Dan8

I am sorry I missed your post. There are some things that need to be done to Windows 10. I am assuming you have version 1903 because you posted in June 2019. Please watch the following video: [EDIT: This will do much more than speed up Windows 10.]

If your hardware is in good condition including your power supply and voltages and heat are well within specification the most probable cause is a conflict with another program running in the background, including a virus. If you are overclocking the computer RAM, CPU or video card I suggest you put everything back to stock settings.

I enjoy the EMB505 PHENOM 300 HD series for FSX with the Navigraph extension pack, however, it is not the best transatlantic aircraft. The Embraer Legacy 500 would be a much better aircraft for long flights, and it has new avionics, much better than Carenado's recent FA50 EX for FSX/P3D. I can find the link needed for suggesting aircraft, however it requires me to link all my mail accounts, which I do not want to do. At least that is what happens to me, a page pops up stating "Welcome to Mail" and " Add your accounts to keep up to date across devices". I do not like that being forced upon me. Is there somewhere here on this forum that I can suggest the Embraer Legacy 500? https://www.magellanjets.com/embraer-legacy-500.html

Thank you very much for sending me the Phenom 300 Tutorial pdf Dan

HighBypass, I am very sorry that I missed your message. Wind shear can come from any direction, not just vertical. And CAT is not always verticle. FSX updates live weather every 15 minutes I believe. Anything within a map zone should be covered. It is possible that moving to a different map zone could cause problems. The latter is a code issue and I do not expect that to change, Microsoft fired the employees and shut down ACES Game Studio many years ago.

My problem is Carenado EMB505 Phenom 300 HD For FSX version 2.1 crashing to desktop. Removed and reinstalled several times. Ran as administrator. AV and firewall turned off. AV is VIPRE. Computer: Windows 10 Pro 64bit, Intel i7 7700K, 32GB RAM, MSI GTX 980 Ti Lightning video card. Gigabyte Z270X-UD5 motherboard. Computer screen is 1080p resolution. I have purchased the Navigraph EMB505 Phenom 300 Extension Pack, however, I am afraid to install it until this issue is resolved. This is frustrating, it is the only Carenado product I have purchased that does not work, and I have several of their add-on aircraft. Thank you in advance for help.

I see no updates to anything at those links. My problem is Carenado EMB505 Phenom 300 HD For FSX version 2.1 crashing to desktop. Removed and reinstalled several times. Ran as administrator. AV and firewall turned off. AV is VIPRE. Computer: Windows 10 Pro 64bit, Intel i7 7700K, 32GB RAM, Gigabyte Z270X-UD5 motherboard.

Thank you. I will check this later.

Thank you. I was hoping there was an easy way to find it in an .ini or othr file.

Is there any way I can determine how many multi-engine hours I have logged in MS-FSX? Thank You. I suppose I should have purchased a real log book. I have been flying Flight Simulator, before Microsoft [stole, I mean aquired, it] since 1986 and have never kept logs of hours flown. I have been using FSX since it came out.

8GB of system memory is the bare minimum, you are better off with 16GB. That said, you should not be running out of memory. Right click on your start button or taskbar and select Task Manager, click on the Performance tab [at the top], then left click the Memory [rectangle] on the left of the screen. In the open area of the bottom right of that screen you will see how much memory you have In use (compressed), Committed, Cached, and most importantly Available. The two most common things that cause an out of memory message is to many things running in the background, under normal use, or a virus. The following is a video explaining how to get the most out of Windows 10. Note: Although the Anniversery Edition in mentioned, it applies to all current Microsoft Windows 10 users. Also, he is using Windows 10 Pro, so, some of the screens may look a little different from yours. He does explain some differences on where things are in the non-Pro version of Win 10.

Eraser74, I have used FSX since it came out. There are two things I have found that cause problems with FSX, software [add-ons] that exhibit problems because of poor code or a computer that has problems, such as a defective or weakening power supply, video card or motherboard. The latter causes problems with add-ons that introduce much more detail, they demand more from a computer and thus weak computer hardware reaches it's limit and many problems can arise. Regarding the latter issue, usually any demanding add-on will cause problems. If only one add-on is causing an issue there is a 99.9% chance it is that single add-on. Note: I started working in the computer industry over 30 years ago and have gained a great deal of experience in that field.

