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Thanks allThat has helped a lot, I guess its best to just go back to the default navDB that comes with each AC "CLS757" for example, that would appear to be best matched to the FS world.So much for all the effort to get the lates AIRAC!Once again thanks for the help Avsim is a fantastic resource and help to a wannabee like meCheersPhil

Which Cycle is that?

Thanks for the answer, Its not only the PIC 737 but any plane Just Flights 757 has the same issue.Will test the 2000 feet issue you mentioned that might explain some issues.CheersPhil Thank you for the replyI think this would explain it, but how can I get around this, or do i just have to work around it?Phil

OK can anybody help me with some problems i am encountering?when I build a flight plan for say Just flights 737 PIC from XXXX to YYYY (I am not giving specific airports because it appears to be the same at a number of places)the whole planning loading fuel/passangers programming FMC goes ok, I take off, up to crusie no problems, now the fun startsas I plan the approach.I build the approach sellect a runway and a transition to an ILS, but the approach just does not work, not allways but quite often the ILS just does not work or a waypoint is missing (not a disco i understand them and how to remove).I think what i am asking is how do i know that the navaid database in FSX matches the airac i am using as it appears they do not match currently, I am on airac 908. How do you guys make sure the appoarch you plan works?Phil

If the 2 computers allready have Network cards installed, all you need is a cross-over network cable.Windows includes all the software you need.If you need to install network cards they should cost you about

Thank you to everbody for the suggestions, some good pointers i will start the long road to flying big!!!Cheers

ThanksWill have a look at Project opensky stuff. Do you think starting with a smaller type, something like a ERJ145 or perhaps a turbo prop would help, i must admit when i have tried the default 737 or learjet i have quickly "landed"! myself in trouble and returned to the GA Stuff.I guess from what i have read its more preflight prep, rather than just having a look out the window at the airport below, finding the active and getting on the circuit.

I am sure this has been asked before but cant find anything.I have been flying for many years using single GA aircraft but would like to move up, what plane would you recomend to start learning the bigger stuff?I am using FSX for my VFR flying with the RealAir Scout package.But plan to stick to FS9 for my intro to heavy metal.Any suggestions tips would be welcome.Thanks in advance.Phil

WOW Thats fantastic!!!I have a nice view again.I set vertexIndexFormat=0, as you suggested and it works a dream.Thank you very much, i will have some fun this weekend!

Hope somebody can help, I have just re-installed fly and patched up to date as in FAQ but when the cockpit loads on start up the graphics are well a mess the cockpit itselfe is OK but the outside world is a brownish mesh the smears when i look around, its very difficult to describe!running a abit radeon 9600XT driver 8.172Help would be gratefully accepted.

What a great site, well worth a look.

Thanks to all, will check it out.

yes sorry should have said what type, its the FSD Commander, in general i fly small GA AC.Thanks

I am trying to introduce some realism into my flying, and after downloading the current metars for a flight this afternoon, i am wondering if it would be accepatble to fly in conditions as this :-I am planning a trip from Blackpool (EGNH) To Stornoway (EGPO) but the conditions at EGPO are bad winds 23 kts, Visibility is ok at 10 miles.In general terms what would be considered acceptable conditions to fly in.

Does anybody know if there is any add on that will display the files from aeroplanner within FS.I am unable to find FS Flightmax.I was thinking of buying some charts, anybody else have any?ThanksPhil Shaw

OK have tested a fan and still no good, but have done some testing with old software FS2002 does exactly the same while Fly II runs OK.FS2004 still is still crashing with graphics set to min levels, but it runs ok in safe mode.Has anybody had a problem with wireless keyboards / mice ?Thanks againPhil Shaw

Thanks for thatWill try a fanPhil Shaw 8-)

Thanks for that, but can i ask a dum questionWhy does it only happen in FS?Thanks Phil

Can anybody help me I have not been flying for a long time and have just re-installed FS9.It loads and runs OK but after a while it just locks the computer on a black screen (the monitor shows the no signal message) the PC is still running as i can hear very strange sounds like the AC's engine running but like it has a stammer.Its a new clean install with no add ons installed Just the 9.1 update.I have a GeForce 6800 LE.Win XP SP2Have no other problems with other games or any App's for that matter.I have searched the forum but found no problems like mine.Thanks in Advance.Phil Shaw

Thanks everbodyWill give the freeware ones a go first, the VFR will go on my wish list.Thanks again.

AllIn the Downloads section there are a number of different terrain mesh files for the Uk.Which is the best, or what are the differences between them.Phil 8-)