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TheFlyingPolakWindows 7 Professional 64 bit Flight Simulator X crashing
I have a frustrating problem with my game. When I'm playing and I press esc to bring up the menu, it doesn't come up and instead the screen stays black, the loading cursor is on and eventually the game crashes, with a message saying "A fatal error occured...
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Jake MinihanMilitary AI Works problem and default traffic!
So, basically I have added in some Military AI Works traffic and this works in correlation with the fsx default traffic; how do I remove fsx default traffic without stopping the Military AI works traffic? WOAI doesn't work, and neither does removing the a...
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Peter Dunganfsx navaids/level d 767 fsx airac
I have ordered flight simulator x gold edition and am going to order the level d 767 for fsx online also,but do the fsx navaids(vors,waypoints,airways)and the airac that comes with the level d 767 for fsx have to be the same for the level d FMC to work? ...
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Miller PichonUser Aircraft Labels: How do I view them?
On FSX, in the settings under "Graphics", I click the "User Aircraft" checkbox to view my aircrafts' labels (The colored text above a random airplane in flight), but no text appears above my aircraft! :umm...: How do I make it so that text appears above ...
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AceOfSpadeIS FSX windows 7 compatible
Hi, I purchased FSX for my xp system, dual core, 32 bit, 2 mb ram. Simulator worked fine. Now I have an 8 core, 34 bit, 16mb ram, upgraded graphics card, game constantly freezes up or not enough virtual memory, etc.... I have graphics display on lo...
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sonicninjaORBX not impressed
Hi guys, having just got myself up and running on FSX with my new system i have been sampling ORBX and too be honest im not that impressed I've had multiple issues with aircraft dissapearing, sky turning black and all sorts of rubbish. I've searched thro...
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idkmyname440HELP!!! All Fighter Jets Fly Slower At Higher Altitudes???
Ok. So iv'e been having this problem with FSX ever since I got it like 3 years ago. Whenever I fly jets, no matter which one, I can't get it to fly or accelerate at high altitudes nearly as fast as it does at low altitudes. I know it should be the opposit...
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andymilcan you run fsx on 2 computers?
hi guys, i just installed fsx on my main computer and connected to the net to activate it. I am wondering, I also have a laptop, can i also install and use fsx on that or can you only activate it once? thanks Andy...
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Arjun BendreInstallation of POSKY aircraft for FSX
Hi all, I was wondering whether anyone knew how to contact the curator of the POSKY archive: Lorenzo Aiello? Anyway, whilst installing POSKY aircraft in FSX, do I have to install the base package and then any liveries that I want to install, or just...
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Arjun BendreRealistic flight settings
Hi all, I know that British Airways operate a service from Gatwick (EGKK) to Edinburgh (EGPH) on their 737s. One plane goes from Gatwick to Edinburgh and back in one day. The flight numbers are different for each flight, obviosuly. So, I was wonderi...
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Jay OakleyWindows 8 + FSX = Constant crashing.
FSX constantly crashes, every single day, it's either when I'm departing from an airport or when I'm ta cruising level. I've tried six flights in the past two days and ALL of them crashed whilst I was cruising. Here's the errors I got. fsx.exe ...
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AccelorACL on F 18 Panel
Could someone tell me what the ACL is for, and why when I click on it fsx freezes up and closes back to desktop. Anyone else encounter this. ❓ https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/images/forumimages/34542/acl-on-f-18-panel_902abd39122a6bb7c58fd...
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Manos4352SP2 Graphic card problem
When i download the second service pack (SP2) -to start playing multiplayer-my computer shows me a messages(error) with a problem of the graphic card and exits fsx...what should i do?...
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AF330OVER/UNDER CRUISE AIRBUS
Ok let me explain myself with 4 examples, here are my waypoints: AGOPA: FL180 LORNI: FL220 MOPAR: FL240 BANOX: FL260 ORNIX: FL280 VADEK: FL320 (CRUISE ALTITUDE) MERUE: FL320 SOKMU: FL320 KEREX: FL320 ROUEN: FL320 1) Ok, so we are in an A320...
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tomjordan21Selling my full flight simulator
Hello everyone, I'm deciding to sell my flight simulator including the 3 monitors, PC and controls as well. I purchased it all just over a year ago and I never really got into it and have decided it's best to sell it now as it could be used a lot more ...