You mentioned a regional jet. You might like a prop version, such as the Carenado King Air 350i. The following is not the best video, try to look beyond some of the things the sim pilot did: Here is another video with more navigation information. Please overlook his mistakes, I do not believe he is a real pilot:

I do not acknowledge or celebrate Xmas, however, I do celebrate Christmas. Other than A2A, that are more challenging to fly, you could try this site: http://www.fsdeveloper.com/forum/threads/spaceflight-dynamics-module-for-fsx.437124/

In general, the last thing you installed for FSX or software you made changes to is the culprit. Hardware can cause problems like this, however, that may not be the case and will not address it.

You forgot to tell us if you changed anything just prior to this happening. What operating system are you using? I forgot to mention, have you run a virus check using a good virus program, such as VIPRE? Download and install MSI Afterburner and CPUID HWMonitor [note: both are free programs, you can pay for HWMonitor, however, it is not necessary]. With these check how much video card and system memory are being used and what percent of each CPU core and your GPU core are being used. Also, Windows Task Manager [Performance tab] will show how much memory is free at the moment you bring it up. Also, under the Processes tab, it will show what program is using a percentage of the CPU is being used for a program - again, at the time you are looking at the data. Scroll down to look at all of the programs. You can do more with Windows programs such as Task Manager, however, the above is a good starting point - for all of the programs, not just Task Manager.

I, too, have "flown" Flight Simulator since before MS stole, I mean, acquired it. Visuals and content have certainly changed since those days. To your question, if you had no problem when using Windows 7 and now have a problem using Windows 10 it sounds as though that is your problem. I have heard of others with the CDI needle on the wrong side. Another thing, with this being your only add-on aircraft, you cannot tell if you have this problem with other add-on aircraft, in other words it is possible Windows 10 is playing havoc with the software you have. I thought about shooting an approach at that airport with a few different add-on aircraft, however, I am still using Windows 7 and the results would most likely prove invalid compared to Windows 10.

Windows 10 has serious problems in many areas. Do the following, it will NOT harm your computer, it will force Windows 10 to be more friendly to you and programs. These are videos and are very easy to understand and follow. After you fix Windows 10 you should be able to install FSX SP2, if you continue to have problems please post here. If the following fixes your problem, please post here for the benefit of other FSX users who have the same issue with Windows 10, this information needs to get to as many people as possible. 1.) General Fix for Windows 10: 2.) Windows 10 fixes directly related to gaming

There are MANY flat runways in the U.S. Midwest, including the Western 2/3 of Ohio. Kellys Island [airport ID = 89D] has short runways [pure North-South and East-West, RW 18 and 36, RW 9 and 27]. It is a small island on Lake Erie. I used to fly real aircraft there many years ago. On such a small airport you might start with FSX supplied ultralight, then move up to the Maule, a very capable tail wheel aircraft [i flew that also in real life]. It is more powerful than the Piper Cub. If you have an add-on aircraft like a Cessna 152 that will do a good job as well. Carenado has a Cessna 152 II for $26.95, however, you can get a good discount if you purchase it on major holidays. I believe Cessna suggested one notch of flaps for take-off, full flaps for landing [for real aircraft]. I did not fly this aircraft much in real life, I enjoyed larger Piper aircraft after the Warrior and later types of larger Piper aircraft came out. http://www.fspilotshop.com/carenado-cessna-152-p-1793.html Video of FSX flight in Carenado Cessna 152 II Just a note on twins, I do prefer Cessna over Piper, it is easier to see over the engines. Including the Cub, however, primarily beginning with the Warrior, Piper made and makes great aircraft though.

