Microsoft Flight User Manual

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FLIGHT MANUAL

Contents

HOW TO PLAY 1

Map Screen 1

Changing the Map View Playing Online Aircraft Icons

Icons 2 Using the Mouse 3

Flying in Mouse Mode

Camera Views 4 The Eyepoint 5 Turning Off the Heads-Up Display (HUD) 5 Heads-Up Display (HUD) 6 Points of Interest (POI) 7

Point of Interest Markers Point of Interest Arrows

Waypoints 7

Skip to Waypoint

Checkpoints 7

Loading Checkpoints

Walk Around Mode 8 Checklists 8

Using Checklists Running a Checklist Checklist Options Types of Checklists

Rewards 10

Awards Unlocks

Playing Ofine 10

Essential Keyboard Commands 11

Game Controls Aircraft Controls

FLIGHT CONDITIONS 12

Flight Conditions Screen 12

Weather Time of Day Season

Conditions in Free Flight Mode 12 Conditions in Multiplayer Mode 12

THE HANGAR 13

Choosing an Aircraft Painting Your Aircraft Managing Fuel Downloading New Aircraft

MISSION BASICS 14

Mission Screens 14

Mission Breakdown Pause Menu Mission Failed Menu

Mission Debrieng Screen

JOB BOARD 16

Jobs 16

Selecting your Aircraft Exploring Different Areas An Introduction to Cargo Runs

Challenges 17

CAREER 18

Pilot Prole 18

Statistics Pilot Portrait

Prole Roaming

Compare to Other Pilots 18

AEROCACHES 19

Finding and Acquiring Aerocaches 19

Finding Aerocaches Acquiring Aerocaches

Difculty Rating 20

Aerocache Hunts 20

FREE FLIGHT 21

Explore the Skies 21

Select an Aircraft Customize Flight Conditions Practice Landing Earn Awards

MULTIPLAYER 22

OPTIONS 25

Graphics 25

Vertical Sync Overall Graphics Settings Custom Settings

Gameplay 26

Flight Control Assistance Display Camera

Audio 26 Game Controls 26 Aircraft Controls 26

KEY TERMS 27

Tip: For additional information on steering your aircraft using alternate controls, such as a joystick or keyboard, view the Basic Controls guide located at https://www.microsoftight.com/ handbook.

Quick Match 22 Host a Session 22

Selecting a Session Type Locating Other Players on the Map

Stats 23 Target Friends 23 Locate Friends Online 23

Inviting Friends

Text Chat 24 Voice Chat 24

Speaking with Other Players

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How to Play

Map Screen

The Map screen is your rst stop on the path to exciting adventures, challenging missions, and multiplayer fun.

On the left side of the Map screen are the directional arrows, the zoom bar, and the Microsoft Flight Data Server icon.

Changing the Map View

Playing Online

The dot located below the directional arrows on the Map screen is the

Microsoft Flight Data Server icon. It indicates whether your computer

network is connected to the Microsoft Flight data server. If the icon is solid black, you are connected. If it is ashing yellow, you are playing ofine.

Aircraft Icons

If you click the Free Flight icon, an aircraft icon will appear on the map in the current location of your aircraft. Drag this icon to any location on the map, and then click Fly in the Free Flight menu to start ying from that spot.

Your aircraft ies in the direction your aircraft icon is pointing. To change your heading from the Map screen, rotate the ring around your aircraft icon.

If you see a gray aircraft icon on the map, it means another player has joined the game. To y near that player, drag your aircraft icon next to the gray icon, and then click Fly in the Free Flight menu.

Tip: Some areas may appear less detailed than others while

you are ying. To view higher resolution features such as trees,

buildings, and beyond the Big Island, additional downloadable content is required.

The directional arrows move the map one step in any cardinal direction.

You can also move the map by simply clicking on the map and

dragging.

The zoom bar is used to increase or decrease the magnication of the map. Click the Plus Sign (+) to zoom in and the Minus Sign (-) to zoom out. You can also rotate the mouse wheel to zoom in or out.

Icons

Missions are more structured adventures that teach you game play basics and help to advance

your career as a pilot.

Challenges are tasks that test your agility and

skill as pilot, from making a series of precise

landings to collecting rings in a maze of

obstacles.

Aerocache hunts send you out in search of

objects hidden on the ground and in the air.

Free Flight mode gives you the freedom to

explore the skies at your own pace. Drag your

aircraft to any location and let the adventure

begin.

The Legend gives you information about all of

the airports and runways on the map. You can

also use the Legend to identify other players

when ying in Multiplayer mode.

The Hangar is where you store and maintain

your aircraft. It is also where you download new planes, change paint schemes, and fuel up.

The Pilot Prole offers you a snapshot of your career as a pilot and your general progress

throughout the game.

Multiplayer mode allows you to y with up to 15 other people. Fly in group formations, share tips and tricks with other players, or chat with friends as you explore the skies.

Flight Conditions, such as weather, wind, and time of day, can make a big difference in your ight experience. Change the conditions to face a whole new set of ying challenges.

The Load Free Flight option allows you pick up right where you left off in a saved Free Flight

session.

The Main Menu enables you to change your

graphic and gameplay settings, connect to your

Games for Windows

– LIVE account, or go to

the Microsoft Flight website.

Using the Mouse

The mouse is a multifunctional tool that can be used to y your aircraft, look around the world, zoom in on objects, and manipulate the controls in the cockpit.

Tip: For additional information on steering your aircraft using alternate controls, such as a joystick or keyboard, view the Basic Controls guide located at

https://www.microsoftight.com/handbook.

Turning

Move the mouse left or right to bank the wings (turn your aircraft). Make small movements with the mouse when banking. Moving too abruptly in any direction may cause you to lose control of your aircraft.

Climbing and Descending

Move the mouse forward to climb and move the mouse back to

descend. If these default mouse controls feel reversed, you can invert the Y-axis so that you move the mouse back to climb and move the mouse forward to descend.

Flying in Mouse Mode

Use the mouse to control your aircraft as you turn, climb, and descend. The mouse also controls the throttle setting.

To pause Mouse mode, press the Spacebar.

To invert the Y-axis

1. Press Esc.

2. Click the Options button.

3. Click the Gameplay tab on the Options menu.

4. Select the Invert Mouse Pitch check box under Aircraft Controls.

5. Click the Accept button at the bottom of the screen.

6. Click Resume on the Pause menu to continue playing.

Adjusting the Throttle Setting

Rotate the mouse wheel to increase or decrease the throttle settings in

Mouse mode.

Zooming in on the Instrument Panel

While in Cockpit view (F9), you can zoom in on the instrument panel. This allows you to monitor changes in your aircraft’s heading, altitude, speed, fuel level, and oil pressure.

