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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.
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It′s the next best thing to being up there
Why use Microsoft Flight Simulator for real–world flight training? Because it gives you the best possible head start and enables you to learn at your convenience. Flight Simulator provides scenario–based training that lets you practice handling almost any situation. It offers advantages you don′t even get in a real plane—the option to set up any kind of weather or equipment failures, stop midway and redo a procedure, or get the view from outside the airplane. FSX isn′t a game. It′s a training mission for virtual and real aviators alike.
- Install Flight Simulator and set up a training program from Student Pilot through Airline Transport Pilot
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Use the custom flight lessons on the companion Web site to prepare for actual flight training
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Practice the fundamentals of flight—starting the engine, taking off and landing, and performing pre–flight checks
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Learn to handle different types of aircraft
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Experience the effects of wind and weather
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Prepare for emergency situations and learn to navigate by both old–fashioned and modern methods
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Communicate with air traffic control
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Build practice time that can help you prepare for license exams
Use stunning visuals to practice in any conditions
Master expert–level, high–performance maneuvers
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90 of 91 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a mighty book that can take you from complete novice through to professional airline pilot without leaving your computer chair.
The premise behind the book is that microsoft FSX is so realistic now that it can be used as a real training aid to a training pilot. this book takes you step by step, chapter by chapter through a 'real' training course using FSX. The book is a vital companion to focus and direct your learning, it provides exercises (including some downloadable missions) to illustrate and re-enforce what you have read. Don't be fooled though, despite the serious content the book takes a generally light-hearted approach which stops it ever becoming too academic or dry.
The book take a well balanced approach to teaching you flying, avoiding overloading the reader with detail early on, as if you were learning for real. The book regularly highlights differences between the real world and the flightsim world, so that those using FSX as a true training tool will know where reality departs from simulation.
The main audience for this book then is someone wishing to train as a pilot in the real world with FSX as a supporting training tool, but the book also caters for those who just want to fly the computer in a more 'real' way. Amazingly the authors manages to balance these two aims very well, furthermore it makes the whole thing fun. I must say that I certainly learnt an amazing amount about flying within the first few chapters despite having flown real planes and gliders with the RAF cadets when I was younger.
I can heartily recommend this book to anyone who wishes to use FSX more as a simulator and less as a game. It also works as a users guide for FSX, which sadly is not officially available from Microsoft.
Why not 5 stars? Because it is all in B&W which causes some problems with some of the illustrations, possibly because the authors originally intended a colour print, but the publisher demurred later on. Generally this is OK, but occasionally the text refers to things which are difficult to make out in the fuzzy B&W reproductions. Personally I would have prefered to pay slightly more for full colour with higher quality paper because this would also brighten the overall look of the book. However this is only a slight issue and does not detract from the central value of the book which is the great writing.
File your flight plan now and prepare for take off!
The premise behind the book is that microsoft FSX is so realistic now that it can be used as a real training aid to a training pilot. this book takes you step by step, chapter by chapter through a 'real' training course using FSX. The book is a vital companion to focus and direct your learning, it provides exercises (including some downloadable missions) to illustrate and re-enforce what you have read. Don't be fooled though, despite the serious content the book takes a generally light-hearted approach which stops it ever becoming too academic or dry.
The book take a well balanced approach to teaching you flying, avoiding overloading the reader with detail early on, as if you were learning for real. The book regularly highlights differences between the real world and the flightsim world, so that those using FSX as a true training tool will know where reality departs from simulation.
The main audience for this book then is someone wishing to train as a pilot in the real world with FSX as a supporting training tool, but the book also caters for those who just want to fly the computer in a more 'real' way. Amazingly the authors manages to balance these two aims very well, furthermore it makes the whole thing fun. I must say that I certainly learnt an amazing amount about flying within the first few chapters despite having flown real planes and gliders with the RAF cadets when I was younger.
I can heartily recommend this book to anyone who wishes to use FSX more as a simulator and less as a game. It also works as a users guide for FSX, which sadly is not officially available from Microsoft.
Why not 5 stars? Because it is all in B&W which causes some problems with some of the illustrations, possibly because the authors originally intended a colour print, but the publisher demurred later on. Generally this is OK, but occasionally the text refers to things which are difficult to make out in the fuzzy B&W reproductions. Personally I would have prefered to pay slightly more for full colour with higher quality paper because this would also brighten the overall look of the book. However this is only a slight issue and does not detract from the central value of the book which is the great writing.
File your flight plan now and prepare for take off!
35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
FS Real World Training is an invaluable book. Although I had already 'passed' many of the flight lessons in FSX I still didn't feel confident about my flying skills. There were too many things that were left (excuse the expression) hanging in the air. When I bought this book I started at the beginning feeling like a newbie all over again. Many points that I missed before are explained fully and in detail and finally it is all starting to make sense. As a result I am enjoying my flight simulator more than ever. Aside from the wealth of interesting and informative detail I think the most important thing is that the reader gets to make connections. The information connects from one chapter to the next and consequently, step by step, everything fits together. Going through this book is an immensely enjoyable trip. An added bonus are the generous number of free mission files and charts available on the wiley. com web site which are enjoyable and extremely useful.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As an author myself I am a very critical reader and very particular in what I read. But fear not. This book of over 700 pages is just Fantastic. Jeff Van West and Kevin Lane-Cummings have created a flight simulators bible. You will not be disappointed with this easy to read with lots of great drawings and diagrams. I think that even real pilots would appreciate this book. But it is a Must Have for those who fly the simulator. 10/10
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Let down on support promises.
I read the reviews before considering purchase. They were generally positive except for comments about poor black and white photos. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Archie
Read Before You Buy
Don't get me wrong I think this book is great, giving detailed instruction but why should you buy this when you can use the hidden in flight lessons (go to learning center, lessons... Read more
Published 4 months ago by tomo8013
The complete works.
Everything you could wish for in a book of this nature. It's long, very long, and as comprehensive as you could ever want.
Published 4 months ago by Crossfire
Finally flying
I agree with a previous reviewer who said that this is the manual/guide FSX should have shipped with. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Steiner
This is serious stuff.
Obviously, it is a good idea to have "Flight Simulator X" installed on your computer before opening this book. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Tough Chops
High Flight
If you are into flying at all, then this is a must for you. I wish I had been able to read this forty years ago, I might have had my PPL by now. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Kenneth
FSX user's bible
As much as I would love to learn to fly in the real world, it's never going to happen (colour blindness). Read more
Published 7 months ago by Hawkeye
One problem: my husband is addicted...
I bought this for my husband, to help him fly his flight simulator. He really loves it and is addicted to the point where I am now considering a real flying lesson for... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Koukla:
Fantastic work - and what value!
A marvelous wedge of information for budding pilots. Loaded with great tips and techniques and just the job for the simulator pilot who wants to get rather a lot more serious in... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr Skywriter
great aid
This really opens up MS Flight sim.....if like me you realistically cannot afford flying lessons, this is one way of learning some of the basics of flying. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr. F. Reid
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