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GuestFlight sim 2004, Cessna 172 - where is the Nav1/GPS switch?
Flight sim 2004, Cessna 172 - where is the Nav1/GPS switch?...
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GuestFSX freezes solid periodically
Is it a known bug in FSX that sometimes when accessing the menus in the top left and especially the map that the sim will lock up and you have to exit everything? Of course this always seems to happen at the worst possible time grr........
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eyton402Best Computer For FSX
My computer: Windows 7 Home Premium AMD Athlon 64X12 Dual Core Processor 6400+ 3.20 GHz 5 GB RAM 64 Bit OS 1 TB Hard Drive NVIDIA 8600GT I wo...
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RadarManTest Your Computer for 32 or 64 Bit
Test your computer for 32 or 64 bit. From the Microsoft website: This article describes how to determine whether a computer is running a 32-bit version or 64-bit of the Windows operating system. Generally, a computer's bit count indicates how much ...
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jbealemy flight sim wont start
PLEASE HELP!!! I deleted all files in fsx that were not usable( exe. readme. etc) now my computer says that my entire simulator is deleted. :x...
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oldaveWhy ATC designates the same runway ...It never varies...???
I`m just a "Pleasure" Flyer, and I like to fly around New York City`s 4 airports, and do Touch & Go`s in different landing situations...(Flaps...No Flaps...Hot Landings...etc.) When I contact ATC they always assign me the same runways to land on... LaGu...
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Drew82Delux, acceleration or gold. Which is best for modding in XP
I'm sorry for asking a question which you've probably been asked already but i want to mod my FSX. I've got the standard version, I know of the SDK but very simply, out of those three versions which is best? The gold version seems to only work with vis...
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oldaveFSX Opens With The Trike Ultralight Flying
Please disregard this post, *Problem solved... I deleted and re-loaded both service packs* I recently had a new hard drive put in my computer, and re-loaded FSX along with Service Pack 1 and Service Pack 2... After I boot up FSX, it goes right to a...
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JackHowitzerKneeboard Broken
Anyone else install IE 9 Beta 64 bit and notice the kneeboard stopped working? Apparently the same thing happened when IE 8 beta was released. Something to do with how HTML is displayed through FSX....
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Bobr2ATC Window flashes on & off:
❓ I have reloaded Flightsim X several times and sill when the start up flights start there is the ATC Window again flashing on & off again. Did a repair on my windows XP thinking that will solve the problem. It didn't. Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT - ADM ...
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truckernickWater Effects??
Would any of you happen to know of a good effects package where you get better water effects? Like as a plane takes off on a wet runway, it creates a water blast from the engines, or as you land as use the TR's and it creates a cool water spray? Here...
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ApacheDaveLoss of all sounds when ATC is on
I am using FSX on my laptop while deployed overseas in Afghanistan, not the best arrangement, but one I have to use. When ATC of any sort from ATIS or Center or any entity speaks, I lose my engine noises and every other sound associated with the aircraft...
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CarlinLogbook won't work
My Logbook Stopped working then after a month or so all the entries that were there went missing. Any ideas?...
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oldaveSaitek Throttle Quadrant...Prop Control For "Flaps"
I have a Saitek Yoke and Throttle Quadrant controls and I use to use the centre control (Prop Control?) on the trottle quadrant for my Flaps settings... I had to do a system recovery back to factory settings last week, on my computer and since doing this...
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Rubber290Acceleration Can't Find FSX
Hi everyone. I am wanting to install fsx acceleration on my pc. I click on install and it comes up saying fsx not found. I can understand this because i do not have fsx installed in my C drive but instead installed in a new hard drive. So now i cant insta...
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Rubber290simprop.dll
When i double click on the Microsoft Flight Simulator X icon on the desktop to load up, it load for about 30 seconds and comes up with this error: Problem signature: Problem Event Name: APPCRASH Application Name: fsx.exe Application Version:...
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niknak72FSX Free Downloads ???
Does anyone know where to get some addons for fsx like cabin sounds and copilot and what is the program called where you can get pushback ???...
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litaiping973 monitors virtual cockpit problem!!!