To practice zooming in on the fuel gauge

1. Press the Spacebar to pause Mouse mode.

When you y in Mouse mode, a cross hair appears in the center of the screen. It is controlled by the movement of the mouse, which in turn controls the aircraft.

Tip: Position the pointer in the very center of the cross hair to y

straight and level.

2. Rotate the wheel to zoom in.

3. Right-click and drag your view to the fuel gauge.

4. Check the fuel level.

5. Rotate the wheel to zoom out.

6. Press Backspace to recenter the view.

7. Press the Spacebar again to resume Mouse mode.

Moving the Cockpit Controls

Many of the controls, levers, and switches in the cockpit can be adjusted, moved forward and back, or switched on or off. This gives

you a feel for what pilots do in the real world as they perform tasks like

changing throttle settings, pitching up or down, or leaning the mixture.

To interact with the cockpit controls, switch the camera to Cockpit view, and then pause Mouse mode. The aircraft will continue to y while Mouse mode is paused.

To practice by manually reducing the throttle setting

1. Press F9 to switch to Cockpit view.

2. Press the Spacebar to pause Mouse mode.

Camera Views

Real-world pilots are skilled at switching between viewpoints during a ight. While they mostly focus on the horizon, they must also scan the cockpit instruments and look down at the world below.

There are ve different camera views, each one providing you with a different experience. Some views show your aircraft and the surrounding world in a cinematic shot, while other views can help you achieve greater control of your aircraft.

Chase View (F8)

Chase view shows your aircraft from behind, as if a trailing aircraft is lming your ight. This is a great view for overall control of the aircraft, but it does not show the cockpit. Use the Heads-Up Display to view your heading, altitude, speed, and fuel level. To use Chase view, press F8.

Cockpit View (F9)

Cockpit view closely simulates what pilots see in the real world, with the camera mounted in the cockpit. Cockpit view offers the most interactivity, allowing you to zoom in on instruments and move controls. To use Cockpit view, press F9.

Flyby View (F10)

Flyby view gives you the cinematic experience of watching your aircraft

y past a stationary camera set in the air. From this view, you can take in-ight screenshots. To use Flyby view, press F10.

3. Drag the throttle lever backward to reduce speed.

4. Press the Spacebar again to resume Mouse mode.

Tip: Before you pause Mouse mode, make sure your aircraft

is ying straight and level at a high enough elevation.

Free Look (F11)

Free Look is a panoramic view from the outside of the aircraft. This view

can give you perspective on the location of your aircraft relative to

geographic features, such as the ocean or mountain ranges. You don’t have to pause Mouse mode to use Free Look. Just right-click and drag to start looking around. To use Free Look, press F11.

The Eyepoint

The eyepoint is your position in the cockpit. Moving the eyepoint can give you a better view of the horizon, taxiway, or surrounding features,

much like adjusting your seat or leaning to either side would in the real

world.

Top-Down View (F12)

Top-Down view shows your aircraft from above, as if a camera is lming straight down. This view can help you get a better idea of your location relative to the world around you. Rotate the mouse wheel to zoom in or out on the terrain below. To use Top-Down view, press F12.

Remote Control (R)

Remote Control drops a camera when you press R, giving you a view of your aircraft from wherever you started Remote Control view. Make sure you keep your aircraft in sight in order to maintain control.

Tip: Switch to Top-Down view before a takeoff. This allows you

to see your aircraft in relation to the runway.

Adjusting your position in the cockpit is especially helpful while taxiing,

since it can give you a better view of the bends and turns on the

taxiway. If you can anticipate turns, you can avoid making dangerous mistakes like braking too hard, turning too tightly, or driving off the taxiway.

To move the eyepoint

1. Click the wheel button on your mouse.

2. Drag up, down, right, or left.

To reset your view, press Backspace.

Turning Off the Heads-Up Display (HUD)

If you are an advanced ier, or wish to challenge yourself, turn off the HUD and use the cockpit instruments to guide your ight. Go to the Options menu, select the Gameplay tab, and clear the Heads-Up Display check box.

If you change any of the settings, be sure to press the Accept button before you exit the Options menu.

Tip: The cockpit instruments are only visible in Cockpit view. If

you turn off the HUD, remember to set the camera to Cockpit view by pressing F9.

Heads-Up Display (HUD)

The Heads-Up Display, located at the top of the screen, is where you will nd information on your speed, throttle setting, heading, altitude, and fuel level.

SPEED

Indicates your aircraft’s speed in

nautical miles per hour, or knots.

WIND SPEED AND DIRECTION

Indicates the direction of the wind and its speed in nautical miles

per hour.

HEADING INDICATOR

Indicates which direction the aircraft is ying. Each

line on the heading indicator represents 5 degrees in

a given direction.

ALTIMETER

Displays your aircraft’s altitude in

feet above sea level.

THROTTLE SETTING

Shows the current position of the aircraft’s throttle, which can range from 0% (idle) to 100 % (full throttle).

FUEL GAUGE

Indicates the

aircraft’s fuel level.

Points of Interest (POI)

Waypoints

Missions and multiplayer sessions feature two directional cues called the

Point of Interest marker and the Point of Interest arrow.

Point of Interest Markers

There are four types of POI markers.

• Objective markers are yellow, diamond-shaped markers that help

you approximate a ight path to the mission objective.

• Aerocache markers are yellow, hexagon-shaped markers that

show you the location of an Aerocache. They are only visible once you y close enough to an Aerocache to activate its marker.

• Checklist markers are green markers that indicate instruments or

controls related to your current checklist task.

• Multiplayer markers are blue markers that show you where other

players are located. You can cycle through connected players using the [ and ] keys.

Point of Interest Arrows

POI arrows help guide you toward a POI marker. If you y off course, the arrow stays xed on the marker. Follow the arrow to continue on the path toward the mission objective.

Turning Off the POI Arrow

You cannot turn off the POI arrow during missions, but you can turn it off during Aerocache hunts or while playing in Multiplayer mode.

Some missions contain waypoints, or xed locations along the path to your nal destination. Waypoints are placed on the runway and in the air, usually near a Point of Interest marker.

Skip to Waypoint

The Skip to Waypoint function activates when a new leg of your mission

begins. When the Skip to Waypoint pop-up appears on your screen, you can press N to skip ahead to the next waypoint. If you want to skip tasks like taxiing to a runway, this is a great time-saving feature.

Tip: Keep an eye on the fuel tank. When you activate the Skip to Waypoint feature, your aircraft burns the amount of fuel it

would have taken to y to that waypoint normally. If your fuel

level is low, you may need to refuel as soon as you arrive at the next waypoint.

