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mufcFSX quit working and won't start up again
I was in the middle of a flight from Calgary to Nadi in Figi. I set up the flight took off, and flew it for an hour and some before I went to bed (don't judge me 😂 )and left the game to it's own devises on autopilot and on course, at altitude and ...
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cheezyflierolder fsx payware.
can someone make me a recommendation of some payware. preferably a prop. the reason i say older is because the new stuff is all made with high def textures i cant run. for example, i have the carenado 206, and i love it. runs great. but the 337 is a...
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george smithTriple screens
Hi,can anyone tell me how to connect three screens for fx. Thx. George...
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ney rodriguesflight simulator X - 1628: Failed to complete installation
Hey all, I am having a horrible time trying to install Flight Simulator X on Windows 8. Every time I try and run the setup.exe, I get the following error: "1628: Failed to complete installation."...
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Virtual USAFVusaf Red Flag Nellis AFB, Join us at www.vusaf.org
Red Flag. The largest military aerial training event in America. The call to attend is heard by numerous air forces throughout the world. Pilots' mettle is tested on a daily basis as they train and fight with their brothers and sisters in arms from acros...
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Freddie ClarkeNO DVD DRIVE!
Hi I got a new laptop the other day and want to install fsx but I don't have a dvd drive. Can I still install it and how? Thanks...
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Dave eAccelerating Time
Hi Does anyone know how ti accelerate time on Microsoft Flight Sim X...
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Denis17What is this alarm?
Hi, what is the alarm that sounds in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks64EPV1X4Y ??? Thanks in advance...
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Guestk320PLEASE HELP! Problem with land/sea textures going light blue
Can anyone who knows about FSX a lot to help me overcome a problem where the land(mainly by the coast and all sea underneath or around the aircraft doesn't show up!) I see light blue covering the sea/land???? Has anyone had this problem with textures befo...
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flying vikingMicrosoft FSX Gold
I recently purchased Microsoft FSX Gold. In the beginning everything worked fine. I now get the message; cf g file error invalid remote scenery path in scenery area 105. It was then that I noticed that part of Toronto's skyline disappeared, namely the CN ...
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superman1972fsx 737-800 approach
I am relatively new to FSX and have figured some things out. I am, though, questioning what I am doing wrong when I am landing the fsx default 737-800. My understandingis that the landing speed on the fsx default 737-800 should be 135 or 140. When I a...
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miketraurig1234flight management computer
how/ where do i get the flight management computer? none of my planes on fsx give me access or i dont know how to get to it. thanks for the help. mike...
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Matt.bradfordlooking for the default map file that fsx map uses
wanting to see if it is possable to replace the default map that is used with the default map veiwer in fsx . i cannot locate the file that the map veiwer uses. i did find a map.dat file in Microsoft Flight Simulator X/Uires folder does anyone know whe...
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ZaxolPLEASE HELP MY PLANE KEEPS STALLING
So I'm in a Boeing 747 going from New York to Cairo and about when I'm going over the atlantic the plane goes into a stall. I am doing nothing different then normal and have infinate fuel. Whats wrong? Also what will make a plane stall?...
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Vincent JeffmanFSX Virtual Airline! SouthWest Virtual!
Hello People! My name is Vincent And i'm the owner of SouthWest Virtual! We fly via FSX and FS2004! I don't have the link to our website right now but if you want to get more info contact me at vincent.jeffman@gmail.com. W´This is not a normal Virtual ai...
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DmytriFSX vs. X-Plane 10 - 64bit
Hi everyone, I was wondering for those who have a 64-bit computer. How is the performance of X-Plane 10 64-bit with respect to FSX (32-bit simulator)? FSX was never made for a 64-bit computer since when it was release date did not warrant it. Un...
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gamingturkey1spec low ?
