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Frequently
Asked Questions
- Q: I've switched to the new Flight Simulator X. How do I install Flight Deck 4 to run with FSX?
- Q: FSX-ONLY When installing Flight Deck 4 for FSX, I am unable to install the catapult. I also tried
manually installing the catapult as mentioned in the Readme file but I cannot
locate the DLL.XML file. How do I install the catapult?
- Q: FSX-ONLY When I change to one of the Flight Deck 4 aircraft or start some of the presaved flights that use one of the Flight Deck 4 aircraft, I end up waiting a long time for the selected aircraft to load. It almost looks like Flight Simulator X has locked up or crashed. How can I fix this?
- Q: I've been flying with Flight Deck 4 and really like the new features. However, when I fly from the virtual cockpit, I see a blurring of the screen when I am approaching the carrier. What can I do to fix this?
- How can I turn off the afterburners on the F-18C and F-18E?
- How can I change the Nav and Com frequencies on the F-18C?
Answers
to your Frequently Asked Questions
Question: I've switched to the new Flight Simulator X. How do I install Flight Deck 4 to run with FSX?
Answer: Please read this section carefully, since the steps are different depending on your computer system.
All registered users of Flight Deck 4 are eligible for this free update for FSX.
For Users Who Have Not Installed Flight Deck 4 for FS2004
This applies to you
- if you have a Flight Deck 4 CD-ROM* and have not installed Flight Deck 4 for FS2004 on your computer system
Download and run the Flight Deck 4 CD-ROM Validation program which prepares your computer system.
Download Flight Deck 4 CD-ROM Validation program (670 KB)
After download, run the program AbacusFD4_CD-ROM_Validation.exe which may ask you to insert your Flight Deck 4 CD-ROM into the CD drive.
If the InstallShield Wizard start when you insert the Flight Deck 4 CDROM, click Cancel (since you do not want to install Flight Deck 4 (for FS2004) at this time).
After you run the validation program, your computer system is set to accept the free Flight Deck 4 Update for FSX (see yellow highlighted area below).
* We are able to validate any of the following CD-ROMs:
- USA "Flight Deck 4"
- U.K. "Flight Deck 4 For Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004"
- Benelux "Flight Deck 4 voor Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 "
- Germany "Flight Deck 4 For Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004"
- France - "Flight Deck 4 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004"
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This applies to you
- if you do not have a Flight Deck 4 CD-ROM because you previously purchased the download version of Flight Deck 4 for FS2004 and you have removed FS2004 from your computer system.
Locate your personal registration key from your original order. Next download and install the following:
Download Flight Deck 4 for FSX (71 MB)
Run the program AbacusFlightDeck4_FSX.exe and type your personal registration key when asked to install the new Flight Deck 4 for FSX. You'll be set to take off from the deck of the USS Ronald Regan using Flight Simulator X.
You do not have to install any other updates. |
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Flight Deck 4 Update for FSX
This applies to you
- if you have previously installed Flight Deck 4 for FS2004 (either from a CD-ROM or from the download version) and it is installed on your computer system or
- if you have previously run the Flight Deck 4 CD-ROM Validation program from above.
Your computer system is all set for you to download and install the Flight Deck 4 Update for FSX. Cclick below to retrieve it.
Download Flight Deck 4 Update for FSX (70MB)
After download, run the program AbacusFlightDeck4_FSXUpdate.exe and you'll be set to take off from the deck of the USS Ronald Regan using Flight Simulator X.
DOWNLOAD NOTE: To accomodate the high demand for the Flight Deck 4 Update for FSX, we have doubled the bandwidth capacity from our servers. However, due to the large number of downloads anticipated, you may experience extended times. If so, you may want to try downloading at non-peak times.
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Question: FSX-ONLY When installing Flight Deck 4 for FSX, I am unable to install the catapult. I also tried manually installing the catapult as mentioned in the Readme file but I cannot locate the DLL.XML file.
How do I install the catapult?
Answer: Download and install the following update. This replaces the FSX Catapult Installer for the catapult. After running the update, run the FSX Catapult Installer for FSX from the Start |
Programs | Abacus | Flight Deck 4 menu.
Download update for FSX Catapult Installer (2 MB)
Question: FSX-ONLY When I change to one of the Flight Deck 4 aircraft or start some of the presaved flghts that use one of the Flight Deck 4 aircraft, I end up waiting a long time for the selected aircraft to load. It almost looks like Flight Simulator X has locked up or crashed.
How can I fix this?
Answer: We have identified the problem that is causing the lengthy time to load some of the Flight Deck 4 aircraft. We are now preparing a fix and expect to have an update available for download about December 20th.
Thanks for you patience.
Question: FS2004 Only I've been flying with Flight Deck 4 and really like the new features. However, when I fly from the virtual cockpit, I see a blurring of the screen when I am approaching the carrier.
What can I do to fix this?
Answer: The problem is related to the textures on the aircraft carrier
itself. We have replaced the textures to solve the problem. Please download and install Update 1 below.
Question: FS2004 Only How can I turn off the afterburners on the F-18C and F-18E?
Answer: The afterburner visual effect is controlled by a gauge file that not working consistently. Please download and install Update 1 below.
Question: How can I change the Nav and Com frequencies on the F-18C?
Answer: The current aircraft.cfg file incorrectly reports that the Nav and Com radios have a standby frequency. Radios which have a standby frequency allow you to change only the standby frequency, then swap the active with the standby. Please download and install Update 1 below.
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