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lionlickerWorlds worst airports
Hi folks Doco on tele last night about the worlds 10 most dangerous busy airports. Sure many of you have seen it. I did not record it but took notes. After searching on the internet I am pretty sure I have the correct list below. Welcome any feed-back or...
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Andrew EvansFSX SDK Installation from Deluxe Edition Disk
Hey guys... I'm having trouble figuring out how to install the FSX SDK Tools for my FSX Standard and I have the Deluxe CD. How do you install it??? I went to the "SDK" file and nothing came up like a sdk.exe or setup.exe. How do Install it and get this??...
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Hojunfsx not loading
My fsx does not load into the main screen. It stays at the microsoft flight simulator screen. It happened after I downloaded addon scenery...
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Agent OrangeAcceleration F-18 afterburners
When flying the F-18 that comes with the FSX acceleration package, how can one tell at a glance whether the afterburners are on or off? Can one tell by looking at the N1 or the ITT, or is there some kind of indicator for afterburner status?...
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fullerton1992Running FSX and add ons/charts on seperate computers
As the topic title suggests i am curious as to how all other users out there seperate their FSX setups, i currently have the following; Aerosoft Airbus X Extended/A320-21 REX4 Active Sky GEX various UK2000 airports GSX PFPX EFB *with mods from ...
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LarsBruunChanging default airlines to real world airlines
Hello everyone Does anyone know a way to replace the default fsx airlines (Soar, Pacifica etc. ) with downloaded real world airline textures? Not just for the controlled aircraft, but for the CPU-controlled scenery air traffic. Would be nice to be surrou...
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GuestFSX Is not starting
When I started Fsx, The game was loading in the main menu; (the first screen you see when you start the game.) After about 20 seconds the screen vanished and nothing happens Please help!!...
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airwolfemissing panel in 2d view
When I am in the 2D cockpit view I am missing the panel ! When I start up my flight I am in the virtual cockpit by default... when I switch to 2D I can still see the runway, but the instruments are gone (just a black rectangle there) and the cursor/mouse ...
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robt williamstrying to reinstall fsx
HI: I have been getting error code 1722 and 1603 when I try to reinstall fsx on my computer window 7,what I would like to know is if I try installing fsx deluxe will I have the same problem??...
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JMG787Captain Sim 757 help
You may think this sounds ridiculously stupid but I can't find the on button for the Captain Sim 757's FMC. Where is it? Do I need to do something before it? ❓...
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Difference VOR 1 and VOR2Difference between VOR 1 and VOR 2 on Airbus!
Good morning/ evening I just would like to know what is the difference between VOR 1 and VOR 2 on Airbus! Thank you for your answer....
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pearlygatesukWhere's my taxi arrows?
Hi All, Wondered if anybody could advise me on an issue on FSX that i'm experiencing. I have detail maxed out and a few add ons on my version of FSX (FSX traffic, Active Sky). I used to be able to get the guidance arrows to the runway along the tax...
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MartBrooksLevel flight in MS FSX
Hello I've just started with MS FSX and am working through the tutorial lessons. I'm finding that the aircraft will not fly straight and level. Even on full power, if I let go of the joystick then the aircraft will settle at an angle downwards, los...
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3lackbirdTow planes in FSX
Does anybody know how to make any aircraft able to be towed by a tow plane instead of just gliders?...
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StephanVanKampenHELP WITH RUDDER: PLEEEEEEEEEASE
can anyone please help me. I have the Thrustmaster T Flight Hortas X joystick and when i try to use rudder to align for landings or anything i need rudder for the planes nose changes direction but the direction of flight stays the same. To make it cle...
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LentomikaelWhat's your favorite airport in the FSX?
Subject tells it all... So what is your favorite airport? I like EFHK and EFHF 😎 - If there's already topic about this, you can close this!...
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GuestFs2004 Aircraft Doors Not Opening
Hello everyone, I have fsx and know that you can transfer fs2004 and fs2002 aircraft to fsx. I did this with a Mike Stone Beechcraft 1900D. I deleted the original panel and sound and replaced it with my own beechcraft king air panel and sound folders....
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Anonymous_2002How to install FSX SP2?????
