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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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fullerton1992General consensus on "the best slight sim PC"??
Hello everyone at Fly Away, Ive searched the forum and almost burnt out the search function to try and find an answer to my following question. From the forum I see that there are several posts and threads regarding"the best system for running FSX" ...
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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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fullerton1992Voice control ATC payware
Hi everyone, Ive just downloaded FS2Crew (i know im late to the game) and im loving it. Ive also just registered with VATSIM. I want to get going with VATSIM, im knowledgable with the aircraft i want to fly but could work on some realistic ATC. (sav...
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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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GuestFSX program replay
After completing my flight, I want to replay this. The replay is Always shocking.( goes forward a bit, goes after a bit) what can be the solution ? :oops:...
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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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ohboy710fsx loads immediately onto runway without main screen
This is probably something stupid I have done, but when I first start fsx it loads me directly onto a runway in a plane without going to the welcome screen letting me pick the location and plane etc. I want it to load to the menu, so what did I screw up?...
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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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Crazy flier 12Short flights
I know a lot singapore-kuala lampur Hongkong-Taipei Karachi-sukkur Manama-Dubai Doha-Dubai Nepal-Delhi Phuket-kuala lampur Islamabad-Lahore Washington, D.C.-Toronto Las Vegas-Los Angeles Kuwait-doha Do try these all enjoy a lot have fun. Che...
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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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FelixleiterRunning FSX in Windows 8.1
I just upgraded to a new pc with an Intel i7 processor and Windows 8.1. I loaded my old FSX and after running it for a few minutes I get an error message shutting it down and saying a problem has been encountered. Does anyone have any ideas?...
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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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oldaveI want to Upgrade my Flight Sim Controls ???
I will have about $1200 to buy new flight sim controls and would like some of your suggestions... *I now have the: Saitek Yoke & Throttle Quadrant, Cessna Trim Wheel and Pro Flight Rudder Pedals... I am using a 23" Acer LED monitor also... I have had ...
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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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oldaveFSX Brake "On" even after calibrating...???
I have had a problem with: "Somewhere" there seems to be a Brake "On" in every small single engine aircraft I fly...*Even my "Ad-On" Aircraft* I have gone through the Settings/Buttons and every assignment in FSX, and I can`t find anything that is "Mis-...
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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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jstockton882Problem with afterburners and lights
Hey guys, upon checking the "Preview DirectX 10" button in the settings, any time I use an aircraft with afterburners, the exterior lights will only come on when the afterburners are lit. It's as if the lights are only triggered on by the afterburners. Th...
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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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Jim LafargeGlide Slope problem
I have not been able to find Glide Slope information on any aircraft. I'm now using Microsoft Flight Simulator X, Gold Edition. From what I have read it should be in GPS displays but have been unable to locate any hint of it. I've searched the instruct...
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supertechComparing FSX and FS9
I'm new to this forum and new to downloading . I bought FSX when it first came out and I couldn't make it work properly after installing it 3 times. It sat in my desk until Last year when I decided to give it a try again. It works (not well) and I'm pr...
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TheRubberDuckActivate Flight Simulator X Deluxe Edition
i have installed FSX on my pc but it hasnt been activated. And i can't actually open FSX because it hasnt been activated. Does anyone know how to activate flight simulator x outside of the program....
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Erik FAirplanes do not fly straight (horizontal)
Hey guys! I just got FSX on my new computer, and when the joystick is at 0 tilt (basic mode). It still tillts down, how can I fix this problem? It's not the joystick thats broken, its the program. Becuse it works fine in another simulator, and I unplugge...
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Nevada747 Newbie
okay so I've never flown the 747 in flight sim, I tried it for the first time before. flys great however when I increase the altitude and set VSpeed to around 1800-2200 is rapidly increases which causes the plane to stall? Any ideas Thankyouuu Nevada...
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dcquestFSX WINDOWS 8 UNABLE TO INSTALL FIX
FSX Windows 8 will not install. fix. go to the right side of your screen and go to your search menu. type "cmd". go to your apps. right click on your on the command prompt. run as administrator. at your main windows drive the command prompt should say "c:...
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Doug WeisMultiple monitors for flight simulator x
Does flight simulator vers X purchased about mid 2000s allow you to play the game on say 3 monitors with a separate view on each monitor. If so what software does it require?...
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MavellanHow ca change the panel of the Cardinal 177RG for the G1000?
Hi all, Wonder if anyone can help me change the control panel of the Cessna 177RG, downloaded from this same Web-Site, for a G1000 as the Mooney has. Thanks in advance for any help, Mavellan...
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