last answer RadarMan

flightsimer x

I DON'T UNDERSTAND I HAVE GOOD SPEC.

i amo not sur why fsx is not working right. if fsx's specs. are 1.0 processor and a 15 GB memory. i have a 1.7 GHz processor and a 512 mb of ram and i believe 80 or 60 GB hard drive. i do have a DVD drive. 915 GM/GMS 910 GML Express Chipset family ...

13 answers 4546 views

Last answer guest 12

-Jester-

FSX COUNTDOWN

Hey I can not wait any longer and since we have 10 days until release (atleast from what I heard) I thought to start a countdown!...

15 answers 6809 views

Last answer jetman35

SimmerGuy

Multiple Monitors - Problem

First of all, I am brand new to this forum, but have reviewed most of the topics searching for an answer to my issue. I hope my post is OK. I have FSX running well and installed a Triplehead2go on graphics output 1 on my Nvidia 7600 GT card. It is dr...

8 answers 18823 views

Last answer SimmerGuy

SNBelgianAirlines

Way to add addons to original FSX traffic?

Hello I've just got acquainted with FSX and in doing so I've downloaded a couple of repaints for the original 747 and 737 aircraft. These aircraft are also used if you activate the traffic function in FSX but they do not use the livery I added. I...

1 answers 3814 views

Last answer RadarMan

Gommy

Cargo/baggage doors

Hi, Can anyone tell me how u can open cargo/baggage doors and also have the ground vehicles approach them in FSX? (If it is possible) I have noticed on a few occasions now that the AI aircraft can open and close them and have the baggage and caterin...

6 answers 5527 views

Last answer SteveToms

Gommy

World-of-AI

I have recently uploaded most of the flight plans available from The World of AI site for FSX....Works a treat and very realistic aircraft, compliments of EVAI, AI-Aardvaak etc... I have a few issues though....and since the general support forum seems ...

3 answers 4621 views

Last answer HockeyDude2424

vvalo 1988

loading problem

i got fsx (deluxe) and it installed good and everything but when i click on the icon on the desktop it starts to boot fine and i agree to the terms and it goes through the senery loading bar and then when it says loading, it stops at 45% and my screen goe...

13 answers 4694 views

Last answer navyredman

joergen222

Baggae Trucks (read the keymap)

Hi all, i have read the kepmap and i know fuel trucks, but how do i get baggae/cargo doors open and baggage trucks around? Joergen...

5 answers 3594 views

Last answer vincentrose

Lukemaxxxxxx

Starting at gatwick Gate?

Hi all, is there anyway to start the flight at the gatwick parking bay/jetway rather then on the runway? Thx Lukmax...

1 answers 3186 views

Last answer GoodisonBlue

AnthonyG

Helicopter Rescue Mission

How on earth do you rescue the friend in the helicopter mission from Auckland?? I can rescue the man on the ship by hovering close to the yacht, but no matter how close I get to the 'friend', I cannot pick him up. Has anyone tried this or got any ideas?? ...

7 answers 6592 views

Last answer TG_Wolf

Mike0630

Memery loss

Hi- I don't know if anyone has this problem. I have installed FSX on my Emachines and go on the multiplayer often. A few days ago when I turned on my comp. there were things missing on my desktop. Even the backround was changed to the default. There are l...

1 answers 3347 views

Last answer Llain

GUEST

"Flight Video" selection is greyed out

I tried to record my flights for review, but I found the "flight video" selection in the drop-down menu is greyed-out. how do I activate it?...

2 answers 3542 views

Last answer Guest

Guest

Fspassengers and ai traffic

hi does anybody know if you can get fspassengers for fsx? or a program like fspassengers for fsx? also does anybody konw any ai traffic packages which work for fsx? i used to use projectai for my fs9 but i dont think that works for it does it? I ha...

1 answers 3866 views

Last answer RadarMan

Broading

Can't completely remove FSX..Can't reinstall..

Hi, i was wondering if anyone could help me with my problem. I have bought and install FSX a couple of weeks ago, however recently i was unable to play the game all of a sudden.. when i tries to play, i encounter this msg "Error 1721: There is a problem w...

1 answers 4437 views

Last answer CRJCapt

Vampire69

Keymaps for FSX

Can anyone tell me where to get my hands on a printable copy of the Keymap/Key assignments? Is there a file in the root dir? I need it for ease of use in programming my X-45. Cheers...

2 answers 4201 views

Last answer Vampire69

KEEGAN

My laptop and pc upgrade help

hi there i am just wondering what could i upgrade on my destop pc and my laptop to run fsx my desktop is a hp pavilion a640.uk it has 256mb installed but i added an extra 256mb eryer this year as it was going very slow in fs9 i dont k...

