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I quite possibly may be your video driver. The MS generic quite possibly may be causing conflicts. Try installing the driver specific tp your card. Might work :( Jim

OK, I've solved the problem...it was my anti virus. It just didn't like F1 programing! I talked to trend micro, and with their help, I created exceptions to all of the F1 files.That was a real head banger for a bit! It didn't have anything to do with the d/l and all to do with the guages...you live and you learnJim

I don't know what it is. I did a complete uninstall and searched for all traces for F1 PC12 and deleted them. In safe and admin mode( no anti virus), I d/l the installation program from F1, and installed it. I rebooted, and loaded up fsx in normal mode. I launched a flight from the default c172, and then moved to the PC12 after I got the cessna up and running. The result was no different. I'm still missing anything that would be digital and all of the clickspots. To say I'm confused would be an understatement!Does anyone know if there are issues with Vista 64 and the F1 PC12?Jim

Can you elaborate what files you made an exception to?Jim

Hehe...oops sorry forgot to say didn't I...my bad.Vista 64bitFSX A-packAMD9550 QuadATI HD3450 crossfire HD32006Gig DDR2UTXASXAs to install...UAC diabled...my last install was in Safe mode, as admin, anti-virus disabled. I downloaded the wraper from F1 and installed it...rebooted..safemode, admin, installed the plane, rebooted, and launched my first usage was from the default C172.

All,I seem to have an insallation problem with my recent purchase of the F1 PC12. I have posted on their forum, which to me, is a silly way to resolve custumer service, but....anyways. I have installed this product about 7 times thus far...from streight forward to safe mode admin...the result always remains the same. I have a plane, and interior...what I don't have is the hotspots and the digital readouts...be they from the EIS or the EHSI. The radio stack doesn't work, nor does the EFIS. As I said, no clickspots or readouts.Could anyone lend me a hand?Jim

The CTD happens just on departures about 15NM out of the UHA vor. It seems the problem is in that one location, as I don't seem to get it if I fly North or West. Seasons don't seem to have an effect of it.I'm looking at doing beaches in Cuba, I've got the pictures/textures, but I don't know what I need to make the buildings/beaches. I am reading the scenery design for beginners found in this forum now, so I am getting some answers.Jim

Gents,I'm not sure if this is the right forum to ask these questions but...For those of you who have gone to Cuba in real life, you should agree that the scenery is spectacular! That said, the default FS9 scenery is, well, let's just say, it leaves a bit to be desired. I came across Toni Agramont's Cuba_FS9 and Cuba_2004 scenery package, that sort of made up for it all. However, I did come apon a CTD error just outside of his Havana, to which I can't figure out why. Has anyone come across this? A question of design: How much time can one expect to spend doing a medium to high density scenery, covering, oh say 23Km of beach property?Cheers,Jim Can you tell I'm new to scenery design?

Gents,I've been flying for a while now at areas where I'm not likely to see any other a/c. More recently, I've been trying out areas with more traffic. Here's the odd part: every other a/c I can see are the same type as me! If I'm a PMDG737, so are they! If I'm a DHC-7, so are every other a/c I see! I know it has to be the way my CLS and config is set, but I can't figure it out! HELP!Jim

Ok, the problem with the old modules has been cured...thanks! Now, I'm up against CTDs! It loads in to about 60% and then crashes...no error message, nothing! Like it hadn't ever been on! I checked in the properties of the FS and got v.9.01.040901.01. I looked in the add/remove programs and only saw FS9, not the patch! I also looked in my nHancer, and it read as 9.1 as well.Ideas? anyone? It's acting like the patch isn't there, yet most of what I see says it is there.Jim

Ok, I included ADF2MOD and FSSound under the heading of (Old Modules), and that seems to have fixed the problem. Further to the patch issue, I know the patch was installed as there is the BACKUP file and both the readme and uninstall files within the root program file. But when I go to regedit and the application file, they both are showing up as 9.0 vice 9.1. How can I confirm that the patch is still active?Jim

All,This is a strange problem that I would like some input as to why it happened and what I can do to fix it.Recently, I upgraded my RAM from 1Gig to 3. After running a few stress tests on them, I was satisfied that all was good. I loaded up my FS9 (I should say, that before the upgrade, I had been flying with the FS9.1 patch installed). I flew about 6 hours, and felt that all is well with the world. Now here's the strange part. Today, I did a review of some of the lessons, did a couple of ccts, shutdown the sim and turned off the computer. I came back a few hours later, and loaded it back up. I got 2 error msgs: Both saying that there was 2 .dll files that weren't supposed to be there. The ADF2Mod.dll and the FSSound.dll. I am sure that those were installed together with other upgrades of the patch. I've had problems in the past, so I deleted the fs cfg file to rebuild a new one, and the problem persisted. I then went into regedit and found, somewhere along the way, I lost the patch! Instead of Flight Simulator 9.1, it's listed as 9.0!As I remember, to reinstall the patch, I'd have to uninstall all of my add-on scenery (which is extensive), install the patch, and then install the scenery. A process that I'm not looking forward to. Here's where the community's knowledge comes into play: Why did I loose the patch, how can I fix it from happening again, and is there a back-door way of installing the patch without messing about with the add-ons? My system:P4 2.8Ghz (pushed to 2.95)Asus P4P8X MoBo3 Gig RAM (2x1Gig and 2x512mb)Nvidia GeForce 7800GSOC (BFG)512mb300 Gig HDnHancer Your assistance is greatly appreciatedJim

