Personally, I don't play it anymore (outdated), but I want to see if anyone still does ;D

Before I formatted the last timeI actually had it installed just to see performance rise  :P 100+ FPS with sliders maxed..go figure... :D

after format only put fs9 back on...don't think I even have cfs3 on my pc anymore...

I have it for alot of the planes I miss from it. I use CFS2 and FS9 mainly though

My hard drives are large enough to have all of them, Flight Unlimited II, Pro Pilot 2, FS '98/2000/2002/2004, on there ready to play... ;D...!

It's fun comparing them all now and again... ;)...!

Paul...
.....and Gunship... ;)...!

FS2000 all the way!  8)

My comp is too old to handle Fs2002 (Never tried it mind)
But hopefully getting a brand spacking new comp in the summer, and then it will be Fs2004 all the way.

I play it because I like the high FPS and mouse as yoke feature.

I've been playing it alot lately.  Also CFS1 and FS2000.  My good computer broke so I'm having to play these to get my "fix" till I get it repaired or get a new one.

Jim

These old sims are still fun.  They were once state of the art.

I still fly FS98 most of the time. In my cockpit, that is. Software development is another story, has to work with all versions.
I have created a few planes that really fly by the book, and I did not want to recreate them for later versions.
The big improvement of later versions is of course scenery, and the looks of your plane. Controls, panels, you can do it all with FS98 and do not need a heavy PC for all your wideview screens.
Being inside the pit, I do not care much about the looks of the plane as long as it flies OK.
Scenery - I use Europe1 among others. There is enough to get out there, and I do not fly close enough to church towers to actually enjoy their ornaments. Once I am close enough to the ground to appreciate details, I have my hands full landing the plane.
;)

i play it when i am at Mexico ( i got a pc there, and i am too lazy to instal 2004 ) But i really enjoy it, also, it is the only FS That my pc's are able to handle... What!!?

Yeah, I've still got it. It's like taking a kid fishing.
Teach 'em the basics and then show 'em the REAL FUN. Besides if they really like it, I  ;) 8)give them a copy.

wrote on Mar 7^th, 2006 at 4:23pm:

FS2000 all the way!  8) My comp is too old to handle Fs2002 (Never tried it mind) But hopefully getting a brand spacking new comp in the summer, and then it will be Fs2004 all the way.

If your PC handles well FS2000, then it is bound to handle FS2002 even better. ;)

i love to play it even tho i have 04. becuase i can put all settings to max!

wrote on Mar 12^th, 2006 at 9:20pm:

I've been playing it alot lately.  Also CFS1 and FS2000.  My good computer broke so I'm having to play these to get my "fix" till I get it repaired or get a new one. Jim These old sims are still fun.  They were once state of the art.

once.... like, 5000 years ago... ;D

i play it mabye once-twice a year just to see how some downloaded planes work on it ;D :D

Yes, I do still play FS 98.  I even have a copy of the _old_, version 4.0, where the _floppy disk_ says "For IBM PC's and compatibles".  I know, I'm ancient.  But for the features I like, its what I can afford.  For example, on the V 4.0, I get "standard" (for the time) flightsim,  plus a crop dusting scenario, a "war game" type scenario, multiplayer capability, and I can design my own planes. :)  So, if anybody knows where I can do multiplayer stuff with my version 4.0, please let me know.

Nothing is better than a classic. Most of the newer sims and other games may have better graphics (eye candy), but most lack the great game play of a classic. Sooooo.. I still play Flight Simulator '98, Doom, Doom 2, The Incrediable Machines, Empire Deluxe, etc, etc. What can I say, IMO nothing is better than a classic.

John

The incredible Machine is great ant it is one of those games that will never be outdated ;D

well I sometimes instal it ,to play it bring me back good memories,I remember that voice (the intructor and the lady)that was my first encouter with this FS world  8)

I loved the FS98 instructor.

"Don't forget your gum check!" ;D

I wouldn't say I actually play with it anymore. More like test and compare things every now and then.  I actually have all versions FS1 thru FSX on my PC.  I use emulators to run versions 1 thru 4 and about version 5 I can run them as normal.  Quite a kick.

It's interesting to venture every now and then to older FS version forums just to see what possible could be happening.  Same type stuff just in a different version.  Reading a few posts above this of an old timer finally moving from FS98 to FS2004. Man, is he in for a shock!   :)

Clutch
Project 9 Dragons

i did haveit installed on my laptop at one stage to play during boring german classes but its gone now ;)

Had it installed on the previous machine... but lost it when the harddisk died

Have it installed and use it from time to time. Mostly for IFR routes. Not really the simulator for VFR, it is not. A great platform to teach about VOR navigation though (no default GPS), even if an update of the various worldwide VOR, NDB and ILS would be nice (yeah, I know, I have a dream ;D).

