Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight: FS2004 General

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Will switching FS2004 from Windows XP mode to Vista mode break my setup (FSDT scenery)?

Hi all, I had to purchase a new computer for my FS9. It’s obviously Windows 11, but it allows me to run FS9 in Windows XP mode, which gives better performance. The problem is that some older scenery I purchased—specifically from FS Dream Team—...

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How can I set up mouse-controlled cockpit camera movement and zoom in FS2004?

Hi, how can I configure the cockpit camera in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 so I can control it with the mouse, including zoom? Thanks....

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FS2004: Adjusted contact points fix gear sinking, but aircraft launches after slew

Aircraft was modeled with FSDS for FS2004. When viewed in FS, the main gear was buried in the ground about 1/3 of the way to the axle. The nose gear was also buried so the tire was up to the rim. I also noticed that in slew mode the whole fuselage tilt...

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FS2004: F2/F3 throttle and F7 flaps keys not working (keyboard only)

Hi everyone, I’m running FS2004 using just the keyboard (and it’s pretty hard), but my problem is that the throttle decrease/increase keys (F2 and F3) and the flaps key (F7) don’t work. I know I can use the throttle and flap switch in the cock...

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FS2004 closes immediately after installing FS9.1 update and no-CD patch

Hi, I downloaded the FS9.1 update and the FS9 no-CD patch. However, when I run FS9, it just closes immediately. Has anyone run into this before, and can you tell me what the problem is and how to fix it? Thanks...

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FS2004 reinstall issues after removing FSX: missing B737/B747 texture BMP files

My laptop is a Dell Inspiron 5110. It originally had Flight Simulator X installed when I bought it. I hadn’t used the laptop for a few years, but I recently got Flight Simulator working again (graphics limits aside). I’ve had the Flight Simulator X...

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FS2004 (MSFS 2004) won’t start or run on Windows 11

I can’t get MSFS 2004 (FS2004) to run on Windows 11. Has anyone run into this or found a fix?...

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FS2004 on Windows XP: Flight planner or moving map that still runs?

I’m installing FS2004 on a Windows XP system. I can’t find a flight planner or moving-map program that will run on Windows XP. Any suggestions?...

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Surclaro Flight Simulator add ons

Thinking of purchasing Surclaro Flight Simulator to FS 2004. Has anyone used this and your thoughts. Is it easy to download and access. Does it automatically install into the right folder? Is it worth the money? Thanks for you thoughts Marcodon...

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Logbook error when exiting FS2004

Lately I have been encountering an error upon closing FS2004 that says the logbook file is invalid and must be re-created. It lists a file name that is just lines and characters and such. Is there a way to recreate the Standard Pilot Logbook? Is anyone...

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FS 2004 NO SOUND Tried everything HELP !

NO Sound in FS2004 at all in ANY feature. FS on/off sound toggle has NO effect In order to avoid all "standard" remedy suggestions I have done the following: Confirmed all system / sound card / volumes / playback devices / are ON and functioning pr...

Last answer TLW on

Troubleshooting FS2004 Launch Issues on Windows 11

I managed to install FS2004 on my Windows 11 laptop, but no matter what I do it won't launch. I've tried running it as administrator, in compatibility mode, but absolutely nothing happens. Does the installer also have to be run in compatibility mode?...

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Flight Simulator 2004 Unlock Key?

Any one can help me to get FS2004 unlock Key? Thanks in advance...

Last answer MARCOS EDUARDO DE SOUSA C on

Installing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 on a Windows 11 Laptop Without a CD Drive: Best Practices & Solutions

hi does anyone out there know how to install ms2004 0n a Windows 11 laptop I have an Alienware R5 with window 11 no cd drive is there a copy to purchase online so I can download it any advice would be much appreciated ...

Last answer ALBERTO AZUA on

Download Time

I am on my third day. New Lenovo Nitro gamer, fiberoptics, and I am only at 60%. I knew it would be low, but this amount is astounding. I have nothing, other than Bitdefender on the HD....

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Flight Plans on Google Earth

Hello all, I made a little page that you (I hope) will find interesting and even useful. On that page you can upload a FS2004 flight plan (extension .pln) and obtain a kml file that will show that flight plan on Google Earth. And you can download o...

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[ Poll ] Autoland

I hate Autoland it is so stupid. It takes all the fun away from flying....

