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However, I don't remember where I got this but somewhere on the net (may have been here, not sure) I downloaded the Omani Boeing 747SP with the extra bulge like that of the E4B and even though it said it was for both FS2004/FSX, I can't seem to get it to show in my FS9. Any ideas on what's going on? Kind regards, Jeremy

Just a shot in the dark here, I don't usually fly the big iron and am not familiar with that download:

Check to see if the panel or sound .cfg's are aliased to another aircraft, and make sure the specified alias path is correct. If either folder references a path that is a dead end, the aircraft will not display in menu.

As always - if you want help with a specific aircraft (or anything) downloaded from simviation, a link or name is essential. It could be anything. I couldn't find any Omani 747SP. Tell us what aircraft and someone can look at it for you.

Jeremy,

Downloaded the file from FlightSim.com. Read the read me file. To use in FSX they said to change the original aircraft cfg to the FSX thing. I did and it works great in FSX.
Then I noticed that the original cfg file is not right. Try changing the cfg. entry from this:

[fltsim.0]
title=Project Opensky - Boeing 747SP Oman Royal Flight A40-SO
sim=747SP-PW-JT9D-7R4G2
model=dome
panel=dome
sound=
texture=A40-SO
kb_checklists=boeing747SP_check
kb_reference=boeing747SP_ref
atc_airline=
atc_flight_number=357
atc_parking_types=GATE, RAMP
atc_parking_code=UAE
ui_typerole=Commercial Airliner
ui_createdby="Project Opensky"
ui_manufacturer="Boeing"
ui_type=747SP-27
ui_variation=Oman Royal Flight A40-SO
visual_damage=1
atc_heavy=1
atc_id=A40-SO
description=Project Opensky \nBoeing 747SP\nVersion 2006.9.2-FSX\n\nEngine Type PW JT9D-7R4G2\n\n747SP Commercial Version \n\nModel Designer\n Hiroshi Igami\n\nFlight Dynamics Designer\n Warren C. Daniel\n\nTechnical Resource\n\nTest Pilots\n Project Opensky Members\n\nMaximun Range: 5,950 nm\n\nTypical city pairs: \n Tokyo-NY\n Bangkok-Paris\n London-Johannesburg\n\nFor proper operation: See B747 manual at: \n http://www.projectopensky.com

To this:

[fltsim.0]
title=Project Opensky - Boeing 747SP Oman Royal Flight A40-SO
sim=747SP-PW-JT9D-7R4G2
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=A40-SO
kb_checklists=boeing747SP_check
kb_reference=boeing747SP_ref
atc_airline=
atc_flight_number=357
atc_parking_types=GATE, RAMP
atc_parking_code=UAE
ui_typerole=Commercial Airliner
ui_createdby="Project Opensky"
ui_manufacturer="Boeing"
ui_type=747SP-27
ui_variation=Oman Royal Flight A40-SO
visual_damage=1
atc_heavy=1
atc_id=A40-SO
description=Project Opensky \nBoeing 747SP\nVersion 2006.9.2-FSX\n\nEngine Type PW JT9D-7R4G2\n\n747SP Commercial Version \n\nModel Designer\n Hiroshi Igami\n\nFlight Dynamics Designer\n Warren C. Daniel\n\nTechnical Resource\n\nTest Pilots\n Project Opensky Members\n\nMaximun Range: 5,950 nm\n\nTypical city pairs: \n Tokyo-NY\n Bangkok-Paris\n London-Johannesburg\n\nFor proper operation: See B747 manual at: \n http://www.projectopensky.com

I can't test it cuz my FS9 computer is down, however, that should resolve your problem.

Dave

Thanks Dave, that was it! Kind regards, Jeremy