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- A Quick Note on Hardware
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- Microsoft Flight Simulator
- X-Plane by Austin Meyer
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- Flight Planning
- Geography and Travel Sites
- Aircraft Info & Pics
- Ground School
- Flight Ideas
- Virtual Airlines
- Radio Communications
- IFR: Instrument Flight Rules
- Aviation Organizations
- Aircraft Manufacturers
- Aviation Periodicals
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A Quick Note on Hardware
Your Flight Yoke
Saitek Pro Flight Yoke with Three-Lever Throttle (PZ44)
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Release Date: 12/31/1969
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Optional Hardware
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Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick (Silver/Black)
LOGITECH Extreme 3D Pro Joystick -- Get your game face on with this specially designed Joystick. Its 12 fully programmable buttons give you an incredible amount of flexibility and performance. USB interface Requires Pentium PC with 64MB RAM, 20MB available hard disk space, CD-ROM drive, USB port, Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP; or Macintosh with USB port running Mac OS 9, OS 10.x or higher0 points
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Saitek Pro Flight Rudder Pedals
The Saitek Pro Flight Rudder 3-axis Pedals maximize flight-sim realism by enabling foot control of the rudder function.PRODUCT FEATURES:Silent, smooth action for optimum control and precision;Self-centering pedals with adjustable damping;Footrests adjust to fit all sizes and include non-slip materials;Precise rudder and braking control;Tension adjustment - choose resistance to suit the way you fly;High quality, part metal construction for long life;Advanced SST Programming.0 points
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Saitek X52 Flight Control System
The Saitek X52 Flight Control System is for control freaks. It has the very best in Precision engineering & ergonomic design for maximum aeronautical authenticity. It's got advanced Saitek Smart Technology (SST) programming, with enhanced gameplay through intuitive Multi-Function display (MFD) -- with illuminated buttons for low light environments. Partial metal construction gives it rugged durability, while the rubber grips and ergonomic deliver increased comfort and fatigue-free gaming. Includ...0 points
FlightGear
Microsoft Flight Simulator
Despite its shortcomings, it has a strong and loyal following, which makes it even more perplexing that in late January 2009 Microsoft announced the closure of Aces Studios, the division that publishes MSFS, with the promise to "continue to produce, sell, and support the latest version of Flight Simulator as we plan for future versions of the franchise."
MSFS fans have reacted by signing an open letter to Microsoft in an attempt to get them to come to their senses and reverse their decision.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Gold Edition
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Online Resources
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FSX freeware scenery
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Simviation
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Project Open Sky (POSKY)
open-source freeware aircraft0 points
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MSFS Gateway
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Books by Amazon
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Microsoft Flight Simulator X For Pilots Real World Training by Jeff Van West, Kevin Lane-Cummings
Get ready to take flight as two certified flight instructors guide you through the pilot ratings as it is done in the real world, starting with Sport Pilot training, then Private Pilot, followed by the Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, and Air Transport Pilot. They cover the skills of flight, how to master Flight Simulator, and how to use the software as a learning tool towards your pilot's license. More advanced topics demonstrate how Flight Simulator X can be used as a continuing learn...0 points
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Microsoft Flight Simulator as a Training Aid: A Guide for Pilots, Instructors, and Virtual Aviators by Bruce Williams
PC-based simulations, though touted by many in the aviation community as excellent flight training aids, are not being used to their full potential. This guide and the accompanying CD illustrate how to get the most out of Microsoft® Flight Simulator with general suggestions, specific advice, and practical tools. Student pilots can use the comprehensive information to review specific concepts and prepare themselves for formal flight instruction, while certified pilots can upgrade their navigation...0 points
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Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Master the Experience!: Prima Official Game Guide (Prima Official Game Guides) by Bart Farkas
A Pilot's Guide for Gamers
·All 50-plus missions and tutorials are outlined and examined
·Learn the basics of flight, from taxi and takeoff through challenging landings
·Learn how to combine the stunning power of the Learning Center and Free Flight Ability with real-world flight situations
·Explore exciting new ways to use Flight Simulator X, from flying air rallies to functioning as an Air Traffic Controller
·Quick reference hotkey insert card included0 points
X-Plane by Austin Meyer
X-Plane for Microsoft Windows
X-Plane v 9.0
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Release Date: 04/01/2008
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X-Plane for the Mac
X-Plane 9
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Maps
You'll want a map or two open and ready in the background while you fly
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Expedia Maps
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MS Live Search Maps
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Google Maps
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SkyVector.com
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Flight Planning
You'll need a lot of info about airports if you're to know things like runway lengths and headings and the correct radio frequencies to tune to for ILS approaches.
