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by Dave Blake
Wed Mar 08, 2017 8:36 am
Forum: Prepar3D (P3D) and Add-ons
Topic: Repaints for Prepar3D PMDG Aircraft
Replies: 7
Views: 26233

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...
by Dave Blake
Sun Feb 05, 2017 11:30 am
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions & Helpful Information
Topic: Quiz: Instrument Approach Plate Challenge
Replies: 1
Views: 5523

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/
by Dave Blake
Fri Feb 03, 2017 9:09 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: POC Login Trouble Using Chrome Browser
Replies: 1
Views: 6734

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...
by Dave Blake
Fri Feb 03, 2017 6:08 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: POC Login Trouble Using Chrome Browser
Replies: 1
Views: 6734

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.
by Dave Blake
Wed Feb 01, 2017 8:41 am
Forum: Prepar3D (P3D) and Add-ons
Topic: Repaints for Prepar3D PMDG Aircraft
Replies: 7
Views: 26233

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...
by Dave Blake
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: 1728

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...
by Dave Blake
Mon Jan 09, 2017 9:07 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Poll: Preferred Flight Sim for Your SAX Flights
Replies: 7
Views: 20867

Re: Poll: Preferred Flight Sim for Your SAX Flights

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.
Peter, this forum topic may help you.
viewtopic.php?f=53&t=1465
by Dave Blake
Sat Dec 31, 2016 12:42 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Poll: Preferred Flight Sim for Your SAX Flights
Replies: 7
Views: 20867

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 ...
by Dave Blake
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: 2010

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/...
by Dave Blake
Sun Jul 31, 2016 4:57 pm
Forum: Flight Sim 2006 (FSX) and Add-ons
Topic: FSX Unexpectly Crashes to Desktop
Replies: 29
Views: 49699

Re: FSX Unexpectly Crashes to Desktop

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.
Good luck.
by Dave Blake
Sun Jul 31, 2016 9:26 am
Forum: Flight Sim 2006 (FSX) and Add-ons
Topic: FSX Unexpectly Crashes to Desktop
Replies: 29
Views: 49699

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...
by Dave Blake
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: 3508

Airline Travel in the Early 70's

Flight attendants and service sure has changed since the early 70's.

by Dave Blake
Sat Jul 16, 2016 9:17 am
Forum: Flight Sim 2006 (FSX) and Add-ons
Topic: FSX under Windows 10
Replies: 10
Views: 20964

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...
by Dave Blake
Wed Jul 13, 2016 8:34 am
Forum: Flight Sim 2006 (FSX) and Add-ons
Topic: FSX under Windows 10
Replies: 10
Views: 20964

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...
by Dave Blake
Sun Jun 19, 2016 10:49 am
Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
Topic: Solar Impulse to Cross Atlantic
Replies: 1
Views: 16655

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 - ...
by Dave Blake
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: 2926

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...
by Dave Blake
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: 2033

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/
by Dave Blake
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: 2033

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...
by Dave Blake
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: 3069

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...
by Dave Blake
Thu Apr 14, 2016 6:48 pm
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions & Helpful Information
Topic: Visual Approach Slope Indicators (VASI/PAPI) Video
Replies: 1
Views: 7200

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).

by Dave Blake
Sun Apr 10, 2016 12:58 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: FSX: DO NOT USE Nvidia Video Driver version 361.43
Replies: 6
Views: 11268

Re: FSX: DO NOT USE Nvidia Video Driver version 361.43

David Vega wrote:It seems the newest Nvidia drivers (v364.72) are again creating problems for some. See here.

Dave V
sax702
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.
by Dave Blake
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: 3084

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&...
by Dave Blake
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: 25509

Re: Quiz: Can You Identify These Airport Signs and Markers?

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. :lol:
That was my answer, too. And I agree, that is the best answer.
by Dave Blake
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: 3072

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