Flight Simulator X: Add-ons/Downloads

Chat and discuss about add-ons and downloads for Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Post here if you are having trouble installing downloads, want to voice your opinion about an add-on, configuration issues and other.

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D5Tweddle

Project Magenta in FSX: Missing V1/VR/Minimums/Retard callouts and wrong AP off sound

I’ve had Project Magenta installed in FSX for a while now, and it’s an excellent add-on. The issue I’m having is that I’m not getting the callouts for V1, VR, Minimums, Retard, etc. I do get callouts for 80kts, gear up/down, flaps up, and 10...

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Last answer ianstephens on

4Wiatry

How do I install FreeMeshX-Global-2.0 in FSX (no instructions included)?

I just downloaded about 45 GB of scenery files for FreeMeshX-Global-2.0, and I don’t want to mess up the installation. There aren’t any instructions in the three .txt files that came with it. Is there a general set of instructions for installing sc...

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Last answer ianstephens on

antony15828

FreeMeshX Global 2.0 (USA) not showing in FSX: Steam Edition after install

I’ve been trying to troubleshoot this for more than 12 hours. I’ve checked every Steam forum or other forum I could find. I’m using FSX: Steam Edition, and I’ve followed every installation step to the letter. No matter how many times I try, or how...

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Last answer ianstephens on

perrygimlet

Downloaded FSX aircraft show only the pilot (no model) for Aeronca C3 and Ryan Navion

I’m running Windows 10 on an HP desktop. I’ve downloaded 11 aircraft, but the Aeronca C3 and the Ryan Navion show up with the pilot flying without an airplane around them. I followed all the instructions for placing the folders in the correct locat...

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Last answer ianstephens on

B747MAN

iFly 747 in FSX: FMC shows insufficient fuel and ZFW/GW manual entry invalid

I downloaded the iFly 747 the other day. I mainly fly the 767, but I was looking for a freeware 747, and I’m having a few problems setting it up for a flight. To test the aircraft, I tried a short flight from KLAX-KSEA. I use FSBuild to plan my fligh...

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Last answer ianstephens on

brpaaron

Can I still register Addit Pro FSX now that the site is down, and what are alternatives?

I’ve been reading around and found that the author of Addit Pro FSX has passed away and the website is no longer active. I really like the functionality of the program and want to keep using it after the 30-day trial period, but I’m thinking that m...

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Last answer ianstephens on

7ECA-Captain

CH Throttle Quadrant axes mapped wrong in FSX (prop and mixture swapped)

Hi, I just bought a CH Throttle Quadrant and I’m having some issues, probably due to my lack of computer skills. I’ve installed the quadrant, but the levers don’t coordinate with the sim. Instead of: Throttle/Throttle Prop/Prop Misture/Mixtu...

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Last answer ianstephens on

glencorlin

How do I install and load scenery add-ons in FSX: Steam Edition?

Hi everyone, I downloaded some scenery to use in FSX: Steam Edition. How do I install it and load it in the Steam edition? Thanks....

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Last answer ianstephens on

bawns

How do I fix blocked tower views at airports in FSX?

Does anyone know how to fix the tower view in FSX? It seems like the tower views at all the best airports are blocked by a building, which really sucks. Watching planes land from the tower is really cool. Can someone help me?...

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Last answer ianstephens on

ollie farmer

SR-71 add-on not showing up in FSX Gold Edition (Windows 7)

I’m having trouble getting the SR 71 program to work. I’m sure it’s something simple, but I can’t figure it out. The files and folders are in the proper place, but nothing shows up in Flight Sim. I’m running Windows 7 and Flight Sim X Gold...

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Last answer ianstephens on

Torrenaga

FSUIPC4 installer asks for a registration key—where do I get it?

I tried to install the FSUIPC4 add-on, but it’s asking for a registration key. Where do I get the key?...

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Monevdm

FSX Steam Edition: Banking Camera v1.0 says "FSX must be open" even when it is

I’m using FSX Steam Edition and downloaded Banking Camera, but I can’t get it to work. It keeps saying that FSX must be open… even though it is. Can someone please help? I think I might be installing it wrong. https://flyawaysimulation.com/dow...

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Last answer ianstephens on

Jerry Huey Pilot

Why did FSX add-on aircraft file sizes jump from ~19 MB to GBs after the new version?

Why, after the new version came out, have all the FSX file sizes increased? Most aircraft have gone from around 19 MB to GB size. Why? I don’t have that kind of space available....

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Last answer ianstephens on

hengchianwee

FSX repaint/texture add-on not showing after editing aircraft.cfg (Windows 7 vs XP?)

Hi, This is my first post. I tried to add textures (a repaint) to FSX by following the instructions from a forum on "flyaway". I copied the texture files into the aircraft folder and edited the aircraft.cfg, then saved it, but when I open FSX the repai...

