Microsoft KB Archive/242804

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

Article ID: 242804

Article Last Modified on 1/21/2005

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator: WWII Europe Series
 * Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator 2: WWII Pacific Theater
 * Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000 Professional Edition

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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.
 * 1) 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.

Additional query words: msgame cfs flightsim fsim fs2k

Keywords: kbui kbprb KB242804

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