As we know it doesnt work to well on ATI card etc. Lock ups with ground in site.
This is a barely acceptable fix but does work. You will need a 2000mhz processor or so to do this.
Right click on blank desktop go to properties and then settings and then advanced and then Troubleshooting.
Put you hardware slider to the Middle.
This will force Software rendering in FMS.
I have found that with an xp2400 @ 2000mhz that with 1/3 of my screen filled with 16 bit and most details on I can get 15 FPS. Which is acceptable enough to do basic flying.
Dont go full screen just drag the window until the framerate is acceptable.
I have been able to use FMS and it is ok. Obvoiusly it looks crap compared to my normal Radeon 9700 pro but I can use it.
I hope this helps some frustrated flyers...now back to my Firebird Commander mod/training...