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truckernickFSX Full of modifications, 2nd try, the other post failed.
2nd try with this post, I only recently realized the last one did not work. It's been ages since I posted anything here, or even logged into the site, but never the less I'm still flying strong. I've just been doing it for real though. But it's always n...
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SCPOEditor for panels (aircraft Name) in FX
Anyone know of a way to edit the name of each plane under picture in FX. I don't want to pay for a shareware pgm only for it not to works in Windows 10 next month....
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XEALPassenger doors
Hello, new to forums. Is there a way to get passenger doors on downloaded aircraft to open. I get a caption that reads Main Exit Open but nothing happens. The doors are still closed. Would this be a aircraft. cfg issue? Thanks, XEAL....
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Nikhil MDeleted the stock b747 in fsx
I accidentally deleted the b747 that came with the game and I want to get it back. Is there any way I can do that without completely uninstalling and then reinstalling the game? Thanks...
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Stewart HobsonDuplicate taxiway signs, et. al. at KABQ
Greetings! Is there any chance that someone at Fly Away might clean up all the duplicate taxiway signs and those sitting in the middle of taxiways, etc., and issue a patch for an otherwise nice-looking rendition of this airport. It seems to be a probl...
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SCPOInstrument defaults
I know this might seem like a dumb question but I am new at this. Is there any way to make the instruments default to you home field (ILS<VOR<ADF< etc.) when you close FSX Accelater???...
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scottyboy39B-17 B24 Formation flight
Hey guys. These pics were done using FS recorder. What I did was record a take off and steady flight up 1500 ft then fly straight out for about a hour. I did this about 8 times over 3 days replaying as traffic and recording all over again for each flight....
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FSX split screenFSX split screen with windows 7
When I upgraded my computer to a newer one with windows 7 I can no longer have scenery on one larger monitor and instrument panel of plane I am flying on a smaller monitor below the larger one. Does anyone know if it can be done with windows 7...
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dima kellyFSX Parts DO i need for my pc
well i want to know em what would be good parts for my pc that i need to get so i can run fsx very good or good like what graphics card would i need and what ram i need and what cpu i need and what ssd can i use plz help me ...
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Marc AdaimyFsx Activation problem
Hii guys i copied all crack files on fsx directory but when i start fsx i recieve an error that say there are some corrupted files in fsx directory please reinstall fsx can you help me please :cry: :cry: :cry: ...
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444PilotPotential Issue regarding Microsoft Flight Simulator X Basic
I have a question that I hope can be answered here-- I noted that some developers launching FSX add-on aircraft software are specifically recommending the FSX Acceleration or Gold versions of the sim as a requirement. I am running FSX basic. The pric...
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franky bestdownload CSK3 lift
do you know how to operate CSK3 lift. it is a download in mission, I place everything in place so i do not see anything...
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Huy LinhAIRAC setup does not show version to select
At the setup window, it does not show the version like FSX or prepar3D to select and setup. Can anyone help and solve this problem for me please!!...
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GuestIls glide slope
My problem with ils is glide slope will not activate on my garmin g1000. The LOC will auto engage as prompted. Any ideas on the solution. Wondering if there is something set up wrong....
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Cpt_NickelProblem with x52 Pro Flight Controls on FSX
So just recently after installing the most recent Mad Catz programming software whenever I play Flight Simulator X at times it just randomly right clicks or changes view without any of my input every 2-5 mins or so. I currently have no mods or addons inst...
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edaceMicrosoft flight sim X How do I get full instrument panel
How to bring up a full instrument panel view in FSX,Some how I just cant get this view to the front.Ihave tried all sorts of ways but cant get it in view. Ther is no mention of it in FSX sim key strokes instructions...
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Hawkdriver34Error 1335 during Installation
Well into the installation process while still on Disk #1 I get the following error message: Error 1335. The cabinet file 'D1Fea~12.cab' required for this installation is corrupt and cannot be used. This could indicate a network error, an error reading ...
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DempseyMissing Landmass on Map & GPS after installing VFR Photo
I have just installed VFR Photo X and I feel like Noah - on both the Map and on the GPS, I have no landmass - all runways seem to be floating on the surface of the sea. Is this correctable?...
