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owl1972CYBORG 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...
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Qantas_here_I_comeMy 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 ...
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b3mmredmSDK
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...
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mikenobleQuad or dual core?
I'm going to invest in a new pc. Mainly with FSX in mind but for future game releases as well. Would I be better off with an E6700 dual core running two 8800GTX cards or a QX6700 quad core with one 8800GTX card? Would 2GB ram be enough or should I go fo...
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ScreamHow 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!...
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HockeyDude2424talking 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? ❓...
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LukemaxxxxxxFlight 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...
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grillerdudeBaggage doors not opening!
someone help! i have FSX deluxe, and 1.5 gig RAM, 128 MB nvidia FX5200 graphics card. i know some things (jetways) dont work on that card, but do the baggage doors not open with said graphics card? any other help for a newbie appreciated...
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Guestwhen 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...
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Goose242I can't trim
I'm having a really hard time getting trimming. For example on climbing, I pull back on the joystick, increase powet to full. Then press the END key on the numeric keypad a couple of times. Let go of the stick but it doesn't stay in the climb, instea...
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robson131help is poss anyone
I basicaly have a 7900GTX Bliss 512MB, AMD Athlon 4000, 2 GB RAM, Asus Dulex motherboard brand new but poor frame rate, All my textures are on high which seems to be fine, As soon as I have autogen scenery and add vehicals and stuff and buildings, game pl...
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Goose232Rod Machado sends me into a mountain
Student Pilot: Lesson 3 - Climbs And Descents. Rod sends you into a mountain....
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CaptainKWProblems 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 ...
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hoelmkjaerA 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 ...
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airbourneWhat do u think of FSX
Tell us all What U THINK...
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CaptainKWWhat 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 ...
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tomthetank3 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...
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GuestHelicopter'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...
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tomthetankCalling 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 ...
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Goose3433Help 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...
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PowerUserNot realistic within cockpit, seat belt sign
I took off the plane and my copilot tell me that I should switch off seat belt sign. I don't do this, seat belt sign stay at ON but stewardess tell to passengers that pilot turned off seat belt sign and that passengers can go freely within plane. How can...
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rossi85Best headset for flight sim x
Could someone please tell me which is the best recomended headest n mic to get for flight sim x ....
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Guest2007My interior lights don't work plz help
It seems my interior lights for FS X don't light up, landing lights work ok when I press L but not the control panel lights. please help...
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PowerUserSaved 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...
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GoodisonBluePlanes 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...
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mat3329Planes 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...
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ZaxolFAST! Whats a flight following
Someone please fast. I'm about to land in Cairo. And a requested one. whats it do?!...
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ZaxolPlease 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...
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hotcurlATC Radio Comm
All sounds are working fine. Except for about half of the ATC communications. Either transmitting or receiving I get complete static. The text is clear and the next message may be ok, but almost half of the communications are just static. It's very irrita...
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coensthow 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??...
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ohboy710Auto 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....
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pcmechanicMy 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...
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trislanderFSX 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...
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to_coolguysFunny 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...
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DLAMJudder or lockup?
Hi guys, My stepdad got this game for Christmas, and it was working fine on his PC - except it was really juddery. He bought himself a new 1gb memory stick to hopefully smooth it out, but now whenever he starts the game up it locks up on the first scre...
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tacomasailorEvery Free Flight starts with engine at full throttle...
Whenever I start a new Free Flight the engine, or engines, are at full throttle and the plane is already moving as soon as the display appears. I start each mission with the throttle on the CH Yoke all the way off and the mixture all the way lean and the...
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QweevoxMan X is a MONSTER!!!!
I have an older machine. It is 2.5 GHz and it has an nVidia card...although its a couple of years old now. I tried the app that is a sticky on this board and my machine checked out ok. However, Flight Sim X takes years to load and stops and starts onc...
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Guestneed help installing fsm x
i just bought fsmx yesterday and when i tried to install it it got all the way done and then said "error 1935" has occured need help asap...
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GuestWill my system run fsx??????
Intel core 2 duo 2.4 ghz 250gb hard drive 1gb memory 256mb nVidia GeForce 7900gs...
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Guestkey
duz anyone hav a fsx product key so i can activate my game ?...
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djceveracouple questions
i love my fs9 and i bought fsx unfortunatly my system isnt the best i have pentium 4 1g ram and a 32mb nvidia card im mainly interested in the new missons for fsx rather than the graphis is it possible to use the fs9 cfg file rather than the fsx file i o...
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ATC HELPATC HELP Pleaseeee help me with Freqency control.. :(
ok, heres the thing i can't get my mind off. Im kind of new to the ATC role in airports, most favoured-- TNCM intl. I work as Tower, while i have another person help me with approach, the thing that i want to know is..if a third**** person joins Tower,...
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KarlwRadarman please help
I've just got fsx today for christmas and was just wondering if you could tell me what graphic card would let me runs fsx smottley with siome more detail than low thanks radarman Cheers 😀...
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flychemFSX Virtual Cockpit!!!!
The defaul cockpit is the VC, which i hate, and can't uncheck it! Does anyone know how to change default from VC to panel?...
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u5ndhHow do i reset the pilot log and rewards gained so far?
I'm new to FSX and MS flight sims in general. I've been playing for a few days so far but want to start a new log as if i'm new without all my trial missions and the rewards i've gained so far. I can delete the log with no problem but is there a way of...
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lekkimsm2500Flour bombing at anytime?
Hi. I was wondering if it is possible to change something, so flour bombs become available at anytime as well as in free fly mode. - Lekkimsm2500...
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Guesterrors, errors, errors, its ridiculous. I REALLY need help.
NOTE: I have looked at past threads. This is ridiculous, I have been trying to install Flight Simulator X for about 11 hours, I first downloaded it, and it worked fine, then I restarted my computer to get a clean boot ( thought it would make it work ni...
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azabroAirport Vehicles -- Petrol, Luggage
Hey everybody, On FSX, is there a way to get the airport vehicles to do things?? For instance SHIFT+P makes the little Pushback machine Push the plabe back. Is there any key combinations that make the luggage, fuel tankers etc. do their thing on the plan...
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RunningFSX Scenery Patch Out
And from all the bugs I can think off, they decided to fix this: Certain highly-detailed scenery add-ons that make use of large satellite images may not display correctly in Flight Simulator X. Specifically, you’ll notice large rectangular areas that...
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mmarkharFSX without SP2 !
Because Microsoft is a crapy OS I have came into the situation (since half a year now), that any attempt to install SP2 on my PC unfortunately fails. MS Support Advice: "Please reinstall your PC from scratch." Which I refuse because it would at least ...
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