Flight Simulator 2000 and Combat Flight Simulator: Cannot Kill Engines by Turning Off the Fuel Tank Selector (242804)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator: WWII Europe Series 1.0
  • Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator 2: WWII Pacific Theater
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000 Professional Edition

This article was previously published under Q242804

SYMPTOMS

When you play Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator or Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000, you may be unable to kill the engine(s) in your aircraft by switching the Fuel Tank Selector control to OFF.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the Unlimited Fuel option is enabled.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, use the appropriate method for your version of Flight Simulator.

Flight Simulator 2000

  1. On the Flight Simulator 2000 startup screen, click Fly Now!
  2. On the Aircraft menu, click Realism Settings.

    NOTE: If the menu bar is not visible, press the ALT key on the keyboard.
  3. Click to clear the Unlimited fuel check box, and then click the green check mark to return to the cockpit.

Combat Flight Simulator

  1. On the Combat Flight Simulator startup screen, click Settings.
  2. On the Settings screen, click Realism settings.
  3. Click to clear the Unlimited fuel check box, and then click OK.
  4. Click OK.

MORE INFORMATION

The method to turn off the fuel supply varies between different aircraft. In most aircraft, the fuel tank selector is located on the main control panel.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/21/2005
Keywords:kbprb kbui KB242804