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nottobeAny way to make FSX change the default aircraft,
Any way to make FSX change the default aircraft, airport, time zone and virtual cockpit zoom? Every time I launch FSX I have to select aircraft, change airport, change time, when a flight is launched I have to change the cockpit zoom to 0.5 (best zoom to...
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GuestB737 FLARE
Hi all, lately I´ve been learning to fly the Posky B737 (previously I´ve flown the A320, A319 and A321), and I´m starting to get a bit desperate about touching down. Whenever I try to flare the aircraft, the plane just seems to go up, and so it´s impo...
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Bob C.Belize Airport
Greetings. A short rant here. I was flying in my single engine Trinidad from Merida, Mexico to Belize, a nice 80 minute flight. As I'm approaching the Philip Goldson airport in Belize city I notice in the distance trees growing out of the number 7 runway....
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Dean GeddesBetter A320 PDF than the original default?
I was wondering if there were any better PDF displays available for the Airbus A320 in FSX. The original default one is not at all detailed when you compare it to a real PDF. It doesn't have LAND mode to display or ROLL OUT. Furthermore, the speed and alt...
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MeTzeLscenery.cfg error after install!
Hi, I´ve installed the fsx successfull. But if I want to start the game, this error!!!: FSX cannot run without a valid scenery.cfg. Plz reinstall fsx. reinstall doesnt work, same error!!! what can i do?...
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GuestFSX Sky White and ground completely black
Over the past week or so I have noticed that my sky on FSX has gone completely white. I shrugged it off because eI could 'fix it eventually' and for the meantime I could have it on lots of cloud. Only, when I installed "Alfs airfields volume 2" (Rochester...
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britviscMissing Clouds add on
I think it was just called CLOUDS...
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Dylan McTurksteering my aircraft on the taxiways
When I use the keyboard on my lap top the left and right arrows to steer the aircraft which im used to but it wont let me steer the aircraft now unless I use the rudder which is annoying as im not used to it. I've been playing flight simulator for years n...
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jonny ULIclé d'activasion FSX
j'aimerais que quelqu'un me donne une clé d’activation surs FSX Gold Edition car on me la prêter et la clé a été utilisé trop de fois donc j'ai appeler mais le numéro c pas bon donc svp donnez moi une clé d’activation :cry: :cry: :cry:...
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britviscMissing Menu Bar
I mistakenly selected full screen from the top menu bar. Since then the whole menu bar is missing !!!! I have tried everything to reinstate it even a complete reboot..........result nothing. Radar Man, I bet you dread me and my problems appearing h...
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britviscTraffic 360 Download
I recently downloaded the above but I cant find the user manual. Radar Man, can you help please ?...
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britviscGPS Display
Some flights are very long so I utilise the map view, then click on the aircraft to move it much further on. Placing it as close to track as possible. BUT I notice the magenta track is now white, not alive? Have tried flying directly over next way-poi...
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Mathias Frederik AntonsenWhat Graphic Card Is Good Enough?
Hello again! Yesterday I asked about what I had to improve with my PC so i could run FSX smoothly with Aerosoft's Oslo 2.0, PMDG 737 NGX and Aerosoft's My Traffic.. You said that I had to upgrade my video card to a video card with 2GB, so now my quest...
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Mathias Frederik AntonsenFSX Freezes...
Hello again.... I asked you about what graphic card that i should buy to run FSX smootly 2 days ago.. I was going to buy Aerosoft's PMDG 737 NGX and My TRaffic, but I haven't done it yet... Because now, an another problem has happened... When I play FSX, ...
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kevin_1990controls on xbox 360 pad
Hey I just bought this game and i dont have a joystick and dont want to use my keyboard so desided to use an xbox pad i have noticed there is alot of controls in the game. what is the main controls u need in the game and what button do you asign them t...
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Miller PichonHow do I convert an FSX Video from .avi format to .mp4
I'm going to start a Flight Simulator video series, and I'm concerned because when I record a video, it always plays back as a .avi video. How do I convert the video from .avi to .mp4? 🙄...
