Microsoft Flight Simulator For Dummies

The friendly skies await once you get off the ground

The dream of flight has tempted humankind for centuries. Modern high-tech flight simulators allow would-be pilots to take to the skies without ever leaving the confines of Earth. This book provides introduction to one of the world’s most popular flight simulators designed for amateur wannabe pilots. Discover the harder-than-they-look basics of getting a small plane off the ground and checking out the sites from the sky then move on to manning the flight deck of huge commercial airliners, all without the worry of crying MAYDAY!

Inside…
Getting a feel for the controls Selecting the best level of play Getting to know the instrument panel Going from ground to sky Plotting your course Managing wind and weather Moving into larger aircraft Dealing with virtual emergencies