before you fly
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BEFORE YOU FLY
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CONTENTS
Welcome to Flight Simulator 2002 .... 3
Installing Flight Simulator .................. 3
Starting Flight Simulator ................... 4
Getting Started ............................... 5Learn to Fly .................................5Create a Flight .............................5Select a Flight ..............................6Multiplayer ..................................6
What is Flight Simulator 2002? ........ 7Aircraft .......................................7Scenery ......................................9The Flight Environment ..................9Flight Instruction and Analysis ...... 10
Where’s My Manual? ..................... 11Your Virtual Pilot Career .............. 11Help for Add-on Developers.......... 11Quick Reference Guide ................12Aircraft Handbook ...................... 12Air Traffic Control Handbook ........12Floatplane Handbook ...................12Rod Machado’s Ground School .....12Getting More from Flight
Simulator 2002 ...................... 12
Finding Help .................................. 13Flight Simulator Help ................... 13The Kneeboard .......................... 14Rollover Help .............................14Flight Simulator 2002 Web Site ...14
Using a Joystick, Mouse, orKeyboard to Fly ........................... 15
Setting Up and Using Joysticksand Other Game Controllers ...... 15
Using the Mouse ........................15Using the Keyboard ....................16Customizing the Controls .............16
Making Flight Simulator 2002Really Fly .................................... 17
Improving Qualityand Performance.....................17
Making a Tradeoff BetweenQuality and Performance........... 18
Microsoft ProductSupport Services ......................... 21
Key Commands .............................. 23
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For nearly 20 years, Flight Simulator hasprovided aviation enthusiasts with thebest available in flight simulation—andFlight Simulator 2002 is better than ever.
Use this book to:
Learn how to install and configureFlight Simulator 2002.
Start flying quickly.
Get basic information about FlightSimulator 2002.
Learn about new features of FlightSimulator 2002.
Find out where to go formore information.
WELCOME TO FLIGHT SIMULATOR 2002
INSTALLING FLIGHT SIMULATOR1. Turn on your computer, and start
Microsoft Windows® 98 or later.
2. Insert Flight Simulator 2002 Disc 1into your CD-ROM drive.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
If your computer doesn’t support auto-matic installation, follow these steps:
1. Click Start on the taskbar.
2. Point to Settings, and then selectControl Panel.
3. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
4. On the Install/Uninstall tab,click Install.
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Click Add New Programs, and thenclick the CD or Floppy button.
5. Follow the instructions that appearon your screen.
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During setup, you’ll have the option ofselecting a default or custom installation.Select the default installation to install allfiles needed to run Flight Simulator in thedefault location. Select the customizedinstallation to choose one of three instal-lation options: Compact, Complete, orCustomize Installation. If you need toconserve hard disk space on your com-puter, choose the Compact setup option.
INSTALLING FLIGHT SIMULATOR
STARTING FLIGHT SIMULATOR
Click Start, point to Programs, pointto Microsoft Games, point to FlightSimulator 2002, then select FlightSimulator 2002.
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Double-click the Flight Simulator2002 icon on the Windows desktop.
If you want to optimize flying perfor-mance, choose Complete. If you are anadvanced user and want to chooseexactly what gets installed, chooseCustomize Installation.
NoteInstallation may require one or more of the FlightSimulator compact discs, depending on the optionsyou choose.
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GETTING STARTEDWhen you start Flight Simulator 2002,the Welcome screen is displayed.
with flight instructor and aviation humorist,Rod Machado. Rod has over 30 years ofaviation experience and more than 8,000hours of flight instruction time. Learn fromthe best, right from the start.
Once you’ve learned the ropes, exploreFlight Simulator 2002 further. TheWelcome screen provides thefollowing options:
Learn to FlyWorld-famous instructor Rod Machadoteaches you the basics of flying. You’llstart as a student pilot and work yourway up, earning certificates similar tothose received in real-world pilot training.Start each lesson with Ground School(located in the Library), and then getinto the cockpit with your instructor topractice what you’ve learned.
Create a FlightChoose your aircraft, location, weather,and time, and then start flying. Fly ajumbo jet from your local major airport, ordo a practice run of your upcoming cross-country solo. You can use this feature tofly what, where, and when you want.
You can also use the Flight Planner tocreate a detailed flight plan
If you’re new to Flight Simulator, clickGetting Started for a basic introductionto flying in the simulator.
