FAQ

Welcome to the ELITE Frequently Asked Questions! Please select a question to view the answer.

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Elite RAC
Ready to Assemble Cockpit FAQ
	How long does it take to build one? ... Get one?
	Are there different cockpit options and what are they?
	Can anything be added to the panel after I get it?
	Can I pass on the pilot seat? Will that reduce the cost if I don't need a seat?
	Can I use my own LCD monitors in the RAC?

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Error Messages
Common Elite Error Messages.
	No Elite Control Interface Detected, Flight will be halted after 3 min.
	No Visual Database found
	Open GL Subsystem Error
	Serial number of Elite and control interface do not match.
	This application has failed to start because FTDI2XX.DLL was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

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Hardware
Questions and Answers about ELITE Hardware Configuration.
	My PFC radio will not light up with the new v8 Aircraft Modules.
	My Yoke/console Jitters in the calibration screen when I try to calibrate it.
	What CH Products are ELITE Compatible?

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Installation Questions
Here are common questions pertaining to Elite Software Installation.
	All I have is one USB port and I have lots of USB devices, where do I plug these in?
	Can I install my ELITE Software on Windows Vista?
	How do I install my ELITE brand USB hardware in my Windows PC?
	I do not have a serial port on my PC, and I need to connect my serial hardware, what do I do?
	I have yoke or stick that is not ELITE brand. How do I program the buttons to perform specific tasks (Trim up, parking brake, freeze etc…)?
	I ordered an Add-on with my upgrade and did not receive an additional disk.
	I Purchased the upgrade do I un-install the old one?
	I received an email with an Installer from ELITE, now what do I do?
	I received USB hardware from ELITE with no drivers, what do I do?

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Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous Questions.
	Do I need to Uninstall the Elite Sofware when I have a Problem?
	How do I get my ELITE hardware to work with MSFS 2002, 2004 or FSX?
	What Simulator Software works with ELITE's hardware?
	When should we expect an upgrade to MAC OSX for ELITE?
	Will ELITE work in Classic mode?

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Software
Get answers to your software questions.
	How do I get new Nav Data for my ELITE?
	How do I test Direct X (version checker)
	How to reset ELITE to the first time installed?
	It is always night time in Elite when I start, how do I adjust the time?
	My flight Controls are not seen in the calibration screen.
	My USB Rudders are reversed, how do I Fix this?
	What are the minimum system requirements to run ELITE?
	What ELITE(R) Versions are supported?
	Will ELITE offer G1000 software as part of the next upgrade?

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Usage Questions
Here we can assist you with the operation of ELITE.
	Fuel selector not working on the flight console.
	How do I calibrate my controls?
	How do I change my screen resoluion?
	how do I make my Engines be off at startup?
	How do I make my home Airport the default one?
	How do I remove the map screen from the Avionics Panel.
	How do I Reposition to a different airport?
	I am missing an Add-on module after I installed my upgrade, how do I fix this?
	My Brakes are reversed how do I fix this?
	My Computer has no internet connection, and I would like to get live METAR.
	My Left throttle is not working on my quadrant how do I fix it?
	There are two identical ILS frequencies for my airport and ELITE will not recognize any of them. How do I rectify this?
	What is the difference between Genview and Standard Elite?

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