Hi John,
I think the trick is to start with a trainer aircraft, I started with the
172P then moved on to the Piper Cherokee Warrior II. They are both, very
forgiving aircraft and things happen a a more sedate pace, giving you more
time to correct any mistakes.
I downloaded the "Getting Started" document that was mentioned on the devel
mailing list
http://www.nanjika.co.uk/flightgear/getstart/getstart.pdf
I haven't had time to read it from cover to cover but a quick glance gave me
the impression it is very comprehensive.
Autopilot; I don't try and use the panel or the quick keys for autopilot. I
do everything through the "F11" key and the popup window. Because the
autopilot is implemented differently for each aircraft, you might find
differences in its performance. I find it rock solid in the Piper Cherokee
Warrior II (using the 2-d panel that you toggle with P/p) and the Fairchild
A10.
As for me writing a "Quick Start" guide...hmmm... I don't want to be
responsible for teaching anyone bad habits... I've never flown a real
aircraft so it might be better to leave that to someone with better(or
some!!) qualifications <g>.
Cheers
Dene
From: John Peregrine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
From: "dene maxwell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hi,
(My comments are based on FGv098a, you're most probably running FGv099)
You sound like you're at the place I was a few months ago. I downloaded the
scenery for New Zealand and then had trouble finding the local airports.
The
key is to know the Airport Identifier for your local airports. This is
available from your local AIP (Aeronautical Information Publications) site.
The FG airport list is sorted on Airport Identifier, if you don't know this
you're making it very hard for yourself.
If you're new to flying, visit
http://www.navfltsm.addr.com/
download all the various lessons and READ them!!!! I found them VERY
valuable.
If you're new to flying as I was, I suggest the following radio set up.
Chose a destination that has ILS.
Tune VOR1 to the destination "On-Field VOR" with the bearing set to the
target runways bearing with the standby tuned to the LLZ frequency.
Tune VOR2 to the LLZ frequency for the target runway. (radial is immaterial
for LLZ)
Tune ADF to the "Off-Field NDB Approach" frequency with the standby to the
"On-Field NDB" frequency.
Generalised flight plan.... head for the "Off-field NDB Approach" then when
VOR1 locks on solid change to NAV1 autopilot. Follow this in until VOR2
locks on solid then swap the VOR1 frequency to LLZ freq. Follow this in
until the VOR1 glideslope needle centres, then select the Autopilot
Glideslope control. apply about 2 notches of flaps, throttle back until
the
autopilot can't keep the glideslope needle centred, then advance until the
glideslope just holds on centre. Fly on in until you see threshold, then
turn autopilot off and land. Repeat until you are happy with the landing.
I'm wearing my armour for all the flak I expect from experienced pilots for
this advice...<g>... it worked for me though and I went on to enjoy many
happy hours of flying around NZ.
Point 1...Find your local AIP site and download information for your
airfiields of interest.
Point 2... Download and READ... all the lessons from
http://www.navfltsm.addr.com/
Cheers
Dene
Thanks Dene. I'm certainly going to follow your advice. I think that FG
would benefit newbies if they had a short guide like this, or a link to it
in one place. The myriad of help files that are installed with FG is
extremely daunting to a newbie IMO.
The FGG Short Reference is good though. If it could be supplemented by a
fleshed-out guide to taking-off and landing -- elaborating what you said in
your email -- so much the better. Hey, do you fancy doing that?
On the subject of Autopilot is it definitely working in the win32 exec? I
tried it on Heading but it had no effect.
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