Newbie's FSX Dilema's and Fixes...

[AbzWayne]

[font=Courier]Probably the wrong place for this, but thought I would give you all a goggle.

Firstly, when I installed FSX the first time ( on monday ) it crashed on first play, which meant it hadn't finished the complete set up and no start menu or desktop shortcuts were there !!! After a while I gave up attempting to fix it and deleted the program ( which also deleted my progress of the first 4 tutorials )

[Mitch.]

Oh the joys of Flight Sim.

[Fozzer]

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You have now embarked on a steep learning curve, that most of us have completed many years ago.

Lesson No 1:

(a) Turn the Force feed-back on your joystick to zero.
(b) Read the Control "assignments" from the drop down menu, and

[H]

Except real life training, I didn't start with the Cessna (nor FS... rather, CFS): I first entered the sim air with the Sopwith Camel and just the keyboard for controls. Have since acquired (and some while ago) FS95, 98, 2k2, 2k4 and the trial FSX; CFS and CFS2.

I've found that the joystick (which hasn't the 'suckers' of which you speak) sits in place on the mouse pad quite well and the mouse is compliant on most any surface, even a folded newspaper.

8-)

[patchz]

After reading a couple of sentences Wayne, I was going to move this to the FSX section. But I decided to finish reading it first. At which point, I discovered the humor section was the proper place for it after all.

And most of us have stories that would fit here just as well.

[AbzWayne]

@Fozzer...
My flight stick does have a vibrate function ( which needs a driver to install to use, seeing as I don't like vibrating controls, am leaving it)
Do I have the patience to just bide in the Cessna 172 for a few months.. Nope !! But will endeavor to spend at least 50% of my flight time per day in it!!!

Have already learned enough to sight in for approaches (VFR) use the gps as a flight guide and trim out the cessna 172 for straight and level flight at 3 differing speeds.

So the way I see it, am good enough to play in multiplayer for a bitty now and then!!

Went through the checklists for the plane, Wow there is a lot to do there, so gonna print off the cheat sheet until I get it bang on from memory.

Had a look at the actual flight lessons as well, and that is definitely something I will be working on. So thanks for that wee bit of advice

I guess its really down to practicing, looking around to get familiar with the aircraft and the way it handles in various areas of flight!

Just completed a flight with the Cessna from Dyce ( aside where I bide ) to Oban ( quiet airfield on the west coast ) without to much hassles. Was great, landing was a bit rough, and to fast by a little bit, but good for a first attempt at over country!!

Anyways, am off to make supper and hae a cuppa!

Thanks to all for the comments!

[jetprop]

that reminds me of the time i tried to learn my friend how to fly.
i chose a cessna and an airstrip and the landing would take place in a major airport nearby.
he took off pretty well.
but once he was 100 feet in the air he got bored and decided to see what would happen if he pressed F4.
well,he also decided to do a bit of digging in the ground.

and when i said he was terrible he went like: JAY
since then i gave up on learning him.

[Fozzer]

that reminds me of the time i tried to learn my friend how to fly.
i chose a cessna and an airstrip and the landing would take place in a major airport nearby.
he took off pretty well.
but once he was 100 feet in the air he got bored and decided to see what would happen if he pressed F4.
well,he also decided to do a bit of digging in the ground.

and when i said he was terrible he went like: JAY
since then i gave up on learning him.

..... ....!

...I can recall a little Lad whom I offered to teach; Radio Navigation, in on-line Multiplayer.... .... ....

...but I think he found that idea.....BORING!.... ...!

...... ....!

On-line, Multiplayer, tutorial flights are very useful....I've run a few of them in the past, for Sim V members, with great success!

Paul.... 8-)...!

[jetprop]

that reminds me of the time i tried to learn my friend how to fly.
i chose a cessna and an airstrip and the landing would take place in a major airport nearby.
he took off pretty well.
but once he was 100 feet in the air he got bored and decided to see what would happen if he pressed F4.
well,he also decided to do a bit of digging in the ground.

and when i said he was terrible he went like: JAY
since then i gave up on learning him.

..... ....!

...I can recall a little Lad whom I offered to teach; Radio Navigation, in on-line Multiplayer.... .... ....

...but I think he found that idea.....BORING!.... ...!

...... ....!

On-line, Multiplayer, tutorial flights are very useful....I've run a few of them in the past, for Sim V members, with great success!

Paul.... 8-)...!

now who could that be?


but i didn't find it boring,i just never use realy use radio stuff.
autopilot and ILS landings are the only thing i use+most airports i fly to don't have that sort of stuff.

btw i am going online right now.
anyone wanna come?
its the serious pilots one.

[Fozzer]

Navigation using VOR, VOR/DME, and NDB Radio Bacons is very useful on Aircraft fitted with Navigation Radios and suitable gauges (Bendix-King).
Essential for flying under IFR (Instrument Flight Rules).
Part of the flying lessons...
..and a good way to prevent getting lost!

Paul.... ...!

[jetprop]

Navigation using VOR, VOR/DME, and NDB Radio Bacons is very useful on Aircraft fitted with Navigation Radios and suitable gauges (Bendix-King).
Essential for flying under IFR (Instrument Flight Rules).
Part of the flying lessons...
..and a good way to prevent getting lost!

Paul.... ...!

its called a GPS.

[Fozzer]

You are already using part of the Radio Beacon system in your Autopilot, ILS glide slope, and landings... ...!

..and if the outer marker is a NDB you will also be tuned to that!

Paul.... ..!

Its all good fun, and part of the real flight lessons!

[CHUCK79]

I'll have to agree with Paul.......I haven't used GPS since I learned how to navigate by VOR stations (except to verify that I am on course). It makes the whole experience better in my opinion

Now I need to figure out how to use NDB's 8-)

[Fozzer]

I'll have to agree with Paul.......I haven't used GPS since I learned how to navigate by VOR stations (except to verify that I am on course). It makes the whole experience better in my opinion

Now I need to figure out how to use NDB's 8-)

Non Directional Beacon:

The NDB's are even easier than VOR's Chuck... ...!

Tune the ADF on your (Bendix-King?) Radio stack to the NDB frequency, (generally XXX.X), and providing that you are within range, watch the little yellow arrow/needle on your ADF gauge spin round, and point directly to the NDB Beacon.
If you wish to aim for the NDB Beacon, just keep making sure the the arrow points "upwards" by correcting your course as necessary!
My local Airfield has a NDB Beacon situated right next to the FBO which makes sure that I never get lost, and always know the route back home, by tracking that dear little yellow arrow... ...!

They are wonderful things!...Give it a try!

Sometimes you will find a NDB being used as an "Outer Marker" for an active Runway, making it easier to track your way inwards!

Its a lot of fun tracking Radio Beacons en-route from A to B...and makes you feel quite professional!

My generated Flight Plans in the Sim always include, and track, Radio Beacons and Way-points.

Give it a try!

Paul.... ...!

P.S. I uploaded a Radios.jpg screen-shot tutorial aid for Radio Navigation, based on the Cessna 150 Trainer, at Sim V, many years ago....I cant locate it now!... ...!

P.P.S...Found it!...see later!

[FoxThree]

Thanks Fozzer, always wonder how to navigate by NDB (already know VOR).