Checkpoints

All missions feature checkpoints. Checkpoints pop up when you complete a segment of a mission, marking your progress.

In early missions, checkpoints appear after you accomplish simple tasks, such as taxiing or taking off. As you progress, checkpoints appear before challenging tasks, such as landing or performing a tight turn. If you are unable to complete the task successfully or crash your aircraft, you can load the last checkpoint instead of restarting the entire mission.

To turn off the POI arrow

1. Go to the Main menu.

2. Click the Options button.

3. Select the Gameplay tab on the Options menu.

4. Select the check box next to Point of Interest under Display.

5. Click the Accept button to save your changes.

Loading Checkpoints

The Load Checkpoint button appears on the Pause menu and the

Mission Fail screen. Click the Load Checkpoint button to return your aircraft to the last checkpoint you reached in the mission.

Checkpoints cannot be saved. If you exit the mission, all checkpoints are cleared.

Walk Around Mode

Checklists

Walk Around mode allows you to explore at ground level. In this mode, you can move the mouse in any direction to look around you.

Walking to Aircraft

Some missions require you to walk to your aircraft and board before

takeoff. Press W to walk and press E to enter or exit the aircraft. You cannot enter or exit a moving aircraft.

Walking to Aerocaches

If an Aerocache is hidden on the ground, you may need to get out of the aircraft and walk to its location.

Tip: To sprint in any direction, hold down Shift while pressing W,

S, A, or D.

Pilots often review checklists before performing routine procedures to

ensure that they do not miss crucial steps during each stage of a ight. Checklists also contain information specic to each aircraft, including approach speeds, cruise speeds, and throttle settings.

Using Checklists

Open checklists by pressing Q. Checklist procedures are called out in the order of operation. Each procedure is associated with a cockpit

instrument or control that will stay lit until the task is completed.

There are three keys to success when using a checklist: changing the

camera view, manipulating the controls, and monitoring the cockpit instruments.

Changing the Camera View

Before you complete any of the checklist tasks, you must be able to see the cockpit instruments and controls. You will need to adjust the

view in most aircraft to see controls located below or to the side of the

instrument panel.

Try any of the following procedures to get a better view of the cockpit:

• Press F9 to switch to Cockpit view.

• Right-click and drag the camera around.

• Press the Spacebar to pause Mouse mode, and then rotate the

mouse wheel to zoom in or out on the instrument panel.

• Click the wheel button on your mouse, and drag the eyepoint in any direction.

Manipulating the Cockpit Controls

Many of the cockpit controls in an aircraft look similar. Checklists are designed to reduce the confusion this can create. A control will light up when a checklist procedure requires a setting change. Follow the green arrow to locate the control, and then click to make the adjustment.

When you move one of the cockpit controls, it often affects another instrument. An arrow and checklist POI appear any time this happens. The arrow points to the control you need to move, and the POI indicates the additional instrument you need to monitor.

Right-click and drag as you make your way down the checklist.

To verify the settings of some instruments, you may need to pause Mouse mode and zoom in to see smaller numbers. When you perform a checklist on the runway, you do not need to pause Mouse mode. You

can simply move the controls by dragging them in the appropriate

direction.

When you perform a checklist in the air, it’s a good idea to pause Mouse mode before you move any controls. You can perform a checklist without pausing Mouse mode, but remember that any

movement you make with the mouse will also affect the movement of

the aircraft.

Moving controls with the mouse while using an alternate controller

such as a joystick has no effect on your aircraft’s movement.

Monitoring the Cockpit Instruments

Pilots must scan the instrument panel quickly and then return their

focus to the horizon. Checklists can help you hone this skill while ying.

Running a Checklist

Rewards

Checklists can be performed at any time when you are in an aircraft.

To run a checklist

1. Press Q.

2. Press 1 for Normal Procedures, or press 2 for Abnormal Procedures.

3. Press the number key corresponding to the appropriate checklist.

4. Perform the tasks, or press 1 to automate the checklist.

Checklist Options

The bottom of a checklist features a series of numbered options. These

options allow you to choose how you want to perform each of the

checklist items. The options are as follows:

• Automate Checklist—Automatically perform all checklist items.

• Abort Checklist—Remove the checklist menu.

• Next Item— Skip current item and move to the next item on the checklist. This option does not automate the current task.

• Do It—Automatically perform the highlighted checklist item.

Types of Checklists

There are two types of checklists. Normal Procedures checklists walk you through everyday tasks, such as taking off, maintaining cruise speeds, and landing. Abnormal Procedures checklists guide you through a variety of in-ight emergencies.

In Microsoft Flight, you earn awards and unlocks for honing your skills and logging ight hours.

Awards

You earn Awards for accomplishing ight milestones, such as completing your rst mission, landing at a certain number of airports, and transporting passengers. Unconventional gameplay can also earn you awards, so don’t be afraid to get creative and have some fun in the air.

Unlocks

Unlocks, such as new paint schemes, are awarded when you complete tasks, such as earning certain amounts of Experience Points (XP) for jobs, completing landing challenges, or acquiring specic Aerocaches.

Playing Ofine

Once you download Microsoft Flight, you no longer need an Internet

connection to play. Simply start the game and skip the sign-in process.

If you play ofine, your game progress is saved and your Pilot Prole will

synchronize the next time you sign in with your Games for Windows –

LIVE prole and password.

The following features are NOT available when you play ofine:

• Aerocache hunt

• Message of the Day

• Downloadable content

• Text chat

• Voice chat

• Games for Windows – LIVE functionality

• Multiplayer mode

• Marketplace

• Prole updates

Essential Keyboard Commands

Game Controls

General Gameplay

Fly with Mouse (On/Off) Spacebar

Pause Menu Esc Skip to Waypoint N

Checklist (On/Off) Q

Map M Text Chat T Voice Chat: All Tab Capture Screenshot V

On the Ground

Walk Forward W Walk Backward S Walk Left A Walk Right D

Aircraft (Enter/Exit) E Door (Open/Close) O

Fuel F

Camera Views

Camera: Next F7

Camera: Chase View F8 Camera: Cockpit F9 Camera: Flyby F10

Camera: Free Look F11

Camera: Top-Down F12

Camera: Reset Position Backspace

Aircraft Controls

Control Surfaces

Aileron: Left Left Arrow Aileron: Right Right Arrow Elevator: Up Down Arrow Elevator: Down Up Arrow Rudder: Move Left A Rudder: Move Right D

Stop and Go

Throttle: Decrease S or F2

Throttle: Increase W or F3 Throttle: Maximum F4 Throttle: Minimum F1

Brakes: Both X

Brake: Right C Brake: Left Z

Landing Gear (Up/Down) G

In the Cockpit

Flaps: Decrease F5 Flaps: Increase F6

Mixture: Min Shift+F1 Mixture: Decrease Shift+ F2 Mixture: Increase Shift+F3 Mixture: Max Shift+F4 Trim Down Shift+Up Arrow Trim Up Shift+Down Arrow Minimum Prop RPM Ctrl+F1 Decrease Prop RPM Ctrl+F2 Increase Prop RPM Ctrl+F3 Maximum Prop RPM Ctrl+F4

FligHt Conditions

Enhance your experience while ying jobs and during Free Flight sessions by changing atmospheric conditions. Certain missions aren’t available in all Flight Conditions. If a mission is unavailable, try changing the conditions. A dialogue box on the Map screen contains a listing of the currently selected conditions.