I love the old games and sims, they run so well on newer hardware that I can turn all the details up.  Newer OS is a slightly different matter... :-?

Don't even have it. ;D ;D

I have it and opt into it on rare occasions -- probably more often than 2k2 (never installed FS9). My favored is still CFS1 but my CFS2 still gets more usage than FS98 or FS2k2.


8-)

I have it on an old 500MHz P3 machine that gets dusted down once a year, had it on a laptop too - along with Crimson Skies/CFS-1/CFS-2/FS2002 until the 'HD' (and the 'LCD') finally gave up on me!. :(

Probably played CFS-1 more thou' - especially over the firm's LAN at lunchtimes - happy days!... ;)

I used to, but I've given it to my cousins.

EGNX wrote on Mar 7^th, 2006 at 4:23pm:

FS2000 all the way!  8) My comp is too old to handle Fs2002 (Never tried it mind) But hopefully getting a brand spacking new comp in the summer, and then it will be Fs2004 all the way.

Why not FSX?

Rich H wrote on Jul 26^th, 2008 at 3:20pm:

EGNX wrote on Mar 7th, 2006 at 4:23pm: FS2000 all the way! My comp is too old to handle Fs2002 (Never tried it mind) But hopefully getting a brand spacking new comp in the summer, and then it will be Fs2004 all the way. Why not FSX?

Probably because it's still cheaper.  The reason I've never installed FS2k4 is because it's too large a program -- FSX?! :o


8-)

I think this Block should be remove , eventhough FS98 is still well preserve Like brand new as my FSX box ,its too old ,this block should be use to instead FS98 should be all MSFS before FS2000, or MSFS From the last century, see how funny was the beginning o this game   ;D

or wipe it out..don't you think?

mostly because I don't see too much activity here, Three pages make this block _3 pages is all the histo0ry of FS98 .. :o   :-/

Alejandro Rhodes wrote on Jul 27^th, 2008 at 12:02pm:

I think this Block should be removed, even though FS98 is still well preserved... ...its too old, this block should be [for] all MSFS before FS2000, or MSFS From the Last Century; see how funny the beginning of this game was!

There has been activity admitting to current use. As I told you not long ago, I retrofitted one of my CFS1 installs with the FS98 scenery files; mind you, the textures aren't even on par with the default CFS1 textures and default missions have to be tweaked (seems global warming has caused the oceans to rise more than thought since WW2) but I can fly the world in CFS1 without searching to install myriads of little add-on scenery files.


Alejandro Rhodes wrote on Jul 27^th, 2008 at 12:02pm:

Or wipe it out..don't you think? Mostly because I don't see too much activity here. Three pages make this block  -- 3 pages is all the history of FS98 ...

Aye, but the lack of troubleshooting inquiries only indicates that it's been much less problematic than your more recent big fellows. ;)


8-)

If you want my opinion...

The FS'98 Forum isn't broken...

...so I reckon, don't try and fix it... ;)...!

I still have, and play, Flight Unlimited II, Pro Pilot 2, Fly!, Apache Longbow, etc,.....as well as the occasional excursion in FS '98, FS 2000, and FS 2002...

..and not forgetting the various Combat Flight Sim series... :)...!

...and even my 1982 Sinclair Spectrum "Tomahawk" Helicopter Game!...

So my life doesn't just revolve around FS 2004 and FSX... ::)...!

Paul....I'll play with anything involving my Stick of Joy!.... ;)... ;D...!

.....I wonder how many little Johnie's out there are happily playing FS '98 on Dad's ancient Win '95 Computer, with no problems?

Hey Fozz don't play with your "Stick of Joy" too much you will lose what little vision you still have ;)

I monitor my Joystick usage as directed by a qualified doctor....I just hope it isn't too little too late :-X

Hell yeah!!

Wait... it said 'Do you still play FS9...' on the main screen and this thread's about FS98.

So...no.

I still play FS98 often-on Windows Vista now (using compatbility mode set to Windows 98).

aafuss wrote on Nov 22^nd, 2008 at 11:33pm:

I still play FS98 often-on Windows Vista now (using compatbility mode set to Windows 98).

Do you have a prefered acft?