3 answers 3653 views

Last answer guest 12

guest 12

RAM?

hey guys i have a small prob. i want to know how to tell what kind of ram i have. Im not sure if its pc2700 or pc3200. is there a way i can find out with putting it in a computer because my pc is crashed out and i have to wait a couple of days for my new ...

6 answers 3686 views

Last answer guest 12

airbourne

Screenshot Folder

On Flight sim X , Dose anyone know if there is an Screenshot Folder ?...

3 answers 4733 views

Last answer Charlie10

navyredman

Can somebody help me with the glider

I've wanted to become a glider pilot for a long time, but I can't seem to master it in the sim. Could somebody explain to me how to stay in the thermal and get altitude? I can get in the thermal for a few seconds, but I always get right out. I'm using a l...

2 answers 3765 views

Last answer navyredman

PIC1stOfficer

Warning Buying FSX May Change You To A Whiner

Sad but true. Though there are exceptions the fact remains that if you buy FSX a high percentage of whining will take over your posts. Oh not just the usual mean spirited banter that you see in some ego ridden old timers posts. You will seem to have "...

6 answers 4171 views

Last answer Charlie10

Norway

747 Test Flight

I just fell down and crash at the last stall test. Some tips for me?...

3 answers 7274 views

Last answer guest 12

lds_soldier

Please...No More Posts "Will My PC Run FSX?" !

Let's try to keep all of the "Will my PC run FSX? and "What do I need to run FSX? questions in one place. Read through existing posts and respond to the appropiate choice. Keeping track of them must be a daunting process when a new one is created for ea...

1 answers 4303 views

Last answer GoodisonBlue

Guest

Flight Sim X stutters too much

I am so fed up that Microsoft have the nerve too release one of the worst optimised software ever. FSX is suppose to be an improvement over 2004, but this just is'nt the case. The 2004 version worked fine, but FSX is like watching a slide show. If I was w...

15 answers 5616 views

Last answer lds_soldier

owl1972

CYBORG EVO WIRELESS JOYSTICK PROBLEM

Hi, can anybody help me I wonder...I have just purchased the above joystick, it's wireless and occassionally it just freezes and refuses to do anything, these periods last for upto a minute...anybody got any ideas. At all other times it's action is faultl...

2 answers 4940 views

Last answer RadarMan

Qantas_here_I_come

My Computer and FSX

Hey guys Sorry about asking the same question that everybody else asks but I dont know whether it is worth buying the $119 FSX if my computer cant play it so just to clarify it... can my computer play fsx? Specs -AMD Cpu 2200+ -512mb of ...

9 answers 4535 views

Last answer RadarMan

b3mmredm

SDK

I've just downloaded the SDK update from FSInsider and it says i need to install the origional SDK from the FSX Deluxe Edition. I've got the Deluxe edition so how do i install it to put this update i've downloaded from FSInsider onto it? RADARMAN, If y...

3 answers 5350 views

Last answer b3mmredm

Scream

How to start a flight with your engine & electronics off

Hello, I am trying to find if there is a way to start a flight with everything switched off? I hate that such an option was not included. I want to start the plane myself!...

8 answers 5202 views

Last answer thunderbird522

HockeyDude2424

talking to other pilots

Can you talk to the controller in multiplayer with FSX standard? What I am trying to say is can you talk to real life people playing and real life people controlling the control tower? ❓...

2 answers 4477 views

Last answer Running

Lukemaxxxxxx

Flight Sim X - Triple Head 2 GO?

Hi all Anyone useing TripHead2go and flight simX, R u getting good results. What kind of graphics settings do you have in place? Its a bit slow for me, so i was testing the water as it were...

0 answers 3517 views

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Guest

when to turn off autopilot for landing...

When you are landing when do you turn off the autopilot? I'm having a realy hard time lining up with the runway. I have yet to land on the run way lol. Some help please...

1 answers 4785 views

Last answer RadarMan

Goose232

Rod Machado sends me into a mountain

Student Pilot: Lesson 3 - Climbs And Descents. Rod sends you into a mountain....

2 answers 3655 views

Last answer Charlie10

CaptainKW

Problems with IFR in FSX

Hello, This is just a general question to anyone really to see if they are having the same problems or if its just me. Since playing FSX now for 3 days im finding it incredibly hard to follow an IFR flight plan. there is a new option "follow flight ...

1 answers 3742 views

Last answer Charlie10

hoelmkjaer

A bit diappointed about my comp's performance...