Flight Conditions Screen

Changing conditions like the weather, time, or date can transform a routine mission into challenging adventure. To get started, go to the Map screen and click Flight Conditions in the Free Flight menu. The Flight Conditions screen does not include an Accept button. When you click one of the options, those conditions are set automatically.

Weather

Click any of the weather options on the Flight Conditions screen to view

a brief description of the associated conditions.

Changing the weather can dramatically affect visibility and aircraft

control. In conditions with heavy rain or clouds, it is more difcult to see, forcing you to rely on cockpit instruments. In high-wind conditions, the aircraft is more difcult to control.

Season

The season options are set to mimic real-world conditions in the area where you are ying. Changing the season usually affects the amount of daylight available. It may also affect certain climate factors.

Conditions in Free Flight Mode

In Free Flight mode, you can return to the Map screen at any time to change the Flight Conditions. Just select the conditions you want and click the Free Flight option.

Conditions in Multiplayer Mode

In Multiplayer mode, the host sets the Flight Conditions. All active players in the session y in the same conditions.

Tip: You cannot change Flight Conditions during a mission. If you want to change conditions, you must exit the mission, change the conditions, and restart the mission.

Time of Day

Use the drop-down menus on the Flight Conditions screen to set your ight time, or select one of the four general time-of-day buttons: Dawn, Day, Dusk, or Night.

Tip: You may be able to earn additional Experience Points (XP)

for ying missions at night.

tHe Hangar

The Hangar is a multipurpose facility where you can swap and repaint aircraft, fuel up, or download new planes.

Choosing an Aircraft

When you enter the Hangar, your currently selected aircraft is displayed. If you want to switch to a different aircraft, click one of the aircraft images displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Use the Details option in the upper-right corner of the screen to review and compare your available aircraft.

Painting Your Aircraft

You can customize certain aircraft with a brand-new coat of paint. Choose an aircraft, and then click the Paint Schemes icon in the upperright corner of the screen. To save your changes, remember to click the Select Aircraft button before you leave the Hangar.

Managing Fuel

Before heading out on a mission or exploring the world in Free Flight, you can refuel in the Hangar. Click the Fuel icon in the upper-right corner of the screen, and then drag to the right to add fuel. If you want to lighten your fuel load, drag left.

Adding fuel increases both the range (distance you can y) and total weight of the aircraft. Dumping fuel reduces the range, but allows you to carry more cargo. However, you won’t know how much fuel to take on board until you actually pick up the cargo for a mission, so plan accordingly.

Downloading New Aircraft

To nd out more about any new aircraft available in the Hangar, you can download a free preview. If you then decide you want to purchase the aircraft, click the Purchase Aircraft button.

Remember to note the type of aircraft you’re purchasing before you

buy. Basic model aircraft don’t feature cockpit interactivity or checklists, while Deluxe models include both.

You must be online to download new aircraft from Games for Windows

– LIVE. Check the connection on the Microsoft Flight Data Server icon.

Mission BasiCs

Missions are fun and challenging tasks that are also designed to teach

you the basics of ying.

Mission Screens

There are four different screens you can encounter during a mission: the

mission breakdown, the Pause menu, the Mission Failed menu, and the Mission Debrieng screen.

Mission Breakdown

Before you begin a mission, you can click any of the items from the Mission list to view a breakdown of the basic mission details.

Airport Name

The airport name indicates where the mission begins. To learn more information about an airport, go to the Map screen, move the pointer over an Airport icon, and then click the icon to display more details.

Aircraft Category

Each aircraft type performs uniquely, making it more or less suitable for a given mission. Some aircraft are designed for water landings, while others are known for their agility. The most common types of aircraft available in Microsoft Flight are the Piston, Trainer, Fixed Wing, and STOL (Short Takeoff or Landing). Learn more information about each aircraft in the Hangar.

Pause Menu

Press Esc at any time during a mission to pause the game. From the Pause menu, you can select options to help you complete the mission, change your settings, exit the mission, or quit the game.

Resume

Return to the mission.

Options

Change the Gameplay, Graphics, or Audio settings.

Load Free Flight

Exit the mission and resume any saved Free Flight session.

Restart Mission

Restart the mission from the beginning.

Load Checkpoint

Restart the mission from the last successfully reached checkpoint.

Exit Mission

Return to the Map screen.

Quit Game

End your Microsoft Flight session.

Estimated Time

The estimated time represents an average completion time for each

mission. Estimates are based on use of the Skip to Waypoint feature.

Tip: If you see a timer to the right of the Heading indicator,

you’re ying a timed mission. You receive additional Experience

Points (XP) for completing the mission quickly.

Mission Failed Menu

Mission Debrieng Screen

If you crash during a mission, or simply fail the mission objective, the Mission Failed menu appears with several options.

Exit Mission

Return to the Map screen.

Restart Mission

Restart the mission from the beginning.

Load Checkpoint

Return to the mission from the last checkpoint you successfully reached

before failing the mission.

Once you complete a mission, a breakdown of your accomplishments for that mission appears on the Mission Debrieng screen.

Experience Point Breakdown

Experience Points you earn for completing the mission appear in the

center of the screen. Compare the points you earned in each category to the total points available. If you would like to try for more points, you can y the mission again later. However, to earn any Experience Points for ying a repeat mission, you must earn more points than on the previous attempt.

Return to the Map screen.

Play Again

Restart the mission from the beginning and give up any XP or awards you earned during the previous attempt. You will not have the option of loading the last checkpoint.

JoB Board

If you are ready to pick up some professional work, click the Free Flight icon to display Airport icons on the map. Click one of them, and then click the Job Board button on the information panel.

Jobs

The Job Board lists a variety of different missions available at a particular airport. There are various factors that determine which missions you can y, including the type of aircraft you own, the size of the airport, and the current Flight Conditions.

Selecting your Aircraft

After selecting a mission from the Job Board, you must choose an aircraft from the Hangar.

You may need to download a new aircraft to complete certain missions. For example, if you want to transport cargo, you would need to select an aircraft with an appropriate maximum payload capacity.

