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k_camacho11Why Does FSX Run Slow In My Comp??!?!
My system: 2.80 GhZ, 1.9 GB of RAM, Pentium D, Intel(R) i945G Graphics Card, over 262.98GB of free space. I don't know if my system is perfect to use FSX, but I get an average frame rate of 3.1 frames a sec!!! Should it be that bad? I have all my setti...
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Mario-AustriaFSXAI Installer
Hello I can also run this program as it is but when I click Install clicke: An unhandled exception occurred in the application. Klichen on "Next" to ignore the error and continue with the application. If you click "Finish" Click, quits the applicati...
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NataliaWind speed and ground speed
Hi! Do you know how can I get the current winds from the glass cockpit G1000, while using the flight Simulator X? Is it a way to get my groundspeed, or do I have to always calculate it? Thank you in advance for your help!...
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syed zainfsx deluxe on win7 home basic 64 bit
hello, i just got myself a new laptop which came loaded with win 7 home basic 64 bit.........can i play FSX deluxe at all?.My hardWare supports the requirements.......i have the game installed but it doesnt work...i run it in compatibility mode but eve ti...
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dl295Sonic Boom
Been trying all day to get a decent shot of a sonic boom, heres my best so far....
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waj2306Jetway Adjustment/Alignment
I resently downloaded GSX and am using the FSX CTL+J to set the jetways. I am using the default AC and would like to adjust the alignment to better connect/lineup with the AC. I have read a few how-to's, but I am hoping for a faster cut and paste way to...
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mexxxfsx and traffic X please help
i have a problem every time i tire to install traffic x i get this message Invalid Data found 0x0003039f please can some one help me sorry for my english i am bad at it...
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matt_flyawayKIAS or TAS
I have been flying the bigger jets these days. I am curious to know if KIAS or TAS is the way to go? I have downloaded checklists for all the planes for FSX. The use KIAS in them but my real world source says KTS. Any help would be appreciated!...
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GUESTclosest airport to golden gate bridge
which is the nearest airport to golden gate bridge in FSX ? pls give me the name and airport number...
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oldsamerWhere did the avatars go ?
Been gone a couple of years, must be a new server, although my account is still good. https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/images/forumimages/37966/where-did-avatars-go_303d898e49a5a68f368f052e4207e85d.jpg I'm migrating to a win7pro 64bit box how does ...
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AdilXMS FSX on a old FS hardware,possible?
Hi guys,I'm a uni student in London and I'm gathering informations about flight sims software and hardware-wise....I'm currently involved in a uni project about upgrading a Frasca 242 which is a full flight sim with a FS software.I have never seen this do...
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mondo19Park Brake/Brake light Problem
Brake light indication has always been ok (red light in left lower corner of screen) but now it has disappeared, brakes still work ok. Can't seem to find a solution,can anybody help ? 😞 Brakes not working at all !!...
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moesalahFlight Simulator 2004 Won't Start and Crashes
hey, ever sincei installed fs (flight simulator) 2004.. it wont start up... then i installed the update... it would load a few things then crash... im using windows 7 32bit......... any suggestions????...
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fonopal15-20 FPS with a Crossfire setup
Hallo Simmers. My system consists of a i7 920 2.67MHz,a P6T6 WS Revolution Motherboard, SSD Hard disk 240 GB, a raid array 0 with 2x 500GB HDD, 2x ATI Graphic cards, Radeon HD series 5800 Crossfire, 6144 MB DDR3 RAM,Win7 Ultimate, a 26"Montor. I run th...
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klh61Sound from radio commands
I'm having a problem with no sound. There is sound from everything but the people talking on the radio. Any help would be great. Thanks. Kevin....
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GuestVFR Departure Class Bravo Airspace
As far as I know, anytime you are going to set your feet inside of a Class Bravo airspace you need an ATC Clearence. No matter if you are arrivng, departing or just passing through the airspace, you need that. In Flight Simulator you can ask the ATC a Cle...