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The Radio Stack (General Questions)

Hi, I'm hoping someone can help me. I'm flying the boeing 737-400 and the radio stack has a few buttons that I cant understand the need for. I understand the necessiity to make the Nav 1 or Nav 2 live in order to intercept ILS. But what is the pur...

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fs2004 Scenery add on advice

Ive been using fs2004 for about 10yrs and love it. Only problems when changing to win10. I want to try VFR photographic scenery fs2004 but am worried that all will go wrong. How easy is it to set up this add on. I am not very pc savvy and any advice welco...

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Oscar Aranguren

Flight Simulator Instructor

Dear Flight Simulator Enthusiasts, Do you want to enhance your flight simulator experience? Do you want to learn how to fly those simulator aircrafts like real world pilots do? Do you want to learn how to fly VFR and IFR like the professionals do? D...

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traffic files

where do AI traffic files go ?...

Asked PaulSant on

fs9.exe file

I have purched the FS2004 and loaded it.. I have downloaded the no CD Patch several times. Cannot find an EXE fike. Just a FS file with the 3 others. Supper frustrated. Even had the wife help, this is getting very desperate. Help please....

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Cant get the throttle on my joystick to work right, help plz

Hello, I can't seem to get the throttle on my joystick to work properly with FS2004. When doing the flight lessons it says to set my joystick throttle to 3/4 which I do, but when it's my turn to fly, I push my throttle all the way up but that doesnt ...

Last answer JOHN HEYS on

Anyone remember EFIS 98?

been a while since i played this. used to play this a lot in conjunction with FS98 some time ago. annoying thing was that it used to require a serial number, which unfortunately i have lost. dont ask how, its just not in the box anymore but everything ...

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Are there any FS2004 multiplayer servers left

Hi everyone, As a blast from the past, I just got FS2004 up and running on my new laptop . I was just wondering whether any of the multiplayer servers left in existence. ...

Last answer Andy D on

MRAI Flight Plans and Installer

Hey guys! The other day I was taking a look at my files in this computer and I've found that I still have the MRAI Flight Plans and the Installer. I've never installed those flight plans before but I did download them for further use. I remember that ...

Last answer Lee S on

Scenery Creation

Hi there Fellow Simmers!! I am looking to see if anybody here has the expertize of creating buildings to Places of interest. I have photos if you can possible do the job. Any help would be well appreiated. Thank you Lee...

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Lost disc 4 - what to do?

Finally got a newer computer to be able to play FS04 which I purchased some 16 months ago. I played it on my old PC which wasn't powerful enough so having waited nearly a year to play you can imagine my excitement. Opened the game case..............disc 4...

Last answer Shewhaal on

Can't apply full throttle

I have a problem that's driving me buggy. It feels like I'm only getting about half throttle. I have a new 3 Ghz Dell XPS, XP Pro, using a Radeon 9800 pro 128 mb card, and 2 Ghz of RAM. I had this problem with 2002 and 2004. I've tried two different j...

Last answer peibol90 on

Multiple Monitors in FS2004?

I was wondering if any knew if FS9 could be run on multiple monitors. I am not trying to run one display stretched on two monitors. I am trying to get different displays on multiple monitors. Like this: left wing, cockpit, right wing. https://forum.fly...

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impossible to taxi in the dc-3

im flying for a virtual airline that allows me to fly the dc-3 but upon tryingto taxi in the dc-3 its very hard and impossible...ive used the differential brakes/ hard rudder, and everything else...but no avail...its very hard... anyone got any remedie...

Last answer W. van Teeffelen on

Scenery (Autogen?) Draw Distance

hi I have updated my drivers on my sexy X800 Pro card and now i can get around 30fps with all settings maxed, traffic 2005 etc. I want the autogen to be drawn further away from me. Can someone tell me how this can be done? Something like this https...

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Effective Integration of MS Traffic Toolbox SDK in FS2004: Step-by-Step Guide

Hello Can someone give me some help? I am trying to install the MS Traffic Toolbox SDK to my Flight Simulator 2004, but it doesn`t work anyway. On the MS homepage, it says to install this SDK: " The Tools->Traffic Toolbox menu is available ...