HI I HAVE INTEL CORE 2 QUAD Q6700 3.1GHZ 6GB DDR2 800 RAM 500GB HDD NVIDIA GTX 260 1GB 800WATT PSU SLI READY BM BUT THE PROLOBEM IS I ONLY GET AROUND 15-20 FPS ON MAX SETTINGS I KNOW MY SYSTEM CAN DO MORE PLEASE HELP 😀...
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jaffacake2000Can i fly without ATC ?
Is it possible to fly without ATC keeping on interupting me to 'do this' and 'do that' every 5 minutes ? this would specially be convenient for long haul flights for example: London Heathrow to Japan or London Heathrow to Manchester ? What I sometimes ...
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inam81Disable flight on startup of Flight Sim X
I have what might be a rather simple problem. When I start up Flight Sim, it loads me into a flight right away, into the glide hanger plane. How do I disable that so that it just takes me to the main menu? I can't seem to find a setting to disable that fl...
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444PilotInstalling FSX on MAC Desktop
I am in the process of trying to decide on a new desktop. I am leaning towards a MAC because I have been using it quite a bit recently and like how it performs. I am also tired of PC. I have the FSX software and I want to set it up with the MAC whenever I...
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pwbFSX won't reinstall
Hi guys As I am a frequent flyer of FSX, I have expected a problem yesterday and I can't find any soloution to it.... I 've installed FSX on my external HD(1TB), but I had to format this HD yesterday, conclusion, all my files and the game is gone......
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Russ Pno sound after installing fsx aircraft add-on
I downloaded and installed AlphaSim's freeware C130. I followed the installation instructions, however, I still get no sound for this particular aircraft. All the other fsx aircraft I have installed have sound. Any suggestions on how to fix this issue....
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OFFICIAL FSX BLADES ATofficial fsx blades at recruiting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hello everybody, my name is Viikatemiäs. We are newly formed aerobatic team, replicating The Blades Aerobatic Team from UK. We fly 4 Extra 300`s, currently we are using default Extra 300S with Blades textures, but if everything goes right, we are getti...
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mtraurig1234fmc data missing
i am trying to program fmc and every airport i enter says not in data base. i am using the kjfk code(for example). i have tried the european codes and still cant farther than this as the reply says not in data base. how do i get this info?thanks...
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martinmugicareverse thrust
How do i set up the reverse thrust on flight sim X?...
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N164DXMissions not showing
I have no missions showing at all. Am using FSX Gold Addition. Completely un-installed and re-installed still no missions?...
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dirtshootFSXDB.com New Features - New Aircraft Checklist App
FSXDB.com has been updated! I have created a Aircraft Checklist App. Currently it has all the default FSX Aircraft amd many more popular aircraft for a total of 70 aircraft checklist. It's very similar to a commercial fsx utility only THIS IS FREE. Wi...
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bungerRunning FSX on a Mac
Hello Fellow flyers I'm thinking of buying a Mac laptop and wondering if anyone has tried to run FSX in a windows platform on a Mac computer. What kind of size and speed of processor would be needed. Hope this is the right place to ask this 🙂...
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NSatulloFSX problem Plane engines
Microsoft Flight Simulator X Problem: After playing the game for a while I have to manually start the planes before takeoff. When I first installed FSX the planes were automatically started on the runway which is the way it should be. I put in the DVD ...
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dirtshootFSXDB.com New Features - Now w/ Nearby Airports, VORs, NDBs
FSXDB.com has been updated! I have added nearby airports, VORs and NDBs to the airport detail page. You can use the slider control to set the distance from the current airport. Also hovering mouse over ICAO column displays a google map. https://for...
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Adolph_GallandFlashing Light Boxes
Just loaded FSX. I have a problem w/ my lights. They flash and are box-shaped. This goes for all of the lights - wings, strobe, et al. Can anyone help me w/ this? Thanx!...
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wacowboydem4km.bgl error msg
can anyone advise me on where I can get info as far as an error I get when trying to install FSX? I keep getting a message "dem4km.bgl" is missing or damaged. Thanks!!...
