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Jamal BawadiBuilding an Affordable FSX Cessna 172 R Skyhawk Simulator Setup
Hi, What's the easiest way to build a FSX CESSNA 172 R SKYHAWK FLIGHT SIMULATOR WITH A FIXED INCOME? I'm looking to build one but I'm on a fixed income. I do have a ch yoke and pedals but I don't have the started key and the avionics for it. Can you pleas...
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Georges PAGEHello, Please : How to run FSX on my PC OMEN gamer because it will not run on Windows 10 family edition ?
How to run FSX on my PC Gamer OMEN, because it will not run on Windows 10 family edition ?...
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terry shorrockgetting my xbox controller to work on microsoft flight sim x
hi can anyone tell me how to get my Xbox 360 controller to work on my Microsoft flight simulator x? the 360 controller is installed on my laptop but cannot find it in the controller settings in the actual game. I have the 360 controller wired up via ...
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Hawksfan10Joystick Help: Saitek X52 problems
I have a Saitek X52 Flight System for my Microsoft Flight Simulator X. I had it installed on a computer and then received another one. I now would like to use the new computer as my primary game computer. But, I'm having problems. Whenever I use the joyst...
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aitchie1941Availability and Alternatives for MS FSX Install Downloads
Can I Download the complete MS FSX game from this site?...
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geiadudeTroubleshooting Missing ATC Audio and Lack of Response in FSX
Hi, lately when I use FSX why don't I have any sound I mean any voices I get sometimes the ATC window instruction but no sound. Also sometimes when I press the interactive number I get no response. Hope someone can help me. Jeff....
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maurice lyonFacing Installation Errors 1722 and 1603 While Installing FSX
Every time I try to install FSX it goes to the end of installing then it pops up Errors 1722 and 1603, I have tried to reset the Windows installer but to no good. can anybody help me, please?...
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ardsurHow to Update or Install Specific Aircraft Information in FSX Kneeboard?
Found recently some interesting planes to fly in FSX: Fokker F27. However, this kneeboard does not have the information on speeds, max. cruise, stall, rotate, flap, landing, etc. Would there be an option for me to install that information, that I got f...
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LaverdaProblem with Undocking and Dragging Views in FSX
Changing from Airbus to 747-400 and setting up radio stack, GPS, etc on the second and third screens, the ability to undock and drag & drop has disappeared, and I get a split circle flashing where the cursor should be. Tried reloading FSX and FSX Accel, n...
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Devildog73FSX Running Out of Memory Windows 11
This is CRAZY! I have a Dell Inspiron with i7 4770S CPU, 16G RAM, GT1030 Video Card. Windows 10. It runs FSX with all sliders MAX'D out and gets 50 FPS. I have another "gaming" PC with Ryzen 7 3700X CPU, 32G RAM, GTX 1050Ti Video Card, and Windows 11. B...
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Fitzy71Speed up flight time.
Hi Guys Only me again. Is it possible to speed up the flying time? I want to fly London to New York but don't have the time to sit a PC for 6-8 hours real time flying. So how do i speed it up a bit so it only takes a couple of hours or so. ...
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aruluSlow Download Speeds on Avsim: Need Help with 3.0kb Rate
Friends, when I download any file from Avsim, the speed becomes very slow even down to 3.0kb. This is really frustrating and as we know almost every file has to download from this site. I am using the broadband connection in Vista 32bit SP1. Can anyone he...
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omgttfsSearching for a No-DVD Solution for FSX - Have You Found One?
I've searched all my usual haunts but can't find a crack for FSX. Does anyone know if one is available yet?...
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LaverdaFSX only feeding from starboard tank
Has anyone else had this, and suddenly started feeding only from the starboard tank, not the center or port? Opening crossfeed or using pumps doesn't seem to make a difference, using auto refueling replenished the starboard tank and added the same amount ...
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WarrenTSIStrategies for Controlling Aircraft Speed during Approach and Landing
Having problems slowing aircraft down in two of the expert modes, the Monsoon Approach and the Dutch Harbor Approach. They start out at about 11,000 feet and when you get down to landing altitude, the aircraft is still flying way too fast. Shutting down t...
