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This flightsim hobby	25 May 2008 19:15 GMT	98
I was considering aspects of this hobby of ours the other day and what satisfaction each of us derives from it. In some ways, when looked at objectively, it is a strange pastime. A critic would say that we sit in front of our computers and pretend to do something, whereas in most ...
Two questions about the Grumman Goose	25 May 2008 17:45 GMT	6
Two basic questions about flying the default Grumman Goose Amphib on FSX: When are the wing floats deployed? Before or after landing (or watering, I suppose). Are they used when taking off and raised when
For google earth users...	25 May 2008 17:36 GMT	7
I was using Google earth and Quuilling around PHNL. What I saw really gave rise to thoughts of The Langoliers.... If you use GE, please have a look at the three aircraft parked at the southeast concourse. I KNOW what I saw is not real, but could someone who
Airlines Taking a Hit at the Pumps	25 May 2008 15:32 GMT	26
Endured my usual depression while watching the NBC evening news last night, and learned that American Airlines is not only cutting flights and laying off personnel, but are instituting a $15 charge for each bag a passenger checks. Their reason is the high cost of fuel and
New Video Card	25 May 2008 09:04 GMT	5
Well, I went and did it. I ordered a MSI RX3870X2-T2D1G OC Radeon HD 3870 X2 1GB video card for this computer. It'll be interesting to see how FSX plays on it. Of course I'll need to reinstall Vista Ultimate and switch to a monitor that will take advantage of it's
Helpful site for process ID	25 May 2008 04:05 GMT	1
I found a great site for identifying startup process and advice on whether or not to run them. I've seen sites like this before but they usually only identify half the stuff you ask them about, this one seems to know them all.
Nvidia Driver 175.16 for Vista 32 and Fsx. Found it !	25 May 2008 03:56 GMT	7
Finally I found out why fsx won't start with the latest Nvidia drivers , version 175.16 After many reinstalls , uninstalls and rebootes , using "Driver Cleaner" etc. As a desperate
Convair 580 (IRL)	24 May 2008 10:40 GMT	13
Today I had the incredible pleasure of seeing a real Convair 580. Australian rego VH-PDV Where I live it's almost unheard of to see anything more than light aircraft traffic or the daily commuter (Dash 8) service going to and from Brisbane.
GPU vs CPU upgrade	24 May 2008 09:01 GMT	2
Found an insteresting article on Tom's hardware, including extensive FSX SP2 tests, on GPU vs CPU upgrade : http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/cpu-gpu-upgrade,1928-10.html See you, Jan
Re: RIGHT-WING SUPRME COURT STRIKES A BLOW AGAINST FREE SPEE	24 May 2008 07:55 GMT	5
"Quilljar" <Not@home.today> wrote in message news:qoidnbJg0JjR4q_VnZ2dneKdnZydnZ2d@bt.com... > This guy may be absolutely right, but like many who feel strongly, once they > caually use the word 'fascist' many of just turn off. I don't believe these > teenagers have ever come ...
CH Yoke Vs Saitek X52	24 May 2008 07:23 GMT	8
Which one should I buy if I decide to change joystick... In Denmark they actually cost pretty much the same... Thanks... Erik
King Air..again	24 May 2008 05:42 GMT	3
Has anyone experienced engine/system-failures with the king Air B200 without the use of FSP..??? Thanks.......hope the message will make it to the group this time... Erik...
ping Erik King Air	23 May 2008 22:05 GMT	1
Guten Morgen Erik What is the prob in your King Air subject posting. Günter
FSX Acceleration included Service Pack 2?	23 May 2008 15:50 GMT	2
How do I check the version? I don't see a "SP2" word in "About Flight Simulator". Signature @~@ Might, Courage, Vision, SINCERITY.
Spare a thought	23 May 2008 15:40 GMT	7
While we sit in front of our computers in the comfort of our homes flying Chinooks (well I do a lot of Chinook flying) please spare a thought for those flying in RL. I sincerely wish this video had had a happier ending.