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andmogTransfer Effectiveness Ratio
Hi, Please, could anyone help me to find the transfer effectiveness ratio of flight simulator? Thank you in advance. Best Regards, Andrea...
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FragYakutat Mail Run stories
I am very interested in hearing other people's experiences with this mission. I have done all the expert missions with fixed wing aircraft except for the red bull one, and I am ready to deem this as the hardest mission in FSX. Makes all the other missions...
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AviSlothSaitek Switch Panel
Hello. I recently received a brand new Saitek Switch Panel. I have downloaded the latest version of the driver, and it works just fine on the test page. Lights and all. The problem is, when I start FSX, it simply doesn't detect that it is there. I loo...
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Guestquestion sur flight simulator
bonsoir je vous explique mon probleme l autre jour j ai voulu faire un petit menage dans mon flight simulator et je pense avoir jeter quelque chose d important lorque je veut faire dla fumée avec mes avions elle est toujours noir et elle sort en c...
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Mustang Voodoo1Takeoff configurations
Hello all, I am new to this forum so if I do NOT follow etiquette please advise and I will adjust my query accordingly. A bit of background is in order: On 16 August 1987, along with my Aunt Ginger, boarded a Continental aircraft with service from D...
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leinstersFSX Performance & a Returning Flightsimmer
Hi there - I am returning to MS flight sim after nearly ten years away and just installed FSX. I have been playing a lot of DCS A10C and Mig21 where performance on my machine is excellent. I am currently severely disappointed at the performance of ...
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RMadowUpgrading from FSX to FSX Gold
I'm upgrading FSX to FSX Gold. Are there any precautions I need to be concerned about? Am I better off installing Gold over my existing installation? Can I retain my addons? I especially don't want to lose all my rewards/certificates and all my l...
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angelos1954Water textures on FSX are sky blue and flat
Good morning, A few days ago, while using my flight sim x deluxe version, all textures appeared normal or enhanced, except for the water, which had no texture and appeared as old crate paper...flat with jagged edges. My FSX allows for a preview of Di...
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GTOrangeQuick ADF question FSX
Hey guys. Can the Rotatable Card on the ADF be assigned to a button in FSX? for example the rotatable card on either ADF or VOR on the standard C172? Or is there a hotkey for it? Thanks!...
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Glenlek737 fuel consumption
Flying the 737 with FsPassenger, my fuel consumption is extremely high. The flight log says consumption from Sinapore to Phuket Thailand should be just over 7,800 lb, but when I arrive I've used over 18,000 lb. Plane is clean, (flaps up, spoilers retra...
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britviscDefault start up screen
Can anyone advise how to set a start up scenario. ie On the ramp All engines shut down Doors open I can save flights but when I load them they are with engines running and brakes off. I just like to add a bit more reality by starting from scratch w...
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rcslingshotError 1935 during fsx installation
Hello Im running on a windows 7 lenovo and just as fsx is publishing product info in fsx installation i get error 1935 and it rollsback. What ive done is turn off my computer when i got the error and the files were there but id have to go into the folder ...
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Ron Madow2D Views using W key
In 2D cockpit view, using the W key changes your cockpit view. when doing this, I cycle through till NO cockpit controls are showing. Then looking at outside views, I used to be able to see everything with no part of the aircraft exterior showing. Now my ...
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jim bealeEMMO fsx in win7
Hi Guys. Is there a fix Memony errors thats works. I been flying about 10yrs only gone Virtual last 4months,running into Out of Memory crashes after about 1hr 30 min of flight time. Fsx Deluxe being used,I have just gone to Z97 Board anniversity +Inte...
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FlyawayBacking up FSX Logbook and Rewards
Backing up the logbook Windows XP File name: Logbook.BIN Location: C:\Documents and Settings\%username%\My Documents\Flight Simulator X Files\ Windows Vista/7 File name: Logbook.BIN Location: C:\Users\%username%\Documents\Flight S...
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rvhamreinstalling FSX on another computer
I have FS X Deluxe installed on my laptop where it doesn't run very well. I want to uninstall it and reinstall it on a more powerful computer. I have read the knowledge base regarding activation. It states that a second activation is provided for this ...
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