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Microsoft Flight Simulator X For Pilots Real World Training

Jeff Van West, Kevin Lane-Cummings

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Total reviews: 25 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

FSX for pilots 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book is a fantastic guide to flight sim and flying. It has loads of details without being boring. A great reference item to keep on your desktop cockpit.

Wow - There's more here than meets the eye 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book is a bargain for FSX users. Very detailed with over 700 pages of information. I am a private pilot and throughly enjoyed reading through this manual, especially when flying my FSX program. In addition the extra missions, charts & challanges, are certainly worth the book. The extras are free off the internet, and you'll probably have to wait until the web site is "free" as I suspect it is very busy. The book is great for learning a "new" aircraft, and best of all it gets you in the air quickly if you have never flown before. The internet stuff comes up inside the FSX program itself, and it quite complete with charts etc. for each mission. This book is certainly worth the money for what you get.

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Get ready to take flight as two certified flight instructors guide you through the pilot ratings as it is done in the real world, starting with Sport Pilot training, then Private Pilot, followed by the Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, and Air Transport Pilot. They cover the skills of flight, how to master Flight Simulator, and how to use the software as a learning tool towards your pilot’s license. More advanced topics demonstrate how Flight Simulator X can be used as a continuing learning tool and how to simulate real-world emergencies.

Microsoft Flight Simulator as a Training Aid: A Guide for Pilots, Instructors, and Virtual Aviators

Bruce Williams

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Total reviews: 11 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Learn On The Cheap! 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I have wanted to get my pilots license since I was 13. I could never get the cash.

The Flight Sim Pilot Training on Flight Sim 2004 and Flight Sim X is OK but not great.

This book is so incredibly awesome when it comes to how you can use Flight Sim to lean how to fly and the things that you shouldn't. (Let's just say the computer program is a little "optimistic")

I have talked to so many trainers who told me dozens of stories about people who got their sport or private pilot license in a much shorter time and cheaper because of this book.

And my local flight school instructor told me the more I can learn in Flight Sim the better pilot I will be because when he goes over the stuff I need to know he will be reminding me of the things I already know and filling in everything else.

He says all his pilots who have used Flight Sim saved from $1000 to $3000.

Editorial Review:

PC-based simulations, though touted by many in the aviation community as excellent flight training aids, are not being used to their full potential. This guide and the accompanying CD illustrate how to get the most out of Microsoft® Flight Simulator with general suggestions, specific advice, and practical tools. Student pilots can use the comprehensive information to review specific concepts and prepare themselves for formal flight instruction, while certified pilots can upgrade their navigation skills, learn about advanced aircraft and procedures, and complement their real-world flying with additional hours in the virtual skies. The materials are equally suitable for flight instructors looking for new tools to use in ground school classes and pre- and post-flight briefings and virtual aviation hobbyists will welcome the in-depth information on flying in the real world.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight: Official Strategies & Secrets

Doug Radcliffe

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Total reviews: 15 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

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Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight lets pilots of all ages and abilities experience history in the cockpit of such famous planes as the Wright Flyer, the Spirit of St. Louis, and the Douglas DC-3. This official strategy guide, written with the full cooperation of Microsoft Game Studios, will help you deepen your knowledge and enjoyment of every aspect of flight, whether you're trying to land that Comet in a crosswind or request take-off clearance from ATC so you can get that 737 full of passengers to Chicago on time. Inside you'll find:

• Detailed specifications, statistics and flying tips for all the historical and modern aircraft.
• Exciting flight challenges so you can apply concepts and techniques, such as difficult navigation and approach procedures.
• Thorough coverage of all flight aspects, from taxi and takeoff, to in-flight navigation, to approaches and landings.
• Fun role-playing scenarios that let you become a bush pilot, airline pilot, or aerobatic pilot.
• Details on the Flight Simulator community, with dozens of great add-ons and Internet resources.
• Exclusive designer tips straight from the Microsoft's Flight Simulator 2004 team.

Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Master the Experience!: Prima Official Game Guide (Prima Official Game Guides)

Bart Farkas

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 1.5 of 5

Practically Worthless 1 out of 5 stars.
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If it didn't have a short precis of each mission, then it would be completely worthless. I was looking for something more along the lines of one of Andy Herd's FSX reviews found at Flightsim website. And Andy's reviews are free! I paid over $20 for this waste of time and paper. Does the writer, Bart G. Farkas, really think people buying this manual are looking to find out the basics of how a plane stays aloft? We wanted the FSX secrets, the down & dirty stuff that only a collaborator with the programmers could have written. What we got was a 2nd grade book report on the very basics of aviation. Save your money, or review a copy before purchasing. You've been warned.