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Last answer ianstephens on

Guest

Free iPad touchscreen app to control autopilot in FSX (instead of using the mouse)

Is there a free app I can use on my iPad for autopilot, so I can use the touchscreen instead of having to hover the mouse? Thanks for all the paints and add-ons you do!...

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Last answer ianstephens on

Airforceflyboy

Make fsx 2004 aircraft work on newer fsx version.

I used to have fsx 2004 and a couple of Coca Cola livery aircraft that worked fine. Is there a way to install and run these same aircraft on a newer version of fsx?...

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Last answer FlatBasset on

FireBat

FSRecorder ver 1 vs ver 2

Anyone familiar with the newer version of FSX's FSRecorder? I've found that version 1 has a 'bug' of sorts: example - recording a KC-46 that uses the tailhook command to deploy the tail boom will record the deployment (as long as tailhook is checked...

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Asked FireBat on

Simon Hamer

Finding downloaded scenery

How do I find the downloaded Mesh files in XP11 when loading a new flight in 'Location'...

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Asked Simon Hamer on

JebK

WOAI installer not working

Hello, I'm currently trying to install WOAI through the installer, and whil everything goes fine untill the installation, the wizards crash. I get a Windows error about the programme got an unhandled exception about a pathfile error. I tried running it...

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Asked JebK on

Arjun Bendre

Enhancing AI Traffic Realism in Microsoft Flight Simulator X

Hi all, I have used WOAI in the past on my old computer, running FS9, and the AI Traffic density was brilliant; at major airports (Heathrow, Kennedy, Los Angeles, Dallas Fort Worth, etc.) I was having to wait at runways to take off, etc.: the realism w...

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Last answer Vertyne on

Brian Young

Free Mesh X Global Terrain Mesh Scenery 2.0

I have downloaded Free Mesh X Global Terrain Mesh Scenery 2.0. Instructions require that FTX Vectors or UTX be also installed to make the mesh viable. Please advise on where this may be downloaded....

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Last answer JYD on

Airforceflyboy

Coca Cola Passenger Jet

I am looking for a passenger jet that I can install in FSX that has a Coca Cola paint scheme, like the ones that were available a few years ago. I am very willing to pay for one. My wife and I collect Coca Cola stuff, in fact, we have a 20 foot conex in o...

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Asked Airforceflyboy on

Royal50

FSX Missions: Step-by-Step Guide to Installing

I unzipped the file but there are no instructions on how to install it. The file I downloaded was: https://flyawaysimulation.com/downloads/files/24760/fsx-weltspirale-around-world-mission-adventure-pack/ will someone help me, please with informatio...

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Last answer prbanker52 on

Jimmy McPhail

RAF Nuthampstead - WWII USAAF Base in England for the 398th Bomb Group (B-17s)

Hi, I am looking for WWII airfield RAF Nuthampstead (USAAF 398th Bomb Group) for FSX. Is anyone aware that it exists somewhere? I use FSX for WWII and Cal Classic sceneries.The 8th Air Force's 1st Wing consisted of three bases - RAF Bassingbourn (91st BG)...

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Asked Jimmy McPhail on

Woody-141

C-141B Starlifter

Looking for a decent C-141B Starlifter for FSX--any ideas?...

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Last answer Jim Whitener on

nikolas22t

FSX Crack

Please send me the crack for FSX to nikolastry@gmail.com...

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Last answer BendOver1 on

Noobie Pilot

FSX Cabin Sounds

Is there a site or anywhere I can download FSX Cabin Sounds or Crew Sounds to make my flight more realistic? Help would be greatly appreciated....

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Last answer FRANCO ANDREI SOUZA DOS on

Bruce Zobel

Aircraft Add On

How can I put Commercial Jetliner ad on on My Flight Simulator on my computer I am usuing Windows 7 - MicroSoft Flight Simulator X Gold Edition.I trying to put L10LL,757,767,MD11 Aircraft on My Flight Simulator with using zip Files I do not know how to us...

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Last answer sophiedog on

dutchmen94

Plane is in c:\program files but not in Flight Simulator X

A question for "tomthetank". I am new to flight simulator x. I have read your imformation about downloading and installing airplanes and have followed them. My problem is, the downloaded plane shows up in c:\program files\microsoft games\microsoft flight...

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Last answer sophiedog on

DBottieri

Adding new scenery to FSX

When I attempted to addon an improved scenery for California and Colorado using the simulator library page to add a scenery function, it would not load anything or even recognize the new files. However, if I manually copied the new BGL files into the defa...

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Last answer JOHN LERAKIS on

Curt E. Cornell

Getting activation code for Addit Pro for Flight Sim X

Does anyone know how to contact Joseph Stearns, creator of Addit Pro software for Flight Sim X??? I sent a payment to his website, byteforge.com, for an activation code. The payment was processed, but I've never received the code and nobody has responded ...

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Last answer David Aitken on

JohnbyDeHavilland

Where can I find the SAAD models?