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Exploring Alternatives to VoxATC: Voice Recognition and Traffic Control in Flight Simulators

Hi OK. here is what happened. I found out about Voxatc. so I go to their website and it looks good. so I tried the demo but it said that you need a microphone and headphones or a headset for the demo to work. so go and order a headset for fs (AudioFX F...

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How to Reduce Brightness of Runway Approach Lights

In some airports like Aerosoft - London Heathrow 2008 v1.10, EPWA, and so on, runway approach lights are too bright, all lights are smudgy, as I know, they have their own approach lights, but how to reduce brightness lights???? In default fs9 airport, ...

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Landing gear, sinking in runway, landing realism etc.

I have received quite a few emails and messages from simmers with landing gear problems (Contact points) . E.g. Wheels sinking in runway upon touchdown, aircraft leaning to one side, Wheel smoke, Appearance of wheels floating in the air, Lack of ...

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Are the FS2004 flying lessons flawed??

I'm having difficulty with a couple of the flying lessons in FS2004, I'll explain 2 examples... 1) flying a checktest in the Cessna. I have to fly the approach keeping above minimum altitudes, perform a failed approach and climb back to altitude. Howe...

Last answer Dave Wilson on

View keeps Changing

View keeps changing on its own...

Asked usb on

Adjusting Cockpit View Zoom in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004

I recently bought a new computer for flight simulation. In both FSX and FS 2004 when in the cockpit view I can only zoom out a short distance. My computer supplier told me how to correct this in FSX by altering the config file. I had to find 'wideviewaspe...

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Alan C. Misiaszek

Converting Real-World LAT/LON to FS2004 Scenery Coordinates

I have tried real-world calculations to find LAT/LON coordinates for scenery objects in FS using the scenery airport CP and a bearing and distance to the object based on the scenery units. The results are not close. Can anyone help with the FS Lat/L...

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Flight Sim 2004 language

Hi I have a French version of FS 2004, is there any way I can change the language to English??? Many thanks, Tony....

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Need Help in Nvidia Control Panel

Hey everyone. Need some help setting my NVidia Control panel up to work awesome with Flight Sim 9. I've taken some pics of the settings below. can anyone tell me what to change to get the best results for flight sim 2004? I.e. what are the best N...

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FS2004 is no longer working in Windows 10

I installed the FS2004 no CD patch in my FS 2004 in 2018. This worked fine up until April this year, but, now it no longer works. What is a possible solution to this problem?...

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Trouble with Throttle Control on CH Products Flight Yoke: Full & Idle Throttle Not Responsive

Hi Guys, I can't get either full throttle or idle throttle by using the throttle control on the yoke. I need to press F1 to get idle throttle and F4 for full throttle. The lever moves the throttle most of the way but not all the way. I have tried ca...

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Understanding the 3:1 Rule and Conversion of Knots to Feet per Minute in Descent Calculation

Hi, I get a little confused about how the rate of descent is calculated in the flying lessons it said that if you want to lose 10,000 feet of descent then 10,000*3=30,000 feet need to go (3:1 rule) BUT it said that 30,000 feet equals 30 nautical miles...

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Recommended Flap Deployment Speeds for Cessna 172: Detailed Guidelines

Hi guys, A quick question: in a Cessna 172, at what speed can I lower 10 degrees of flaps? And at what speed 20? And 30? Thanks in advance for the answer!...

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Troubleshooting ILS Beeping and Misaligned Approach in 737 - Need Assistance with Runway Identification

Hello guys, new thread sorry for not reviving my old one but thought a new one was appropriate. So, I'm an ok flyer now in my old 737. I've read the stickie about ils, I set the little nav1 reading to it, select it...and...beep beep beep. It just beeps...

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ATC Audio Disappearance: Sudden Loss of ATC and Pilot Responses in FS9

Hi I recently started using headphones with FS9 and had no problems. Simply plugged them into the available headphone socket and had exactly the same sounds in my headphones that would normally come out of the speakers. Now for some unknown reason, ...

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What Does the ATC Message 'Altimeter 2992' Mean, and How Should I Respond?

....what does that mean?? And what should I do with that message from ATC?...

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Trim on take off 737

Hi I read on these boards and elsewhere that you have to set the nose up 10 degrees pitch before take-off on a Boeing 737-400. How do I know what is 10 degrees while I am waiting on the runway? The mouseover (tool tip)on the pitch wheel in the pa...

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