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AirNav: Airport Information
US airports only0 points
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FlightCalc
A free essential resource for aviation enthusiasts0 points
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SimRoutes.com
Route database0 points
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The Airport Guide
"The Leader in Global Airport Information&quo more...0 points
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Great Circle Mapper
Helps with long distance flights0 points
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AeroPlanner.com
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FAA's NFDC Preferred Routes Database
It's good enough for gov't purposes0 points
Geography and Travel Sites
A great deal of the satisfaction of flying comes with learning about the places you visit
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CIA World Factbook
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geographia
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Lonely Planet
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Ground School
Books by Amazon
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Stick and Rudder: An Explanation of the Art of Flying by Wolfgang Langewiesche
In the early 1940's, Wolfgang Langewiesche wrote a series of articles in Air Facts analyzing the various aspects of piloting techniques. Based on these articles, Langewiesche's classic work on the art of flying was published in 1944. This book explains precisely what pilots do when they fly, just how they do it, and why. These basics are largely unchanging. The book applies to large airplanes and small, old airplanes and new, and is of interest not only to the learner but also to the accomplishe...0 points
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Pilot's rules of thumb: Rules of thumb, easy aviation math, handy formulas, quick tips by Art Parma
The only book of its kind! A collection of helpful rules and tips useful to the weekend bugsmasher and jet fighter pilot alike.0 points
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Mental Math for Pilots (Professional Aviation series) by Ronald D. McElroy
For pilots looking to improve their math skills in the cockpit and easily perform math calculations in their heads, this book offers numerous tips and invaluable tricks to help in all areas of cockpit calculations. Pilots are guided through basic and more advanced formulas with explanations on how to perform them without needing paper or electronic calculators, step-by-step instructions, practice exercises, and personal advice from experienced pilots. Easy and quick methods for calculating airbo...0 points
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Pilot's Pocket Handbook: Flight Calculations, Weather Decoder, Aviation Acronyms, Charts and Checklists, Pilot Memory Aids by Art Parma
The next best thing to having that brain chip implant! A handy collection of useful everyday aviation facts, figures and neat stuff for pilots.0 points
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Beyond The Checkride: What Your Flight Instructor Never Taught You by Howard Fried
Asserting that a flight certificate is a pilot's ``license to learn,'' this unique book offers valuable lessons learned by veteran pilots. Using the anecdotal style that has made his Flying magazine column so popular, Fried bridges the gap between pilot training and in-flight experience with his advice on vital but often under-emphasized areas of: maneuvering speed; weight and balance; aircraft control; prop safety; night flying; altitude.0 points
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Avoiding Common Pilot Errors by John Stewart
This important book brings an air traffic controller's perspective to the mistakes pilots commonly make in controlled airspace. Veteran controller John Stewart has spent years observing pilots display their lack of education, lack of flight preparation, inability to communicate effectively, ignorance of resistance to regulations, and other dangerous flaws. This book is his attempt to help pilots fly more safely in controlled airspace and to introduce them to new and coming air traffic control te...0 points
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The Killing Zone: How & Why Pilots Die by Paul A. Craig
This literal survival guide for new pilots identifies "the killing zone," the 40-250 flight hours during which unseasoned aviators are likely to commit lethal mistakes. Presents the statistics of how many pilots will die in the zone within a year; calls attention to the eight top pilot killers (such as "VFR into IFR," "Takeoff and Climb"); and maps strategies for avoiding, diverting, correcting, and managing the dangers. Includes a Pilot Personality Self-Assessment Exercise that identifies pilot...0 points
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Flight Ideas
These resources should help you out with your creativity when you finally get bored of the same old KSEA-KPDX milk run
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FlightAware
Real-time flight data0 points
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FlightSimBooks.com
20 free flight simulator full-text e-books0 points
Virtual Airlines
Virtual Airlines can be a great general resource for everything related to flight simming. They tend to have downloadable aircraft of their fleet, training materials, and a chance to meet others, some of which are real airline pilots, through cooperative activities on flight sim networks.
