Take to the (virtual) skies with help from Microsoft Flight Simulator
Microsoft Flight Simulator has offered a great way to fly aircraft of all sizes without ever leaving the ground for nearly 40 years. With help from Microsoft Flight Simulator For Dummies, you’ll take to the skies in everything from tiny two-seaters to huge commercial airliners. Plot your course and deal with realistic wind and weather as you fly pond hoppers, 747s, and everything in between all around the world.
In this book, you’ll learn how to:
* Start with getting a feel for the controls of a small plane before moving on to larger airliners
* Get familiar with the instrument panels of all sorts of planes
* Deal with virtual emergencies, dynamic weather, Maydays, and more!
Great for anyone just getting started with Microsoft Flight Simulator, Microsoft Flight Simulator For Dummies is also the perfect book for existing players looking to get the most out of their time with this awesome game.
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Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Flight Simulator 7
Chapter 1: Taking to the Virtual Skies 9
Chapter 2: Taking Control with (or without) a Custom Setup 19
Chapter 3: Heading to Flight School 35
Chapter 4: Virtual Planes, Real Pilot: Flight Simulator in VR 49
Chapter 5: Takeoff in Tandem: Flights with Friends 63
Part 2: The Art of Single-Engine Navigation 77
Chapter 6: Loving Flight Fundamentals 79
Chapter 7: Learning Those Instruments 93
Chapter 8: Pulling Off a Successful Start-Up 101
Chapter 9: Departing from and Returning to the Runway 113
Part 3: Airport Operations 127
Chapter 10: Knowing Your Way Around the Airport 129
Chapter 11: Talking Your Way Into (and Through) the Air 145
Part 4: Choosing and Flying Your Aircraft 157
Chapter 12: Airplane! (Not the Movie, the Craft) 159
Chapter 13: Knowing the Nitty-Gritty of Flight Planning and Navigation 169
Chapter 14: Working the Radio in Single or Multiplayer Mode 187
Chapter 15: Rules, Rules, Rules – So Many Rules! 193
Part 5: What to Do in Case of an Emergency 199
Chapter 16: Mayday! Recognizing and Responding to Emergencies 201
Chapter 17: Making an Emergency Landing 213
Part 6: The Part of Tens 221
Chapter 18: Ten Flight Simulator Tricks You Should Know 223
Chapter 19: Ten Cool Airports to Visit Virtually 235
Part 7: Appendixes: Example Flights 247
Appendix A: Example Cessna Flight 249
Appendix B: Example Baron G58 Twin-Engine Flight 257
Appendix C: Example 787 Dreamliner Flight 263
Index 269
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Brittany Vincent is a journalist specializing in the video game industry, with nearly a decade and a half of experience reviewing games, reporting on the industry, and aiding manufacturers in research. Her work has appeared on CNET, CNN.com, and numerous other publications. She is also a frequent guest at gaming conven-tions and events.
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