You’ll see some quick videos brought toyou by John and Martha King, aviationinstructors from King Schools, Inc.John and Martha are the first and onlycouple to have earned every licenseand rating available from the FAA. They’llteach you how to fly an aircraft using justa keyboard or a joystick, and they’ll helpyou familiarize yourself with the basicflight instruments. After you’ve got thebasics down, take an introductory flight
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GETTING STARTED
Select a FlightRent a Cessna 172 in Las Vegas andspend a weekend exploring the AmericanSouthwest. Work as a bush pilot flying toremote lakes in Alaska, or try your hand atvarious challenges as a commercial heli-copter pilot. Enjoy a virtual career as apilot, or just take it one Flight at a timewhile visiting some of the most spectacularscenery ever offered in Flight Simulator.
These Flights have been created for you,and many of them contain detailed brief-ings that explain the purpose of your trip.Also, if you save your own Flights, you canuse this screen to reload them.
MultiplayerGather your friends (or find new friends onthe MSN® Gaming Zone at www.zone.com)and fly together. Play follow-the-leader asyou island-hop in the Caribbean. Try someclose formation flying, aerobatic competi-tion, or air races.
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WHAT IS FLIGHT SIMULATOR 2002?Aircraft DescriptionExtra 300S The 300S is a lightweight
aerobatic championwith a 300-horsepowerengine and exquisitecontrol harmony.
Cessna 208 Caravan The Caravan AmphibianAmphibian takes you nearly anywhere
with both landing gearand floats.
Learjet 45 The Learjet 45 is one ofaviation’s best answersto the needs of businesstransportation.
Boeing 737-400 The Boeing 737-400 isone variant of the mostsuccessful line of jetlinersever built.
Boeing 747-400 The 747-400 is thestandard by which otherlarge passenger jets arejudged. Its size, range,speed, and capacity arethe best in its class.
Boeing 777-300 The newest plane in the longand proud Boeing family lineis the 777, a long-range,fuel-efficient twinjet.
Bell 206B JetRanger A winning formula for safetyand value has made theJetRanger the world’s mostpopular helicopter series.
Flight Simulator 2002 provides you withaircraft, airports, scenery, instruction,and adventures to explore the world.
AircraftTake the controls of a wide variety ofaircraft in Flight Simulator 2002!
Aircraft DescriptionSopwith Camel The Sopwith Camel was
the deadliest fighter planeof World War I.
Schweizer 2-32 The Schweizer 2-32 is anSailplane all-metal aerobatic sailplane
that has produced manyof the world’s currentsoaring records.
Cessna Skyhawk 172 A stable and trusty trainer,the C172 is the world’smost popular singleengine plane.
Cessna Skylane The Cessna 182 Skylane is182 S a heavier, more powerful
version of its sibling,the 172 Skyhawk.
Cessna Skylane A retractable-gear182R RG version of the popular
Cessna 182 Skylane.
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WHAT IS FLIGHT SIMULATOR 2002?Virtual Cockpits
Use your 3-D card to enjoy Flight Simula-tor 2002 even more. 3-D cockpits includeworking instruments, and the new VirtualCockpit view allows pilots to “swivel” theirheads and look around the cabin.
Additional aircraft available only in theProfessional Edition:
Aircraft Description
Beech Baron 58 The Baron combines theattractiveness of Beechcraftdesign with the reliability oftwin engines.
Beechcraft King A versatile, proven, workAir 350 horse of an aircraft,
the King Air is a beautifulairplane with classicstyling and graceful lines.
Cessna Grand Caravan Known as a tough, dependableplane, the Grand Caravan canget you nearly anywhere youwant to go.
Mooney Bravo The Bravo is the fastestsingle-engine airplanecurrently produced.
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WHAT IS FLIGHT SIMULATOR 2002?pilots in the real world based on datafrom the authoritative, worldwideJeppesen NavData database.
Explore particularly detailed scenery areaswith pre-designed Flights that take youover Hawaii, the Grand Canyon, and Mt.McKinley. Access Flights through theSelect a Flight option in Flight Simulator.
The Flight EnvironmentFlying a plane or helicopter isn’t just aboutcontrolling the aircraft. You also need tonavigate, communicate with other aircraftand with air traffic control, and react tochanging weather conditions.