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Alastair316Flight Simulator X Acceleration unable to intall
Hi I just purchased Flight Simulator X Gold edition with Acceleration as an extra. Flight Simulator X loads and plays great, but Acceleration does not want to install as it is looking for the original Flight Simulator X which I know is there on my ...
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Adolph_GallandSun Effects
Anyone have a link for good Sun effects for FSX? Thanx!...
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kshihelp installation error 1935
when I try to install flight simulator x standard edition I get this error message error 1935 an error occurred during the installation of assembly 'Microsoft.MSXL2.publicKeyToken=''6bd6b9abf345378f'',version=''4.1.0.0'',type=''win32'',proseccorArchite...
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Rod GrayFlight simulator X product registration
Hi i have purchased a new unopen game after about 30mins i have an error code telling me to register the program but i have all ready regestard so can some one help me with this problem becouse i am unable to regester again regards Rod...
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ldniiiAirplanes must have unique titles
I have added a lot of aircraft to FSX. Recently, and I don't remember which addon preceded the problem, when I start FSX and when I open the airplane file to choose a different plane I see this: "There are multiple items with the same title name. The...
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lpchavaDenali Base Camp Mission
I did the Denali Base Camp Mission, but once I landed at the base camp I can't full stop the plane because it is always sliping on the snow and, of course I can't taxi it and leave the supplies. How can I do that?...
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Maldo860Effects problems
All of a sudden the rendering of effects in FSX are not showing correctly. For example, there is no landing wheels smoke displayed nor ground dirt dust. The smoke from stacks and engines render as black square boxes. Aircraft lights do not light up when t...
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fredrickrDenali base mission
I've read a lot about this mission but I haven't got it. I have FSX with the Acceleration Pack so I expected it would be included. Does anybody know where I can download it from please...
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pusserFSX MelJet Boeing 777 download
I have recently downloaded the file dl77fsx.zip and extracted the files for installation in my FSX. I do not have a particularly high end system but, in my FSX, everything runs well and I get around 20fps and reasonable graphics. This airplane seems to be...
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matt_flyawayIFR and ATC
I have been trying to take my sim flying to the next level. When you fly IFR flight plans you have to follow what the ATC default says or they terminate your flight plan and make you go to VFR. For example: If I file an IFR flight plan using VOR to ...
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matt_flyawayGPS, Autopilot and Loading Approaches
While flying any kind of default FSX airplane, I am looking for more information on how to use all the GPS, Autopilot and Approach components. I want this to be as real life as possible. Does anyone have some added information that will help? Thanks...
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SwanlukeAdded planes at gates
Ive noticed on various youtube videos that you can have planes that you have added also at airport gates (if that makes sense) ive added various planes e.g. Easyjet,Thomson and can freely use them but how can I see an Easyjet plan at a gate instead of the...
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jv23How do you select to Zoom?
Wasn't sure how to phrase this question...
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HasmenesfiuRailway Scenery?
In the real world, there are definitely railways! Microsoft has absolutely no seenery of railways to fly over whatsoever! Plus there are (like the Kansai Int'l Airport serving the greater Osaka area) in real life there is an airport train that crosses ...
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serhgutCockpit Altitude call out
Just wondering if FSX has a computer automated voice that calls out altitude during approach, like in real life. I have heard other FS's that have it just wondering if there is an addon or if I don't have it turned on. Thanks...
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Sam NZWanted: Wellington NZ airport crash simulations
I am looking for someone who might be willing to create a simulation of an aircraft at Wellington Airport in NZ. The purpose of the video is to set the scene for an emergency response desktop exercise. A simulation adds some reality to the scenario and ...
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ThomboError 1935 - Rolling back action
When I'm installing FSX I keep getting an error 1935, it stops installing and it removes all installed files from my pc... Can someone help me with this problem?...
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mitch0508ILS landing tutorial
hi i have been looking for a good tutorial on google and on youtube on how to use ILS to line me up with the runway and to use the glide slope but so far i have used about 3 or 4 tutorials and none of them have worked. could someone please recomend on...
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