A collection of "right to the point" articles that will help you run FSX faster, better, easier and have more fun!
A collection of "right to the point" articles that will help you run FSX faster, better, easier and have more fun! Microsoft's Flight Simulator X is now making its way onto the computer systems of many virtual pilots. FSX takes advantage of today's more powerful processors and graphic cards to deliver an extraordinary realistic simulation environment. Within FSX lies a huge variety of user controlled features that broaden the experience even further than was previously possible. With this additional power comes some level of complexity. The aim of this new book is to put the complexity to rest so that you can enjoy the Flight Simulator experience rather than fight it.
Adam Howe and Scott Slaughter, two of our flight sim experts who also have many years of writing experience, are putting their thoughts to pen for their new book Tips, Tricks & Trips for Flight Simulator X.
Changing the Weather in FSX - there's a variety of ways to alter
the weather settings in FSX. Find out how the change the winds, clouds and
precipitation to suit your flying skills
Don't Be Afraid of The Dark - a step-by-step night-time flight
gets you comfortable with all of the lights both inside and outside of the
aircraft and all of the read, white, blue and green lights at the airport, too.
Sign Language - a look at all of the airport signs and marking
that you need to be prepared for while piloting on the ground
Stalls & Spins - not surprisingly 25% of fatal general
aviation accidents are the result of stalls and spins. Understand why your
aircraft stalls and spins and more importantly find out how to recover from
one.
Oh, No! You've Lost Your Engine - a good pilot is always prepared
for engine trouble. Learn how to handle situations immediately after departure
and during flight.
Flying with the Keyboard - In spite of all of the impressive
joysticks, yokes and controllers, many of us still use the keyboard to handle
certain aircraft controls functions. Here's the most important key combinations
that you'll need to use
Aerobatics - Learn to fly many of the aerobatic maneouvers
performed by Patty Wagstaff, Sean D Tucker and others.
Flightseeing Adventure - We take you on a very scenic flight
between the lowest and highest points in North America - from Death Valley, CA
to Leadville, CO.
Garmin 1000 - this new glass gauge is an exciting addition to
most FSX pilots
Easter Eggs - finding these interesting sites in FSX
Talk the Talk - a glossary of aviation terms, acronyms and
abbreviations
How to Slew - moving around without actually flying. You'll get
there faster!
Controlling FSX with Menus - explains the menu items and what
they control
FSX Files and Folders - browse through your FSX folder and you'll
see an extraordinary number of files. This article explains the basic structure
and file types
Tuning FSX Displays - discusses the different screen resolutions,
aircraft, scenery and weather settings
Making Your Aircraft More Realistic - how to use the realism,
auto-rudder, system failures and flight model settings
Using ILS - how to set up and fly instrument landing system
approaches
Changing Joystick Settings and Keystrokes - shortcuts that you
can use to more easily control your flights
Improving FSX Performance - tips for making Flight Simulator run
even better
Adding New Scenery - how to use the Scenery Library and the
scenery.cfg file to add new scenery to FSX
Repainting Aircraft - customise your aircraft by giving it a new
paint job
Tuning the Panel.CFG - adding a new gauge or removing an unused
one
Man on A Mission - how to create missions using the Object
Placement Tool
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