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A Pilot's Guide for Gamers

·All 50-plus missions and tutorials are outlined and examined
·Learn the basics of flight, from taxi and takeoff through challenging landings
·Learn how to combine the stunning power of the Learning Center and Free Flight Ability with real-world flight situations
·Explore exciting new ways to use Flight Simulator X, from flying air rallies to functioning as an Air Traffic Controller
·Quick reference hotkey insert card included

Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator 2: WW II Pacific Theater: Inside Moves (EU-Inside Moves)

Jeff Van West

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

The Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator: WWII Pacific Theater game takes the excitement, realism, and challenge of the best-selling Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator to the South Pacific for one of the fiercest air battles of World War II. MICROSOFT COMBAT FLIGHT SIMULATOR: WWII PACIFIC THEATER: INSIDE MOVES provides readers with the insight, tips, and tricks necessary to survive the deadly air combat of the Pacific Theater. The author provides vital details about this combat zone's environment and terrain, aircraft, airfields, and carriers, along with information about combat flight school, how to play the game over a network, and how to customize planes, missions, and scenery. Organized for a variety of skill levels, with quick access information for new users plus tips for experienced players, the book also features memoir-style sidebars full of information about Pacific Theater planes, people, and history for readers who have a special interest in WWII air combat. Key elements of the text even simulate a period document, with maps and intelligence reports used as backgrounds for section openers. As a special bonus, the book includes an "Enemy Order of Battle" foldout that provides identifying diagrams of the key combat aircraft used by both sides of the conflict in the Pacific.

The Complete Visual Tutorial to Flying the Boeing 737 Microsoft® Flight Simulator 2004/FS9/FSX

Bruce A Bouley

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 2.5 of 5

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Bruce began his infatuation with Flight Simulator while taking flying lessons and dabbled in the game after Microsoft released Flight Simulator 95. Becoming a serious flight simmer with the next Microsoft release of Flight Simulator 98 that added many features and a more realistic feeling. Bruce had to give up his enthusiasm of being a real pilot after being diagnosed with a disabling disease. It was at this time that he decided to dedicate more time to assisting other new and experienced flight simmers on how to enjoy Microsoft® Flight Simulator by modifying AFCADs, creating Flight Plans, and designing repaints of various aircraft. Bruce never forgot how difficult it was when he first began playing Flight Simulator in trying to fly the larger planes and also the lack of instructions. The idea of flight simulator was to have the simmer enjoy flying around the world and to get the sense and appreciation of what real commercial pilots do on a daily basis. With this in mind, Bruce, wrote The Complete Visual Tutorial To Flying The Boeing 737 to assist the new and experienced simmer in learning how to fly like a real pilot and to begin their flight with taxiing from the gate to the assigned runway, to take-off, to landing and to taxing back to the stand all the time communicating directly with the Air Traffic Controller. Bruce is also a consultant and Coordinator of Safety at a local hospital in Connecticut.

Secret Weapons Over Normandy (Prima's Official Strategy Guide)

Fletcher Black

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Secret Weapons Over Normandy Strategy Guide 5 out of 5 stars.
8 of 9 people found this review helpful.

Don't buy the game without buying this companion guide.It gives you a birds eye view of every level,every plane and every weapon in the game.It tells you were hidden planes are and all secondary and bonus missions.It also gives info on flying,bombing,dogfighting,and bonuses when you finish the game.Get this guide before it goes out of print like ace combat 4's guide did or you will have to order it used.Unfortuanly these guides seem to go out of print long before the game does.Another reason to buy these guides is you get to see what every level looks like before you get to play it and what enemies you will come against.

This guide covers PS2 4 out of 5 stars.
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This guide covers Playstation 2, PC and Xbox game systems, if you are also a Star Wars Fan this guide has a surprise reward for succesfully achieving all missions

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Join the Secret Battle
·Comprehensive tactics and historical trivia for all planes
·Detailed flight training and combat strategies
·Exhaustive walkthrough for all 30 missions
·Interviews with the team at Totally Games
·Details every barrel roll, swoop, and dive you'll need to master the skies of the Second World War.

Flights of "13Mike" Book 1: A Microsoft Flight Simulator Companion (Flights of)

Fred J. Calfior, Douglas W. Miller

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Ifr Flights of "13Mike" Book 2: A Microsoft Flight Simulator Action Book (Ifr Flights of)

Fred J. Calfior, Douglas W. Miller

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 98: Inside Moves

Ben Chiu, Gary Meredith

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Total reviews: 9 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Good Guide 4 out of 5 stars.
11 of 11 people found this review helpful.

Since the Help files on FS98 can be confusing and at times hard to access, This book is extremely useful. Hardly a session with FS98 goes by without me refering to this volumn. It is a great guide to anyone starting out with this program, or experienced users who want the occaisional reference. The only thing I was disappointed in was the fact that this book had very little info about about the technical aspects of the program. In particular I expected to see a chapter or two about downloading and loading add-ons from the internet (planes, scenary etc..). However, this is minor. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a good guide to FS98.

Editorial Review:

Microsoft Flight Simulator 98 ascends to a new level of flight simulation fun and realism with the inclusion of new technology and Internet connectivity, multi-player capability, realistic graphics (Direct3D), force feedback, new planes, more airports, and satellite imagery and Internet weather and airport directory downloading that allows players to bring the real world onto their PCs. MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIMULATOR 98: INSIDE MOVES provides all the expert tips, tricks, and insights that pilots of every level need in order to have a great flying experience.