Exploring Different Areas

If you download additional areas of the map, more opportunities open up on the Job Board. Rotate the wheel to zoom out and look for the Downloadable Content (DLC) icon. Click the icon to preview and

purchase new content.

An Introduction to Cargo Runs

Avoid overloading the aircraft during cargo runs. You should make sure you have enough fuel to y the total distance, but that the total weight

of the cargo and fuel does not exceed the maximum payload capacity

of the aircraft.

To prepare for a cargo run

1. Click a cargo mission on the Job Board and review the details.

2. Make a note of the total weight of the cargo and the distance of the mission.

3. Click the Select Mission button.

4. Select an aircraft from the Hangar.

5. Review available aircraft details or download a new aircraft.

6. If necessary, click the Fuel icon and adjust the fuel level.

7. When you’re ready, press the Start Mission button.

Note: “$100 hamburger” is pilot slang for a short trip to a nearby airport for bite to eat. It is essentially an excuse for a

quick ight, but some say the term originates from the cost of renting an aircraft, fueling up, and ying there and back.

Challenges

Challenges test your agility and prociency as a pilot and rene your abilities in the cockpit. There are three types of challenges to choose from: landing challenges, challenge courses, and Gold Rush.

Landing Challenges

In a variety of increasingly difcult challenges, you can prove your ability to land an aircraft smoothly in less-than-ideal conditions.

Challenge Courses

Put your agility skills to the test as you navigate twisting paths. Perform

aerobatics using a joystick or game pad to earn additional Experience

Points while ying challenge courses.

Gold Rush

Fly over, around, and through scenic vistas in an attempt to collect as many rings as you can before the timer runs out. Fly Gold Rush challenges repeatedly to beat your own high score.

To access challenges

1. Click the Activities icon on the Map screen.

2. Click Challenges.

3. Select a challenge.

4. Click Select Mission.

Career

Your career begins with your rst ight. Every time you y a mission, complete a job, or y in a Free Flight session, you become a better pilot.

Pilot Prole

Visit your Pilot Prole to view your career stats.

Statistics

As soon as you begin ying, your progress is logged. A record is kept of information including how many times you have landed, how many ight hours you have logged, what kind of aircraft you like to y, and the total distance you have own.

To view your ight statistics

1. Click the Pilot Prole icon on the Map screen.

2. Click the Career tab.

3. Review Flight Statistics and Experience Points data.

Pilot Portrait

From the Career tab, you can select a pilot portrait to represent you in the game.

Prole Roaming

Your Pilot Prole is stored on the Microsoft Flight data server. This means

that you can play on another computer without losing any of your

progress in the game.

Tip: The prole roaming feature uses a default location, so you

may begin at an alternate location when you start the game from a different computer.

Compare to Other Pilots

You can compare your progress to the progress of other players by selecting the Multiplayer icon from the Map screen or by visiting the

Microsoft Flight website.

In Multiplayer mode, you can click a player’s name to view their statistics or view their aircraft in ight. Use this feature to locate a pilot

with a similar style or a more advanced pilot who may show you some

tricks of the trade.

Visit the Microsoft Flight website to compare statistics with your friends. Log on to the website and select My Flight from the top menu, and then select Friends. Compare statistics by dragging the icons of your friends into the columns on the right side of the page.

Tip: If you want to see how your selected portrait looks while piloting your aircraft, switch to Flyby view the next time you are up in the air.

aeroCaCHes

While you are out ying, keep your eyes peeled for hidden objects called Aerocaches. Aerocaches are represented by a spinning triangular icon.

Aerocaches are updated in the game by the Microsoft Flight data server, which means you must be playing online in order to see them.

Finding and Acquiring Aerocaches

You earn Experience Points for tracking down and acquiring

Aerocaches. The total XP value of an Aerocache depends on various factors, including the surrounding terrain and how close you must y to acquire it.

Finding Aerocaches

In an Aerocache hunt, you are given a hint about the general location of the Aerocache. An Internet search term is also provided, allowing you to do more research. Use the hint in conjunction with the Internet search to identify a more exact location for the Aerocache.

Acquiring Aerocaches

When you y in the vicinity of an Aerocache, the Aerocache icon lights up, and a yellow Point of Interest arrow appears on the screen. Follow the POI arrow to locate the Aerocache.

Once you locate the Aerocache, y near it to acquire it.

Tip: If an Aerocache is placed on an object, do not y directly

into the object. You will crash.

When you successfully acquire an Aerocache, a pop-up notication appears on the screen. After an Aerocache has been acquired, it no longer appears in the game.

Tip: Some Aerocaches are hidden at high altitudes. If you are

having trouble acquiring an Aerocache, make sure you are ying

the correct type of aircraft to reach the necessary altitude.

There are a couple of ways to nd Aerocaches in the game: You can happen upon them while ying, or you can actively search for them in Aerocache hunts.

Difculty Rating

Aerocaches are ranked in difculty from 1 (least difcult) to 5 (most difcult). This rating system is based on several factors, including the Aerocache’s location and surrounding terrain.

Difculty is also based on the hint and search term provided. Some clues point you directly to the location of the Aerocache, while others are more vague.

The nal difculty factor is how close you must y to the Aerocache in order to acquire it.

Aerocache Hunts

If you want to search for Aerocaches, click Aerocache Hunt in the Activities section of the Map screen. Click any of the Aerocaches in the list for more details.

To perform an Aerocache hunt

1. Click Activities, and then click Aerocache Hunt.

2. Select an Aerocache.

3. Read the hint.

4. Click the Begin Search button and review the search results.

5. Click the Start Hunt button.

6. When you’re ready, click the Take Off button to start ying.

When you start a hunt, an Aerocache sensor appears in the upper-right corner of the screen. As you get closer to the Aerocache, the signal strengthens and the sensor lls with yellow.

Tip: If you want to get closer to an Aerocache without ying,

press Esc to display the Pause menu, and then press Map. Drag your aircraft icon in the direction of the Aerocache, and then click Fly in the Free Flight menu. If you have gotten closer to the Aerocache, the inner rings of the sensor should be highlighted in yellow.

Free FligHt

Free Flight mode allows you to shape your own adventure. Use this mode to explore the world, y a variety of different aircraft, and test out your skills.

Explore the Skies

Drag your aircraft icon to any area on the map and click Fly in the Free

Flight menu to begin exploring. Click the ring surrounding your aircraft to rotate it in any direction.

You can also click an Airport icon and choose to start from either in the

air or on the ground.

Select an Aircraft

Customize your Free Flight session by selecting an aircraft from the

Hangar. Click the Hangar icon from the Map screen, review your aircraft options, and then click the Select Aircraft button. Before you exit the Hangar, be sure to check the fuel level of your aircraft and refuel if necessary.