Navigation
In Flight Simulator 2002, you have allthe same navigation methods at yourdisposal that real pilots use, from deadreckoning (using landmarks and a com-pass) to GPS (Global Positioning System)to radio-based navigational aids, such asVORs and NDBs.
SceneryWith Flight Simulator 2002, you can flyanywhere in the world. Whether you’reflying above Paris, France, or Paris, Texas,you’ll see unprecedented depth and detail,including real-world mountains, rivers,lakes, roads, and landmark buildings.Automatically generated trees and build-ings appear on the terrain to createrealistic scenery around the world.
From major international airports to tinyrural airstrips, you can take off and landat any of 21,000 airports worldwide.Flight Simulator brings the details to lifewith the same navigational aids used by
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Air Traffic Control
Flight Simulator 2002 includes realistic,detailed air traffic control for the firsttime. Real-time, interactive air trafficcontrol clears you from taxi to takeoff tolanding. You can ask for and receiveclearances, be warned of air traffic nearyou, get vectors (directions), and hearcontrollers speaking to other aircraft. Tryout the new Air Traffic Control featurewithin a flight by pressing the ACCENT (‘)key while you’re flying.
Crowded Skies
See and hear other traffic wherever youfly. Using artificial intelligence, FlightSimulator 2002 creates realistic air trafficaround airports and along your flight path.While en route to a distant shore orpracticing takeoffs and landings, you’llkeep busy scanning the skies for traffic.
Weather
Flight Simulator 2002 models the realweather conditions in which pilots fly. Youcan set the cloud cover, winds, visibility,precipitation, and temperature. Or, youcan have Flight Simulator download theactual current weather conditions for thelocation in which you’re flying.
WHAT IS FLIGHT SIMULATOR 2002?
Flight Instruction and Analysis
Flying Lessons
Rod Machado has been a flight instructorfor 27 years and has logged over 8,000hours of flight instruction time. Whobetter to be your flight instructor forFlight Simulator 2002? With the newGround School and improved interactiveLessons, you can earn Flight Simulatorcertifications from student level all theway up to air transport pilot (ATP).
Flight Analysis
If you’re working to improve your skills orjust looking for new challenges, you cancheck the precision of your flying against adetailed record of your flights. A flight mapand graphs show the course, altitude, andspeed you maintained during the flight.
Flight Instructor Station
Flight Simulator 2002 Professional Editionincludes an Instructor’s Station that youcan use to monitor and interact with FlightSimulator “students” while they fly.
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WHAT IS FLIGHT SIMULATOR 2002?
Help for Add-onDevelopersgmax, a 3-D modeling tool from Discreetthat is included in Flight Simulator 2002Professional Edition, helps add-on devel-opers create scenery objects with indus-try-standard formatting. Create andmodify aircraft, too, using the improvedFlight Dynamics Editor.
Your Virtual Pilot CareerIn Flight Simulator 2002, you’ll find pre-designed Flights organized into categoriesthat allow you to experience many differ-ent kinds of flying that real-world pilotsdo. Experience a virtual pilot careerwithin Flight Simulator 2002.
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WHERE’S MY MANUAL?
Wondering what happened to your Pilot’sHandbook? Flight Simulator 2002 includesseveral onscreen, printable Handbooks.These Handbooks contain the informationyou’ll need to get the most out of FlightSimulator 2002.
Your Handbooks come in Adobe AcrobatPDF format. This means that they’rereadable and printable using any operat-ing system that supports the free AdobeAcrobat Reader. If you don’t already haveAdobe Acrobat Reader, you are given theoption to install it when you install FlightSimulator 2002.
You will find the Handbooks in the com-prehensive Library. On the main screenof Flight Simulator 2002, you’ll find theLibrary & Help link on the left side ofthe page.
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Floatplane HandbookThe Cessna Caravan Amphibian opens upan entire new aviation experience: flying afloatplane. Learn how to master theintricacies of takeoffs, landings, andother water operations.
Rod Machado’s Ground SchoolRod Machado is one of the world’s best-known flight instructors. His groundschool classes provide the conceptualinformation you’ll need before you goflying with him in the interactive Lessons.
Rod’s virtual classroom and in-flightinstruction work together to give youthe skills you need to become a bettersimulation pilot.
