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GuestAircraft livery not showing in window after choosing a/c.
Recently I reinstalled FSX. After cleaning up files. Since the install some of my aircraft, either pay ware or downloaded freeware, the livery doesn’t show up in the initial aircraft selection window. The livery also doesn’t show up when moving into t...
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Theodore C VanyaFS 2004 and Windows 7
I purchased FS2004 recently. The disks are in good shape, had no trouble loading on to my Windows 7 laptop. Can not start program Should I be able to run it on W7, if yes, could someone help please what should I do to use it. Thanks Ted...
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dadmalmFSX Throttle problem
FSX installed in Windows 10 and have a problem with landings. None of my planes show any RPM drop-off when closing the throttle. They continue down the runway and overrun the airport! It also seems that the RPM's should go higher. I didn't have the pr...
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Adrian.VealeFS Radio Panel Connection issue
Hi Guys I am using FSX and chose to use the App from Tambucho, FS Radio Panel Pro. This was running perfectly and I was running 2 tablets and two old mobile phones all with different screens to aid my experience. These were working well and operate...
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wilfranoFSUIPC program
Hi, what is FSUIPC?? Is it a download? Thanks Will....
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cnoviniOlympic Airlines Old Livery Problems
Hello I have installed the Olympic Airlines Old Livery. I have done the download several times but I am confused of how to get flight sim x to see the Olympic Airlines old livery!. I need assistance. I managed eventually to post this to the fo...
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AJGI can't find my key for FSUIPC - from AJG
Hi there, I have purchased FSUIPC for 12 months.I downloaded and installed it, but cannot find my licence key anywhere.It is not listed in the FSX Modules file where it apparently should be. Can anyone help with this please?...
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CRJCaptTraveling salesman hotel room riddle
This is an old one but some may not have heard it. Three traveling salesman stop at a hotel for the night, they ask how much is a room. The manager says the room is $30. Each man puts a $10 dollar bill on the counter, they get the key and go to the...
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EdmeisterC-130 flare problem
Hi guys! I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this question, but here goes. I have the payware C130 from Just Flight and have not been able to get any satisfaction from them. I'm having trouble firing the flares, When the icon is push...
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mike673FSX Gold Accelleration ACTIVATION.
I can ACTIVATE FSX Gold simulator, but it will not give me the window to ACTIVATE FSX Gold "ACCELLERATION", so I only got a 30 minute trial. I have Both product keys FSX and Accelleration. I had to remove Accelleration software and just use the standard F...
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Scott HallNew Cessna 172N Skyhawk II Flight Sim Training on Youtube
Here is the link to access the training: Cessna Skyhawk II Flight Sim Training...
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ElectramanHow do I change the CFG file?
I'm running Win10 with Steam. I'm trying to add the Qantas texture to my Team FS Electra L188. I have no idea how or where to copy and paste to change the CFG. I'm not really that knowledgeably on this and I tend to prefer to get complete packages. ...
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TKB818Black Textures
I use Sketchup make 2017 it is a brilliant programme and allows you to build models that fit nicely in your flt sim. However, I have a problem which I have been unable to resolve and hope some of the more experienced scenery Guru's out there can hel...
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444PilotGetting rid of the default AI airliners when using UT2
I am using Ultimate Traffic 2 and World Of AI add-on traffic in my FSX setup. Yet I am still hearing call-outs to Landmark Airlines. How can I disable all default airliners? I'm keeping the default GA planes. Thanks for your assistance......
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GuestAircraft vanish when forced to wait a few minutes
Hi, How can I stop aircraft waiting to take-off, from vanishing (ie timing out). It's crazy how after a few minutes of waiting at the runway, the aircraft disappear because two aircraft in a row land and delay them a few minutes. Can the wait ti...
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tippiD/L of A/C freeware dose not appear.
I have followed the instructions as to applying the folder & other items to FSX-Steam, but the AC does not appear in the selections. Would the security program I have corrupt the D/L? WEBROOT SECURE. TY....