Customize Flight Conditions

Earn Awards

Logging hours in Free Flight mode can earn you awards. To learn more about available awards, press the Pilot Prole icon on the Map screen, and then click the Awards tab. Select Free Flight from the Type dropdown menu, and then scroll down to view all of the awards you can earn in Free Flight mode.

You can earn awards for hunting down Aerocaches and for

accomplishing ight milestones like landing at 100 airports or accumulating 40 hours of total ight time.

Tip: Did you know there is an award for landing at every airport on Hawaii?

If you want to mix things up, change the Flight Conditions before you head out on your next Free Flight adventure. Press Flight Conditions in the Free Flight section, make your desired changes, and then select a location on the map to start your adventure.

Practice Landing

Landing is one of the most difcult skills for any pilot to master. Use Free Flight mode to practice landing.

Tip: Practice landing at night. This will help you learn how to

rely on instruments and runway lights.

MultiPlayer

If you want to y with other players, take off in Multiplayer mode! Use

Multiplayer mode to show off your aerobatic skills or demonstrate cool

maneuvers. Gather a group and y in formations, or invite a friend to go exploring.

To get started, click the Multiplayer icon on the Map screen.

Tip: You must be signed in to Games for Windows – LIVE in order to host or join a multiplayer session. Check your connection status by hovering your pointer over the Microsoft Flight Data Server icon on the Map screen.

Quick Match

Use the Invite Friend button to locate other players, join a session, and send game invites.

Host a Session

During multiplayer sessions, an arrow appears next to the name of the host.

Selecting a Session Type

From the Multiplayer information screen, click the Settings button, and then select a Session Type from the drop-down menu.

There are three different types of sessions:

• Public sessions are open to all players, and anyone can invite

players to join.

• Friends Only sessions are open only to friends. Any friend can

send a game invite.

• Private sessions are hosted by one player, and only the host can

invite players to join the session.

Locating Other Players on the Map

Select any of the players listed in your session to automatically locate

that player’s aircraft on the map.

To start ying, drag your aircraft near another player’s aircraft, and then select Fly from the Free Flight menu.

The session host controls the following features:

• Session type

• Flight conditions

• Kicking players from the session

• Game invites (Private sessions only)

Stats

Locate Friends Online

Click a player’s name from the Quick Match list to review that player’s

ight statistics. Use this information to compare your own ight experience.

There are three basic types of information available about other pilots:

• Quick Statistics—A quick tally of a player’s Experience Points,

awards and achievements earned, and Aerocaches acquired.

• Interactive Prole Data—Find out more about a player’s progress

in Microsoft Flight and other Games for Windows – LIVE titles.

• Live Aircraft Information—Locate a player’s aircraft on the map

or view the aircraft in the game.

Target Friends

If you choose to target a player in the game, you will see the location of that player’s aircraft any time you y missions or enter Free Flight mode, making it easier to track and cooperate with other players on the map. Cycle through connected players in the multiplayer session by using the [ and ] keys.

When you target a player, a blue Point of Interest arrow appears on the screen, along with the approximate distance to the other player’s aircraft.

Select LIVE from the Main menu, and then press the Friends button to see who is playing online.

Inviting Friends

Want to see your friends y? Once you’re connected, you can view a

friend’s aircraft during a multiplayer session by clicking the player’s

name, and then clicking View Aircraft.

To invite friends to join a multiplayer session

1. Click the Invite Friend button.

2. Click the To : button to see a list of players and friends online.

3. Select players from the list.

4. Type a message.

5. Press Enter to send the message.

Tip: You can exit Multiplayer mode at any time by clicking the

Leave Match button.

Text Chat

You can text chat with everyone in your multiplayer session or have a

one-on-one conversation (whisper) with another player.

6. Click the Voice Recording Device button.

7. Adjust the Recording Volume and Voice Threshold.

8. Click Done.

To chat with the group

1. Press T on the keyboard.

2. Type your message.

3. Press Enter to send.

To whisper to a friend

1. Press T on the keyboard.

2. Type \w or \whisper.

3. Type the player’s gamertag.

4. Type your message.

5. Press Enter to send.

6. Type /r or /reply and then your response.

If you do not follow step 6, your reply is sent to the entire group.

Tip: The rst time you send a whisper to a friend, enter steps 2, 3, and 4 on the same line. The line should look like this:

\whisper gamertag message.

Voice Chat

Speaking with Other Players

Once you set up voice chat, you can start a voice chat from the Games

for Windows – LIVE screen or by clicking a player’s gamertag from the

session list.

To set up a voice chat from the LIVE menu

1. Click the Private Chat button.

2. Select a Game Channel.

If an active Game Channel does not exist, or if you want to create a new Game Channel, follow these additional steps

1. Select an inactive Channel.

2. Invite players.

3. Click Send Message.

Once players accept your invite to chat, click the Game Channel to start the conversation.

Push-to-Chat

Press the Tab key when you want to speak to other players in the Game

Channel.

If you have a headset with a microphone, you can talk to players in your multiplayer session.

To set up voice chat

1. Go to the Main menu.

2. Click the LIVE button.

3. Click the Settings button.

4. Click the Voice button.

5. Choose a Voice Playback Device.

oPtions

You can change Graphics, Gameplay, and Audio settings from the Options section of the Main menu. Remember to click the Accept button at the bottom of the screen to save your changes.

Graphics

Change the Graphics settings if you want to correct issues such as

jagged-looking edges and low shadow quality. You can also adjust monitor resolution and screen size.

Vertical Sync

A “screen tear” occurs when the frame buffer is updated while the

monitor is in the middle of refreshing. Turning on the Vertical Sync

setting may help to reduce the appearance of screen tearing by setting

the frame rate to be a fraction of the refresh rate of your monitor.

If you have a fast computer (around 1 gigabyte of video memory or more), turning on Vertical Sync may result in a smoother frame rate.

Tip: If you have a slower computer, do not turn on Vertical Sync. It may actually make the game render even slower frame rates.

Overall Graphics Settings

There are three overall setting options to choose from, each designed to target a specic hardware prole to produce the best possible visual experience without compromising performance rates.

Use the following hardware proles as a jumping off point for determining which setting is right for you.

• Low—Gaming laptop or a 5-year-old desktop

• Medium—3-year-old desktop

• High—New desktop

Custom Settings

Use the drop-down menu for each setting to customize your visual experience. This option gives you more control over visual elements, but it may cause a change in the overall balance between features.

There are six basic Graphics settings:

• Shadow Quality

• Sharpness

• Scenery Density

• Scenery Quality

• Texture Quality

• Weather Quality

Note: If the Overall Graphics setting is set to Custom, you have altered at least one of the default settings.