Hey, I have my new multi monitor setup, i am running a ATI radeon 5770 in eyefinity mode with 3 samsung syncmaster E1920, and I changed the CFG file to Wide view Aspects: True, but I can not zoom out enough in the virtual cockpit, when i am running one or...
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DerianCfg location (RadarMan)
Hey there everyone, I need some help here. My question is where do you save your fsx cfg file when you are customizing your settings in fsx and you want to save them? My default location is MyDocuments/FlightSimulatorXFiles but then I have another CFG whi...
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mkazdelete
how do i delete a post?...
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hovihovii can't install fsx
i delete my fsx deluxe becuse is do problams and now i want to reinstall and i recive this https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/images/forumimages/36635/i-cant-install-fsx_acb01c1244b4c02518873b67961f28a9.jpg i delete the fsx deluxe manuely becuse i dont...
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imatek2FSX Acceleration Pack
FSX Acceleration Pack.. I have fsx with all updates to sp2.. Question is can I install FSX Acceleration pack with my current setup? Will it affect anything or is it just an addon? Thank you...
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michlinAll Simulator Commands
Does anyone know the location of the file that contains all the commands for FSX? I had found it in FS9 long time ago. Printed them out and they came in quite handy many times. The file contains all the (knee pad) commands for the simulator, control surfa...
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Rubber290FSX & Directx 9.0c causing horizontal breaks
I have a image issue with DirectX 9.0c after reinstalling FSX on my PC. I get these horizontal breaks as shown on the screenshot in full screen. If i minimize my screen size slightly then It's kind of gone until I hover the mouse over a icon in the task b...
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SplitdogYoke and pedals
I haven't used FSX in a while, and when I tried, the yoke and pedals won't work. They show up in CH manager, and I go to calibrate, it lets me, they work fine and then when I get an aircraft on the tarmac, they quit. Help!!...
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NoshadezNEW VIETNAM FSX SCENERY Available
http://www.fspilotshop.com/product_info.php?products_id=2673 Vid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETHwP1u2fPo&playnext=1&videos=03pZH7zqslE&feature=recentlik...
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AccelorReal World Weather Error
Today when to tried to connect the the RWW I got a error message, ( To check internet connection and configuration ) and it will not load. I haven't made any changes to my config, and my internet connection is fine. There was no problem with is the last ...
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Derian(PLEASE READ & REPLY)
Hey everyone, I was thinking of upgrading my Computer which is a: Dell Inspiron 580. Intel(R) Core (TM) i3 CPU 530 @ 2.93GHz. 6.00GB Ram Windows 7 64-bit OS Intel(R) HD Graphics Card I have 1 slot left to install a maximum amount of 8GB ram. So w...
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DerianLevel-D FMC (Golden Gate Run)
Alright everyone, I have this question that I can't really put into words very well but i'll try. I got a recommendation to do the Level-D tutorial flight from CYVR-KSFO (Golden Gate Run mission). So I printed the 38 sheets (i'm out of ink now) lol. I am ...
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pulliceGood ATC program to download (affordable)
Which is a good ATC to download from the net? I hear of radar contact. Any guidence would be appreciated Thanks...
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truckernickRealistic ATC communications
Ok i sick of default unrealistic ATC, it's nothing like when i talk to real ATC. So does anyone know of a program that's gives you more realistic ATC, like requesting clearance into class bravo airspace or charlie or what not? And option like transition...
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truckernickAnyone ever seen this before? i haven't.
It's like a squall line or something, i never seen anything like this is FSX, nor FS9, it's really cool actually. And then flying around this i had some very heavy turbulence. https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/images/forumimages/36520/anyone-ever-seen...
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pulliceAsking a PC perfromance question (YAWN) I know i know
Maybe you guys can help me? A few years ago just when the quad cores came out here in south africa I was the first person to buy it from one of our local stores. But until now something is just not right. I cant play FSX to its maximum graphics. Maybe ...
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DerianTHE (BEST) GAMING PC AT A PRICE!
