Flight Simulator 2004 Update v9.1

The Microsoft Flight Simulator Team is pleased to announce a product update for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight. In response to customer feedback and Product Support information, the update addresses performance improvements and content updates. To begin, select the language version of the Update below to match the version of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 you have installed.

Update Enhancements

* Addressed slow frame rates for flights repeatedly in and out of a common area. Frame rate decreases have been corrected by fixes to Autogen scenery behavior and memory allocation.
* Addressed product stability issues that were due to changes of season in particular airport environments. Users will experience stable and consistent behavior when changing the time and season across any of the airports at any level of scenery detail.
* Addressed additional product stability issues tied to various features throughout the product.
* Addressed issues with configuration file updates to make sure all option changes are reflected during subsequent launches.
* Restored support for 19 meter digital elevation data as was supported in Flight Simulator 2002.

Content Updates

* The update includes over 160 bridge models to replace missing bridges. These new bridges will appear at all scenery settings of normal and higher.
* Kennedy Airport (KJFK) features new autogen objects to enhance the high detailed scenery and terrain for the airport and surrounding area.
* Virtual Student Pilots completing their first solo flights will correctly receive Solo Certificates for their accomplishments.

To determine if you need the Microsoft® Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight (UPDATE):

1. Run Flight Simulator 2004.
2. Click Fly Now!
3. Press ALT to display the menu bar.
4. Click About Microsoft Flight Simulator on the Help menu.
5. Check the version number in the About Microsoft Flight Simulator dialog box. If the version number is 9.0 we recommend installing the update.

After updating, the version number for Flight Simulator 2004 will be 9.1.