While sifting through the many models for my FSX, I saw this cool Delta repaint for SAAD's A350, I tried to go to their group on Facebook, but it's not there! Looked around on the web, but not there too! But as I continued I saw that it was a pirated mode...

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Last answer Valentina Eva on

cliveflavien1

A330-900 aircraft not responding to flight controls

just downloaded the A330-900 loaded into the game but wont respond to any of the joystick commands ? ...

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Asked cliveflavien1 on

KSDenton

Resolving System.IndexOutOfRangeException During WOAI Installer Setup

when I run the installer this is what I get? The blue circle for a long time can you help? See the end of this message for details on invoking just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box. ************** Exception Text ****...

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Last answer ianstephens on

George Anderson

Addon Plane not showing up in FSX

I downloaded POSKY 772-F UPS, extracted it to a file , copied and pasted it into Airplanes , shows up in Airplanes folder along with other planes but not showing up in FSX planes. What did I mess up ? Geo 😳...

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Last answer lee hill on

Don Tumminia

Goldthwaite, Texas T37 Airport for FSX

Is there an add on for this airport? Existing airport in FSX is 8TX3 theold grass strip...

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Asked Don Tumminia on

wilfrano

A380 Panel

Hi Guy's, just downloaded the A380. Looks good, flies good, but in the cockpit, we only have two engines?? Bit strange for a four engine airplane?? Thanks Will....

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Last answer Jimmy D. Carter on

golfacce

FSX FormationSetup program compatibility with P3DV4

The Fly Away download of the Formation program for FSX indicates that the program is also compatible with P3DV4. I have installed it in my P3DV4 folder. When I run the Formation setup I can load the available aircraft from the P3D Aircraft folder and sele...

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Asked golfacce on

mpf858

FSX Scenery or Mission for San Diego, California

❓ Does anyone know of a download site that has an FSX add-on (esp. scenery) for the San Diego area (to include La Jolla and Del Mar if possible)? Many thanks, Martin...

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Last answer Rob Loney on

Brian Wolfenden

Copying/moving aircraft files

Occasionally when copying/moving files from unzipped folder to fsx folder I get the window which says that file already exists do you want to replace it? What should I do in this situation? ...

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Last answer jb30284 on

John Knight

Config files: Fltsim.XX Replace the XX's with a number. ??

I,m sorry if I sound like a dummy, I'm an old senior that enjoys flying. I don't understand that replacing the x's with the next number means. Would someone pleas help me and explain exactly what i'm supposeed to do.This has kept me from installing a...

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Last answer romo1703 on

W3CPR

Autothrottle for Turboprop Engines

I have been trying to add an autothrottle to a turboprop aircraft and finally ran across the solution. I did not create it on my own but only found the solution at a glance from someone else's suggestion from somewhere. In order to have the autothrottle w...

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Last answer ianstephens on

jasongw

Boeing 727-100/200/ADV Mega Pack: Bucket Reverse

Hi, I have recently installed the Boeing 727-100/200/ADV Mega Pack for FSX: Steam edition. The download page mentions that the Bucket Reverse Thrust is not included on all the variations but with 'a little tweaking' you can enable them. Unfortunately, th...

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Shane Murphy

Guide to Installing Freeware Aircraft in FSX: Steam Edition

G'day, Is it possible to download A/C from this site to Steam? If so could please help as I am a bit old? Thank you Regards Shane...

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Last answer ianstephens on

imre gal

Troubleshooting SU-24 Addon Steering Issues in MS Flight Simulator X

I've installed the addon su-24. On the ground, the aircraft goes always straight on, and the wheel and the flaps are turning correctly, but the aircraft doesn't react and goes straight on. Please help....

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Last answer ianstephens on

Heavydrop

AIcarries2 download

I need AIcarries2 download? ...

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Laverda

Flyingboats/Seaplanes - starting from a waterway

Does anyone know of a way to start a flight from water in the UK or Europe? It's REALLY hard getting the Sunderland airborne from a runway!...

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Last answer Laverda on

Laverda

Carenado ATR72

Has anyone else had problems with this software? It just isn't working, it either runs slowly or crashes my PC. I've raised it with Carenado support, just wondered if it's just my PC!...

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Asked Laverda on

sterk03

When I install addon scenery it seems to work only half the time, what is the key to it?

I had posted this to the wrong sim but since have found the lesson on ADDON SCENERY. it states 2 ways of doing it. I think I have tried each one but still seems to have too many not really work. Is one more fail safe thenthe other. I always get confused ...

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Asked sterk03 on

gsnde

AI Aircraft Editor 2.1.18

Hello, Today I have release version 2.1.18 of the AI Aircraft Editor on AVSim, FlightSim and at The Owls Nest. Newly added is an FS9/FSX viewer component. You can display the currently selected model and texture in a separate window. My cordial than...

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