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DrewTIMFSX:SE Airshow Demonstration Team Recruiting!
Hello! I am Andrew, Flight Leader, from the FSX White Arrows, and I hope you will take the time to join our airshow demonstration team! We ask that you are a legal owner of FSX Steam Edition, have Google Hangouts, and are willing to take the time out for ...
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Cilon3FSX cockpit textures issue - please help
I'm new to FSX and I have a state of the art PC using Nvidia 1080ti graphics card. I am flying the Boeing 737-800 (and all other planes) and the cockpit always looks horrible. I downloaded the update from the downloads section and some of the screens lo...
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GuestBest free add on helicopter for Steam FSX
I'd appreciate recommendations for the best free helo that you might recommend.....
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GuestFSX SE add ons
I am having extreme difficulty adding aircraft to FSX Steam, even payware from Captain Sim - freeware will not show up in the game, and I can't get any file path to show up in Captain Sims install wizard. I am using Windows 10. Thanks....
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zedigitalFS:SE in root c: ?
Can I install FS Steam Edition in root c: instead of program files? Does the version of Dovetail games differ from Valve? Can I install FS Steam Edition in root c: instead of program files? Does the version of Dovetail games differ from Valve? I'm using w...
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Motherbrain_37Disabling engine damage in config (Hughes H1A payware)
Good evening. I recently purchased the Hughes H1A payware aircraft and even with "engine stress causes damage" unchecked in the settings, it will still die and crash even when I keep my RPMs low kind of like the default P-51 racer. I suspect this is a fea...
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wilfranoAi carriers and RFN gauge
Hi. New computer with windows 10. FSX steam edition working fine. Install of all add on downloaded aircraft OK. Problem: cannot get AI carriers, or RFN gauge to install . Both these programs, I have had installed on my old computer with windows 7 and FSX...
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Robert EllisWilga Windows
I've just downloaded the 'Wiga' package, and the aircraft are fine from the outside, but, from the inside, all the windows are solid black with no outside view. Can anyone help me with a fix for this, please? I'm using Windows 10, if that has any impac...
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howsik998Having Problems Getting Support!!!!
I followed a link to the Fly Away site to buy a REGISTERED copy of FSUIPC and a message before I downloaded prompted me to pay for an account which I did. I am not getting any reply from Fly Away support after submitting a support ticket a week ago for ge...
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Alan Bergmanbooting up FSX
When I try to boot up FSX I get a series of messages saying scenery are not found, and I have to repeatedly click to get to the sim. Can anyone help?...
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NamakemonoMajor graphics and performance bug
Hi Yesterday i tried to play FSX for the first Time since half a year. Everything was fine but when i did the settings and started to load in the game it was lagging very hard and the graphics were like this: https://imgur.com/a/ndPSU https://imgur...
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BobnCargo door operation
Hi. I have downloaded an A319 from this site. It has an operational cargo door. Can anyone suggest a keyboard command not in use to open/close it? Also, how do I get baggage trucks to load/offload at the cargo door? I have the 'world of AI' (freeware...
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Jim LynchBuying the Stean edition
I own the first basic version of FSX. Just how different is it from the Steam edition ? I hesitate to recommendation the Steam edition to a friend if I cannot help him with it. He's not very good with computers and he's going to need help. Is the performa...
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Giovanni cardosoput virtual cockpit in 727 vistaliners models 100 and 200
Hello gentlemen, I would like to know if any of you could put the virtual booth 727 tom ruth 727-100 and 727-200 models of vistaliners, because even trying several times I didn't get success and I would very much like to have vistaliners 727 with virtual ...
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MIKE MCCARTHYMISSING "FLY NOW" BUTTON
HI. in my fsx se in free flight the "fly now" button is missing. no way to start a flight. dovetail games was no help. didnt have this issue with boxed fsx. mike...
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jeff61059Texture issue
if there are any Texture Pro's out there.... My FSX:Steam seems to be missing a texture. All the "particle textures" i.e. smoke, waves, boat wakes, wingtip contrails, and "off runway" dust and tire debris have been replaced by black squares and ribbons. ...
