FS Flight Deck 4


Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Q: I've switched to the new Flight Simulator X. How do I install Flight Deck 4 to run with FSX?
     
  2. 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?
     
  3. Q. How can I turn off the afterburners on the F-18C and F-18E?
     
  4. Q. 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: All registered users of Flight Deck 4 are eligible for this free upgrade for FSX. For upgrading to Flight Deck 4 for FSX, please click here.

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: FS2004 Only 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.

 

Flight Deck 4 Update 1

Please note that this update is not required for Flight Deck 4 for FSX nor for Flight Deck 4 for FS2004 after July 17,2006

Flight Deck 4 was initially released early July. Several user pointed out minor problems that they encountered with texture and visibility issues. We thank you all for your patience during the time that we were investigating the cause and looking for solutions to these bugs.

This update addresses the following:

  • The F/A-18C Hornet™ and F/A-18E Super Hornet™ afterburners are now visible only when the throttle is at 95% or higher.
  • The F/A-18C Hornet™ AI tailhook was fixed.
  • The F/A-18C Hornet™ and F/A-18E Super Hornet™ radios are updated so they can be tuned properly with standby frequency.
  • The textures for the aircraft carrier textures are changed. The previous textures affected the surrounding scenery and aircraft virtual cockpit views.
  • The aircraft carrier has new night lighting. The lights now only appear at dawn, dusk and night.

Please note that the changes in Update 1 have been incorporated into the full download version of Flight Deck 4. Users who have downloaded and installed the full Flight Deck 4 after July 17, 2006 need not download nor install this update.

If you have installed the full download version of Flight Deck 4 prior to July 17, 2006 then you should download and run the following program to apply Update 1 to your previously installed copy of Flight Deck 4.

AbacusFlightDeck4_Update1.exe (15 MB)