Getting More from FlightSimulator 2002Ready to take it to the next level? Whenyou’re wondering what else to do in FlightSimulator 2002, this Handbook helps youget the most out of your Flight Simulator2002 experience.
WHERE’S MY MANUAL?Flight Simulator 2002 includes thefollowing useful Handbooks:
Quick Reference GuideThis handy collection provides you with theinformation you’ll most frequently need atyour fingertips: a short list of the mostfrequently used key commands, basicprocedures, and the phonetic alphabetused in air traffic control communications.
Aircraft HandbookThis comprehensive collection of informa-tion details all the aircraft in the FlightSimulator 2002 fleet. You’ll find aircraftspecifications, operating tips, flight notes,and histories of every aircraft in the fleet.
Air Traffic Control HandbookExplore one of Flight Simulator 2002’smost exciting new features. Now youcan request and receive clearances fromcontrollers, get vectors for an instrumentapproach, and hear other traffic as youfly. You’ll learn how the ATC systemworks and how to operate within thatsystem in Flight Simulator 2002.
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WHERE’S MY MANUAL?In addition, inside the Aviation Articlessection of the Library & Help, you’ll findaviation articles contributed by AOPA (theAircraft Owners and Pilots Association).AOPA is the largest, most influentialaviation association in the world. Also inthe Aviation Articles section are naviga-
tional charts for some of the mostinteresting areas and airports you visitin your Lessons and Flights. The chartsare provided by Jeppesen’s SIMCharts.Jeppesen is the world leader inaviation charts and technical data.
FINDING HELP
Whether you’re brand new to FlightSimulator or are a long-time Flight Simfanatic, there are times when you needmore information. Here is a quick list ofmany of the places you can find helpthroughout Flight Simulator 2002.
Flight Simulator HelpFlight Simulator 2002 Help contains step-by-step instructions for using FlightSimulator 2002. Help is available literallyon the fly. You can bring it up mid-flightwithout stopping your game. Find youranswers quickly and continue on yourway, virtually uninterrupted. To displayhelp at any time, press CTRL + ?.
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FINDING HELP
The KneeboardReal-world pilots often use kneeboardsto keep track of charts, checklists, andother useful information pertaining totheir flights. You can customize theKneeboard in Flight Simulator 2002 todisplay the information you need most.To display the Kneeboard, press F10while you are flying.
Flight Simulator 2002 Web SiteThe Flight Simulator 2002 Web site isthe best place to start browsing forFlight Simulator-related informationand products. You’ll find:
News
Tips
Articles
Reference material
Downloadable extras
Links to interesting and useful FlightSimulator sites all over the world
In short, it’s the first place to turn foranything Flight Simulator-related. Connectto the Web site by clicking the FlightSimulator web site button in the Library& Help section of Flight Simulator 2002.Or, open your browser and go towww.microsoft.com/games/fs2002.
Rollover HelpMove your mouse pointer over links andbuttons in Flight Simulator 2002 toreveal the helpful, brief descriptions andexplanations that will appear at thebottom of your screen.
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USING A JOYSTICK, MOUSE, OR KEYBOARD TO FLYBefore you fly, make sure your joystick orother controller is:
Plugged into your computer.
Set up in Microsoft Windows.
Calibrated properly.
Enabled in Flight Simulator 2002.
Also, make sure you have the latest devicedrivers. If in doubt, download them fromthe manufacturer’s Web site. For moreinformation about game controllers, seeFlight Simulator 2002 Help.
Using the MouseAs you fly, you can use the mouse tomanipulate the buttons, knobs, and leversin the cockpit. Just click the control youwant to operate. Some controls aretoggles (for example, clicking the landinggear lever once retracts the wheels;clicking it again extends them). Othercontrols, such as the throttle and trimwheel, move through a series of positions.You can drag these controls using themouse, much as you would move themusing your hand in a real airplane.
You can fly any aircraft by using yourmouse to move the controls in thecockpit. Or, you can fly using your joystickand keyboard commands, which allowsyou to control the aircraft with evenmore precision.
Setting Up and Using Joysticksand Other Game ControllersFlight Simulator 2002 is more realisticwhen you use a joystick, yoke, or othercontroller. You can fly more precisely, andthe buttons and controls make it easy tochange views, adjust the throttle, extendor retract the landing gear and flaps, andoperate other aircraft controls.
