To access the Learning Center when FS9 is not running find lc01.htm in the FS9\Uires folder. Create a shortcut to this file & paste it to your desktop if you wish. This is the Learning Center start menu. There are 3 options on tabs named Key Topics, Site Map & Index. From the Index option you can narrow down the search by letter. I used this method to find Key Commands/Complete list of. This gives a full list of all key commands that can be printed out if you wish. While this is not perfect there's a lot more information in there than most people realise.* For example, testrider asked this:
- How do I learn to fly the 747? Is there something I can read about the instruments specifically applied to 747 in FS2004? Copied from the Jets section in the Learning Center.
The Simplified Way: Just Go For It
There are two ways to fly jets in Flight Simulator: the realistic way, and the simplified way. If you want to learn to fly jets realistically, read the next section, then take the ATP training in Flying Lessons. But if you just want to take a jet up and see what it's all about, here's all you need to know to get started.
To fly a jet the simplified way
Line up on the centerline of a long runway.
Extend the flaps down two or three notches: Press F3.
Release the brakes: Press PERIOD.
Apply full power: Move your joystick's throttle control or press F4.
At 150 to 160 knots, pitch up smoothly to 20 degrees nose up.
Raise the landing gear: Press G.
At 1,000 feet AGL, pitch down to 10 degrees nose up, and reduce power with your your joystick's throttle control or by pressing F2.
Retract the flaps: Press F6.
Climb to cruising altitude.
Power back to idle to initiate the descent.
Approximately 15 miles from the airport, reduce your speed to 180 knots by adding some flaps (press F7) and using the spoilers if necessary: Press / (FORWARD SLASH).
As you begin the approach at approximately 2,000 feet AGL, make sure the spoilers are down, start reducing speed to 150 knots, lower the landing gear, and add the rest of the flaps: Press G and F7.
Arm the spoilers and set the autobrakes: Press SHIFT+/ (FORWARD SLASH), and click the autobrake knob to the desired setting.
Maintain 140 to 160 knots during the approach (the more fuel, the faster), and a 500 fpm descent rate. Keep the runway numbers in the center of the windscreen.
As you cross the runway threshold at 50 feet, reduce power to idle, and flare slowly: Press F1.
As the main wheels touch first, slowly let the nose come down. The spoilers will deploy and the autobrakes will start slowing the aircraft.
Engage the thrust reversers: Press F2.
At 60 knots, disengage the thrust reversers: Press F1.
Taxi to parking.
*PS. The information is probably there somewhere. Finding it might be a different matter.
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