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Current Mood: Cool

Correct appearance of the FS9 default GPS screen

This is oldish news, but since it took A LOT of hunting and luck to find the answer again - I wanted to make a post for posterity (and to help me find the answer again if I need it)


PROGRAM: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 (FS9 FS2004)

PROBLEM: GPS text changes to an Italic font after installing Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)

SOLUTION: Restore old version of Arial Black font.

PROCEEDURE:

• First, get the old TTF font file.  Click “Start”, then “Run”, then type %windir% in the text box and click “OK”.
• Now look for a directory (folder) named $NtServicePackUninstall$, doubleclick it to open it.
• Now look for ariblk.ttf.
• Right click the TTF file and choose COPY.
• Right click your desktop and click PASTE.
• ariblk.ttf is now on your desktop.
• Second, we remove the offending SP3 version of the font.  Surf to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314960 and follow the directions for deleting a font. The one you want to remove is Arial Black, aka ariblk.ttf
• Now follow the instructions at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314960 and install the ariblk.ttf FROM YOUR DESKTOP. Be sure “Copy fonts to Fonts folder” is checked.
• Once done, you can delete ariblk.ttf from your desktop and check FS9 to verify the GPS text is correct again.

You break it you bought it, use at your own risk, discontinue use if rash developes, No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service (pants optional), blah, blah, blah…

Current Mood: Cool & Happy

Written, filmed, narrated, and edited by me. Yes, that’s my voice - no alterations - that’s what I sound like.

FTG is a Virtual Airline group. Basically is a place to commune with fellow vPilots and to fly “real” flights in Flight Simulator.

I was “tagged” for this by a friend over on Facebook, but I decided to post it here since all my posts here go over to Facebook. Killing 2 birds and all that…

Rules: Once you’ve been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it’s because I want to know more about you.

(To do this, go to “notes” under tabs on your profile page, paste these instructions in the body of the note, type your 25 random things, tag 25 people (in the right hand corner of the app) then click publish.)

1. I own fish.
2. I play Flight Simulator.
3. I like Anime.
4. I like to learn about other cultures so I can try to see things from their point of view.
5. I wish I wasn’t so introverted.
6. I often wonder what my life would have been had I not been blinded in my right eye and had followed though with my plans to join the USAF after high school.
7. I used to white water canoe, hike, and go camping.
8. I miss my wife.
9. I used to be in a band.
10. I play organ, piano, and guitar with varying degrees of incompetence!
11. I wonder what you *really* think of me.
12. I want to return to Yellowstone one day (went there once before as a child)
13. I’d love to be Anthony Bourdain, well I’d love to have his job anyway…
14. I wish I had lots of money, but mostly so I could give most of it away.
15. When I remember my Grandfather, I feel I have done nothing with my life. He was always pleased with me, but compared to the things he did - I haven’t done squat.
16. I wish I could draw better - I get these great compositions in my head, but I can’t put them on paper.
17. I wonder what you’re wearing right now. (OK, sorry, that’s my weird sense of humor - I swore I wasn’t going to, but I can’t help it!)
18. I am lactose intolerant - which for some reason sounds so lame…
19. I participated in the restoration of historic pipe organs in and around Baltimore - I am quite proud of that.
20. I had two kids - and I’m quite proud of that t00, not entirely satisfied, but proud none the less.
21. I regret the last thing I said to my wife (now deceased) or rather how I said it.  How many of us expect to leave for work and never see their loved one conscious again?
22. I’m never sure how much I should talk about things like #21 - it’s a big part of me, I feel compelled to share it, yet I fear it will drive others away…   very confusing.
23. Shortbread cookies are my kryptonite.
24. I wish knew how to ride a Motorcycle.
25. I had no idea this list would be so hard…  *dies*

Current Mood: Happy & Sad

Whether your celebrating cultural heritage, a deities birthday, a festival of lights, or just worshiping at the alter of consumerism, here’s a earnest wish that you do so with a light heart and with the company of friends, family, and loved ones.

Indulge yourself in the greatest gift of all…

Each other.

Current Mood: Cool

Current Mood: Happy

This is turning into a cooking blog (LOL)

Just thought I’d share this - SOmeone over at Facebook mentioned giving Sushi a second chance and that was it, the idea was firmly wedged in my brain.

I had the Nori so I made up a simple mix of Tuna, Mayo, and Wasabi for filling (along with rice of course) and here is the result. Mmmm.

Happy Thanksgiving.  Just thought I’d share that sentiment and my idea of a non-turkey turkeyday meal!

That’s steamed Curry Salmon and sliced mushrooms and a heap of Jasmine Rice (love that stuff).

The rice was cooked in a regular pot, as I can’t see the money to buy a “Rice Cooker” though I imagine they are nice to have.

The Salmon was marinated in a mixture of Soy Sauce, Rice Vinegar, Curry Powder, and Cornstarch - I don’t know the amounts, I don’t measure…

Then the fish was slapped into the bottom layer of a Bamboo Steamer on a piece of parchment paper (next time I want to try Lettuce leaves) while the mushrooms went into the top layer.  I also poured some of the marinade over, and scattered a handful of chopped green onions on top of, the Salmon fillet.

Brought it to a boil and 10 mins later it was food!

Amazing real life landing - and an everyday occurrence at Princess Juliana International Airport on the island of St. Maarten.

Some Videos, some Downloads, and other stuff, like the links and so on. Poke around - see what’s new!

Great little “comic strip”, flight related, yet it seems to mean something more…[link]

http://www.jermexpress.com/art-and-design/pre-flight-safety-demo-dance/