{"product_id":"microsoft-flight-simulator-for-dummies-isbn-9781119828457","title":"Microsoft Flight Simulator For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eTake to the (virtual) skies with help from Microsoft Flight Simulator\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicrosoft Flight Simulator has offered a great way to fly aircraft of all sizes without ever leaving the ground for nearly 40 years. With help from \u003ci\u003eMicrosoft Flight Simulator For Dummies,\u003c\/i\u003e you'll take to the skies in everything from tiny two-seaters to huge commercial airliners. Plot your course and deal with realistic wind and weather as you fly pond hoppers, 747s, and everything in between all around the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, you'll learn how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStart with getting a feel for the controls of a small plane before moving on to larger airliners\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet familiar with the instrument panels of all sorts of planes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeal with virtual emergencies, dynamic weather, Maydays, and more!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreat for anyone just getting started with Microsoft Flight Simulator, \u003ci\u003eMicrosoft Flight Simulator For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is also the perfect book for existing players looking to get the most out of their time with this awesome game. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Flight Simulator 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Taking to the Virtual Skies 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Taking Control with (or without) a Custom Setup 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Heading to Flight School 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Virtual Planes, Real Pilot: Flight Simulator in VR 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Takeoff in Tandem: Flights with Friends 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: The Art of Single-Engine Navigation 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Loving Flight Fundamentals 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Learning Those Instruments 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Pulling Off a Successful Start-Up 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Departing from and Returning to the Runway 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Airport Operations 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Knowing Your Way Around the Airport 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Talking Your Way Into (and Through) the Air 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Choosing and Flying Your Aircraft 157\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Airplane! (Not the Movie, the Craft) 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Knowing the Nitty-Gritty of Flight Planning and Navigation 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Working the Radio in Single or Multiplayer Mode 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Rules, Rules, Rules — So Many Rules! 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: What to Do in Case of an Emergency 199\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Mayday! Recognizing and Responding to Emergencies 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Making an Emergency Landing 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 221\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Ten Flight Simulator Tricks You Should Know 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten Cool Airports to Visit Virtually 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 7: Appendixes: Example Flights 247\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Example Cessna Flight 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Example Baron G58 Twin-Engine Flight 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Example 787 Dreamliner Flight 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrittany Vincent\u003c\/b\u003e is a journalist specializing in the video game industry, with nearly a decade and a half of experience reviewing games, reporting on the industry, and aiding manufacturers in research. Her work has appeared on CNET, CNN.com, and numerous other publications. She is also a frequent guest at gaming conven­tions and events.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrepare for takeoff, the easy way\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicrosoft Flight Simulator is the go-to software for flying all types of virtual aircraft. With this book, you’ll gain the knowledge you need for smooth digital takeoffs and landings. Airplane instruments, air traffic control communications, rules and regulations, emergency protocols—it’s all in here. Clear instructions show you how to fly on autopilot or simulate real-world flight paths and tactics. You can even fly with friends. 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