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“Get Real” PPL Series Part III |
This issue we’ll work through the first half of the FS2004 Private lessons, followed by discussion of a significant real-world training requirement that is not covered in the FS2004 lessons: cross-country flight training.
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Ground School – Flying with Tailwinds |
An informative lesson on operating an aircraft with prevailing tailwinds.
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Flying the North Atlantic |
Jet streams, jet lag, and jumbo jets… It’s just a taste of what you are getting yourself in for when you fly across the unique airspace of the North Atlantic. |
| THIS ISSUES REVIEWS |
• PC Aviator’s MegaCITY San Francisco
• Air Nav System’s FS Live Traffic
• FeelThere’s ERJ 145 Pilot in Command
• Just Flight’s Spitfire
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May 2005
VOLUME 9 - ISSUE 5
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Setting Challenges in Flight Simulator |
If you regular point to point flying rather boring, perhaps a stint in flight instructor mode with a friend is the answer? You can concoct some very challenging and unforgiving flight situations for the unwary pilot, or experience those same situations for yourself!
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D.I.Y. Scenery |
If you ever wanted to add some additional detail to your favorite FS2004 area but don’t know where to start or what you need to do it, we have the answers for you as Peter Stark explores the world of virtual scenery creation.
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Seaplanes, Flying Boats, and X-Plane |
Chuck Bodeen explores the world of seaplanes, flying boats and operating them from watery 'runways' in X-Plane.
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Microsoft’s Punching Bag |
Bill Stack explores the world of internet newsgroups and why they are a favorite place for bashing and complaining about flight simulator software. It can’t be all that bad, can it?
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The River Approach to DCA |
One of the more infamous approaches in the United States is the River Visual Approach to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA). While it’s no Kai Tak, it offers plenty of challenges of its own…
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Cockpit Building Series |
This month in our continuing series on building your own virtual flight deck, we take a look at assigning commands to our hardware controllers.
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The 2005 Avalon Airshow Report |
We have the scoop on what went down at this year’s Aussie airshow at Avalon, Victoria. There was plenty of real and simulated action on display that drew big crowds to the event. Read our full report this issue.
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"Whistling Death" – The Bristol Beaufighter |
Derek Davis highlights this interesting combat aircraft that saw action in the Pacific during World War II.
From the EDITOR..
There is nothing like seeing real aircraft dance across the sky right before your eyes. Our recent trip to the Australian International Airshow provided a good reminder of how loud and menacing jet fighter aircraft can be. However, as menacing as they may be they are also very awesome and inspiring, albeit eardrum breaking. Watching an F-16 fly as if there was no air resistance or gravity is something everyone should see at least once in their lifetime. You have seen them on television almost every other day in recent times, but there is simply no comparison to see and hear one of these mighty warbirds in the raw, displaying for a crowd of keen onlookers. Make a pact to visit one of the bigger airshows around the world (EAA Oshkosh – USA or Paris Airshow – France) in the near future, you won’t be sorry! These shows also give you the opportunity to step inside many of the aircraft you fly in your simulators every day, as well as view a myriad of displays, static aircraft, aviation and simulation products, and much more. You can read our report on the Aussie airshow this issue.
Backed by popular demand, we are starting the first of a mini-series of instructional articles on building your own airport and surrounds within Flight Simulator 2004. Peter Stark offers plenty of step-by-step information on how to create your own simulator scenery using tools you can obtain freely online. If you have been waiting for this series on basic scenery design, the wait is now over…
And just before you think you’re the world’s best simulated pilot, have a read of Peter Dodds’ article on setting challenges in Flight Simulator, and hook up with a friend (or foe) and create some ‘interesting’ flight scenarios. The included weather themes in FS2004 are child’s play in comparison to what can be done with the Flight Instructor mode!
Enjoy the May issue. See you next month for more from the world of simulated aviation!
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