If you want much better quality than Lionheart, Carenado just released their 500S SHRIKE AERO COMMANDER. It is not a jet, however it IS old school - paint chips and all. http://www.fspilotshop.com/carenado-aero-commander-shrike-500s-for-fsx-p3d-p-6196.html or http://www.carenado.com/CarSite/Portal/index.php

You are talking about boundaries where wind sheer can happen. Try flying a real aircraft, coming in for a landing and experience wind sheer. Pray you live while your aircraft plummets to the earth. You often find fast shifts in air movement, especially over high mountain regions or sometimes simply CAT.

In 2006 FSX was designed with future Intel processor performance expected. The best way to boost your FSX frames per second is to purchase a fast Intel CPU, overclock it to at least 4.0GHz [unless the CPU is already running at that speed default - few are], and adjust some of your FSX scenery settings down a little. FSX was also designed for Nvidia, and a mid range card is all you need.

.... Hold down F2 for reverse props and jet thrust reverse ... and / for manual spoilers. My memory is poor, and once again, sorry about the confusion.

I have an oops to report. To reverse props press and hold down F2. For jet thrust reverse tap the / key. I thought I should clarify those keyboard commands because you have been gone so long. My apologies for not being clear earlier.

It was late last night here when I made my post above and forgot to mention this. Zinertek - HD Airport Graphics is very inexpensive and adds realism at all FSX airports, especially in the day time, at night I runways are so dark I have to use runway lighting to judge my altitude above the runway, aircraft landing lights are almost completely worthless - with my Nvidia graphics card. However, airport signs, and markings are much better, actually, some are added that vanilla FSX does not have, and buildings look better, and if there are windows there are people inside. It is still on sale for $14.24 and does not interfere with whatever ground software you are using. Read the reviews, some good comments there. http://www.fspilotshop.com/zinertek-airport-graphics-p-5310.html Also, some aircraft you purchase for FSX also contain the same aircraft for P3D in the package [download or DVD/CD], the Carenado B200 Beechcraft above is one of them. When shopping for an aircraft check to see if it will install on other sims you have or are interested in. Make sure the aircraft, or any software, will work with the simulator software version, such as Prepar3D 3.0+ and so on. FSpilotshop had over 2100 aircraft and other software on sale over memorial day weekend, and I am not sure if the sale is still on. When going to their site click on the "specials" link, usually on the right side of the page. As mentioned by Bert, there are many aircraft alone that you can spend money on, not including other software and hardware. I do not know what your budget is or what kind of aircraft you feel you would like to fly. The only reason I mentioned the Carenado B200 is it is a very easy aircraft to learn to "fly". Many people enjoy tinkering with as realistic as possible avionics and systems, which can take some time to set up a flight. Those aircraft have a much greater learning curve. However, the days of nothing but "steam gauges" and "coffee grinders" are coming to a close in real aircraft and I am glad to see many aircraft with some kind of glass system in the cockpit, even light single engine airplanes. The recommendations I mentioned above were provided in light of what you said in your initial post, especially # 2, you are less patient in your "old age" indicating you want as few hassles as possible. You can slowly slide back into flying a sim, that will probably make it easier. Just a note on many of the great planes available, make sure you read the manuals on all systems and avionics, they can often be downloaded and read before making a purchase, and if you cannot do that, you can download manuals for the real thing and read up, also proceedures such as cold and dark start-ups, among others can be found on YouTube for specific aircraft. I have a 40 inch monitor sitting 18 to 20 inches from my face and balancing good looking video with my check book is inescapable, especially now that I have been on a fixed income, I am 67 years old. I hate the looks of default FSX aircraft, they are simply putrid on a large screen. If you have lots of money, time and patience [which you said you had little of these days, specifically patience] then you can make some great looking objects on screen. In fact, once you look around for a few days at what is available you may become excited and want to jump in with both feet, along with your check book. It is probably best if you purchase a few pieces of inexpensive scenery, clouds, etc., and less complex aircraft to get things started looking better and not purchase a complex jet that will take you 20 minutes to set up [at the initial stage of the learning curve] before you even have time to taxi, let alone get into the air. So, let us know what class aircraft you want to jump into and how complex you want to start with. If you want a shallower learning curve, take it in small steps, get some flight time in and enjoy yourself from day one. EDIT: Forgot to use the word "all" ....