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Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition

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TomWills

"Out of memory" alerts and crash to desktop soon after starting FSX-SE.

I have a brand new computer from XForce PC with Win 11 and I am running FSX-SE. Intel Core Ultra 9 285K (3.70 GHz) 32 GB RAM Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 (12GB) 2TB SSD 64 bit system and processor I also have the following e...

Plane not moving when game started

Hi there- I have FSX SE and when I start with a plane on the runway, the plane does not move engine spool-up or movement. I have tried to re-install the game and no go. I also plugged and unplugged and re-plugged my Joystick and that didn't seem to hel...

Autothrottles for piston engine does not work for autopilots?

Why do autothrottles not work for piston engines in autopilot?...

KRYN Scenery

I would like to know if anyone has updated scenery for Ryan Municipal Airport (KRYN). I notice an update to kake an older FS2004 file compatitable with FSX but that original file is long gone as well. If anyone can create an update for this airport, it ...

My missions have been deleted

I downloaded one of your addon missions (The most dangerous missions alps 1) and it replaced all of my mission in my flight sim. So now I can only see just that mission in my missions list in the game. but in the files, all of the files are there except t...

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Last answer Welshman20

Lee Schreiber

Photo-real scenery and WOAI

I have a question. I have downloaded and installed the St. Louis Photo-real scenery which is great, I just want to know if that scenery is compatible with WOAI. I hoe so, this is a great scenery and I would be dissappointed if they are not compatible. Ple...

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Asked Lee Schreiber

Lee Schreiber

Traffic files for AI traffic

Hi There! I'm new to this website. Just want to know how I can get traffic files for your AI Aircraft. I know that alot of AI aircraft are made by other makers. For example, your SWG (Sunwing Airlines) has a traffic file with it to create some AI traff...

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Asked Lee Schreiber

Travis Reid

How do I get all my traffic aircraft back??? I've lost Boeing 747"s in my FSX Steam Edition....

How do I get all my traffic aircraft back??? I've lost Boeing 747"s in my FSX Steam Edition.......

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Asked Travis Reid

seaportrait

DOF H3 Motion Platform and Sim Racing Studio setup for FSX Steam Edition

Hello everyone, I hope you are all doing well. I currently have FSX, P3Dv4.5, P3Dv5, MSFS2020, XP11, XP12, and Condor 3. Several months ago, I purchased the DOF H3 motion platform to increase my immersion. For now, I am not using VR. I have flown real ...

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James B Zobel

FSX: Steam Edition won’t accept user account (OxC47) and PIN won’t work on Windows 10

I can’t fly FSX: Steam Edition because Steam won’t accept my user account. I’m getting the user account error OxC47, and my PIN does not work. I’m using Windows 10. Please help....

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Nicola Barichello

Request for voicepanel cfg file for cabin and flight attendant voices (FSX:SE)

Good evening. Could someone please share the voicepanel.cfg file for the cabin and flight attendant voices? Thank you....

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KiloBravo1963

Google Earth Tracker

Just got new FSX Steam and saw that Google Earth had a tracker for FSX, is this worth pursuing for a newbie just feeling things out?...

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Last answer Zafar Ali

sterk03

FSX Steam: Can’t raise seat/view in default 737-700 to see over the glareshield

In FSX Steam Edition, when flying the default Boeing 737-700, I can’t adjust the seat/view high enough in level flight to see any ground straight ahead or the horizon over the glareshield. It’s the same no matter what flap setting I use. What am I ...

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ColinFrost

Are there any scenery developers planning more Scotland coverage for FSX or FS2020?

Hello. I’ve been using FSX for quite a number of years now, and I’m considering moving on to FSX2020. My question is this: are there any scenery developers planning to create more add-ons to highlight Scotland? As far as I’m aware, there have ...

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Phillip Hermansen

Recommended FSX:SE scenery library order for ORBX OpenLC and other add-ons

Can someone please tell me the correct scenery library order for my add-ons in FSX: Steam Edition? Right now I have: ftxaa_orbxlibs orbxopenlc_europe opencl_ namerica opencl_base shows add-on scenery Traffic global What should come next? A...

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happytofly

Fix for blocky water and textures in FSX: Steam Edition with Orbx Global Base

I recently ran into blocky water and textures after installing Orbx Global Base. I contacted Orbx support, and they told me to replace the original Iclookup.bgl with a new file they provided in: FSX\scenery\BASE\Scenery It sounds like the original ...

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pato_piloto

How do I install the Avianca flight mission in FSX: Steam Edition?

How do I install the Avianca flight mission in FSX: Steam Edition?...

