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- Wed Mar 08, 2017 8:36 am
- Forum: Prepar3D (P3D) and Add-ons
- Topic: Repaints for Prepar3D PMDG Aircraft
- Replies: 7
- Views: 36419
Re: Repaints for Prepar3D PMDG Aircraft
Hi Dave, I followed your instructions and checked. Everything is as you instructed. I don't know what to do as I have again looked at the instructions and checked them out as well. The PMDG 747 is the only aircraft I couldn't get to display in the select vehicle display. Thank you for the informati...
- Sun Feb 05, 2017 11:30 am
- Forum: Frequently Asked Questions & Helpful Information
- Topic: Quiz: Instrument Approach Plate Challenge
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8546
Quiz: Instrument Approach Plate Challenge
How is your instrument approach plate knowledge? Here's a short quiz to see.
http://airfactsjournal.com/2017/01/quiz ... challenge/
http://airfactsjournal.com/2017/01/quiz ... challenge/
- Fri Feb 03, 2017 9:09 pm
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: POC Login Trouble Using Chrome Browser
- Replies: 1
- Views: 9897
Re: POC Login Trouble
Here is what I did to fix my POC Login issue when using the Chrome Browser. I did a Chrome "Reset Settings" and I was then able to login to the POC normally. 1. Go to CHROME SETTINGS using the 3 dots near the top right of the Chrome browser and then choose SETTINGS. 2. Scroll down until y...
- Fri Feb 03, 2017 6:08 pm
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: POC Login Trouble Using Chrome Browser
- Replies: 1
- Views: 9897
POC Login Trouble Using Chrome Browser
Recently the POC may not be allowing users to Login when using the Chrome browser. When trying to login all that happens is the page will reset. Until this issue is resolved please try using FireFox or Internet Explorer (Microsoft Edge) browsers. Thank you.
- Wed Feb 01, 2017 8:41 am
- Forum: Prepar3D (P3D) and Add-ons
- Topic: Repaints for Prepar3D PMDG Aircraft
- Replies: 7
- Views: 36419
Re: Repaints for Prepar3D PMDG Aircraft
I was wondering if the repaints for the FSX PMDG aircraft would work for the ones that they have published as being for Prepar3D? I don't have P3D but I'm guessing repaints should work as long as the original PMDG aircraft works. Shouldn't hurt to try. I tried to place this under the Prepar3D topic...
- Fri Jan 13, 2017 8:59 am
- Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
- Topic: United Retiring Iconic 747 Sooner than Expected
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1882
United Retiring Iconic 747 Sooner than Expected
‘Queen of the Skies’ will be phased out of its fleet by the end of 2017, a year ahead of schedule. The only other U.S. airline that uses 747s for passenger service, Delta Air Lines, expects to phase out the widebody jetliner by the end of the year as well, according to USA Today. Read more ---> http...
- Mon Jan 09, 2017 9:07 pm
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: Poll: Preferred Flight Sim for Your SAX Flights
- Replies: 7
- Views: 26335
Re: Poll: Preferred Flight Sim for Your SAX Flights
Peter, this forum topic may help you.BearWhoTalks wrote:I just bought P3D but haven't set it up yet. I was trying to find out if FS Flight Keeper will work with it before I tried it.
viewtopic.php?f=53&t=1465
- Sat Dec 31, 2016 12:42 pm
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: Poll: Preferred Flight Sim for Your SAX Flights
- Replies: 7
- Views: 26335
Poll: Preferred Flight Sim for Your SAX Flights
What do you use now as your primary flight sim for your SAX flights? This poll will run until February 1, 2017. You may change your vote if needed. You must login to vote. I run this poll about once a year to see which flight sim the SAX pilots are using now for their flights. The last poll ending ...
- Sat Sep 17, 2016 10:54 pm
- Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
- Topic: NextGen's Next Big Thing: Data Communications (Data Comm)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2161
NextGen's Next Big Thing: Data Communications (Data Comm)
There are dramatic improvements coming to American air traffic control towers that could make your next flight a whole lot faster. NBC Nightly News report video: http://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/new-flight-technology-could-mean-fewer-delays-767612995668 FAA website info: http://www.faa.gov/...
- Sun Jul 31, 2016 4:57 pm
- Forum: Flight Sim 2006 (FSX) and Add-ons
- Topic: FSX Unexpectly Crashes to Desktop
- Replies: 29
- Views: 72505
Re: FSX Unexpectly Crashes to Desktop
Good luck.BearWhoTalks wrote:It did not help. I even tried removing the AeroSoft Airbus and the PMDG 747. It may be that I will have to scratch everything and begin again.
- Sun Jul 31, 2016 9:26 am
- Forum: Flight Sim 2006 (FSX) and Add-ons
- Topic: FSX Unexpectly Crashes to Desktop
- Replies: 29
- Views: 72505
Re: FSX Unexpectly Crashes to Desktop
I am still having crashes to desktop while flying the Majestic from KSEA to KGPI. FSX just stops and then it gets restarted. I installed FSX and then Acceleration. Any suggestions. Did the crash to desktop start after installing the Majestic aircraft? If so, then my guess is the problem is with the...
- Wed Jul 20, 2016 8:48 am
- Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
- Topic: Airline Travel in the Early 70's
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3945
Airline Travel in the Early 70's
Flight attendants and service sure has changed since the early 70's.
- Sat Jul 16, 2016 9:17 am
- Forum: Flight Sim 2006 (FSX) and Add-ons
- Topic: FSX under Windows 10
- Replies: 10
- Views: 31479
Re: FSX under Windows 10
New problem. I reinstalled my operating system and then installed all the updates. When I rebooted my system I got a message on the screen that an unauthorized firmware change had been made. The Windows 7 x64 I had installed had worked fine before the updates. I tried again from scratch and got the...
