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

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Error Messages Common Elite Error Messages

	GNS 430 can not open device message.
	No Elite Control Interface Detected, Flight will be halted after 3 min.
	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.

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.

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?
	Do I still need a floppy disk drive to install the ELITE software?
	How do I install my ELITE brand USB hardware in my Windows PC?
	How do I install the ELITE Demo?
	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?

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 / FS X?
	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 under MAC OSX?

Software Get answers to your software questions.

	How can I get an Instructor Station on my ELITE Simulator?
	How do I get new Nav Data for my ELITE?
	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?

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?
	What is the difference between Genview and Standard Elite?

Recent developments

30.07.2010
Heliwest plans to integrate Elite Simulator into wider training platform

27.07.2010
Super fast delivery helps Elite win Flight Simulator Sale to Fly-West

30.11.2009
Greece's largest independent FTO orders Elite Simulator - The first MCC in that country

18.09.2009
Another Elite BITD in use in Italy

24.06.2009
Poland's largest Air Freight operator goes Elite

22.06.2009
Every FTO should go Elite, says happy owner of FNPT simulator

21.06.2009
Elite Helicopter awarded FAA advanced ATD certification

16.06.2009
Australia's largest independent regional airlines buys Elite again

08.05.2009
A Japanese first for Elite

07.04.2009
Top spanish FTO chooses an Elite Device as its first fully owned and certified simulator

06.04.2009
Top Indian FTO now using Elite Device to help train pilots!

26.02.2009
Keeping cool whilst training on flight simulator!

20.11.2008
Elite 'First' dual pilot with GNS530 in India for Saraswati Aviation Academy

20.11.2008
High Resolution Swiss Scenery built into Elite Simulator for Fliegerschule St. Gallen-Altenrhein

20.11.2008
Largest FTO in Greece buys Elite Simulator

19.11.2008
Second Simulator for Severn Aviation will be first Elite Simulator for Twin Engine Helicopters

16.09.2008
On days when it doesn't shine in Brazil Elite Simulator will help BHS pilots prepare for the worst

12.09.2008
Single and Twin engine pilots training on new ELITE simulator in India

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