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Hello, I'm not sure if there is anyone who still uses MSFS4, but I'm going to give this a shot anyway! I didn't see a separate section for versions this old, so I am posting here. Some might think I'm crazy for wanting to fly such an old simulator, but I have a copy of Microsoft Flight Simulator 4.0 for DOS, and I happen to have a big appreciation for old games/programs that are packed with features for the time. Are there any experienced MSFS4 flyers that know or remember how to use the ILS system? I have the extensive 200+ page user manual and have been trying to piece together how I am supposed to lock onto a destination airport. I've added the destination airport's NAV frequency to my NAV1 radio, autopilot turned on and "Nav 1 lock on" turned on, but nothing. Approaching the destination airport runway is normal, with no indicators or anything. I loaded up a built-in mode in the game, as they have a couple of ILS approaches that start you mid-flight, and there are red boxes that guide you to the runway. If I change the nav 1 frequency to another one (testing), the boxes disappear. So I know I need to have the destination frequency plugged into the Nav radio, but if I try this on my own flight, the boxes don't show up. Just wanted to see if there are still any sim enthusiasts that still are familiar with this one. Keep in mind I am not a real pilot, and I just use these things for fun. I'm not familiar with real-world course plotting. Thank you!
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Microsoft Flight released to the world on February 29th 2012. Unfortunately though, it wasn't too well received by the flight simming community and within a year, Microsoft stopped developing for the game in July 2012 before cancelling all support and shutting down Flight's multiplayer servers on October 14 2014. One major factor to why I believe it failed was down to the fact that being the only major release of a flight simulator in six years after FSX, it gained too much hype for what it actually was, among many other reasons I do explore. In this video, I look deep into the simulator itself and answer the question to whether or not this simulator really was as bad as it initially was. Michael Hayward https://www.youtube.com/c/Drawyah/ .
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Microsoft Flight Fact Sheet Title: Microsoft Flight Availability: Spring 2012 Worldwide Developer: Microsoft Studios Format: Digital download ESRB Rating: Rating pending Pricing: The starter pack is free to play and includes the Icon A5 and the Big Island of Hawaii. Pricing for game add-ons will vary. Product Overview: Microsoft Flight is an entirely new PC game that lets players jump into the challenge, fun, and freedom of flight with no special hardware or past experience. Whether players want to fly freely or choose to master real instruments and controls, Microsoft Flight is easy for a beginner while challenging for the most accomplished PC pilots.The game immerses players in the flying experience with realistic graphics and accurate physics, and will continually evolve with new terrain, aircraft and challenges that can be downloaded via expansion packs. Features: Top features include the following: You're at the Controls. Microsoft Flight offers hours of exciting gameplay for free with the initial download. Set the pace by choosing to turn on flight aids or use the cockpit controls to perform authentic piloting procedures. Choose how to play, whether it's completing missions, finishing challenges, exploring the sky or finding aerocaches. Players looking to deepen their experience can download additional packs that add new aircraft, regions and customization options. As a player's experience grows, so too does Microsoft Flight, with frequently released new content like daily aerocache challenges and regular mission updates designed to keep the experience fresh. If You Can Use a Mouse, You Can Fly. With Microsoft Flight, players can jump into the challenge and fun of flying with no special hardware or past experience. At the push of a button players can see all available missions, be transported to specific locations, view the airplanes in their hangar, or track and share accomplishments. After a brief tutorial, they'll be soaring past the lush, breathtaking cliffs of the historic Waipio Valley or witnessing the vast crevices of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with a view from above. Stunning Realism. Microsoft Flight features a visually stunning and realistic representation of the region-specific weather patterns, foliage and terrain, landmarks and flight physics. Players can explore in highly rendered, accurate cockpits of airplanes, or fly with a view of the airplane from the outside. Product Specifications: Microsoft Flight is optimized for the average PC user, with no special hardware required. Minimum: Dual Core Processor 2.0 GHz 256MB graphics card, DirectX 9.0c compliant 10GB hard drive space WinXP SP3 or newer 2GB RAM Recommended Dual Core Processor 3.0 GHz 1024MB graphics card: ATI Radeon HD 5670 or nVidia GeForce 9800T or equivalent 30 GB hard drive space Windows 7 SP1 64-bit 6GB Ram Visit the official Microsoft Flight web site here: http://www.microsoft.com/games/flight/
