Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight: Official Strategies & Secrets

By Doug Radcliffe and Andy Mahood

Book Overview

Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight lets pilots of all ages and abilities experience history in the cockpit of such famous planes as the Wright Flyer, the Spirit of St. Louis, and the Douglas DC-3. This official strategy guide, written with the full cooperation of Microsoft Game Studios, will help you deepen your knowledge and enjoyment of every aspect of flight, whether you're trying to land that Comet in a crosswind or request take-off clearance from ATC so you can get that 737 full of passengers to Chicago on time. Inside you'll find: Detailed specifications, statistics and flying tips for all the historical and modern aircraft. Exciting flight challenges so you can apply concepts and techniques, such as difficult navigation and approach procedures. Thorough coverage of all flight aspects, from taxi and takeoff, to in-flight navigation, to approaches and landings. Fun role-playing scenarios that let you become a bush pilot, airline pilot, or aerobatic pilot. Details on the Flight Simulator community, with dozens of great add-ons and Internet resources. Exclusive designer tips straight from the Microsoft's Flight Simulator 2004 team.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0782142370
• ISBN13: 9780782142372
• Release Date: July 2003
• Publisher: Sybex
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.2" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

FS2004:Official Strategies & Secrets

Great little book! Can't imagine starting out playing FS2004 without this handy book. Has many, many tips to help the novice to begin using and understanding the flight simulator. Recommend it highly.

Great Book

I am a first timer, When you combine this with the powerful flight lessons in Flight Simulator. You are one great pilot. And after you know how to fly the book still helps you do different stuff.

A Must Have With The Game

Regardless if you are a pilot or not, this book is extremely helpful and filled with great tips, hints and solid information.

A PERFECT COMPLEMENT

You can play Fs2004 without this, but if you really want to get the most of the simulator you should have it because have a lot of extra information. and If you like to fly and all concerned with aviation it is a good idea for your collection. 200 and more pages.

A great companion for the game

This is a really good companion book for the game. It compiles all important data into one place, and includes fun challenges that are instructional. I give it an A-.