8-)

I like it because you can still fly helicopters inside bridges like the Golden Gate bridge and Brooklyn  etc same with 2k but 2k2  and fs9 crashes the helicopter -- unless I am doing something wrong that I haven't figured out yet.  Also the WTC (rip) is still there and has a heli pad to land on

Lost in FS9 go to Realism and turn collision detection off and you should be able to buzz bridges again ;)

thanks, I,ll do that!!!

I know I'm late getting to this thread, but if I could find the disc, I would probably have it installed and use it every once in a while. I just cannot find that disc for the life of me.

8-)

My parents bought me it for my 8th birthday in 2000. I played it all the time until I was about 12 and got a playstation.
Last time I played it was just for a laugh about October 08!!!

I have all my MS Flight Sims safely stored; FS '98, FS 2000, FS 2002, FS 2004, and FSX.....

...including Flight Unlimited I, II, and III; Pro Pilot 1 and 2, FLY!, etc, and various Helicopter Sims from way, way back!

..and I have great fun re-running all of them from time to time.. :-*...!

....so much nostalgia!.. [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]...!

Paul...G-BPLF...FS 2004... :)...!

wrote on Jan 10^th, 2009 at 10:01pm:

I know I'm late getting to this thread, but if I could find the disc, I would probably have it installed and use it every once in a while. I just cannot find that disc for the life of me.

An FS98 online source. You may have to speak to store managers to get it locally.


8-)

H wrote on Jun 6^th, 2009 at 1:06pm:

wrote on Jan 10th, 2009 at 10:01pm: I know I'm late getting to this thread, but if I could find the disc, I would probably have it installed and use it every once in a while. I just cannot find that disc for the life of me. An FS98 online source. You may have to speak to store managers to get it locally. 8-)

...and for our British Chums...

Amazon. UK...>>>>

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_vg_h_?url=search-alias%3Dvideogames&field-keywords=Flight+Simulator+98&x=13&y=18

Paul...G-BPLF...FS 2004... 8-)

I accidentally selected it yesterday and had a little go on it.

EJW wrote on Aug 13^th, 2009 at 11:43am:

I accidentally selected it yesterday and had a little go on it.

...its always worth a try every now and again, if just to see how far the MS Flight Sim series has progressed over the years.. ;)...!

Paul...FS '98/FS 2000/FS 2002/FS 2004/FSX/CFS 2, etc... 8-)...!

http://www.simviation.com/yabbuploads/StartFltSims.jpg
(WW1 = CFS1 with WW1 acft replacing the default WW2 acft plus other scenery, texture, etc., modfications)

8-)

Capt._Viper wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2006 at 9:31pm:

Yeah, I've still got it. It's like taking a kid fishing. Teach 'em the basics and then show 'em the REAL FUN. Besides if they really like it, I  ;) 8)give them a copy.

:) That's how I first got into flight sim, my grandpa showed me FS2004 when I was real little. Been obsessed with it ever since. He always used to think there was something wrong with me 'cause the only thing I wanted to do was crash, typical six-year-old. ;D :D

why are you replying to a 4 year old thread?

just wondering

KDSM wrote on Apr 7^th, 2010 at 6:38pm:

why are you replying to a 4 year old thread? just wondering

Maybe, unless in a time warp, just because it was there?


8-)

KDSM wrote on Apr 7^th, 2010 at 6:38pm:

why are you replying to a 4 year old thread? just wondering

...brings back fond memories of the gradual conversion from 8/16-bit computer games, to 32-bit computer games.... :-*...!

Paul...FS'98, 2000, 2002, 2004, FSX...(got 'em all!)... :)...!

FS98 was my first flight sim, and got my started in this world of sim. However i now dont have it installed, which is a dissapointment, so i recently put it back on, and that brought back alot of memories.

Since FS8 scenery worked in CFS1, maybe I'll try it in FS98.
I now have FS95 through FS9 installed (FS9 takes up a bit of space but I cleared some of the unused off of my hard drives and did some rearranging). The main drawback I've had with FS98 is the often bland scenery texturing compared to CFS1 which was produced not long afterward.


8-)

:)

The closest I come is I have a Beechcraft C90 and a Beechcraft B99 made for FS98 that I fly in my FS2002.  It's weird when I used the same planes in FS98 the props didn't spin like a turboprop would but when I installed them into FS2002 they operated they way they should.  It's very interesting.

Mike

Yes, but only occationally and with a joystick and Rudder Pedals with the same interest and zeal, to learn things ,I was flying the Cessna,Learjet and Jet planes with only a hand held gamepad. It stimulates a lot of the thrill which I enjoyed  as  it was in those days. Thank you for the opprtunity you have given by your present post in the Forums. :)

M.S.M