- Wed Jul 13, 2016 8:34 am
- Forum: Flight Sim 2006 (FSX) and Add-ons
- Topic: FSX under Windows 10
- Replies: 10
- Views: 31479
Re: FSX under Windows 10
... I wondered because I am having to reinstall windows 7 again and am finding it hard to get the updates installed (Still in search mode after an hour). ... PeterW The last time I did a fresh reinstall of Windows 7 and ran the manually activated "Checking For Updates" it took pretty much...
- Sun Jun 19, 2016 10:49 am
- Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
- Topic: Solar Impulse to Cross Atlantic
- Replies: 1
- Views: 17760
Solar Impulse to Cross Atlantic
Bertrand Piccard will takeoff Monday (20Jun2016) at 6AM UTC from New York City to Seville, Spain for approximately a 90 hours flight crossing the Atlantic. Another multiple-day flight is soon on its way - this time, over the Atlantic Ocean. Bertrand Piccard will be at the controls for this flight - ...
- Fri May 20, 2016 8:43 am
- Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
- Topic: B-52H Bomber Crashes in Guam
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3344
B-52H Bomber Crashes in Guam
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bomber crashed yesterday (19May2016) at the Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. Despite a massive fireball rendering the aircraft a total loss, none of the seven crewmembers, who are part of the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, were injured in the accident, accord...
- Sat Apr 30, 2016 9:57 am
- Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
- Topic: Historic Boeing 247 Makes Final Flight
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2202
Re: Historic Boeing 247 Makes Final Flight
If you're looking to do some flight sim time in a Boeing 247D, here's a freeware version for FS9 and FSX to check out.
https://flyawaysimulation.com/downloads ... eing-247d/
https://flyawaysimulation.com/downloads ... eing-247d/
- Fri Apr 29, 2016 2:00 pm
- Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
- Topic: Historic Boeing 247 Makes Final Flight
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2202
Historic Boeing 247 Makes Final Flight
Another historic airplane model has flown its final leg as the last flying Boeing 247 landed this week at King County International Airport/Boeing Field in Seattle, the same airport where it was built more than eight decades ago. The airplane will become a part of the permanent collection at the Mus...
- Sun Apr 24, 2016 12:01 pm
- Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
- Topic: FAA Orders 'Urgent' Fix for Boeing 787 Dreamliners
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3489
FAA Orders 'Urgent' Fix for Boeing 787 Dreamliners
US officials have ordered Boeing to fix engines on some of its 787 Dreamliner airplanes to avoid sudden failure in icy conditions, calling the problem an "urgent safety issue." Read More Here --> http://www.globalpost.com/article/6764730/2016/04/23/us-orders-urgent-engine-fix-boeing-787-dr...
- Thu Apr 14, 2016 6:48 pm
- Forum: Frequently Asked Questions & Helpful Information
- Topic: Visual Approach Slope Indicators (VASI/PAPI) Video
- Replies: 1
- Views: 10130
Visual Approach Slope Indicators (VASI/PAPI) Video
Do you know your VASI from your PAPI?
Here's a good video explaining Visual Approach Slope Indicators (VASI) and Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI).
Here's a good video explaining Visual Approach Slope Indicators (VASI) and Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI).
- Sun Apr 10, 2016 12:58 pm
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: FSX: DO NOT USE Nvidia Video Driver version 361.43
- Replies: 6
- Views: 15388
Re: FSX: DO NOT USE Nvidia Video Driver version 361.43
I have the Nvidia v364.72 driver installed on my Win7 Pro system and have no issues with it and FSX. Maybe I'm lucky this time.David Vega wrote:It seems the newest Nvidia drivers (v364.72) are again creating problems for some. See here.
Dave V
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- Wed Mar 23, 2016 9:58 pm
- Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
- Topic: First ‘Made in the USA’ Airbus Flies
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3467
First ‘Made in the USA’ Airbus Flies
The first Airbus jetliner produced in the United States has successfully completed its first test flight, launching a new era for the European conglomerate, which is proudly flaunting its “Made in the USA” milestone. Read more ---> http://www.flyingmag.com/first-made-in-usa-airbus-flies?src=SOC&...
- Wed Mar 23, 2016 8:10 pm
- Forum: Frequently Asked Questions & Helpful Information
- Topic: Quiz: Can You Identify These Airport Signs and Markers?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 30026
Re: Quiz: Can You Identify These Airport Signs and Markers?
That was my answer, too. And I agree, that is the best answer.Marty_Becker wrote:I missed one. I picked Mayor Daley is an A-hole for the closed runway question that pictured Meigs Field. I still think that is the best of the available answers.
- Fri Mar 18, 2016 8:01 pm
- Forum: Frequently Asked Questions & Helpful Information
- Topic: Quiz: Can You Identify These Airport Signs and Markers?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 30026
Quiz: Can You Identify These Airport Signs and Markers?
Quiz: Can You Identify These Airport Signs and Markers?
http://studentpilotnews.com/2016/03/17/ ... s-markers/
http://studentpilotnews.com/2016/03/17/ ... s-markers/
- Wed Mar 16, 2016 4:57 pm
- Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
- Topic: Creative Pilot's Flight Plan Over Germany
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3498
Creative Pilot's Flight Plan Over Germany
Creative pilot draws a very impressive airplane over Germany on FlightAware!
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/DEFH ... 0312/1236Z
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/DEFH ... 0312/1236Z