Um so I'm looking forward to getting the REX Extreme and GSX add-ons for FSX but both requires to have sp2 installed so I downloaded the SP2 from Microsoft.com but after it finished it just says this: Microsoft Flight Simulator X Service Pack 2 req...
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Fsx running on low specAll you need to know about low spec computers and laptops
Okay, so I posted a while back about how my laptop wouldn't run certain add-ons for Fsx. I got an answer back on how to resolve these problems. So what I wanted to do is, write about how my laptop runs near enough everything with very low power compon...
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Anonymous_2002Black Panels/VC
Whenever I download a Boeing 777-300/200 etc. , I always get black panels and VC I've tried downloading files that sya that they will make it work but none of them did so I was wondering if you guys could help me out tnx Pls Help me guys coz' I really ...
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Anonymous_2002Missing Airport (VHHH)
So, I downloaded a Cathay Pacific 747-200 Jet and went out to test it out in Hong Kong Intl. (VHHH). When my FSX fully loaded, I was surprised to see the airport was just water and no runway,terminals,AI Aircraft and everything else Pls Help me wth thi...
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amir.flyBlack screen with FSX Help
hello so some times at the middle of the flight the fsx screen will go black ! the fsx is working fine and when i increase thrust i hear engine sound rising... i use fsx in window mode. specs: Samsung S20C150 LED 20" Intel Core I5 3470 Nvidia Ge...
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pearlygatesukBoeing 737-800 - Where's the back course button?
Hi, Question above, where's the back course button on the 737-800 on FSX? Does it even exist? Thanks Pearlz...
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Jeff GalloFsx sim gauges
Hello i just wanted to ask what gauges i should use on my cessna 172 simulator that i am building. I am planing on having 2 computers so all the stress is not on just one. I am building simsamurai's CS-1 and want to know some options for under $100 U...
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Kenr60Reactivate FSX
after 7 years of running fsx with no issues i now receive a message thanking me for playing the demo version; there's no request for me to reactivate fsx to continue playing. does any 😕 one have any suggestions for reactivation? TIA...
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rmacttuHelp Please! "Simprop.DLL" then "VisualFX.dll
Well, unsure if this is the appropriate forum but, I didn't see a "help" forum. Anywho, Last night, after installing a few addons(SquawkBox4, my Airbus package and CLS DC10 package, and a few freeware planes), I attempted to load up FSX and make sur...
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BobETrees on the runway at Belize' Philip Goldson Airport
Tried a night landing on this airport and discovered, much to my surprise, that there are trees and brush on the indicated paved runway. Any suggestions for how to access this airport to remove the obstacles would be appreciated. BobE...
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RafmanCan't get FSX to reload onto hard drive
Help I'm very glum . I removed my copy of FSX from my computer and now can't get it back onto the hard drive. 😞 Rafman925...
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Jacques GuayFSX on WIN 8.1 - How do I stop it from crashing.
How do I keep FSX from crashing after 5 minutes into the program, RAM is 12 gigs, video card is brank new. I have tried using vista as a OS, WIN 7, etc. I have heard that there was a program to help in this situation. Can anyone suggest or help? T...
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Tucker CEscort Flight?
Hello everybody, I was thinking/wondering if anyone would be interested in doing a cross country escort flight. What I had in mind was an airliner would take off and then one or two fighters would escort them to their destination. Just something to...
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James MaddenI accidentlly deleted the airlines file for FSX. How get it?
I accidentlly deleted the file and would like to know where to obtian the file again. I'm running it on FSX....
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andrewromCam Sim 787 download
Hey guys can anyone HELP me my Cam Sim 787 download that pitches down on rotation and crashes is there a fix. This happens every time I try to take off. Cheers...
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nyguy72000FSX: Says it's already running?
My FSX won't run. Every time I click on the icon, a window pops-up and tells me Flight Simulator is already running. I also have FS9 and 2002 - they aren't running but I still get the message. Any takers?...
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FlykidAirports with arresting cables
are there any airports in fsx that include arresting wires on the runways?...
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jssjr90Instaling FSX Gold Edition (Error 1935 at the end of instal)
Basic System Specs: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit So this has been bugging me for the past 6 hours. Every single time I try to install FSX Gold Edition, right at the end of the instillation when the status says its "Publishing product", it gives me a err...
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