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Jun 20th, 2004 at 3:49pm

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Hi,
  Im not sure if anyone will be able to help me with this one, but here goes.

  Ive had the strangest of problems with fs2004 the last couple of times ive loaded up. Basically whats happening is as I take off the plane which tends to be the larger jet ie:747 757 etc has been leaning over to the left almost going into the ground. Anyway i switched views to spot and noticed that the entire tail was moving up like a flap would, and ended up in a 45 degree angle to the rest of the plane. I know it sounds weird and if i could post a screenshot then i would but not sure how to do that yet.
   Unlikley i know but has anyone else experienced this strange thing happening, and if so could you please tell me how to resolve it. Smiley
 
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Reply #1 - Jun 20th, 2004 at 7:54pm

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Without a screeshot, it is difficult to help you.  Here is how to take screenshots:

1. pause the game

2. select the view you want (Such as the outside view in the case of mine)

3.  press the Print Screen key

4.  Ctrl+Alt+Del out of FS2004 (without closing it) and open MS Paint.

5.  hit Ctrl+V or select Paste from the Edit menu.

6.  Save the image.

Volia!  You have an image ready to use as wallpaper in your machine.

Later, when you're done flying,  You can upload the image.  Here are the instructions to do so.

Bear in mind the restrictions for the images (the size of the image in pixels, the size of the file).  You WILL need to edit the image taken with the above steps.  To do so, I used a program called PIXresizer.  It's quick, and stupid-simple to use (just the way I like it).

Stratobat told me about it (thanks again Stratobat)

You can find Pixresizer here.
 
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Reply #2 - Jun 20th, 2004 at 9:53pm
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Jordonj, you don't need to press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to get out of FS2004.  All you need to do is press Alt+Enter and then minimize.
 
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Reply #3 - Jun 20th, 2004 at 10:18pm

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I have had the same problem many times.....It is usually because the autopilot has been left on...try hitting"z" and check the AP to ensure it is off...
 
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Reply #4 - Jun 20th, 2004 at 10:31pm

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Jordonj, you don't need to press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to get out of FS2004.  All you need to do is press Alt+Enter and then minimize.


Nice tip (I'll remember that)!

Actually, I usually have Paint open before I start FS2K4, then I Alt+Tab over to it to paste screenshots...

Is there a better program to use (I've been considering switching to Irfanview to do this...)

Does Irfanview do a better job than Paint?
 
My first flight in a 172 on August 20, 2004&&...&&&&Doing the right thing is more important than doing the thing right. (P. Drucker) &&&&When all think alike, then no one is thinking. (Walter Lippmann)&&&&Boredom's the problem. And how do you beat Boredom? Adventure!!!&&&&Tyler: You-You'll remember my position, won't you?&&&&Rosie: Sure! Stop by for a drink sometime!&&&&Tyler: Wait! Wait! What is my position?&&&&Rosie: Ehhhh...beats the hell outta me! I just hope I can find my way back home!
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Reply #5 - Jun 21st, 2004 at 5:17am

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URLhttp://www.simviation.com/yabbuploads/weird.jpg

Hi,
Thanks for the replies. Im not sure if my image is gonna appear or not but it shows the problem i have. The last post i received regarding my problem has rang a bell as when i load fs at the moment when its finished loading and im in my cockpit the plane already seems to be in autopilot mode for some reason. Everything seems to be on alt/speed/fd so i turn these off and the problem disappears. Trouble is next time i load they are all back on again. I think this is where my problem lies but i dont know why its loading with autopilot already engaged?
 
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Reply #6 - Jun 21st, 2004 at 5:21am

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I dont think im getting this uploading buisness Embarrassed
 
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Reply #7 - Jun 21st, 2004 at 5:23am

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Was the file a jpg and under 100kb?
 
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Reply #8 - Jun 21st, 2004 at 5:27am

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Yes im sure it was..In fact i just checked it is 79kb
 
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Reply #9 - Jun 21st, 2004 at 5:30am

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I've fixed it & also resized it for you.

I don't see how a shot helps. I suspect your problem is with your joystick or other input device. Check the connection & try recalibrating it.

PS. If the problem is the autopilot switch it off & save the flight. Check the "Make this the default flight" box.
 
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Reply #10 - Jun 21st, 2004 at 5:31am

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Hmm strange it seems to be here now..Maybe you can see my problem and help please.. many thanks to all who helped me get this far Smiley
 
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Reply #11 - Jun 21st, 2004 at 5:33am

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But surley the tail shouldn't be pointing down like that..or am i missing something. I did recalibrate my joystick by the way as that was my first thought Smiley
 
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Reply #12 - Jun 21st, 2004 at 5:35am

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If the problem is the autopilot switch it off & save the flight. Check the "Make this the default flight" box.

The image was named weird.JPG. I resized & renamed it weird.jpg before uploading it.
 
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Reply #13 - Jun 21st, 2004 at 5:47am

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Thanks very much for your help..It does seem to have been the autopilot, so I have done as you said and turned it off then saved as default flight. All seems to be well now. Thanks for sorting my upload for me aswell. I dont know what people like me would do without forums like these. Thanks again to all Smiley
 
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Reply #14 - Jun 21st, 2004 at 5:48am

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You're welcome. Glad we sorted that out. Wink
 
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Reply #15 - Jun 21st, 2004 at 10:13am

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Excellent...I'll remember that when I move on to jets.
 
My first flight in a 172 on August 20, 2004&&...&&&&Doing the right thing is more important than doing the thing right. (P. Drucker) &&&&When all think alike, then no one is thinking. (Walter Lippmann)&&&&Boredom's the problem. And how do you beat Boredom? Adventure!!!&&&&Tyler: You-You'll remember my position, won't you?&&&&Rosie: Sure! Stop by for a drink sometime!&&&&Tyler: Wait! Wait! What is my position?&&&&Rosie: Ehhhh...beats the hell outta me! I just hope I can find my way back home!
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