Flight Simulator 2002 is compatible withjoysticks, yokes, game pads, and othercontrollers supported by MicrosoftWindows and DirectInput®. Use thedevice that works best for you as yourprimary control. All three types can becustomized to suit your needs. Differentproducts have different configurations, sorefer to your controller’s documentationfor its button assignments.
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USING A JOYSTICK, MOUSE, OR KEYBOARD TO FLY
Using the KeyboardThe keyboard is often the best way toview and operate certain aircraft controlsand to choose commands and options.By learning which keys do what, you canbe more efficient in the Flight Simulatorcockpit. Although it’s best to use ajoystick or yoke as the primary flightcontrol, you can fly the aircraft by usingthe keyboard to control the ailerons,elevator, and rudder.
A list of frequently used, basic keyboardcommands can be found on the insideand outside of the back cover of thisbook. For a complete list of all possiblekey commands, see Getting More fromFlight Simulator 2002 in the Library &Help section. In addition, the Key Com-mands tab on the Kneeboard in FlightSimulator (press the F10 key to displaythe Kneeboard) features a complete listof keyboard commands.
You’ll find a short video about controllingFlight Simulator 2002 aircraft using thekeyboard in the Getting Started sectionof the Welcome screen.
Customizing the ControlsIn real aircraft, each button, lever, orknob serves a specific function. In FlightSimulator, you can customize the joystickand keyboard commands so that yoursimulated cockpit works the way you likebest. For example, you could reassign thekey used to extend and retract thelanding gear from the G key to another.On the Options menu, point to Controls,and select Assignments. To adjust howsensitive your joystick is, on the Optionsmenu, point to Controls, and then selectSensitivities.
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MAKING FLIGHT SIMULATOR 2002 REALLY FLYWhen talking about a flight simulation’sgraphics, quality refers to how real theimages look on the screen, and perfor-mance refers to how quickly andsmoothly the images move. Higher qualitytypically means decreased performance,because displaying complex, richly de-tailed, three-dimensional graphics puts aheavy load on your system. If you’re notseeing the graphics quality and perfor-mance you expect, this section explainssome choices and tradeoffs you canmake to optimize your experience.
Improving Qualityand PerformanceTo achieve maximum quality and perfor-mance, consider the following options:
Shut down other applications
When you’re flying, you probably won’tbe using other applications, such asword processors and e-mail programs,so close them to free up more of yourcomputer’s processing power forFlight Simulator.
Use your 3-D graphicsaccelerator card
To display Flight Simulator graphics, yourcomputer must convert a three-dimen-sional world into a two-dimensionalimage. A 3-D graphics accelerator makesthis task easier by taking some of theburden off the main processor. Thisleaves the main processor with moreresources to handle the simulation’s flightmodel. The result? Better performanceand graphics quality. To run Flight Simula-tor 2002, your computer must have a 3-D graphics accelerator card with at least8 megabytes (MB) of memory.
To take full advantage of your 3-D card,make sure you:
Set the display options in FlightSimulator 2002 to optimizeperformance (see “Changedisplay options”).
Download the latest drivers from themanufacturer’s Web site.
Use Flight Simulator 2002 in itsFull Screen mode (see “Use FullScreen mode”).
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MAKING FLIGHT SIMULATOR 2002 REALLY FLYby guiding the Boeing 777-400 intoHeathrow in a storm, then smooth move-ment of the aircraft and the instrumentswill take precedence over scenery details.No matter what kind of hardware youhave, you can make trade-offs betweengraphics quality and performance.
Explore the following options to find thebalance between quality and performancethat’s right for your needs.
Watch your windows
Flight Simulator runs in a window. Thesimulation’s views and instrument panelsare also windows. Increasing the size ofwindows and displaying multiple windowssimultaneously decreases performance,so use as few windows as possibleand keep them as small as you can.
If you have problems getting your 3-D cardto work properly, make sure you’ve readthe Flight Simulator 2002 Readme file andthe card manufacturer’s documentation.
Get more RAM
Random access memory (RAM) is yourcomputer’s short-term memory. Gener-ally, the more of it there is, the fasteryour computer’s “brain” (the CPU) canprocess data. Your computer needs tohave at least 64 MB of RAM to run FlightSimulator 2002.
Get a faster processor.
A Pentium II-300 or faster processor isrecommended for optimal performance.
