Scenario-Based Training with X-Plane and MicrosoftFlight Simulator: Using PC-Based Flight Simulations Based on FAA-Industry Training Standards - Softcover

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Bruce Williams owns BruceAir, LLC, an aviation consulting, training, and pilot services company. A certified flight instructor and FAASTeam representative, he has been a pilot since the early 1970s. During his 15-year career at Microsoft, he worked on six versions of Microsoft Flight Simulator.

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Watch your flight training program take off

You want to learn to fly. While there's no substitute for a qualified instructor and practice in a real airplane, PC-based simulations can help you develop the skills that build confidence. When you work through this book's scenario-based exercises using either X-Plane or Microsoft Flight Simulator, you'll be better prepared for certification as a private pilot with an instrument rating. You're also going to have a lot of fun.

Scenario-Based Training is an interactive, guided tour through the process of learning to think like a pilot.

With this book, you can

• Learn from the FAA/Industry Training Standards (FITS) approach to flight training
• Explore official pilot handbooks and guides from top aviation training and safety experts
• Perfect fundamental flying skills with real-world scenarios
• Experience computer equipment and accessories that enhance PC-based flight simulations
• Find out how to install, set up, and optimize X-Plane and FSX
• Gain experience dealing with a wide variety of variables, including weather, terrain, airport environments, and equipment failures
• Practice whenever you like

Go to www.wiley.com/go/flightsimulatortraining to find resources for setting up and using X-Plane and FSX, situation and flight files, official FAA pilot-training handbooks, charts to help you plan your flights, and much more.

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Watch your flight training program take off

You want to learn to fly. While there's no substitute for a qualified instructor and practice in a real airplane, PC-based simulations can help you develop the skills that build confidence. When you work through this book's scenario-based exercises using either X-Plane or Microsoft Flight Simulator, you'll be better prepared for certification as a private pilot with an instrument rating. You're also going to have a lot of fun.

Scenario-Based Training is an interactive, guided tour through the process of learning to think like a pilot.

With this book, you can

• Learn from the FAA/Industry Training Standards (FITS) approach to flight training
• Explore official pilot handbooks and guides from top aviation training and safety experts
• Perfect fundamental flying skills with real-world scenarios
• Experience computer equipment and accessories that enhance PC-based flight simulations
• Find out how to install, set up, and optimize X-Plane and FSX
• Gain experience dealing with a wide variety of variables, including weather, terrain, airport environments, and equipment failures
• Practice whenever you like

Go to www.wiley.com/go/flightsimulatortraining to find resources for setting up and using X-Plane and FSX, situation and flight files, official FAA pilot-training handbooks, charts to help you plan your flights, and much more.