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Post by charliereddog on Jul 17, 2010 14:36:03 GMT
Hi guys,
I've just got FG. I'm not really all that into flight sims in the commercial sense, I've been more of a shoot them down guy. I'm familiar with the basic-intermediate spectrum of how flying works and how to fly a plane. I've got lots to learn regarding the more technical aspects.
So far I've done the typical thiing of diving in head first and downloaded a few bits and pieces.
I'm thinking of settling on the seneca as my learning aircraft since it handles fairly safely and doesn't suffer from the prop rotation that the single engined stuff does and isn't too fast to deal with for landings.
So, where should I start do you think?
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Post by Algernon on Jul 17, 2010 14:45:34 GMT
Avionyx and Nemesis are the chaps to give you advice on prop trainers, since I am too juvenile to start off sensibly (as you can see from my list of favourite aircraft). However, in terms of actually doing it, I think the flying once we arrive at the Cumbria event will be sensible flying in sensible aircraft around the lakes, so that will be a good chance to get in the cockpit with some other people.
Regarding navigation, there is a FIX waypoint that will get you into the area by GPS - if you don't know how to use Route Manager, I'll be happy to post a guide - and then you follow instructions from ATC (who, judging from the comments in the Bar & Lounge, will be both incompetent and drunk!!)
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Post by Nemesis on Jul 17, 2010 14:46:25 GMT
Hi Charlie and welcome to the funny farm  I've only been in FG a couple of weeks myself so I can say without a doubt you'll soon get the hang of the basics. I haven't got started on all the fancy nav aids yet either. Just go at your own pace and keep it fun, rather than turning it into a chore by feeling you gotta "keep up". As to where u should start, i think you're on the right track. pick an aircraft you particularly like or feel comfortable with and have at it. Once you know what you're doing with that particular aircraft and how it handles, then it allows you to start learning all the other stuff because you can fly the actual aircraft without having to think about that, too. At least that's what I'm doing. I have a fav prop aircraft and have just set off on a trip to N. Africa to allow me time to start looking at the instrument navigation side of things. Whatever u decide to do, just have fun. That's what it's all about. there are plenty of guys here to help you with the techie stuff. Myself excluded, o'course. I'm technically challenged, lol. |
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Post by charliereddog on Jul 17, 2010 14:48:11 GMT
Route Manager? Bear in mind I'm a complete noob here. If it's not shiny, makes a noise and/or burns then I haven't found it yet! I shall have to devote some time over the next week to practice and finding stuff out. One thing I've found is that this new 2.0 version doesn't have the ATC stuff working, which when the tutorial makes a big thing of it, makes you wonder how the rest of it will work! |
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Post by Nemesis on Jul 17, 2010 14:56:58 GMT
Which aspect of the ATC are you finding isn't working, Charlie? The chatter, or the radio channels, or....?
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Post by Avionyx on Jul 17, 2010 14:56:59 GMT
The very best aircraft to start with in FG, without a doubt, is the Socata Rallye. Or rallye-MS893 as it is on the download page (http://flightgear.org/Downloads/aircraft-2.0.0/) It handles exactly like a real aircraft does and is so easy to fly. Plenty of features if you need 'em, or you can Ignore them if you don't.
On the other hand the Grob 115 Tutor is a good alternative. (Shame its farking ugly!)
Go for a twin if you like but as soon as you start getting more advanced with it they can get a bit procedure intensive.
If you need any more help just ask and I'm sure someone here will be able to help.
Alex
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Post by Nemesis on Jul 17, 2010 15:02:16 GMT
Hey! I'll have nothing bad said against the Tutor! That aircraft just oozes sexyness.... in a plane Jane kinda way.
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Post by Algernon on Jul 17, 2010 15:10:10 GMT
The Grob does have a very fit 3d panel though, I'm looking forward to flying it!
You'll find a lot of things in FG aren't quite tweaked or finished, or even operational, but that's what happens with an Open Source project like this one. The automated ATC thing doesn't usually talk to me, unless I'm doing something wrong, but at the event, the ATC will be me - that doesn't necessarily mean it will work though!!
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Post by charliereddog on Jul 17, 2010 15:16:15 GMT
Cheers guys. Having discovered that the autopilot menu didn't work in the Seneca, I've downloaded both suggestions and will try them out now.
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