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rayfryifly747-400v2
Simshack no longer has this product for sale I cannot find it on there. Ray Fry....
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scenicNYAddon scenery install help
Hello, I just install the Logan airport scenery for FSX: https://flyawaysimulation.com/downloads/files/7550/fsx-logan-international-airport-scenery/ and am having trouble installing it. I did exactly what the page told me to do, and copied the BGL file to...
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ZaxPowerAleutian Islands Ekranoplan
I haven't been able to find the Ekranoplan in the Aleutian Islands supply mission...I've tried looking in various bays and inlets, but it just hasn't shown up. Has anyone seen it? where can I go to find it? Is it before Chernofski or closer to PADU? ...
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JohnnoFSX-SE new aircraft
I'm very happy with my recently installed FSXSE, running fine on W10. I've read yr info on installing new a/c but it doesn't work for me. I can d'load them OK..... they appear in the 'aircraft' list, but they just ain't there in the game! My path is......
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michaelrh04EGCC terminal buildings offset.
At Manchester Airport (Lancashire, UK) all of my terminal buildings are offset. At Heathrow and other airports they are not. I do not have any addon scenery installed at all of my knowledge, but I do have the PMDG 777-200LR/F package and FSpassengers ins...
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SonicHawkFSX Water Texture Problem
So I've been having an issue in FSX:SE recently similar to a problem that was in FS9. Upon reaching high altitudes (around the point where contrails form), rough water textures would load on the horizon, thus resulting in ugly jagged boxes and obviously u...
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cobra44aicarriers.exe
Can someone tell me if this program works in FSX-SE?...
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Guestifly747 repaints
I have downloaded some repaints for the ifly 747 but they will not show the texture in fsx even when the they were for the ifry 747-400 I have no problem installing and editing the cfg file with other aircraft in fsx....
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Prabal ShramaADD-ON Planes & Custom liveries not working/showing up.
Hello, I recently bought FSX steam and after playing for some time, i tried to install other 3rd party Addon aircraft to FSX Steam. They dont show up (nothing at all) in my aircrafts. (These work perfectly with my friend's FSX Steam). I also tried instal...
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TeodorCan't Enable Speed Hold Auto-Pilot in FSX Steam Edition
Hello. I've recently started to play FSX and I've encountered a very annoying problem. When I rotate my 737 to the air, I can't enable the Speed Hold Auto-Pilot. This is really bad because when I don't activate it I'm always at overspeed or too slow and s...
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Noah PittsMultiplayer com system is not working on steam
I got Microsoft flight simulator and I headed directly into multiplayer, I quickly realized that i couldn't hear anyone and nobody could hear me. I have tried everything, port forwarding, sound settings, new mic, button changing. I can't figure it out. I ...
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SkittzoPoor FSX ground detail
Is there an addon or a way to get higher resolution and detail on ground scenery? I currently just fly around Las Vegas while I get used to using FSX. The strip hotels look GREAT! However, once I leave the strip area the neighborhoods (houses etc.) look p...
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minisaiFly 747-400 Operations Manual
Hello I have downloaded iFly 747-400 V1.1.0.0 for Microsoft Flight Simulator X and now I can not find the .Operations Manual with 330 pages Can you tell me where I can find it Many thanks Michel (from Canada)...
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estreetahKEVV scenery
Since the release of FSX the Evansville, Indiana Airport has gone some changes and runway realignment. I have tried to fix the airport using a program, but can't get things to work right. I sort of can figure it out, but have no idea how to set up the n...
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Saitek TPMSAitek TPM Driver
Group: I have the Saitek control set up for a Cessna 172, including the TPM (push-pull) component. Everything works fine, except the TPM. The as-issued drivers do not work. Does anyone know of a driver for this unit that will work???? All help app...
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David McGuinnessHow do I install aicarriers on FSX Steam edition.
I am able to use aicarriers on the normal FSX but unable to instal it on the Steam edition....
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YonSchimAlways Stops Adjusting Scenery Objects on 80%
Hi, I bought FSX a few months ago and just decided to start playing recently. When playing in free flight (that's all I've tried), no matter what airport I choose, it stops loading on 80% 'Adjusting Scenery Objects'. It doesn't advance past that, and I ca...