Making a Tradeoff BetweenQuality and PerformanceChoosing between quality and perfor-mance depends on what you want to do.If you want to spend an evening readingsigns and billboards as you fly the Bell206B JetRanger helicopter down theglittering streets of Las Vegas, then you’reprobably willing to sacrifice a little perfor-mance for a better view. If, however, youwant to test your instrument flying skills
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choose Full Screen. To bring up themenu bar while in Full Screen mode,press ALT. To set the resolution used inFull Screen mode, on the Options menu,point to Settings, and choose Display.
Change display options
One way to improve performance is tochange the display options in FlightSimulator. Each option has a differenteffect, and changes you make apply toall flights. Turning an option on or off isnoticeable only when you see an effectrelated to that option on the screen. Forexample, turning the Shadows option offwon’t have much effect if you’re flying inthe clouds.
To change display options, on theOptions menu, point to Settings, andchoose Display.
Change sound preferences
Depending on your computer, changingsound preferences (or turning the soundoff) may improve performance. To changesound options, on the Options menu,point to Settings, and choose Sound.
Change the resolution
Depending on the type of video card andmonitor you have, you can run FlightSimulator 2002 at a variety of screenresolutions. The software is designed torun at a minimum resolution of 640 x480. If your system can handle it, aresolution of 1024 x 768 is optimal.Remember, however, that as you increaseresolution to see more detail, you maynotice a decrease in performance.Experiment with different resolutions tofind the best combination of detail andperformance for your needs. For moreinformation about adjusting the screenresolution on your computer, on theWindows Start menu, click Help, andlook up “resolution.”
Use Full Screen mode
Full Screen mode makes the FlightSimulator window fill the entire screen(no menu bar or taskbar) and will likelyimprove performance. To toggle betweenFull Screen and Normal modes, pressALT+ENTER, or on the Views menu,
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Change visibility and otherweather settings
Generally speaking, the less scenery yousee out of the window, the better theperformance will be. Reducing visibility isa simple way to improve performance.To change visibility, on the World menu,select Weather.
Monitor the frame rate
Monitoring the frame rate (the number oftimes the screen is redrawn each sec-ond) is an easy way to assess FlightSimulator’s performance. Press SHIFT+Ztwice to display the frame-rate counter.When you try the options listed above,check the frame rate to see whether ithas improved. Keep in mind, however,that it’s how the simulation looks andfeels to you that matters most.
Experiment
The best way to make Flight Simulator2002 really fly on your computer is toexperiment. Change something, then seeif things look or feel any different. Readthe Readme file in the Flight Simulator2002 directory on your hard drive foradditional tips.
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MICROSOFT PRODUCT SUPPORT SERVICES
Personal Support Options
Online Self-Help Options
Get your information online. Try ourFAQ’s, WebCasts or search ourKnowledge Base for articles targetedto your issue athttp://support.microsoft.com/directory
Product Name
Flight Simulator 2002
Support Info Onlinehttp: support.microsoft.com/directory/productsupportoption.asp.
In Canada, visithttp://www.microsoft.ca/support
Phone Support(425) 637-9308 in the US, or(905) 568-3503 in Canada(toll charges may apply).
WorldwideSupport options, hours and cost inyour country or region may differfrom the US. Please visithttp://support.microsoft.comto check with your local office for details.
ConditionsMicrosoft’s support services are subjectto then-current prices, terms, andconditions, which are subject to changewithout notice.
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Products included with the sale ofa new computer
If your product was included with thepurchase of your computer, your com-puter manufacturer provides supportfor this product version. For contactdetails please go tohttp://support.microsoft.com/directory/directory/oemdirectory.asp
Paid Assisted Support
(a) Submit your issue onlinehttp://support.microsoft.com/direc-tory/onlinesr.asp
(b) F or Paid Assisted Support pleasecall us at (800) 936-5700 in the US
MICROSOFT PRODUCT SUPPORT SERVICESInternational Support
Important! The entire list of InternationalSupport phone numbers can be found inthe Technical Support topic of the onlineHelp. Press F1 while in the simulation tofind the listing you need. Phone numbersfor Microsoft Subsidiaries are subjectto change.
For the most recent internationallisting, please visithttp://support.microsoft.com/directoryand select “worldwide support.”
If there is no Microsoft subsidiary officein your country, please contact theestablishment from which you obtainedyour Microsoft product.