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Aircraft ShadowsAircraft Shadows / Surface Illumination
Hi, I have recently repainted the 737-800. All is good except that the aircraft's shadow is now on the same side that the aircraft's surface is being illuminated by the sunlight. Example - in the mid day sun when the sun is above the aircraft, un...
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ForeverYoungCessna Panel/FSX/FSUIPC some switches not working
Hello, I have a new Cessna Panel Model 1015/2620. I have two switches not working on it. The Master Battery switch does not control my FSX Master Bat switch at all and the other switch is the Pitot Heast switch, it changes my view when its turned on and t...
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ForeverYoungInvalid Key
Ok, I now have a key for FSUIPC but when I go to register and put the Key in it says its a invalid Key. Does anyone out there know how to deal with this?...
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Captain_MidwayFSX is not able to Uninstall
Hi, I was really hoping someone could help me out here. I have the FSX Delux Edition with installed add-ons such as Acceleration and Just flight 737 - 800. About a week back I opened FSX after a month or two and realised the panels went blank. So now I w...
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FlyawayDovetail Games Flight Simulator: What do you want to see?
As you all know, Dovetail Games have announced their new Flight Simulator which is based on FSX: https://flyawaysimulation.com/news/4799/ We'd love to know what you would like to see in the next simulator the whole community is excited about. What ...
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COLINRAnyone tried Condor soaring
Hi guys has anyone else tried Condor soaring, it is a really great gliding sim check out their movie clip on their site, www.condorsoaring.com enjoy 😀 😎...
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EdmeisterHow many planes in your hanger
Hi guys! Question for you. Is there a finite number of planes you can keep in your "hanger"? Some of my default planes have disappeared. As always, Thanks for your help, ...
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Robert81FSX registry cleaning
I ran the mskb928080 program eactly in accordance with the instructions in the ReadMe file, the command prompt returned: c:\MicrosoftKB928080>resetsldl /a Cleaning up Token Store at: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\SLDL\\SoftwareLicensing Failed to delet...
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EdmeisterMissing guages on default Fa 18 and Westland helicopter
Hi guys! I was going through my hanger the other day, and I noticed my guages were missing on my default FA 18 Hornet and my Westland helicopter. I obviously did something wrong. How do I get my guages back? ...
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barry1013Activating FSX through Activation Desk
I have the PC version of FSX to install on a windows 7 machine. It must be activated thru Microsoft to play. Microsoft activation desk closed years ago. There's no one to contact, so there must be a patch or something that would correct this problem. A "P...
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nichosFlight Management Automation
Hi, I used to use for help the FMA's forum but cannot locate it now. If any body uses this forum please let me know how to find it. ...thnax ....nick...
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danmc84FMC flightplan issue
I have scrolled through looking for a soloution to this problem but cant see to find anything ,I'm using the QW 757-200, I create my flightplan through fsx flight planner and once I'm in the cockpit and select my FMC the following happens,i select 'LOAD ...
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bushranger51Lost product key for FSX Acceleration Expnsion pack
Can anyone help me? I've reinstalled FSX on my laptop and wish to load the acceleration pack, but the problem is I have lost the card containing the product key for the acceleration pack. Is there anyway of geting around this, or do I have to forego the p...
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T28 DownloadExhaust flame
Many thanks for your prompt reply The effects downloaded file with the T28 is for the single exhaust aircraft, however there is an attached page for the T28 exhaust flame system. Three outlets either side. How do I install the T28 exh. flame file conte...
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T28 Trojan DownloadExhaust flame problem
Hi. I copy and paste the exhaust flame download to the effects file,but it doesn`t function. Can you please help? Regards, Glenn. 🙂...
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wilfranoIris F4 Phantom guages are blank.
I have downloaded the Iris F4 Phantom. I have followed the instruction to copy and paste the main file into FSX aircraft, and also the guages and effects into their repective FSX files. Everything works except the main instrument IFR guages which are bla...
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glen72Rekative Movement
I am using a Matrox box to show the outside view across three monitors. The speed over the ground as the airplane flies looks to be very slow. It was OK with just the one monitor. I had this problem once before and was told the fix, something in the FS...