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United airlinesmenu bar not showing
I'm running Windows 7 and FSX standard DVD and I tried alt and right click but none of them work....
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oldaveCompatibility Between CH Pro Rudder Pedals and Saitek Yoke & Throttle Set?
I'm fairly new to FSX and read a year or so ago on some Sim Forum that it's not recommended to use two different brands of flight controls ...??? My son mentioned to me he saw a set of CH Pro Rudder Pedals on sale here in Canada for about $125 with free ...
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GeoffosPersistent Right Pull in Certain FSX Aircraft - Joystick Calibration Issue?
When I first got FSX, I started plowing through the missions from the start, as you do, and when I got to the first mission involving the floatplane I found that during flight it always wants to turn right, and as there's no autopilot in it, I couldn't ge...
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vaughantRudder Centering Key Assignment Not Working in FSX
Hey, how's it going? I need to be able to center the rudder on FSX but the assignment doesn't work! it says that the key has been assigned but it does not do anything. Is there any way to make that work? any help is appreciated. cheers....
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Pilotmansam51590Issues with CH Products Pedals and Yoke: Brakes Remain Engaged
I'm using the CH products pro pedals and the CH products flight sim yoke. When I try to fly the plane off of the runway it says the brakes are still applied. It's not the parking brake.... it just says the brakes are applied and the airplane won't roll do...
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sniper45CRJ-700 Takeoff and Landing V-Speeds
What are the take-off and landing speeds for the CRJ-700?...
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RifroHow to Properly Summon and Use Fuel Truck and Baggage Car in FSX?
Just some help here. I finally started flying big jet planes (as I'm getting my pilot's license, always flew the Cessna) and wanted to refuel. landed at Tampa Int. and went to the gate in my 737. pressed ctrl J and got the jetway to go to me (thanks to ...
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peep in illinoisHow Do You Connect to the Gate/Jet way
how do u open/connect to the gate/jet way?...
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Gordy LActivation Problem
Hi, I'm hoping for some direction here. I loaded the game(deluxe) on my pc and got to the activation screen. I entered the key# and hit enter. I could see 2 icons and the words" making connection" and then I got the message "a technical problem occurr...
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whittke1Incorrect Altitude
When I select a plane and the airport, my altitude is already at 400 sometimes. How can I reset this to 0?...
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GuestFSX.CFG File missing???
Okay, I've seen numerous posts on changing FSX.CFG (specifically to adjust the number of autogen trees versus buildings) but search as I might, I can't find the CFG file... I've got two installations (yes, next is a call to 'Daddy' for permission to insta...
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ZebraoneFS9 & FSX Overspeed
I thought when I got FSX MS would have fixed the overspeed problem. Why doesn't the overspeed warning go off when you climb above 10K ft? The speed limit is 250 KTS or less below 10,000, but when you fly the jets above 10K the warning comes on at about 3...
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Taylorknots and kias
Hello, everyone. I was just wondering if there is a difference between KIAS and Knots. I see normal planes fly at, let's just say, 450 knots but in FSX I can only go to around 340 KIAS. And, where are the knots displayed in the 737? thanks and any help is...
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kennwaskiewiczcan you turn off the overspeed alarm in any boing aircraft?
I am sick of it that I go too fast or too slow and stalling and I hate that sound is there a way to turn it off?...
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A380forFSXILS for Boeing 747
For those who don’t know how to do an ILS landing in the Default Boeing 747-400, this should help you. First, open the map by clicking MAP in the world menu, or by clicking the star-shaped button on the 2D main panel. Click on your destination, th...
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444PilotReinstalling drivers for the saitek/logitech radio panel
I am trying to reinstall my Saitek/ Logitech radio panel, switch panel, and multi-panel. I am using Windows 7 Professional 64-bit with FSX - Acceleration. I successfully downloaded the software for the panel test and the panels all all working fine. Howev...