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zVxrstappen

FSX: Steam Edition missing FSX folder in C:\Documents (can’t see saved flights)

I’m trying to save a flight in the middle of a flight, but when I go to the Load Flight option it shows that I don’t have any saved flights. I checked my C:/Documents for the FSX folder, but it isn’t there. Any ideas on what’s going on?...

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Ulrich Conradt

Eurocopter AS332 for FSX:SE: missing CALLOUT.CAB and CALLOUT.dll CALLOUT_SOUND.dll

Hello everyone, A few years ago, users were asking about the missing "CALLOUT.CAB" and "CALLOUT.dll" files for the Eurocopter AS332. In the current description, it explains how to install these files, but in the archive information I only see a file...

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gbeans44

FSX: Steam Edition missing fsx.cfg in AppData Roaming when installing TacPack

I’m trying to install TacPack, but I’m getting an error about a missing FSX.cfg in: c:\users\******\appdata\roaming\microsoft\fsx\fsx.cfg I don’t have the \fsx\ folder that should be inside the Microsoft folder. How do I handle this for the ...

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Judd Kiefer

Anyone still using FSX Flight Tracker on FSX: Steam Edition?

Does anyone here use FSX Flight Tracker, or is anyone interested in it? My Captain handle is JWKiefer. https://www.fsxtracker.com/about...

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Ian737-700

Windows 11 touch input maps to main monitor instead of FMC touchscreen in FSX:SE

Hi all, My old PC (running FSX) died due to a motherboard failure, so I had to buy a new PC and reinstall FSX. I’ve successfully reinstalled all my external instrumentation (pedals, radio panels, yoke, etc.), but I’m still having trouble with my FM...

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EnderOLED

How to use rudder realistically in FSX: Steam Edition with only mouse and keyboard

Hi everyone, I have about 60 hours in FSX (mostly flying the C172), and I’d like to start using the rudder instead of the yoke for taxiing, takeoff, and landing for realism. The issue is that I’m using mouse and keyboard only—no joystick, peda...

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MHG 334

FSX: Steam Edition keeps crashing (need help troubleshooting)

My FSX: Steam Edition keeps crashing. Can someone help me troubleshoot this? I didn’t include any error message or crash details in this post because I’m not sure what information you need. Let me know what to post and where to find it....

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Gary Maple

FSX Steam Edition: NAV radio won't capture ILS (no ident tone or purple diamonds)

I’ve been using FSX Steam for a long time, but all of a sudden when I fly an ILS approach my NAV radio won’t pick up the ILS frequency. There’s no Morse code ident tone and no purple diamonds show up. Everything has worked fine for years, and I�...

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jmhanson

FSX: Steam Edition: Black Boxes Appearing on Ground Scenery

Hi everyone, I am trying to fix an issue in Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition. Problem: Black boxes are appearing on the ground scenery. Any ideas on how to resolve this? Please let me know. Thanks....

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Peter Lagan

Avro Anson Payware Model Needed

I keep seeing a lot of repaints here for the "Avro Anson C19" The repaints tell me they are for a Payware model I cant find any links to the Payware model, I am sure it still exists . Is anyone able to help please because I cant find one anywhere . Thank...

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Asked Peter Lagan

seba787

Dudas de la instalación del F 16 fach

Hola a todos alguno sabe cómo puedo instalar el F 16 fach, tengo muchos modelos del avión pero no logro entenderlo,si alguien supiera se agradece su ayuda porfa vor....

Troubleshooting FSX-SE Crashes and Launch Issues Post-Windows 11 Update

Initially, my FSX-se would go back to the desktop screen mid-flight. Now it will only show the splash screen for a second or 2 and go back to the desktop screen. I have deleted the FSX.cfg file several times since and reinstalled FSX from Steam several ti...

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Last answer Y.AIGA

lsore2

visual model could not be displayed

visual model could not be displayed when download OpenSky Boeing 737-600 SAS try to be used flying ...

How do I find the files under Microsoft 11?

Where are the Steam Flight Simulator X files?...

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Asked Richard Wilkinson

clipperick

C 46 gauges

Downloaded and installed Curtise C 46 ( GA-46) to FSX SE . aircraft looks good , Panel looks good, all gauges work fine Except the altimeter, no altimeiter no empty hole just plain panel where I think it should be, any thoughts??...

Issue with game freezing up and crashing mid-flight

Hi all--I'm relatively new to the flight simulation scene, quite frankly I only picked up FSX because it was on sale for $2.50 during the Steam sale earlier this summer. Since I first started playing, I've come across an issue where, no matter which aircr...