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av8or2128mhMaking thumbnails and screen shots
Need input !!! On how to make thumbnails and or screen shots? Can't find info/data on how to do this!!! Simple explanation, or where to find tutorial?...
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Quietman1956Ifly 747-400 v1
https://flyawaysimulation.com/downloads/files/1898/fsx-ifly-boeing-747-400/#editorial I downloaded this plane and in the directions on the download page it said to download the sids and stars from a site called http://PlanePath.com. I think this is a d...
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B HUNTERFreeware Connie: auto install / props are white discs...fix?
Tried several times to install the freeware Connie using the auto installer. The aircraft installs ok but the rotating props are white discs....how do I fix this ? I have the proper path and am installing it in FSX....
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Pete DowsonVERY OLD and UNSUPPORTED EDITIONS of FSUIPC hosted here!
PLEASE remove the copies of FSUIPC you are hosting. Folks are finding them and installing them and wonder why they don't work with current editions of FS. Worse, they come to my Support Forum to ask for help, wasting my time. If you must host my files ...
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Ernest T Elephinounlock hidden planes in fsx
How do I unlock hidden planes (grumman goose) in fsx. thanks in advance...
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GuestFMS in Microsoft Flight Simulator
How can I use FMS/FMC in Microsoft Flight Simulator?. I bought one (FSX) with activation. I can click on GPS (for ex) and interact with it, but not FMC. Any help. Appreciation, Ali....
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1up2downFlying float planes
I like to fly float and sea planes but fed up of loading them to an airport and then moving them to the water. For a start, you do not end up in the water but above it and have to land before you can take off. Plus you have to go through the same process ...
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James SmithNew FSX Aircraft from FS2004
Can I get some new FSX aircraft by porting them over from FS2004?...
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BenniFSX Multiplayer Flightplan
I have a problem and need your help. I want to play FSX in Multiplayer and so i have to send the Tower my IFR Flightplan but I have no idea how to do that. Please help me quickly. Thanks for your Help. Benni...
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qigongdoctorAerosoft US Cities X VS. MegasceneryEarth Ultra-ResCities et
SCENERY: Everybody CLAIMS that THEIRS is the BEST, most Photo-realistic, and they are all mostly PAYWARE. I'm a USMC Disabled Viet Nam Vet, living on one check a month from the V.A., so my cash-flow doesn't really 'flow'. I discovered Flight S...
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Paul PursgloveOrkneys and Shetland scenery UK
I have just finished uploading my airport scenery for the Shetlands and Orkneys. The airfields are available at www.pterosaur.org.uk/FSX/ if anyone whants to have a go. Downloads are free and they have been tested on FSX Gold Acceleration and FSX-SE....
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Guestgilbert1@shaw.ca
On my fs4 version the flight director shows both vertical and horizontal crosshairs to guide aircraft manually. On my FSX the crosshair works fine for altitude but not for course. If FD is on and I enter altitude and press button to activate and then ch...
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jackfromvaProblems with Windows 10?
I recently updated to Windows 10 (Lord, why did I do that?). The only way I can start FSX is to navigate to the program in file manager and start from there. Even the "Pin to Start" feature refuses to put FSX on the list. When I do get FSX up and run...
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Magnafiqueinstalling Microsoft flight simulator 2004 in Windows 7
I bought FS2004 several years ago and ran it on Windows XP with several add ons. I loaded it on Windows 7 and it loads but will not start up. I asked for help with some computer techs in INDIA and they spent several hours trying to figure it out with no...
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evans3588Adding a Hanger at my local FSX airport
I would like to add a hanger at my local airport so that I can start FSX-SE or FSX with my plane placed in that hanger. I have read articles, watched tutorials and tried more times than I can count to get this done using sketchup make 2015 and modelconver...
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cadmusMulti-Core Environment Advance Booster
How to setup and use the Multi-Core Environment Advance Booster can someone help me...
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Importing planes FS 2002How do I add new planes from Fly Away into FS 2002.
I am about to go crazy. Had have had FS 2002 for many years on old XP computer. I just set it back up and downloaded some planes etc. from Fly Away. I cannot figure out how to Load them or import them into FS 2002. I have never tried to add new ...
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