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timestREX Essential Release
Folks, In LESS than 2 hours REX Essential for FSX and Prepar3D will be released... FREE to all of our current customers. If you do not own REX, the flightsimstore.com will have it ready as well. Visit our forum and get verified so you may have access...
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timestREX Essential
Gents, Just a heads-up, as a pre-release glimpse, we have released the user manual for REX Essential for FSX and Prepar3D... and remember, it's FREE to all of you current REX customers. Link available here: http://www.realenvironmentxtreme.com/forum...
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renesisWhere have the wingtip voticies gone?
Hi, I have noticed that the wingtip voticies have disappeared from some (not all) of my FSX aircraft. I have various add-ons such as Level-D, PMDG NGX and Captain Sim 757 but none of these generate voticies whereas they used to. To check it further ...
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cvbcbcmvTwo questions about FSX
Hey guys, I have two questions, any help would be VERY appreciated. 1. I can't run my settings under display settings very high without lagging. Everything set around medium or I get lag. I bought my computer with FSX in mind so I don't think things sh...
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Sean SAny Good VAs still operating today?
Hello all! I was wondering if there are any good VAs I could become a member of. I am new to this stuff and need some recommendations. Thanks for the help....
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matt_flyawayVideo Replay
I have tried many times to record flights. When I go back and play the recording my computer locks up and FSX has to shutdown. Even after it restarts if I go back into the saved log of videos and play one, my computer goes wacko and FSX needs to shutdow...
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N121WWIbuypower WA501D3
Is this a good rig for fsx?...
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oldaveUninstall FSX Deluxe Before Installing Gold
I will be getting FSX "Gold" this Friday and was wondering if I should completely uninstall FSX "Deluxe" which is installed on my computer right now... I Have the Saitek Yoke and Trottle Quadrant and will be getting the Saitek Rudder Pedals and FSX "Gold...
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eyton402scenic flights
I am going to take the beautiful Carenado BONANZA V35B for a spin. Can anyone suggest an attractive scenic route for the trip. Thanks....
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oldaveAdd-On Aircraft Question...???
I have downloaded The following aircraft from Sim-Shack: Piper Arrow..., Cirrus SR22-GTS... and the Honda Jet... These aircraft show up in my aircraft options in the FSX Free Flight section, but when I go to fly them there are no panel gauges, aircraft ...
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Genetk44install and activation problem
Ok...so i bit the bullet and bought and downloaded Flight Simulator X from the Microsoft store. I downloaded all the files etc and then tried to activate the game but about halfway through the process a dialogue box comes up saying there is an unspecified...
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oldaveFSX Deluxe vs FSX Gold
I am curious as to what differences there is between FSX Deluxe vs FSX Gold... Are there more planes and features with the Gold Edition...??? I have the Deluxe Edition installed, but have a chance to get the Gold Edition for $20... Thanks for any info....
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mickwillMissing Menu Bar!
Hi All, I have just got around to moving FSX to my new number cruncher (Intel Quad 2.6GHZ, nVidia 9600GSO 768MB, 4GB Ram). So I installed from the DVD's, Service Packed up to SP2 and I now have a really wiered problem. 1) Holding ALT to bring down t...
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flightsimdad518Adding Doors To Air Force One....
Can anyone help me??? I want to add the two lower deck doors to my FSX Air Force One model.... I want to use the door and airstair setup from the P-3 Orion... I realize that this is not a perfect match to the real aircraft but they will be better than not...
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rydogMICROPHONE ISSUES!!!!!
I can not seem to get my microphone working in multiplayer FSX. I can hear everyone fine but can not send outgoing messages. Can anyone give me some help. Thanks...
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mksasSlow loading
My copy of FSX loads really slow. It takes a century (about 6 min.) to load. It loads especially auto-generated scenery slow. Unless i choose none auto-generated, It takes 2-4 min., and yes, i have tried to rename the default to defaultold. Almost no dif...
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Mike_OxtinksHow do I Delete Posts
How do I Delete Posts. Dur...