FSX German ATC/Voice pack

Hi, is there a German ATC/Voice Pack that I could use for FSX? I would like to recreate a WWII or post WWII ATC and wanted to use a German Voice Pack. Thanks, Rob...

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Last answer Robert Loten

renshangar

How to Resolve Thrustmaster Airbus Joystick and Quadrant Button Conflicts in FSX

Hi all, I got my hands on a Thrustmaster Airbus joystick and quadrant set recently and I've been trying to configure it to work with my FSX software for a while. Its compatibility with the program aside, I can't seem to be able to get the whole set to wor...

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Last answer Konstantinosm

nesscafe

Does anyone have the "stuff4fs" British Columbia airport flles?

There was a website that had some excellent free airports from British Columbia called stuff4fs. Sadly the owner passed away recently and his website is down. The "freeware scenery" website just gives dead links to the airports. I'm sure i saved his fil...

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sterk03

CRGSIM needed for charts but where do you get the CRGSIM download to use the charts?

I see all ads for the charts for CRGSIM but no where do I see a link to download CRGSIM or how to get it and install it? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Sterk03...

wont run need help

i downloaded flight simulator opens but cant start plane what am i doing wrong ?? running i7 would really appreciate it a lot would team viewer work so someone can logon and help me...

Compatibility of FSX Gold and FSX Steam Edition with Windows 10/11

I have seen replies that FSX Gold & FSX steam will both run on Windows 10 or 11 & other replies say they will not. totally confused I am familiar with the gold edition that I had on window 7 but I now have Windows 10 Thank you...

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Last answer PATRICK WHITE

Damnam

How to install FreeMesh Global 2.0

Hi, I have downloaded FreeMeshX - Global 2.0, but it is not possible to - add as an example Europe - in the Scenery. Any helpful ideas?...

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Last answer gecco

phildo7979

no interior lights

I have downloaded many aircraft over time, some have interior lights and some don't and no logo lights. Is there any way to install interior lights on planes that don't that don't? I do a little night flying and they look so much better. Thanks, Phil...

CRJ700 virtual cockpit flight stick texture error

Hi. Im on FSX Steam Edition. When I am in the virtual cockpit of the crj700 and move the flight stick, a part of the stick does not move with the rest. Image A (flight stick at rest): https://ibb.co/5hDzyQr Image B (flight stick moved): https://ibb.co/F...

F4 Phantom install question for FSX Steam version

I have the steam version of MS FSX and dl a F4 phantom to add to my aircraft inventory. How do I do this with the Steam version?...

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sterk03

Could not get FSX-SE to open decide to click on the new Beta see if that would work??

Cannot open FSX-SE goes to startup pic of water and sun and then disappears...with frustration I clicked on the Beta and then did what it said to do but it is not working or opening up either. I looked at hthe FSX-SE file and there are no fsx.cfg file o...

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Franco Pazzaglia

FSX TREE'S SEASONS

Dear friend Ian StephersI need you and I'm sure you can help me solve this problem.I need to be able to ensure that in the FSX scenarios the trees I inserted from the ADE object library transform according to the seasons.Can you help me please?Do you reme...

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Asked Franco Pazzaglia

Franco Pazzaglia

FSX SEASONABLE

Dear friends.I'm talking about the seasonality of FSX's ADDED scenarios.That is the question:Trees by default become full of snow in winter.The same trees that I add with ADE remain without snow.From AVSIM I downloaded textures from a file created by a Fr...

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Dirk Uys

Optimizing Aircraft Integration in FSX: A Guide for Seamless Installation

Good Day, I joined Pro to have no hassles. Then I downloaded an aircraft in the manner described. The file has been unzipped and appears under aircraft. However, when opening FSX only the default aircraft appears. How do I get FSX to use this aircraft,...

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CaptainJulgen

Troubleshooting FreeMeshX Installation in Microsoft Flight Simulator X

hey, guys recently I downloaded Freemeshx and did everything it said in the instructions on how to download but still the scenery doesn't change. can someone help me, please?...

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Last answer CaptainJulgen

Tracy

Resolving Spoiler Visibility: Understanding Deployment and Reverse Thrust Issues

In FSX Steam Spoilers are visible when in reverse, but otherwise not visible when deployed?...

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Burnhaven

Change HUD Color Schemes

Can I change the hex color codes in the HUD xml file? The ViperDen F16 HUD colors are very hard to read. For example: Color="#99ff66" So far a test on indicated airspeed doesn't do anything, even after restarting Steam. //----HUD Indicated Airspeed...

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