Microsoft Flight Simulator

[kccl35 83]

 Who here plays FS2004/FSX?

This is "the thread" to share information, addons, experiences and such.

[thefunktopus 1]

I do sometimes (FSX/2002)

They're okay, but I always end up increasing the simulator speed and landing. Flying around mountanous areas is fun though. And so are the missions, except for the seaplanes where if you slightly touch the dock you fail.

BTW you spelt thread wrong...

[un1 41]

oooh I have FSX (sadly only works on the computer that is almost dead ) and love it! Ran Thunder Bay to Montreal last night in a CRJ-700 (first flight in a while) and I'm still good at it. I mostly like to recreate airline flights and landings (I've gotten pretty good if I say so myself ) however I'm terrible at flying tiny planes (CRJ-200 and smaller)..

[thepokemaniac 18]

I love it! I used to be horrible at it, but i practiced in RJs a bit, then moved up to 737s etc. Now I can fly transpacific in 773s!

However last night I accidentally crashed an EMB175 on approach to BWI.

But it was because I just downloaded it and it was my first flight with the plane so hopefully I will get better!

Adam

[thefunktopus 1]

Im the opposite I prefer the small planes. PC lags a b it with larger ones.

[Mr_Maison 2,426]

I love FSX and fly often. I have REX (Real Environment Extreme) and am looking really hard at FTX. Check out their free demos of terrain that has no limitations. http://fullterrain.com/product_demos.html  I am currently flyinng in the Pacific North West demo. It's a must have.

I have tons of planes (freeware) and I just recently learned how to repaint aircraft and build airports. If you like flight simulators this is the one to get but be warned that you need a decent system to run it.

[everbodyhateschris 0]

I love FSX. Sadly, my disc is corrupt and I need to get a new one so I can install the game anew.  

[Servan 5]

I've been getting started with FSX. Love the missions and I'm learning a lot. Also joining a virtual airline.

[kccl35 83]

I just got fspassengers. Worth it

[frdrcklim 139]

used to, but it looks kinda bad on my Win7 comp for some reason. also lost interest due to inability to get payware,

[kccl35 83]

My avatar is promoting my virtual airline. Whoever guesses it right gets a cookie!

[tjh876 31]

The more I play FSX, the more I wonder about FS11. It seems like everyone is saying its coming this year, then it doesn't and they go for next year and so on. From what I found, there are claims regarding a new FS, but nothing that fully convinces me. I've owned FSX for about the same amount of time I've been a member here. I just think that the more I play, the more I find things I don't like, and things that should be there, but aren't. Another thing is that MS got rid of the development studio and developers of MSFS so chances of anything soon is probably slim, and if nothing is said in the next year or so, I wonder if something will ever come out- there are other flight sims that want to be like the success of MSFS. It seems like we may be overdue if nothing comes out this year, since its almost been 4 years. Another thing is that FSX was the most successful version yet, and maybe in MS's view, like at the xbox 360, it's potential hasn't been reached yet.

[residentsim 21]

I have FSX: Acceleration, and I LOVE it! I also Prefer the smaller planes also, Can usually land anywhere.

[un1 41]

Me flying JFK-SXM:

I absolutely love FSX! Ever since I got my new computer it runs perfectly and has gotten me back into it. (with Acceleration )

[Sniper296 83]

I love FSX, currently my favorite addon is PMDG 747-400, expensive but worth it for the realism.

[GMT 389]

Originally posted by: Sniper296

I love FSX, currently my favorite addon is PMDG 747-400, expensive but worth it for the realism.quote>

I second that. Awesome add-on. I love the 747 and this addon certainly kicks the behind 

[Sniper296 83]

Can't wait for the PMDG 737-NGX either.

REX and 3d lights redux are also a very good addition

[nathanthemayor 1,261]

I used to play MS flight simulater, but I don't think it will work on windows 7. The one thing I don't like about it is that when you go into the air, it's hard to land exactly how pilots today do it.

[frdrcklim 139]

Originally posted by: Tommy7777

The more I play FSX, the more I wonder about FS11. It seems like everyone is saying its coming this year, then it doesn't and they go for next year and so on. From what I found, there are claims regarding a new FS, but nothing that fully convinces me.quote>

There's a new Flight Sim by Microsoft. It's called Microsoft Flight and it's coming soon. I hope they improve more features for the next FS . Though, I honestly think they should start from scratch seeing that my computer still stutters a bit even if my PC could handle FSX.

[GMT 389]

Originally posted by: nathanthemayor

I used to play MS flight simulater, but I don't think it will work on windows 7. The one thing I don't like about it is that when you go into the air, it's hard to land exactly how pilots today do it.quote>

It's actually pretty easy. Just need to know HOW pilots do it and apply this. of course, the more realistic the addons are, the closer you get to the "real" thing, but even with vanilla fsx you get pretty close to how it's actually done.

[HookerHeels 309]

I have FS02/04. I'm not very good at either, but I can fly some of the smaller plains pretty well.

[kingdiz_55 12]

I've always gotten the takeoff roll perfectly. I just can't get the approach right. I'm always too high end have to do lots of TOGAs.

[GMT 389]

Originally posted by: kingdiz_55

I've always gotten the takeoff roll perfectly. I just can't get the approach right. I'm always too high end have to do lots of TOGAs.quote>

try following the glideslope either via ILS or PAPI/VASI.

or, another simple yet effective trick, focus on a point on the runway, preferably the touchdown marker, and fly "into" it on a rather flat angle.

[Philadelphia 25]

I try to play when i can (FSX) but my computer cant quite handle it. My absolute favorite addons are any planes from CaptainSim. CS makes the most realistic aircraft i have ever seen. Though they are payware, i enjoy them and i think they are worth the price.

[Red1530 1]

I have FSX with Acceleration.  I don't many add-ons at the moment.  however the number of add-ons available rival that of SimCity 4

[dghh70 5]

I love the game. But i really want to know when Flight comes out.

[firehawkordy 28]

I have had FS9 since it came out, Over the years I've acquired tons of addons to the point of adding a new external HD for it all. If you guys really want a challenge in FS2004 get the Adventures in Paradise scenery package over at AVSIM and try to fly into some jungle or mountain strips in Columbia. If anyone wants a good MP server to fly on try FS TopGun, it is set up for FS2004 and FSX along with our own TS 2 and TS 3 servers.

This IP works for all the servers FSTOPGUN.ORG

just enter it just like it's posted. One more thing, I am one of the Admins there logged in as LT_01 if you see me there let me know if you need any help getting set up there.

[Munchiez 74]

I am amazing at landing 727s from Captain Sim and other downaloads

[basnl 0]

i already play fs when i was 6 years old !=D

and still like it haha,

got some stuff for it @ home for the Fs, but need much more for real..

[a2A209_ 10]

I played it since when I was 8 years old.

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