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eyton402Transparent gauges panel
I've been fooling around with the FSX settings and somehow the gauges panel appears as transparent. that is, I can see the whole panel and gauges but can also see the runway through them. The virtual cockpits are okay. I think I must have ticked the wr...
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GuestActivation codes
when i try to activate fsx i get an error saying i have activated it on to many systems, i currently only have ot on 1 other computer is there ANY way round this?...
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mitch0508Fsx Taxiing
hi I have already asked this question but I don't really know what the answer was. When you taxi in a 737 do you use the rudder or the yoke. I also heard about something called a hand crank on a commercial jet. Thanks...
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GuestTerrain disappeared
Please Help. For some reason, all the terrain on my flight sim is black. I see buildings and cars, but the terrain is gone. Can anyone tell why this may have happened and how I can correct it? I reinstalled the "fix" dvd, but didn't help. thanks ...
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Sysy15Quelle est la clé d'activation de flight simulator X
Bonjour, j'ai perdu la clé d'activation de flight simulator X Gold édition Silvoupler, quelle qu'un peux m'écrire la clé d'activation de fsx et de accélération...
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lowrunnerfsx crashes when levelD 767-300 er loads up
can anyone help me fix this issue. everytime i start levelD 767-300er fsx crashes as soon as the plane appeers at the gate you start at. i tried different planes, tried starting without rex weather, my other progs run fine like, ifly 738 and pmdg 747 here...
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debushr2FSX Gold edition
Can I install the Gold edition over the Deluxe edition or do I have to delete the Deluxe edition first?...
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CTBlankenshipIntercepting VORs when you don't know where you are.
Given: 1. You cannot use VPS ... only VOR 2. Your check out instructor asks you to do this ... how do you tell when you intercept a new VOR and how does that help you find a specific airport ... like BONG (love the name of that one). I've read c...
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$SVFR
On the occasions that I fly with the weather set to the default theme with the fast moving storms. I forgot its name but my point is that on takeoff and most of the whole way through the flight, I can fly VFR. But when I try to land, I have to file for IF...
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teamorudder trim or aileron trim?
Sometimes when flying in gusty winds the plane I might need to use a little trim to correct for wind. Which one would I use rudder or aileron trim? They both seem to have the same effect but which one would be used in real world flying?...
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Guest011Looking for a Virtual airline painter
IM starting a virtual airline for FSX im need a painter that will work for free or someone to tell me how to repaint aircrafts in fsx Contact me on shadowkiller255@gmail.com...
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zwadiaHow to Get the Full Version of Fraps for FREE and it worked
How to Get the Full Version of Fraps for FREE Just see this on youtube and this kid is a genius...I did it and its working fine. (I took the risk because i am at work and using Office PC 😂 😀 Its safe) This is the link below to...
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peterroyBuilding a rig for FSX -- What do you think?
Am having my neighbor build me a set up for FSX. This is what he is looking at. What do you think? Should I "beef up" any component(s)? Thanks. Peter...
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matt_flyawaySaitek Pro Flight
Anyone on here know anything about saitek pro flight components? I have purchased a few items and they are giving me trouble. I have the yoke and throttle setup and just recently purchased the rudder pedals also. Before I got the rudder pedals I was ...
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jfmitch1716Dash 7 - mystery gauges
I have Shupe's Dash 7 and am using it in FSX Acceleration. Have everything working well including fixing the graphics on the propeller spin. What does bug me is that when I select the plane it reports that HGHB_ALTWARN_LIGHT, AOAIND, PJD Hydralic Pressu...
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GundamWZeroIris is about to flip FSX on its tail again.
Good job, Iris Simulations.... I got a case of crow to eat now. I just took possession of the new F-15 Strike Eagle, the Mudhen Driver. All I can say now that there is two top tier combat aircraft for FSX.... the VRS Superbug and now the Iris Platinum Ser...
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matt_flyawaySaitek flight panels
I have purchased the radio panel and the autopilot multi control panel. 2 things: On the radio panel, is there any way to make the other radios active, besides com 1 without having to use the mouse on the screen? On the autopilot panel, when i swit...
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