Hi there:  
   
    I have been using flight simulator 2004 for a few years, and I recently had to reinstall the software.  I had obtained a wonderful utility/gauge or module (I think..) back a couple of years ago, but I cannot remember where I obtained it from.  I am sure it was freeware.  
    This gauge or module was an add-on program, which displayed at the top of my fs9 screen, while in flying mode.  It indicated current airspeed, altitude, location and frame rates, etc.  It consisted of two lines of text, both in red.  This software was very useful, as it allowed me to see information relative to the airplane I was flying.  
    If anyone knows what this add-on program was called, I would appreciate a response.  If you know of any similar program, that would be nice to know as well.   I know I will likely find an answer on this site.
    Thank you.

                                                    -learningtofly  

Hi Milton:

     Thanks for the reply.  I will try what you have suggested.  I am pretty sure that I got this simple program from a freeware site, but I cannot seem to find it again.  Once again, it was simply two lines of red digital information displaying airspeed, altitude and frame rates, etc.   I will let you know if what you suggest works.
     Thanks again.