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MCDU on A320 question.

MCDU on AS A320 question!

I have just gotten myself into the world of light simming and im hooked, but relating to the AS A320, i have a few little questions: -Will the MCDU act as an autopilot following the waypoints? -And when does it activate/or do you have to activate i...

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grecianflavor

windows 10 32 bit x86, voice and missing upper frame.

hello to everyone, I just downloaded FSX and I have the following problems. I hear either the control tower repeating the same sentence two and three times over , the same with co-pilot. I also dont have the upper frame t...

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Mechanic 39 GUEST on
Clockpie 5436

Sticky 777 textures

Hi, Ive been having problems with my PDMG 777 textures and other 777 textures. My textures are all grey. When i first got the PDMG 777 pack no textures were showing. after 4 months of re search nothing has come up. even on forums nothing helps. i hope i...

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RadarMan on
Karlw

Fatal error when starting fsx???

Every time I start fsx It loads for a few secs then a window pops up saying a fatal error has occurred and it shuts down. Is there anything I can do without uninstalling it. Or is there a fsx log that I can look at to see what occurred? Thanks...

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yaseen on
Giles_EdiKeys

Beta Testers Required for FSX Dedicated Keyboard!

Hi all! Here at Editors Keys, we specialise in creating fully dedicated pro standard PC and Mac keyboards for specific software from video editing to audio production - the good news for you lucky lot is that we are now branching out into the gaming u...

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Flyaway on
Control Tower

FSX minimizes.

I'm running FSX on Windows 7, 64 bit Alienware computer. At exactly "08" past each hour, FSX minimizes. I don't have a screen saver or instant messenger and I'm kind of puzzled and can't figure if it's my Epson printer checking the network, or maybe Malwa...

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Control Tower on
mat3329

Catalina Day Spa

Hi, I was just wondering about the Catalina Day Spa mission, if you actually get to the island or if the mission consists of an engine failure and landing on the Aircraft carrier. Not too sure. My engine failed, and being smack in the middle between the t...

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Shane Stachwick on
mondo19

FSX DVD will not install

Hi there Looking for some help with an error message that occurs when I try to install FSX. Message is : 1608 Unable to create installdriver instance.......Return code 2147024894. Have copied DVD's 1 & 2 to a folder on my HDD in attempt to run setup.ex...

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RadarMan on
coalpedlar2

ICE AI Traffic V5

I like some input from those who have experience with ICE AI Version 5. I do not have FEX/ Steam which I understand is required for V 6?? Please let me know why you like 5, or dislike it? Q- Does it place traffic at ALL airports? or, just select loc...

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Anynymousy

Kiosk Mode?

So I'm trying to help a local museum fix their flight simulator. While I fixed the physical computer, their "Kiosk mode" pops up immediately when it starts (which is good), but has a bunch of garbage missions that have nothing to do with the historical m...

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RadarMan on
photoshock

Slingload and Winch Missions

Are there any ways of completing the missions with the slingload and Winch? I have as of yet to complete those missions, I cannot work the winch and fly the helo at the same time. Flying the helo is absolutely no problem, I even downloaded the 'pyro ...

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Yerffej on
Colinxx

Initial password by subscribing

I payed good money to download things but everytime after putting 80 passwords have been tacken hey man thats impossible. :evil:...

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RadarMan on
Ibi9

FSX page unable to retrieve after been minimized..???

Hi everyone, I am having problem with FSX page, if for any reason I MINIMIZE the FSX page it wont ever come back or Maximize the page again. Only way is to CLOSE the sim. Any Idea of how to solve this issue please? I really appreciate your ki...

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GUEST user

FSX strange airports

SVAS - in a hole YXFV - supposed to be a helipad,but isnt DGTK - strange terrain. Picture of dgtk http://s30.postimg.org/bbf50qazx/2015_9_6_18_6_16_776.jpg Bigger version: http://postimg.org/image/bbf50qazx/...

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fire2512

Pre Flight

Can any help, I have flight simulator X standard edition for now, I have watched videos of people starting out with a plane not running and tied down, they do a walk around just as you would in a real situation, how do I get to the point to be able to do ...