Gameplay

Audio

Customize the ight controls, display settings, and camera.

Flight Control Assistance

• Increased Stability—Makes the aircraft easier to control during

ight, with reduced tendencies to stall and spin.

• Smooth Braking—Slows the aircraft at a safer rate to help prevent

accidents.

• Auto Mixture—Automatically adjusts the aircraft’s fuel mixture for

optimal engine performance at higher altitudes.

• Propeller Effects—Reduces the aerodynamic and rotation side

effects of a spinning propeller.

Display

Display or hide the following in-game features:

• Heads-Up Display (HUD)

• Dialog text

• Point of Interest (POI)

Note: You can hide the POI for Aerocache hunts and Multiplayer mode. However, you cannot hide the POI arrow for missions.

Slide the volume control meters to adjust in-game sound effects, music, and dialog.

Game Controls

This sections lists keyboard commands for in-game actions such as changing camera views, pausing the game, walking, turning on checklists, moving the eyepoint, and skipping to waypoints.

Aircraft Controls

This section lists keyboard commands for aircraft-related actions such as raising the landing gear, applying rudder, increasing the throttle, leaning the mixture, and trimming the aircraft.

Camera

Invert camera controls to look down when pointing up or look up when

pointing down, which is the reverse of traditional aircraft controls.

Key terMs

Aerobatics

Precision maneuvers, such as barrel rolls, loops, hammerhead stalls, spins, and Cuban eights. Often performed at airshows and competitions,

many of these maneuvers are also part of a military pilot’s training and

can be used in aerial combat. In fact, many basic aerobatic maneuvers evolved from air-combat tactics invented during World War I.

“Aerobatics” is also dened in Federal Aviation Regulation 91.303, which describes restrictions on aerobatic ight. In that section, “aerobatic ight” means “any intentional maneuver involving an abrupt change in an aircraft’s attitude, an abnormal attitude, or abnormal acceleration, not necessary for normal ight.”

Aerocache

Objects hidden on the ground and in the air. Search out their location to earn Experience Points (XP).

Ailerons

Movable control surfaces, usually located near the wing tips, that control the rolling motion of an aircraft. The pilot deects the ailerons by moving the control yoke or stick left and right. The ailerons move simultaneously in opposite directions. For example, when the pilot moves the yoke or stick left, the aileron on the left wing moves up, decreasing the lift on the left wing. At the same time, the right aileron moves down, increasing the lift on the right wing. The word derives from the French word aile, meaning “wing.”

Ceiling

The altitude at which an aircraft’s best rate of climb drops to 100 feet per minute under standard conditions.

Climb Out

The portion of a ight between takeoff and the initial cruising altitude.

Cruise Speed

The average speed of an aircraft during straight-and-level ight at normal power settings.

Drag

The resistance of an object to movement through a uid. With respect to aircraft, drag is one of the four fundamental forces in ight. It opposes thrust. There are two basic types of drag. Parasite drag is caused by friction. The airplane surface, antennas, landing gear, and other appendages all cause parasite drag, which increases in proportion to the square of the aircraft’s velocity. Induced drag is a byproduct of lift. At the tip of a wing, air moves from the high-pressure area below the wing to the low-pressure area above. The energy used to create these vortices manifests itself as induced drag, which increases as airspeed drops.

Elevator

A movable control surface located on the horizontal stabilizer of an

aircraft’s tail. Although its name implies that the elevator makes the airplane climb or descend, it actually controls only the aircraft’s pitch attitude, that is, the angle of the nose above or below the horizon. The

pilot moves the elevator by applying forward pressure on the control to decrease pitch attitude and by applying back pressure to increase the

pitch attitude.

Fixed-Wing Aircraft

An aircraft with stable wings that deect air current to create lift.

Flaps

A hinged portion of an airplane’s wing, generally on the trailing edge,

that can be lowered during takeoff and landing to increase the lift and

drag of the wings. When partially extended, a ap adds lift by increasing the curvature of the wing. Because aps extend into the oncoming air, they also increase drag, helping an aircraft descend steeply without building up speed. Often confused with ailerons, aps are not the primary control surfaces of an airplane.

Flare

To level off and establish the correct landing attitude just above the

runway prior to landing. A pilot ares by applying back pressure to the control yoke or stick, which raises the nose of the aircraft. When done properly, the are is a smooth, continuous transition from a nose-low, descending ight path to a nose-high attitude that almost stops the aircraft’s descent.

Heading

The direction in which the aircraft is pointed, usually in reference to magnetic north. Because wind pushes an airplane in ight, heading does not necessarily correspond to the aircraft’s path over the ground, that is, its track. For example, if you want to y due east with respect to the ground and the wind is blowing from the north, you must turn the aircraft slightly into the wind to correct for drift.

A measurement of the load factor, or apparent gravity, experienced by an aircraft during ight. One G represents the force of gravity exerted on a body at rest. When an aircraft climbs, turns, or accelerates, positive G forces act upon it. When it descends or decelerates, negative G forces act upon it.

Glide Ratio

Ratio of horizontal distance traveled per unit of descent. For example, a sailplane with a 60:1 glide ratio travels 60 meters forward for every 1 meter it descends. A typical single-engine aircraft has a glide ratio of about 10:1.

Glide Speed (VBG)

A V-speed indicating the optimal speed for gliding as far as possible with the engine off.

Glide Slope

The electronic approach path projected as part of an instrument

landing system (ILS). Glide slope transmitters, located near the end of a runway, send out radio signals to form the proper descent path to the runway. The angle of the glide slope is usually set at about 3 degrees to the horizontal.

GUMPS

An acronym pilots use to remember a typical pre-landing checklist. GUMPS stands for Gas, Undercarriage, Mixture, Propeller, Seat Belts, and Switches.

Instrument Landing System (ILS)

A system of navigation aids and approach lights that provide both

horizontal and vertical guidance to aircraft approaching a runway. The ILS is the primary precision-approach system in use today around the world. A typical ILS includes a localizer and a glide slope, as well as outer, middle, and inner marker beacons. The localizer transmits a directional signal that provides left/right guidance. The glide slope is an electronic glide path that denes the proper descent angle to the runway. Marker beacons indicate distance from the runway.

Knots

Nautical miles per hour. Abbreviation: kt, kts, or KTS. One nautical mile (nm or NM) measures 6,076 feet (1,852 meters). This distance is based

on the length of one minute of arc of a great circle—an arc representing

the shortest distance between two points on a globe. One knot equals about 1.15 statute miles per hour. Therefore, 100 knots equals about 115 mph (185 kilometers per hour), 150 knots equals about 172 mph (278 kilometers per hour), and 200 knots equals about 230 mph (370 kilometers per hour). All speeds led on ight plans and for air trafc control purposes are in knots.