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cwo1980Gauge Background Not Showing
The Hiller OH-23 panel VSI gauge does not show the gauge background. It only show the needle. I have switched the gauge and needle with another gauge from another aircraft, and I still get the same results. Only shows needle with no gauge background. The ...
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William GreenLicense of FSX
I have a copy of FSX. I bought it at a second-hand game store. I tested it on my computer and it will not work, because it says that I have used the license too many times. Is there any way of removing computers from my license? I have already called Micr...
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Hberg75Scenery mesh files
Please can you help me. I downloaded Hawaii Scenery files. What are files with extension .mesh ? And do I install them? ...
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RLB747SPAdded airports
I added several airports. Some of those I added wiped out the terminal buildings. Nothing I have tried has resolved the issue....
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No CD patchNo CD patch needed for FSX
I just loaded a completely new version of Windows 7 into my computer because the old one was corrupt, to say the least. I need a no cd patch for FSX. I found it on this site before but for some reason, the search isn't working (just like most forums searc...
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ab1332how to read knots
How do you read how fast you are going in the Bombardier and can't find it? please comment...
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bouncyHow you start from a Gate and taxi to runway on FSX?
At present, I can only go for free-flight starting from the runway. How do I start at Gate and taxi to the runway? Please help!...
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mdaskalosHow to Turn On Boeing TCAS???
I'm trying to figure out how to turn on the Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) on a Wilco B777, but I suppose any newer Boeing (767, 757) will operate similarly. The manual hardly mentions the existence of the system. The feelthere forum makes o...
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MykolaHow to move the gate toward the plane?
I noticed in the ad for FSX that the airport gate can be moved closer to the airplane door. Does anyone know how to move the gate? Let me know, please. I think it would be cool....
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rossi85FSX Acceleration Carrier Tutorial Takeoff
Does anyone know, who can help me with taking off on the aircraft carrier using the catapult please ? Could someone please post "THE IDIOTS GUIDE", as I have tried so many times with the instructions given on the tutorial....
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robson131Whats the default airport?
Can anyone remember what the default airport was in the previous versions ie 95,98, 2000 etc, I completely forgot? Cheers Andy ps, Does anyone have a Geforce 7900GTX, Im trying to find the best driver for my card helpp ty...
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xsailorHow to cancel / alter with Overspeed?
How can I turn off the overspeed indicator? All of my airplanes warning systems starts beeping as soon as i exceed 340 knots? how can I cancel this so it doesn't give any warning when I go with 550 knots? Thanks...
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helomechErrors with downloading FSX weather
I have been having trouble downloading weather on FSX for quite some time. I found this forum about folks giving input on files to download for fixes. I went to the FSXWX site and installed the FSXWX client as well as the mapping.bin and cloud texture in ...
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GuestBoeing 747 Switches
Hi Again, I've been flying the Boeing 737 most of the time, however, I would like to fly the bigger 747. I flew the Monsoon Approach and really like to fly this big fella. It's more or less similar to flying like the Boeing 737 but on a larger scale...
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kdw6977How to set FSX up to use Dual Monitors
How do you set up Flight Sim X to use dual monitors? Thank you for your time....
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Qantas_LegendImportant: How do you open cargo doors?
How do you do this? Can you actually get people actually putting cargo in the plane?...
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jellrodtime acceleration
I am new to Microsoft Flight Sim, but have flown some other games where you can time accelerate. I don't want to spend 8 hours staring at a computer screen if I want to fly from Seattle to London...... Can this be done in FSX?...
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Robin HutterJoystick throttle not working correctly in FSX
Hi there, My joystick (Logitech Extreme 3DPro) throttle control doesn't work properly anymore in FSX. Power can be set to between approx. 20 and 60%, sometimes it won't even do that. Joystick calibration works OK, and RAW data look good. Everything wor...
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scottyboy39How do you light the afterburners??
Not sure if this was posted yet but does anybody know how to light the afterburners on the F/18 SUPER HORNET? Or any jet for that matter.Thanks....
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