Hey all,I'm in a bind! My older computer just isn't making a good go for FS, and until I win a lottery or something, a new rig is out of the question. A friend of mine suggested 'unification' and FS-GS.com I went to the site, and it looks to be what I'm after, but I don't think it is still up and running. I sent an email, but it bounced back. I searched this (and other) forums, and it seems that the latest account was back in late last year (06).Does anyone know if the service is still up and running? And how I can get in touch with them?Cheers,Jim

If I may jump in for a similar question: In the CalClassic Dc6 there is 2 contact points that I have no idea what they are: point.7= 5, -30.90, -5.250, -7.300, 1600, 0, 0.00, 50.0, 0.0, 0.0, 1.00, 3.0, 3.2, 0, 0.0, 0.0point.8= 5, -30.90, 5.250, -7.300, 1600, 0, 0.00, 50.0, 0.0, 0.0, 1.00, 3.1, 3.5, 0, 0.0, 0.0gear_system_type=0I've never heard of a '5' value.Jim

Thanks for that! It had me worried!Now to address the problem of a floating plane....arg :-samurai :-samurai Jim

Help!I've gone and done a bo-bo! In an attempt to fix a 'hovering' DC6 (see attached), I've been using the nav light method. Each time I've had to close down FS and then bring up my .cfg file to edit it. No big whoop there. But, by mistake, I've checked the use this program box when telling XP to read the cfg file with notepad. Now, all of the cfg's are shown with notepad icons instead of the configuration icons. To this end, I don't think FS is reading them as a cfg file.:-zhelp Any ideas here to fix this would be great!Cheers,Jim

I had a big problem with it as well. I think the problem was the navigation file. When you get a new ARAC and unzip it...its an executable. Problem is that its not in a format the A400 likes :(So when you install the ARAC, do so in your downloads or somewhere other than FS (BTW download the Feel There CRJ file). Open the file and rename the files to the following: ARPT.FTD > Airports.dat RWY.FTD > Runways.dat INT.FTD > Waypoints.dat NAVAID.FTD > Navaids.dat INDEX.FTD > NavData.IDX PROCS.FTD > Procs.datCopy that file to ...WilcoA400MNavDB.That 'should' solve the CTDT.Cheers,Jim

I like the aircraft. I bought it after the patch was put out so all the stuff in the patch is in the program.Although, I ran this aircraft through the FS manager diagnostics and found that there were a few missing sound.cfg lines. I was wondering if someone could post the sound.cfg file to see if this is a glitch on my side or on Sky Sim's.Cheers,Jim

>Have you decided which platform the MD-11 will run on ?>>Thanks!IMHO, I'm hoping for FS9, as I'm still not sure MS has worked all the kinks out fo FSX. I've seen programs that will work on both...so maybe that the way to go.Jim

Mike et all:The reason I replied to this and got it going again, is that I'm fairly new to the sim world, and love flying 'older' planes. Currently, I'm flying the 707 and an old version of a C130. I just figured a MD-11 would fit into my fleet nicely.>"What

I echo Mike's oppinion here. I too, would love to see the MD-11 in the extended range, as I'm not a great fan of the heavy tin like the 747/340s. I would like to see if the production team would reconsider. What's a another few monthes ;)Cheers,Jim

Hi Dillon,You seem to be the guy with a majority of the answers, and considering that SKYSIM isn't quick to answer...I'll ask you, ok?I've just bought and installed the MD-11 (and I believe it has the patch already in the install), and I took it up for the initial test flt. I ran into a bit of a stuff-up. My a/p wouldn't engage! For the life of me I can't figure out why. Along with this, my radios were frozen as well. I couldn't change the freqs.Any ideas where I've gone a-rye?Cheers,JimP.S. I've seen on other forums that there is a HUD available. Have you seen it? I havn't the fogiest where THAT might be (no mention in the manual)

John, if you can remember how you fixed the a/p, I'd appreciate the info. Re the weights, I'm going to change those now. Its a nice plane, just wish Wilco would back it up! I can't even get into the forum. It just has me fill out an incendent ticket and sends it to the "team":-hang Cheers,Jim

>As always, a sim about an aircraft that hasn't been built yet>is bound to fail. ;-)Dave, I wouldn't say it has failed, just that Wilco needs to get on the ball and fix the bugs.

I've just had my second run with it, this time just a tad over 1000nm vers just ccts. I'm still not sure. I had nothing but problem with the A/P. I couldn't get it to work! I had to fly it by hand!:-( I'm not a great fan of the Load manager either...didn't seem to have any effect on the performance of the plane. The last point I have, is the lack of eather a tutorial or manuals. One or both of them would be a great add! That micky-mouse 35 page pam. just didn't quite cut it for me.Just my thoughts. >Them and a nickel may get you a ride on the TTC...but I doubt it!