User Guide

Flight Simulator

20002000

2000

Microsoft

For fledgling and veteran Flight Simulator pilots

alike, there are many fun and challenging

activities available. Not only can you learn to fly

with the help of expert instructor Rod Machado,

but you can extend that passion for flight by

completing the curriculum for Flight Simulator

pilot certificates and ratings. If you just want to

get in the cockpit and get off the ground, you can

Type of Activity Description

Learn to Fly and Get Certified Study the Tutorials created by expert flight instructor Rod

Machado, and then fly the Lessons and Checkrides to earn

Flight Simulator certificates and ratings.

Take a Fun Flight Choose from a variety of interesting flights in locations

throughout the world.

Check Out Cool Scenery Visit cities around the world that feature highly detailed

landmarks and scenery.

Have an Adventure Keep the seatbelt tight while flying one of the many heart-

pounding Adventures.

Create a Flight Use the Flight Planner to customize a flight of your own by

selecting the aircraft, weather, and airports for your flight.

Fly a Sailplane Challenge yourself to stay aloft in a sailplane. Practice thermal

and ridge soaring at some great sailplane locations.

Fly a Helicopter Try flying a helicopter. You’ll have to stay busy just to keep it

upright.

Make a Movie Turn on the video recorder and make a movie of one of your

flights. Then, sit back and watch yourself in action.

Perform Aerobatics Learn from aerobatic champion Patty Wagstaff, who’ll show you

how to perform loops and rolls in the small, maneuverable

Extra 300S.

Fly with Other Pilots Online Challenge your Flight Simulator comrades to air races and

demonstrations of flying prowess.

Take Flight Simulator to the Limit Take it to the limit by flying upside down or backwards. You can

also give “deadsticking” a try.

visit interesting destinations, view spectacular

scenery, fly a new plane or helicopter, or even fly

with friends. There are numerous possibilities,

whatever your skill level.

The following table offers some ideas for having

fun with Microsoft

Flight Simulator 2000.