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RadarMan on
jking27may63

Setting up X-55 controller for FSX

Do anyone know how to configure X-55 controller, dual throttles to work with dual engine aircraft on FSX...

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RadarMan on
Guest

Black 737 VCockpit

Hi, I installed a 787-9 Scoot Airways addon, the creator was TDS and I downloaded it from Simviation. Originally it needed the Qualitywings 787-9 virtual cockpit but the one I downloaded has the stock 737-800 virtual cockpit which is fine for me. I als...

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Guest on
truckernick

A fatal error occured

Ok this recently started happening to me about 1 hour into each flight. Everything will go perfect for about one hour into my flight, and then FSX freezes and then the box pops up telling me (A fatal error occurred, FSX is restarting) This drives ...

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Flyaway on
ALKO Productions

FSX Cessna T-41 Mescalero HAF Team at Tatoi Airfield (LGTT)

This is video of Cessna T-41 Mescalero HAF Team at Tatoi Airfield (LGTT) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8pM8eqLEPc...

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ALKO Productions on
Jazzy2000

WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY YOKE?

So almost every time i click out of FSX My yoke will like disable it self and when i look in the controller settings it says mouse yoke instead of Saitek Yoke. I did a reinstall 4 days ago and it was working fine until last night. Please help me, i'm goin...

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RadarMan on
nottobe

Night too bright in FSX

any utility to fix this? I remember a few years back I had dark night on my previous Win Vista machine.... Cant remember how I did it. Now in my night flight I can see everything in the sky and on the ground, it doesnt look like planet earth anymore...

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truckernick on
Stefan Kozlik

Irradic Rudder Pedals

Very irradic, both on ground and in flight on FSX. By Saitek. Windows7 premium . Had all sorts of recommendations from Madcatz but nothing seems to help. Have updated the driver but still flops from side to side frequently. I'm at a loss at what to do....

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truckernick on
truckernick

FSX 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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truckernick on
SCPO

Editor 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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RadarMan on
XEAL

Passenger 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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RadarMan on
Mark Paul Brockdorff

New desktop PC

Hi all, I am looking for my 1st PC for FSX and I am looking for some help from you. I've found this PC which is a bargain and here are the specs: AMD A6-6400K 4.1GHz Dual Core Processor with Radeon HD 8470D Graphics, USB 3.0, 500W PSU, 1TB Hard Drive, ...

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Nikhil M

Deleted 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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RadarMan on
Stewart Hobson

Duplicate 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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RadarMan on
SCPO

Instrument 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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CXA001 on
scottyboy39

B-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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Mike Posford on
FSX split screen

FSX 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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RadarMan on
dima kelly

FSX 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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RadarMan on
Marc Adaimy

Fsx 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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Marc Adaimy on
444Pilot

Potential 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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444Pilot on
Cpt_Nickel

CoPilot Apps on Android?

So I have been looking for an app on android that lets me control gear, flaps, spoilers etc. to be used when I am flying with my dad on FSX and I cant seem to find anything. Anyone know any good ones?...

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RadarMan on
franky best

download 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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RadarMan on
Huy Linh

AIRAC 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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RadarMan on
Guest

Ils 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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RadarMan on
Andrew osmand

flight simulator system

hi everyone, I'm am selling my flight simulator and flight controls. I bought it about a month ago and have never used it. The computer and all controls are still boxed and brand new. Unfortunately I don't have the space or time to use it due to having mo...

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Andrew osmand on
Cpt_Nickel

Problem 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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RadarMan on
edace

Microsoft 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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Cpt_Nickel on
Hawkdriver34

Error 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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michlin on
Dempsey

Missing 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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RadarMan on
nottobe

Any 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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RadarMan on
Guest

B737 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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RadarMan on
Dean Geddes

Better 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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RadarMan on
MeTzeL

scenery.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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Stranger1911 on
Guest

FSX 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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RadarMan on
britvisc

Missing Clouds add on

I think it was just called CLOUDS...

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RadarMan on

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