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KEY COMMANDS
Other Aircraft Commands(Num Lock OFF)Set Parking Brake..... CTRL + . (PERIOD)Apply/Release Brakes .......... . (PERIOD)Landing Gear Up/Down..................... GAll Lights On/Off .............................. LAutopilot Master Switch On/Off .......... Z
View Commands (Num Lock OFF)Full Screen Mode (no menus
or taskbar) ................. ALT + ENTERDisplay Menus (in Full
Screen Mode) ........................... ALTPanel On/Off .................................. WLook Around ........Shift + Num Pad 1-9,
or use your joystick’shat switch
Cycle Views (Cockpit, Virtual CockpitTower, Spot) ................................ S
Display/Hide AdditionalPanel Windows (Radios,Engine Controls, GPS,and so on) .................... SHIFT + 1-9
Display/Hide Kneeboard ................ F10Cycle Coordinates/
Frame Rate ..................... SHIFT + Z
Button 1 (Trigger): Apply Release Brakes
Button 2:Cycle Views
Button 3: ElevatorTrim Down
Hat Switch:Basic ViewCommands
Button 4: ElevatorTrim Up
Button 5:Extend Flaps
Button 7:Kneeboard
Button 6:Retract Flaps
Button 8:Gear Up/Down
Throttle Control
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KEY COMMANDS
Simulator Commands(Num Lock OFF)Pause ............................................. PSound On/Off .................................. QReset Current Flight ................ CTRL + ;
(SEMICOLON)Save Flight ................... ; (SEMICOLON)Exit Flight Simulator .............. CTRL + C,
or ALT + F4
Control Surface Commands(Num Lock OFF)Bank Left (ailerons) .............Num Pad 4Bank Right (ailerons) ...........Num Pad 6Yaw Left (rudder) ................Num Pad 0Yaw Right (rudder) ...... Num Pad ENTERCenter Ailerons
and Rudder ...................Num Pad 5Pitch Down (elevator) ..........Num Pad 8Pitch Up (elevator) ..............Num Pad 2Elevator Trim Up .................Num Pad 1Elevator Trim Down .............Num Pad 7Retract Flaps (fully) ......................... F5
Create New View Window.......... [ (LEFTBRACKET)
Create New Top-DownView Window ..................... SHIFT +]
(RIGHT BRACKET)Close View Window ........................... ]
(RIGHT BRACKET)Raise seat ................... SHIFT + ENTERLower seat .......... SHIFT + BACKSPACE
Basic Slew Commands(Num Lock OFF)Slew Mode On/Off ............................ YMove Forward ...................Num Pad 8Move Backward .................Num Pad 2Move Left ..........................Num Pad 4Move Right ........................Num Pad 6Freeze All Movement ..........Num Pad 5Move Up Slowly ....................... Q or F3Move Up Quickly ............................. F4Move Down Slowly ............................ AMove Down Quickly ......................... F1Freeze Vertical Movement................ F2
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Retract Flaps (in increments) ........... F6Extend Flaps (in increments) ............. F7Extend Flaps (fully) .......................... F8Extend/Retract Spoilers/
Airbrakes ..... / (FOREWARD SLASH)Arm Spoilers (jets) ..... SHIFT + / (Slash)
Engine Commands(Num Lock OFF)Engine Autostart ................... CTRL + ECut Throttle ................................... F1Reverse Thrust (turboprops/jets) ..... F2
(hold down)Decrease Throttle ..... F2 or Num Pad 3Increase Throttle ....... F3 or Num Pad 9Full Throttle ................................... F4Set Prop RPM to Low .......... CTRL + F1Decrease Prop RPM ............. CTRL+ F2Increase Prop RPM .............. CTRL+ F3
Set Prop RPM to High ........... CTRL+ F4Set Mixture to
Idle Cutoff .......... CTRL + SHIFT + F1Lean Mixture .......... CTRL + SHIFT + F2Enrich Mixture ........ CTRL + SHIFT + F3Set Mixture to Rich ... CTRL+ SHIFT + F4Carburetor Heat On/Off .................... H
Air Traffic Control CommandsView ATC Menu .............. ACCENT (`) or
SCROLL LOCK
Note:Number Pad numbers will not work for ATC. Usethe numbers at the top of your keyboard, and referto the onscreen ATC menu for more information.
KEY COMMANDS