Note “Knots” by denition assumes “per hour.” You should never state speed as “knots per hour.”

Low Pass

A brief, low altitude yover. Pilots perform low passes to notify people on the ground they’re circling back for a landing. Jet ghter pilots often perform low pass yovers during airshows to demonstrate aircraft control at extremely high speeds.

Manifold Pressure Gauge

An instrument that measures the air pressure in the intake manifold of

a piston engine. Usually calibrated in inches of mercury, this instrument (really a barometer) is used in combination with the tachometer to set engine power. Most small training aircraft have only a tachometer. Aircraft with larger engines and aircraft with constant-speed propellers usually have manifold pressure gauges.

Master Switch

Along with the mixture and propeller, the master switch controls the battery and the alternator, which comprise an aircraft’s electrical power system.

Mixture Control

A device for controlling the ratio between fuel and air entering an

engine’s carburetor or fuel injection system. In most aircraft, the mixture control is a push-pull knob or lever marked in red, usually located to the right of the throttle.

Paint Scheme

Exterior design and color, usually applied to the body, wings, and tail of the aircraft.

Payload

The total weight of passengers, fuel, and cargo an aircraft can carry.

Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI)

A lighting system located beside the runway that visually guides the

pilot onto the glide slope. There are four units, each containing two lights. Red lights indicate the aircraft is too low and white lights indicate the aircraft is too high. The proper glide slope is two white lights and two red lights.

Rate of Climb

The speed, usually measured in feet per minute, at which an aircraft is climbing. The term is sometimes stretched to include the rate of descent. The rate of climb is read on the vertical speed indicator (VSI).

Because aircraft engines operate over a wide range of altitudes, the pilot must adjust the mixture to produce the most efcient fuel/air

mixture as an airplane climbs into less dense air or descends into more

dense air. A mixture that is too rich contains too much fuel for the existing conditions and causes the engine to run rough and lose power.

A mixture that is too lean can cause an engine to overheat or can

cause detonation—the sudden, explosive combustion of fuel within the cylinders.

Nautical Mile

A distance of about 6,076 feet (1,852 meters). The nautical mile is based on the length of one minute of arc of a great circle. In aviation, distances and speeds are measured in nautical miles (nm) and nautical miles per hour (knots).

Nondirectional Radio Beacon

A radio beacon that transmits nondirectional signals in the lowfrequency or medium-frequency band (190–535 kHz). Today it is used

primarily for NDB nonprecision approaches and in conjunction with the

outer marker component of an ILS. An automatic direction nder (ADF) points to these beacons.

Rotation Speed (VR)

A V-speed rating that indicates when to pull back on the controller to rotate the aircraft, causing it to lift off the runway during takeoff.

Rudder

A movable control surface usually mounted on the vertical stabilizer

of the tail. The rudder moves the aircraft about its vertical, or yaw, axis. It does not, however, turn the airplane. It is used primarily to balance

forces in turns and to counteract yawing motions induced by the

propeller during ight. A pilot moves the rudder by applying pressure to the left or right rudder pedal. The pedals are mounted on the oor of the cockpit. In normal maneuvering, the pilot uses simultaneous aileron and rudder pressures to maintain balanced or coordinated ight.

Stall Speed

A V-speed rating that indicates the lowest possible airspeed needed to maintain even ight for any given altitude. In many aircraft, the airspeed indicator features a color-coded system that tells you the stall speed with the aps retracted and with the aps extended for landing.

Stick

A tubular control in some aircraft, usually between the pilot’s knees, used to control the aircraft about its roll and pitch axis, ailerons, and elevator respectively (same function as a yoke).

Taildragger

An aircraft that has its main wheels mounted ahead of the center of gravity and a small pivoting or steerable wheel supporting the

aft fuselage. There is no nosewheel, as with tricycle-gear aircraft.

Taildraggers were the norm during the early years of aviation and are

sometimes referred to as conventional-gear aircraft. They are trickier to handle on the ground than tricycle-gear aircraft and require special training and skill.

Takeoff Run

The distance from the takeoff point to where the wheels lift off the

runway. Pilots often y into the direction of the wind to reduce the ground speed and distance needed to lift off the runway.

Throttle

The cockpit control that most directly determines the power output of

the engine. In a piston engine, the throttle actually controls the amount of air entering the carburetor or induction system. The carburetor, or fuel metering system, mixes the appropriate amount of fuel with the air to create a combustible mixture. When fully “open,” the throttle allows

the maximum amount of air to enter the system to produce maximum

power. When the throttle is “closed,” only a small amount of air enters the system and the engine produces minimum power.

Trainer Aircraft

A type of aircraft used in ight instruction. Trainers are often two-seaters with tandem controls and simplied instrument panels.

Velocity Speeds (V-Speeds)

A set of suggested velocity speed settings to optimize performance

under a variety of different circumstances.

Takeoff decision speed. The speed at which it may not be possible to stop the aircraft on the runway in case of a rejected takeoff (RTO).

Minimum takeoff safety speed for a multi-engine aircraft. The minimum safe ying speed should an engine fail immediately after takeoff.

Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI)

A lighting system that indicates an aircraft’s position relative to the

desired glide slope on a particular runway. This system uses two or three

sets of lights on both sides of the runway to visually guide a pilot onto

the glide slope. The pilot is on the glide slope if the rst set of lights is white and the second red. The pilot is ying too high if both sets are white and ying too low if both sets are red.

Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR)

A ground-based radio transmitter that sends signals in 360 radials. Some of these radials dene airways, but pilots can track any radial to y a specic path over the ground.

Touch-and-Go

A landing operation where the pilot lands the aircraft on the runway

and takes off again without coming to a full stop.

Tri m

To adjust a movable tab on a control surface, usually the elevator, to relieve pressure on the ight controls. Trim is necessary because, as an aircraft changes speed, the amount of air owing over the control surfaces varies. Without trim, a pilot would have to hold forward or back pressure on the yoke or column to maintain a specic airspeed or pitch attitude. Larger aircraft also have aileron and rudder trim.

Wingspan

The distance from one wing tip to the other.

Ya w

Movement of an aircraft about its vertical axis, as when the nose turns left or right. Along with roll and pitch, yaw is one of an airplane’s three basic movements. The vertical stabilizer and rudder are designed to control yaw.

Yok e

The steering wheel-like control connected to the ailerons and elevator. A pilot turns the yoke to move the ailerons and bank the wings. The pilot moves the yoke forward and back to move the elevator, which lowers and raises the nose. Some airplanes have a stick or “joystick” instead of a control yoke.

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