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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight Review (continued)
More User Submitted Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight Reviews
Date: 2008-04-05
Flight simulator
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of FlightTrying to fly a flight from point A to point B I find it difficult to change radio navigation frequencies with no radio panels available. Try to use pause command and then shift 2 to get the radio panels with no successful results. The pitch trim{up or down)does not work like the real world. Must continue to hold up or down elevator force. I had Flight Simulator 98 before and I fill it was more user friendly.
Date: 2008-04-05
Recommend this over FSX
I purchased this after buying FSX and was unable to even install FSX on my computer. I had been using an older version of Flight Simulator so FS2004 was still an upgrade. I am so happy that I went with the 2004 version. First, it was quick and easy to install. I did not have any problems at all. Second, I was able to find lots of add-ins (scenery, airplanes, etc...) to make the experience even better. I have noticed a ton of improvements over earlier version and my 2 year old computer has not problem running the graphics.
Date: 2008-03-31
Very relaxing game. UNTIL YOU CRASH AAAAAAHHH!!!!
Great way to spend a Saturday night (ok..I'm married...not a nerd..well...a little nerdy). I used to love to shoot things down and enjoy more arcade style action. Now in my old age...let me just ease forward on the throttle, bring the nose up, adjust the flaps...and look out the window. Looking forward to adding 2 more flat screens and track-ir for head tracking! Then I'll be really flying and my wife will still be rolling her eyes. Great game.
Date: 2008-03-20
A toy for Flight Sim X
I was very disappointed with this add on for FSX. I guess if you are a 9 year old the missions might be fun, but as realistic flight situations, not so. The airplanes are very ho-hum and made worse by the fact they only have VC cockpits, with the attendant lousy lighting.
Save your cash, buy a good add on from Eaglesoft or PMDG.
Date: 2008-02-08
Crashes
Product installed out of the box crashes and after initial run of Flying Lessons, closes program each time Flying Lessons is selected.
Working with tech support provided a 3 step process to each time Flight Simulator is loaded. A Selective Startup IPL is required to run to eliminate ALL background programs. After running the game, a Normal Startup restart is required to return the computer to normal operation.
Microsoft should include these instructions up front in the installation instructions instead of leaving it to each purchaser to discover the system environment required to run the program. Once beyond this, great scenery, wide range of aircraft, and complete flying lessons as well as ground training on theory of flying.
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