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Hi Flaps30:You may want to wait using msconfig.Check out this website:http://www.blackviper.com/Charlie Sparks has had a web presense for many years now. Lots of info there.As powerfull as today's computers are, it may be not quite as important as it once was to shut down background programs.Still, most of the information you need can probably be found there.Good Luck!

luvairbus:Easy to get stressed over these kind of things.After reading posts such as yours for many years now, I've observed that more often than not, FSX is not the problem.Start with simple, non-invasive efforts to improve your experience.1. Go to Start: type "msconfig" without quotes in the "Start Search" box (this in Vista, your system might be different)2. Under the Services Tab, check "Hide all Microsoft services"3. How many services are left? Something there you don't know what it is? Use google, and if it's not needed, disable it.4. Go to the Startup Tab5. Disable all Startup items. You can always enable them later.Run FSX. Same problems? Different problems? What do you get?

Great thread here. I'm learning a lot. Very good info. Let's keep it going!N1125Y wrote: "My 3 hp 22" monitors are not compatible, with nVIDIA 3D Gauges..."As I understand this, you must have a monitor running at 120 Hz for the 3D effect?Please correct if I'm wrong.

Lots of good info here:http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/

Best uninstall guide I've found:http://support.precisionmanuals.com/KB/a87/how-to-uninstall-and-reinstall-fsx.aspx

Well, Enceladus, Saturn sounds like it's far, far away. Expect some delay if in multiplayer and your each on a different planet. :( That being said, it sounds like your both relatively new to FSX.If it were me, before adding anything else to the mix, I would make sure both of your computers are tuned to the nth degree. Do a search for Nick Needham's FSX tuning suggestions. Get some time under your belts flying with the default scenery and aircraft before you go adding this and that. If you do not already have them, a good headset with microphone would be a good "to have" instead of additional scenery or aircraft.Good Luck!

This might help:http://www.strategic-air-command.com/bases/0-base-homepage2.htmThen go here:http://www.freewarescenery.com/fsx.html

I rarely use ATC, but for what you are looking for this might interest you:http://www.oncourse-software.co.uk/pfe_details1.htmLots of voice sets available

Hello onebob:Not so strange as one might think.Your question is a good one, and has been discussed often in the past. Look here:http://forum.avsim.net/topic/284374-why-does-fsx-run-slower-in-windowed-mode/page__p__1764814__hl__w6kd__fromsearch__1#entry1764814Scroll down to the 6th reply by "w6kd", Colonel Bob Scott. Your answer is there.Try a search for "windowed" or "full screen" in this forum. Weeks worth of reading!

I don't fly heavies much, so I do not use auto throttle, but here is a thought...Have you adjusted your sim rate from the drop down menu to a slower speed, such as 1/2 speed or 1/4 speed?

a BIG! Bump.Been waiting for this :(

WS Simulations released a PA-44 Seminole towards the end of last year. I do not have it, but I know these are used in real world training. Here is a review at the "other site":http://www.flightsim.com/main/review/seminole.htm

PILOT'S Gesmbh produced an excellent package for FS 2002, then updated it to FS 2004 here:http://www.b314clipper.com/indexA.htmAVSIM review here:http://www.avsim.com/pages/0502/pilot_clip...per_review.htmlI do not have it, so I don't know if it would work in FSX

"Install your addons one at a time, reboot in between and make sure you have the updates for them"Direct quote from NickN's "SETTING UP FSX and HOW TO TUNE IT"here : http://www.simforums.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=29041

Found this over at simhq. Just thought it might be good for a chuckle:http://gizmodo.com/342920/holy-crap-did-bi...y-windows-sucks

Roger: You may already know about these:realtrim11.zip by Nils Meierwhazzup.zip by Glenn Copelandhere in the library.I've used both on many aircraft and they work very well.Not a cure, but at least you know more about what's going on.Oh, and my New Year's wish is for a hefty twin engine throttle quad HOTAS.

Chris: It sounds like you have calibrated the levers in the CH Manager, but...Have you checked the FS9 contoller assignments to make sure things are working properly there?Check that the sensitivities are correct. Null all the way to the left, sensitivity all the way to the right. Hope this helps.

"... Boeing Stearman, model 75 (N19550). I don't remember what "Package" of aircraft I got it with, but I'm pretty sure... ".Isn't that Robert Sanderson's excellent Stearman?You can get the latest version over at sim-outhouse.com.Search for the file: 450StearmanDusterUpdate.zipDon't let the file name fool you. This is a complete package, including 2 reworked aircraft and updated scenery. For Free!This package must rank at or near the top of anyone's list, payware OR freeware.Get it, you will not be disappointed.

Karl: Having gone thru some recent problems myself, maybe I can help."since my system was totally unstable..." In what way exactly was it unstable? That sounds like more of a hardware problem than software. Are you sure all your hardware is working like it should? All the nuts and bolts and connections secure?"Then I reinstalled FS9 plus SP1 and had the following result :..."By SP1 do you mean the 9.1 official update?"Edit : I should add that NO other add-ons installed as yet !..."Have you tried installing any other programs beside FS9? If you have another flight sim game or any other program, such as Paint Shop Pro or the like, do those work after you try to install them?See if any of this helps...

Tranken: Sorry if you have already done this, but did you check your FS9.CFG file? If there is more than one display entry that could muck up the situation.I feel your pain. As many here will attest, sometimes, if you are well versed in installing, uninstalling, driver cleaning, registry cleaning, and all the other bits, it's easier and faster to just "start from scratch", and keep it simple. Tired of tinkering, not enough flying!

Lots here:http://freechecklists.net/

Wow, thanks for the link to the F-18. That should really set the bar up a few notches when it's released.I'd sure like to match that with a HOTAS twin engined quadrant. CH or Saitek, can you hear me?If the two could be bundled together, I'll bet it would be a top seller.

Jim: I know you're looking for payware, but the turboprop I have enjoyed flying the most in FS2004 is this:ys-11jac.zip, by the Allied FlightSim Group, here in the Avsim libraryThere is a combi version also.AFG's original was groudbreaking for it's time. The latest updated version 2.7 is just a great pleasure to fly. My CH yoke performs better in the sim with this aircraft than almost any other.It comes with an excellent manual and all the information needed to fly it well. No FMC in this baby, though ;-)

SolarEagle: Great topic starter! I love these threads that mix the real world and the flight sim world. Always lots to be learned and fun things to see.So, if no one minds, allow me to add a bit of fuel to the fire, and maybe a wee small challenge.I don't have a high quality 747, as going low and slow is about all that I can handle. Big iron is not my forte.Most of you know of Tex Johnson. If you don't, watch this: Would the PMDG 747 be able to do a 1G roll ( or technically a chandelle ) with all the aircraft stress and damage options turned up?

dave12345: I do not have this unit (yet), but have been following with interest the comments of those that do.I'm sure I read in another post (here?) about a user of this device that found the "C" clamps that you get at the hardware store work well for those with a keyboard tray. Many different sizes to chose from, I think he said.I think the availability of a separate throttle was a great move by Saitek. I purchased their Aviator joystick simply because it was locally available and considerably less expensive than their competitors. Now, for less than dinner for two at an elegant restaurant, I can fly HOTAS!