The definitive list of add-ons for new FS2004 users

I am thinking of getting back to flight sims by purchasing FS2004. The
numerous add-ons that are both shareware and commercial is confusing to
someone just starting out. I would like to hear your opinions about the best
four or five add-ons (including scenery, utilities, aircraft) for FS2004 for
someone with a 2.5 ghz/1 gig ram machine. Any thoughts? Since it's been
quite a while since I played MSFS, I'd like to get up to speed on the best
of the new. URLs would be appreciated. Thanks!!

Chuck

I asked the same question here a couple weeks ago and got some great
answers. Here is what I've done so far:

1. Terrain mesh upgrade - www.fsgenesis.net (great meshes and support)
2. Landclass upgrade - www.fsgenesis.net
3. Texture upgrade - www.fscene.com (very nice textures, but a bit pricey)
4. AI Traffic upgrade - http://ultimatetraffic.flight1.net/ (I just got this
one and am now testing, so the jury is still out)

Considering:

5. Improved/Realistic Weather - ActiveSky www.hifisim.com/products.htm
6. Better Camera control - ActiveCamera

Ken


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absolutely get FSNavigator. hard to get lost when that is running and well
worth the 30$ or so US dollars.
I also enjoy Active Camera and am going to start using (today I hope) Active
Sky.
FSUIPC is a useful tool also and cost ~25$ US to register and get full
benefits from.

for scenery you can't go wrong with FSGenesis. good products at a great
price.

I also enjoy CH Products yoke and rudder setup. Having a good vid card
helps with the enjoyment a lot too.
Check out www.flightsim.com (I paid for the membership to allow full access)
and www.avsim.com for a lot of good tips, articles, and downloads.

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David MacLeod
Etna, Maine USA
P4 2.8 OC to 3.13
1 GB DDR 466
Radeon 9800 Pro 256 MB
2 Seagate 120 RAID 0

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I would suggest getting some photographic scenery. Best ones are based on
aerial photos such as the Visual Flight UK VFR, or Switzerland Professional
2004 IMO.

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