Hi Trailboss.

First you need to install the FSX SDK that comes with the FSX Deluxe and FSX Gold. At least I believe it is also on FSX Gold. Then you need to install SDK SP1a, followed by SP2. SP1a and SP2 for the SDK are on the Acceleration Expansion Pack disc. I'm not sure where you can download them from, so you might need to search microsoft.com for them.

The SDK installs by default, I believe, to C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\FSX SDK  or something similar to that. Mine is installed in F:\FSX SDK\SDK so that's why I'm not sure of its default location.

If you want Gmax, it is removed when you run SDK SP1a, I think. If not, then it is definitely removed when you install SDK SP2. So I suggest you copy it elsewhere before then. Gmax can be downloaded for free from http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax. You WILL need the registry fix to register it and use it and it is considered OK by TurboSquid to use it, in fact they tell you to download it and merge them with your registry. You can get it here: http://pages.infinit.net/browser/Projects/GMAX/GMAX_Registration_Workaround.zip. Gmax won't work without the registry fix!

Hope this helps.

Mark