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[. . . ] Discover the extended world of flight simulation by exploring some of the options listed below. Virtual Airlines There are dozens of virtual airlines on the Web. Each virtual airline has its own style and emphasis: some specialize in cargo operations; some fly passengers. From continent-spanning majors flying the latest glass-cockpit jets to island-hopping charter operators flying beat-up old bush planes, there's a virtual airline for everyone. Once on board, you'll download the airline's aircraft, scenery, and training materials, and then use Flight Simulator 2002 to complete the assigned flights. [. . . ] For a list of view-related key commands, see the Before You Fly Handbook. You can easily assign your favorite views to joystick buttons or your own custom key commands. Specify how much traffic you want in the air around you as you fly. Air traffic control settings are customizable to fit your needs. USING THE AUTOTUNE FEATURE When autotune is on, Flight Simulator 2002 will tune the communications radio for you. Autotune will tune in the correct frequency when you choose an item from the ATC menu that requires a change to a new frequency. Getting More From Flight Simulator 2000 | 17 EXPLORING THE FEATURES VIEWS AND WINDOWS FEATURES Virtual Cockpit Turn your head and take a look around!With this new view for Flight Simulator 2002, you can "swivel" your head and look all the way around the cockpit. Use your joystick's hat switch, or press SHIFT + 1-9 on the number pad, with the Num Lock key off. Cockpit View See what real-world pilots see looking directly over the instrument panel. Or, press S to cycle through Cockpit, Tower, Track, and Spot Plane views. Or, press S to cycle through Cockpit, Tower, Track, and Spot Plane views Track View Track another aircraft from your cockpit. Or, press S to cycle through Cockpit, Tower, Track, and Spot Plane views. Spot Plane View Watch your aircraft from a spot plane that you can reposition. Or, press S to cycle through Cockpit, Tower, Track, and Spot Plane views. Logbook Keep track of your Flight Simulator 2002 flight time, either automatically or manually. On the Options menu, select Logbook. Simulator Settings Some Flight Simulator 2002 settings are maintained from one session to another. For complete documentation of every menu item and dialog box, see the Simulator Help section of Help. SIMULATOR SETTINGS FEATURES Videos, Analysis, and Logging While real-world pilots have to carry cameras, journals, and logbooks to record their flights for posterity, in Flight Simulator 2002, you can track your flight time and review your performance automatically. VIDEO, ANALYSIS, AND LOGGING FEATURES Flight Video Record "videos" of your Flights. On the Options menu, select Flight Video. Control Assignments/Sensitivities Customize which keys and joystick buttons do what and how your joystick behaves. On the Options menu, point to Controls, and then select Assignments or Sensitivities. Getting More From Flight Simulator 2000 | 21 EXPLORING THE FEATURES General Settings Change the default Flight and other general settings. Display Settings Configure Flight Simulator 2002 to effectively use your video card, and choose display options that make trade-offs between graphics quality and performance. Instrument Settings Change whether the airspeed indicator shows indicated or true airspeed and how radio frequencies are displayed. International Settings Define the units of measurement used in various features. On the Options menu, point to Settings, and then select International. On the Options menu, point to Settings, and then select Sound. Add-On Scenery For experienced Flight Simulator enthusiasts, adding scenery provides a particularly satisfying simulation experience. Adding scenery to Flight Simulator 2002 is more straightforward than ever. ADD-ON COMPATIBILITY Any add-on gauges or applications based on Fs6Ipc. dll, or using techniques requiring variables to be in specific locations in memory will not work and may cause crashes. [. . . ] how to instantly recognize & avoid situations that might result in loss of control. . . Takeoffs & Landings Made Easy (67 min. ) You'll learn tips on everything from taxiing. . . as well as how to make flawless takeoffs & landings in a variety of situations. IFR With Confidence (114 min. ) Learn how to deal with the most difficult IFR conditions -- & how to avoid the pitfalls awaiting the unsuspecting pilot. [. . . ]