Aspiring pilots will learn the skills of flight, how to master Flight Simulator, and how to utilize the software as a learning tool towards their pilot’s licenses. Those who already have their real-world wings will benefit from guidance on how Flight Simulator X can be used as a continuing learning tool, how to simulate real-world emergencies, and how to use it for training towards advanced certifications.

And those who favor simulation to real-world flying will find tips for making their sim experience as real as possible.

These 725 pages are packed with detailed information on using Flight Simulator X for training, including:

Introduction to flight operations
The fundamentals of aircraft control and flight
Performance takeoffs and landings
Airport operations and working with air traffic control
Radio navigation with traditional avionics and glass-cockpit technology
Instrument approaches, including the use of GPS and glass-cockpits
Commercial flight maneuvers
Emergency situations you can safely experience only in a simulator
Piloting high-performance aircraft and jets
Using multiplayer and shared cockpits for realistic air traffic control and training
and more...