Hello everyone 😀 Mmm, so I actually got FSX for christmas, woohoo! 😂 Anyways... Been playing it a lot the last couple of days, and I've tried playing a bit with the graphics settings. What really bothers me, is that I don't think my ...

5 answers 3285 views

Last answer simon1

airbourne

What do u think of FSX

Tell us all What U THINK...

14 answers 3669 views

Last answer Charlie10

CaptainKW

What Planes are in FSX?

Ok so y'day i ordered FSX. im really excited.....infact in p**sing my pants with excitement!! I dont care for peoples opinions so im going into this open mindedly. But can someone please tell me what planes are on FSX? I have purchased the Deluxe version ...

17 answers 21370 views

Last answer Charlie10

tomthetank

3 things that I dont like

The 3 things that I dont like so far 747 2D panel its no better then fs9 Seat adjustment(ie view over the 2D/3D panel) Ok you change your seat hight (Ctrl + Q) you change views and your sat on the floor again :evil: And finally the biggest :cens...

13 answers 5011 views

Last answer Charlie10

Guest

Helicopter's direction (yaw) always pulling to the left.

Hi I'm pretty competent at flying the Heli's however I notice they pull slightly to the left which has to be corrected with constant rotational pressure on the joystick to increase tail rotor yaw. I'm using a Microsoft Forcefeedback joystick which n...

4 answers 7942 views

Last answer Charlie10

tomthetank

Calling all taildraggers

You are going to like this I think Goto the missions and select emergency.There is a taildraggers delight there with some pretty spectacular scenery(even on my old relic of a PC)Some pretty tough flying and a tricky landing to be had and a very greatful ...

3 answers 3955 views

Last answer Charlie10

Goose3433

Help needed with Private Pilot CheckRide

I've gone through all the tutorials right from the very beginning and read all the theory stuff. I've completed everything upto this point. I do have certain problems with trimming the plane but nothing that bad. Basically I fail right away on the 90 D...

2 answers 4108 views

Last answer Charlie10

rossi85

Best headset for flight sim x

Could someone please tell me which is the best recomended headest n mic to get for flight sim x ....

5 answers 12409 views

Last answer Charlie10

PowerUser

Saved video bug?

Hello, I recorded video when I'm taking off in free flight (I think it is not possible to record the video on other missions) and I make my gears up upon taking off, of course. Later when I'm watching the video, I notice that gears are on whole flight d...

0 answers 3007 views

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GoodisonBlue

Planes pulling to right...

Hi all I'm brand new to the world of flight sims with my copy of FSX and i'm really enjoying it. Learning a lot as I go along but the problem that's really annoying me is planes pulling to the right of the runway as I start take off. It's a real ba...

9 answers 6642 views

Last answer to_coolguys

mat3329

Planes in FSX: Flying the Goose and the Maule

Hey ppl! Hope you all enjoy this Sim as much as I do! Really awesome scenery and all! I was wondering how I could get to fly the Goose and the Maule, I have the not-Deluxe version of the sim, and only AI has the Goose and Maule, any way I can get into tho...

3 answers 12478 views

Last answer sammahax

Zaxol

Please read need some help landing

Ok I'm trying to land in Cairo and was wondering is it normal to circle the airport like 8 times? And when do I disengage autopilot please reply so I can land...

2 answers 3455 views

Last answer azabro

coenst

how do i get passengers?

how do i get passengers on and off a plane?where do i pick them up and how do i instruct them to get on and off?Can it be done??...

4 answers 5781 views

Last answer Guest

ohboy710

Auto Rudder

Can somebody explain to me exactly what an auto-rudder is? When I check the box in setting, its much easier to control, but I was to know exactly what that means....

2 answers 8698 views

Last answer MAVIRICKII

pcmechanic

My joystick does not work with FSX???

Hi all! I have a SAITEK CYBORG EVO WIRELESS joystick and I cannot get it to work properly with FSX. Whilst the ailerons work, the POV, throttle etc don't. I checked the same joystick on FS2004 and it works absolutely fine. Anyone any ideas wha...

3 answers 4954 views

Last answer pcmechanic

trislander

FSX NEEDS DEBUGGING?

I was so exited to get my new FSX. 😂 The install seemed to go great. However (here goes) the quality of the graphics were very poor. Line in the sky, cloud and rain well a mash of purple colours. Frame rates were very poor. Aircraft views were v...

11 answers 4514 views

Last answer RadarMan

to_coolguys

Funny FSX Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r63FcxZkF78 Here is the link to the funniest FSX video I have ever seen.Couldn't help laughing at the end..Guys just watch the pilot handling a landing gear emergency...Just quite funny...I wonder how these videos are ma...

4 answers 4737 views

Last answer skypilot2