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by Rod Machado
©2007 Rod Machado
One of the great wonders of computer science is the ability to simulate experience electronically. In particular, Microsoft's Flight Simulator is an excellent simulation software for helping you learn about the fundamentals of flying. Let it be said up front that no flight simulation software can replicate how a real airplane flies. On the other hand, Flight Simulator comes pretty darn close to showing you how a real airplane works. It's real enough that what you learn is applicable to the flight training you'll experience in an actual airplane. For that reason the primary flying lessons I created in Flight Simulator will help you better understand the principles involved in flying an airplane. Over the years I've heard many new pilots say that these lessons have helped them in their actual flight training. Many confess to impressing their flight instructor with their knowledge the first time they take an actual flying lesson. Therefore, with the investment of Rod Machado's Private Pilot Handbook and Microsoft's Flight Simulator 2004 (or 2002), you can have the best of both worlds?ground knowledge and simulated flight experience?in the comfort of your own home. The following is a page I've excerpted from the menu of Flight Simulator 2004. If you'd like to know where to purchase FS2004 and what hardware you need, take a look at my Hardware Recommendation Site. You can purchase Flight Simulator 2004 at many computer stores for anywhere between $50 and $60.
Here is an overview of the student pilot flying lessons in Flight Sim 2004.
Here is an overview of all the flying lessons in Flight Sim 2004.
Here is what the instrument panel looks like on your computer in Flight Sim 2004.
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