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Delta Virtual Airlines
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Pacific Airways
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Virtual United States Air Force
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Radio Communications
Books by Amazon
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Say Again, Please: Guide to Radio Communications (Focus Series) by Bob Gardner
Providing a clear, conversational approach to radio communications, this sourcebook for pilots and aviation specialists features typical transmissions in order to explain how the air traffic control (ATC) system works and presents simulated flights to demonstrate the correct procedures. Topics cover every aspect of radio communication, including basic system and procedural comprehension, etiquette and rules, visual flight rules, instrument flight rules, emergency procedures, ATC facilities and t...0 points
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Aviation Radio Communications Made Easy: IFR Edition: Talk Like a Pro with Templates That Function as a Script for Your IFR Flights by Hugh C. Ward
Pilots learn to speak effectively and efficiently-and take the stress out of communications-during flights in the Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) or the Visual Flight Rules (VFR) environment with these instructional guides. Whether used as a training tool and memory aid on the ground or as speaking notes in the cockpit, these 32 script templates and accompanying instructions take the guesswork out of what to say to whom and when. Versatile enough to accommodate any IFR or VFR flight, reg...0 points
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Aviation Radio Communications Made Easy: VFR Edition: Talk Like a Pro with Templates That Function as a Script for Your VFR Flights by Hugh C. Ward
Pilots learn to speak effectively and efficiently-and take the stress out of communications-during flights in the Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) or the Visual Flight Rules (VFR) environment with these instructional guides. Whether used as a training tool and memory aid on the ground or as speaking notes in the cockpit, these 32 script templates and accompanying instructions take the guesswork out of what to say to whom and when. Versatile enough to accommodate any IFR or VFR flight, reg...0 points
IFR: Instrument Flight Rules
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Instrument Flying by David Hoy
This book is designed to supplement the instruction a student receives during his or her course. The Instrument Rating is a test of not only the student's ability to fly accurately on Instruments, the foundation, but also the ability to cope under a number of pressures. Instrument Flying is intended to help prepare the student to pass what is regarded as probably the most demanding flight tests in the world, the JAA Instrument Rating. It will also provide some useful tips and reminders when the....0 points
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The Pilot's Manual: Instrument Flying: A Step-by-Step Course Covering All Knowledge Necessary to Pass the FAA Instrument Written and Oral Exams, and the IFR Flight Check (Pilot's Manual series, The) by Ltd. Aviation Theory Centre
All of the aeronautical knowledge and skill needed to earn the Instrument Rating certificate are covered in this guide, from basic flying and navigation techniques to meteorology and instrument flight rule (IFR) maneuvers. Thorough review sections help hone knowledge in preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Knowledge Exam, while detailed text and illustrations prepare pilots for the oral and flight tests. The knowledge and skills required for preflight preparations as well as...0 points
Aviation Organizations
Many non-profit and government organizations have formed to support pilots, airlines, and flight safety. The FAA alone has a plethora of free e-books on a wide range of aviation topics. In fact, a lot of their free e-books are sold in stores for a good sum of money.
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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
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Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), a not-for-profit individual membership association, effectively serves the interests and needs of its members as aircraft owners and pilots, and establishes, maintains, and articulates positions of leadership to promote the economy, safety, and popu...0 points
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National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) - Aviation
The National Transportation Safety Board is an independent Federal agency charged by Congress with investigating every civil aviation accident in the United States and significant accidents in the other modes of transportation -- railroad, highway, marine and pipeline -- and issuing safety recommendations aimed at preventing future accidents0 points
Aircraft Manufacturers
Since those who create aircraft for flight simulators want those aircraft to work like they do in real life, an obvious resource for the technical and the trivial is the manufacturers' websites
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Airbus Industrie
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Boeing
The Boeing Company corporate website, featuring information about Commercial Airplanes, Intergrated Defense Systems, Boeing Capital Corporation, Phantom Works and more.0 points
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Bombardier
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Aviation Periodicals
Aviation periodicals, though targeted mainly toward real world pilots, contain a wealth of information for virtual pilots too
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Pilot Getaways
Pilot Getaways Magazine is a full-color bimonthly travel magazine for pilots. Features fly-in restaurants, resorts, day trips and vacations across the country. Your flight plan for adventure!0 points
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Boeing Frontiers Online
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