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airjamboFSX simconnect problem
Hi, I'm running FSX Steam Edition on Windows 10 and have just downloaded flyaway 747-400 and when I click the installer it gives me the following message: Installer for FSUIPC4.DLL version 4.12 Looking in registry for FSX install path: HKEY_LOCA...
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Guestcompatibility
Will this FSX and acceleration work on Windows 10?...
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Trouble scrollingCan't seem to scroll the runway list in ILS setup
I've been trying to setup an ILS approach using the stock Beechcraft with the glass cockpit. When I try to scroll down the runway list in Proc, nothing happens. Any ideas? Do I have to set up the mouse some special way?...
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DjlammerspilotThey are multiple objects with the the samen title name.
Hi guys, Installed some traffic in the flight simulator today and yesterday and i had every single time the following error: They are multiple objects with the the same title name. They must have unique names. And than all the planes i've instal...
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CA90290FSX A6M2 ZERO IN GREEN GAMO Install Problem
When I install this everything appears to work except I do not see the interior of the cockpit and therefore no gauges. I get all other views. I followed the instructions by copying the "Green Camo Zero" folder into the Airplanes folder. I then opened th...
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robertbarrettManual for SR71
Is there any manuals for the XSFX Blackbird for FSX Steam Edition...
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jimbob13904Missions, won't load
I am using Flight Simulator X, steam edition. The menu shows missions, but when I click on it, it shows no missions. When checking the mission file, outside of program, they are all there Jim...
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WaynejakeSteam V/S FSX-Why is it better?
I have fsx now but intrested in getting Steam. I read good and bad which is normal I Guess for peoples different tastes. I am an Instriment Rated Pilot and enjoy making approaches to new airports. I get my plates from flight aware so I have everything ...
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Michael2Radar contact with steam FSX
so the first time after installing RC i launched fsx. i tried to select opitions and it wouldnt do anything, when i exited. a runtime error popped up and RC closed. after that even when i run RC the chat window will not pop up...please help? i miss it....
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Michael MetcalfeSteam messed up from the beginning Help make it easy
took 20 + hours to download started to install got an error message steam must be running to play this game steam initiation failed. went to get valve support can't get into support and have been getting run around. what is wrong?...
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Alex1591Fsx steam edition - 737 ngx pmdg help
Hi, I've recently purchased the 737NGX. Install went fine. Installed simconnect as advised with SE edition. Loaded aircraft, all works fine with cold and dark start until about 10-15 minutes into the startup of aircraft when keyboard shortcuts no longer w...
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Ben WisdomDavid C. Copley P-38 VC problem???
Hello Everyone. I've just downloaded David C. Copley's Excellent P38 Models. After much trial and error I've managed to get most of them (Downloaded and installed everything but the racer model (F, G, H, J, L, M, N, XP38, XP38N). My main problem i...
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usair113Stair truck in FSX Steam
I'm looking to download a stair truck for FSX: Steam. Any ideas wheregarding I can get one? I do have a stationary stair truck file but no program for placing it. Anyone know any good object placement programs for this?...
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buffaloman645Original FSX addons compatible with FSX: SE?
I just needed an answer to this question of anyone could help. So I have been using flight sim ever since 2004 came out. And I've recently gotten back into it after not having a capable computer until now. And after getting FSX : Steam Edition a question ...
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HartleySteam Version - Freeware Addons/downloads
Hi all sorry but a newbie question here which has already proberly been answered but i was unable to find it. Ive been told if i buy the steam edition of Flight Simulator X i will not be able to download addons and downloads from here and other sites. ...
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Sheldo911FSX Steam Edition (not responding)
Hi, Can anyone give me any advice on the above situation please ? Until last week all was running fine .I get the opening FSX Steam Edition screen then answer a couple of the usual warnings with yes then it just hangs for hours saying in upper left ha...
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RMadowFSX Steam vs FSX Deluxe
Does FSX Steam edition offer anything beyond FSX Deluxe? I already have deluxe version. Is there any reason to get Steam edition? Thanks, Ron...
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