Flight Simulator 2004 questions - Page 6

Bifta · 01-06-2005, 13:45

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Originally Posted by Caspar

So you are saying that during flight...I had some problems...and crashed...and then bounced up??? nice!

..fair point, but I've experienced this problem just after take off in a chopper, there was no mechanical reason, that I can think of, for it to do this.

I'd say the error isn't with FS2004, otherwise millions of other people (including myself) would be reporting it and I've not seen it before. Don't forget, choppers are a complete b@stard to handle as you don't actually have a proper collective to use etc.

But like I said, you need the realism setting cranked right up (and you need to learn how to use the autopilot for long flights

read the manual or go through the video tutorials)

Caspar · 01-06-2005, 13:53

I hear you

...but this is not due to pilot error.... the phenomena that happens to the 747 and the chopper is identical...nothing to do with collective, etc.

I'll try upping the realism, but don't see why the plane would buggar up just because you are on newbie settings. Very odd.

Thanks anyway

AndrewJ · 01-06-2005, 13:54

It is weird Bifta perhaps you could help explain this one,

18000ft in some mountains ( lost track where I was I took of full tank and just flew with random weather enabled and full realism. Holding at a nice steady speed well above stall speed by about 140kts, yet all of a sudden I stall and end into a massive drop nearly crashing into a mountain, the de-ice was on and temperatures was not a problem. the plane was fine yet it really almost smashed into the ground thankfully being good with the 747 apart from landing ( aint up on ILS ) I was able to recover.

Still baffling.

Bifta · 01-06-2005, 15:03

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Originally Posted by Caspar

I hear you

...but this is not due to pilot error.... the phenomena that happens to the 747 and the chopper is identical...nothing to do with collective, etc.

I'll try upping the realism, but don't see why the plane would buggar up just because you are on newbie settings. Very odd.

Thanks anyway

Maybe there's an issue with your joystick driver/hardware, I've seen some of them suddenly lose calibration briefly, especially if there's dust in the potentiometers, that might be the cause. If it's USB, try uninstalling the driver, using a diff. USB port, reinstalling the latest ones and if it's a gameport joystick, unless it's a very expensive yoke throw it in the bin and get a decent USB'un.

Caspar · 01-06-2005, 15:10

It's a Xbox [to PC] controller...maybe it's that where the problem lies!

Bifta · 01-06-2005, 15:25

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Originally Posted by Caspar

It's a Xbox [to PC] controller...maybe it's that where the problem lies!

Are you using an Xbox pad?

Caspar · 01-06-2005, 19:59

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Originally Posted by Bifta

Are you using an Xbox pad?

Yes, a Xbox Controller ...works well too, other than this problem, assuming it is this that's causing it!

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Bifta · 01-06-2005, 20:21

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Originally Posted by Caspar

Yes, a Xbox Controller ...works well too, other than this problem, assuming it is this that's causing it!

Heh, joypads with a flight simulator, bad idea.

AndrewJ · 01-06-2005, 23:23

I agree lol, just had same thing again 747 18000ft 310kts autopilot on, suddenly sink rate warning plane goes down I struggle to get control ( turned autopilot off by time this happens ) and may just get control this time I went and crashed mid air into a Cessna, chances of that happening?

Stuartbe · 02-06-2005, 13:00

Wow !!!

I only just found this thread - I cant believe it.... I am big time enthusiast of fs2004, radar and all the other ad-ins.

I have been running a group with over 30 members for a year now. www.aviateham1.bravehost.com

If any of you are interested in joining let me know.. We have both novices and qualified airline pilots in the group..

Caspar · 02-06-2005, 13:38

I remember speaking to you ages ago Stu about this... you were setting up TeamSpeak

I've not tried flying online yet...oneday we should get together

SMHarman · 02-06-2005, 14:04

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Originally Posted by Bifta

Heh, joypads with a flight simulator, bad idea.

I've got the Microsoft Sidewinder Freestyle Pro
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...896319-0098253
which is a good giggle with a flight sim as it is motion sensitive, tip forward, back left and right to move the 'craft, put it down to go to the bathroom and put your 'craft into a steep dive.

AndrewJ · 02-06-2005, 16:30

I have heard of groups like this, sadly my use of the navigation equipment on fs2004, is erm, rather limited.

Caspar · 03-06-2005, 21:02

ok, I've installed the VFR photo scenery CDs for Wales and

I can't see the difference

How do I know it was installed correctly and is being used???

...so far I'm still annoyed with this simulator, considering the hype I thought I'd get more for my buck???

The scenery pack is visible in the scenery library and about 5 new entries exist which are priority 1 thru 5....

..but when I fly my plane in Wales...it looks poo....so I move the plane to England and the scenery looks exactly the same.

Any advice?

AndrewJ · 03-06-2005, 21:04

In the scenery settings in the display options how dense have you put it, default can be set to off, also have you enabled it to search add on scenery?