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(More customer reviews)I recently purchased and received this book in advance of the new FS-X simulator. The book appears to have been hastily prepared, and rushed through production. Some of the aviation information is inaccurate, and the aircraft screen shots don't match the text.
For example, it discusses "V speeds" on page 37 where it calls Vfe the "The maximum landing gear extended speed" instead of Vle. The definition for Vmca is not very accurate either.
On page 39 the author suggests helicopter rotor blades are tilted to increase or decrease aircraft pitch and forward and backward motion. Actually, the blades angle of attack is adjusted by the cyclic for pitch and roll and by the collective for altitude control.
On page 73 the author confuses IFR flight with IMC flight, and on page 192 he suggests decommissioned aircraft are parked in the dessert to "decrease erosion and other weather related damage." Decreasing corrosion is what he should have said.
On page 194 there's he describes a "mail run" mission in a King Air 350 complete with pictures. Two of the four pictures are of a Beechcraft Baron and not the King Air at all.
ON page 201, he states that "oil leaks often lead to complete engine failure". In real life, that's not the leading cause of engine failure at all. Also on page 201, he incorrectly describes the Rutan "Long Ez" as a ultralight in a recount of the John Denver accident.
If you are looking for accurate aircraft and aviation information, wait for a different book or at least a revised and edited new version of this one.
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A Pilot's Guide for Gamers·All 50-plus missions and tutorials are outlined and examined·Learn the basics of flight, from taxi and takeoff through challenging landings·Learn how to combine the stunning power of the Learning Center and Free Flight Ability with real-world flight situations·Explore exciting new ways to use Flight Simulator X, from flying air rallies to functioning as an Air Traffic Controller·Quick reference hotkey insert card included
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