Not only is it the BEST gaming pc because of the specs, but it's also good for just about anything else because of all the feautures. (CUSTOM PC) I bet no one would buy that. 6 CORES!!!!!!!! 😳...
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pulliceTerrible cockpit graphics on the airbus A380
Did anybody buy the Airbus A380? I have bought it from one of the websites but the interior cockpit is really terrible....
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DerianBlurry bar please help!
Sorry to bother you guys again but I have yet again another problem. When I press "Alt" to see my flight planner in fsx or to change my aircraft or anything, the bar is like completely blurry. Why? I'm gonna go try and find answers on google but I doubt i...
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pulliceATC window and Kneeboard window
Could someone please tell me how to adjust the font (make bigger) for the ATC window and Kneeboard window. It was normal font and I must have done something that made the fonts so tiny I cant read anything and I dont know how to adjust it back to normal...
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DerianEZCA help...
Ok, I am new to the EZCA camera for fsx and I have some questions that I can't find the answers to anywhere... I am trying to get the mouse view where you can do 360's and what not to stop moving around for like when I want to hjit a switch in the VC but ...
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DerianCan't read the disk help!
I just uninstalled my FSX game to get a fresh download because I had lots of freeware causing some problems so I did all that and now I tried to install it, this is what happend step by step: 1. Delete game 2. put disc 1 of FSX in tray 3. wait for do...
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DerianEngine is pissing me off! help =(
For some reason when I proceed to start my Level-D 767 engines, let's say im on ground. Apu on, bleed on, packs off, engine selector to 2, engine start up type: ground, so it starts, I turn on the fuel switch at 15-18% N2 and then it gets to 40.1 and sits...
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truckernickInstall error 1935?
Ok, i reinstalled my OS, and went back to reinstall FSX, but i get this error on install process. Install error 1935, something with Microsoft c++ redistributable? I read this can happen with a pirated or copy version, but that's not my case, because i pa...
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RaymondBHDefault 737s have disappeared!
Can anybody help please? I recently installed a VR Micro Jetpit (got it working OK, it's great) but in the process have now managed to lose my 737s. In FSX when you go to the aircraft selection, all the Boeings (including my add-ons, are available...
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DerianFMC
If you were programming your FMC to go somewhere and you were setting up the RTE1 2/2 and there's slots to put the VIA and TO info, where can you find the information to enter those waypoints?...
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atamigaKeyboard Layout for FSX
Hello, i am new in the forum and have an question: i search an complete keyboard for the fsx. Can i download it from this site? Thank you for your help. P.S. Its a great forum.........
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DerianTrim? Trim Air?
What is Aileron, Rudder, and stab trim? What do you use them for? What is Trim Air? What does it do? If anyone can help me find answers to these questions that would be REALLY nice! :o...
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DerianPMDG
I have some questions about the PMDG 747 aircraft for fsx with the -8i expansion. 1. How do you get the ground calls/pushback where you can talk to the ground crew? I know how to do it on the Level-D 767 but not on the PMDG 747. 2. Why does my 747 s...
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DerianLanding problem please help
When I use FSPassengers or just flying around and then I go to land, in my level-d 767 im at about 150 knots, and then when I hit the ground, it's like I sink in to it and crash. Why can't I just regulerly land on the runway and then proceed to taxi. It's...
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DerianMulti Crew Experiance
Does Multi Crew Experiance work with every aircraft in FSX i.e. the Level-D 767 or the Citation Mustang from flight1.com or does it only work with certain aircraft in fsx? 😕...
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mitch0508New PC Build - Will it run FSX good?
Hi I have just built my own PC and i was wondering how well you think it will run FSX i7 930 @ 2.8GHz Asus Rampage II Gene motherboard Nvidia Geforce 9600 GSO GPU 2GB DDR3 Ram < Need to upgrade Thanks alot...
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DerianIncreasing FPS in FS (READ) (PLEASE STICKY)
This thread is intended for those who want to improve their FPS and bump up the settings on FSX. Before you do ANYTHING, make sure you have Service Pack 1 & Service Pack 2 - This will improve performance vastly as well as fix many, many bugs. Also, set...
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