Flight Simulator help? :)

[technolust!!]

Well i've just downloaded 'Flight Simulator X Deluxe', is that the FSX version? I've never played Flight Simulator in my life, NONE of them.. here are some questions i need answering:

1) Do I use a joypad? If so, would a Microsoft Side Winder or whatever they are called be alright?

2) What should I do to get started?

Thanks!

[Dentafrice,]

you mean joystick?

I wouldn't reccomend a side winder. someone else could probably point you out to a better one but as I am in the US I know none of the stores in the UK ;)

[technolust!!]

i guess so, something similar to this..

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/41GW7S58VKL._AA280_.jpg

also ive been reading up on the VATSIM site and it says about talking to the AFC? does this mean I need a microphone? lmao sorry i dont have a clue.

[today]

dont bother trying with VATSIM yet. just mess around with it on your own. ;]

i use keyboard.. forget joysticks lol

[sock]

ATC* well you can either use voice or text on vatsim. It would be much easier to use a joystick and i'm not sure about one of those side winder things. If you've only jus got FSX, then I reccommend you fly offline first, because if you don't fly according to rules you wll get banned from VATSIM anyway.

[Dentafrice,]

I reccomend a joystick, I don't play anymore but from what I have found they are easier then gamepads or keyboard

[Scania]

Sounds dodgy, You DOWNLOADED FSX Deluxe Edition? Thats impossible.

Dont try anything with MetroAir or Vatsim unless you want a rollockin after you dunno what to do.

[dannyisnotamazing]

Just do the tutorial levels to get you used to it and how it works, controls etc.

I found it easier to use a joystick than keyboard

[myke]

Hmmmm... I might buy this.

I recommend flying offline first, watching other people's threads.

[xxMATTGxx]

You will NEED joystick or a flight control system like the Saitek X52 like I got but that's more for people who are going to use flightsim for most of the time.

[Scania]

You will NEED joystick or a flight control system like the Saitek X52 like I got but that's more for people who are going to use flightsim for most of the time.

I heard you asking for clearence with Dan ;]]

[Dan!]

I heard you asking for clearence with Dan ;]]

;o OH the 24 thing lolololol adam sent me them :D


their program you can use to record atc and your flight

[xxMATTGxx]

I heard you asking for clearence with Dan ;]] It wasn't to Dan or to anyone and they were done months ago.


;o OH the 24 thing lolololol adam sent me them :D


their program you can use to record atc and your flight

Yes that Bloody Adam sending them to you. :P

[technolust!!]

Sounds dodgy, You DOWNLOADED FSX Deluxe Edition? Thats impossible.

Dont try anything with MetroAir or Vatsim unless you want a rollockin after you dunno what to do.

why is it? i downloaded it from demonoid.com .. ;) yeah ill fly offline first, can anyone link me to a good place to purchase a joystick? @MattGarner, i'll probably only use it for flight simulator anyways so i'd probably be better with one of them.

edit: i dont wanna blow 100 quid on a saitek x52, i'd prefer a joystick tbh if its that much.. anyone link me to a good joystick? :)

[dannyisnotamazing]

why is it? i downloaded it from demonoid.com .. ;) yeah ill fly offline first, can anyone link me to a good place to purchase a joystick? @MattGarner, i'll probably only use it for flight simulator anyways so i'd probably be better with one of them.

edit: i dont wanna blow 100 quid on a saitek x52, i'd prefer a joystick tbh if its that much.. anyone link me to a good joystick? :)
Are you sure you've not downloaded A NOCD crack? ..

[Scania]

Are you sure you've not downloaded A NOCD crack? ..

Exactly :| You can't download a full Flight Simulator of the net, Unless you buy it, and they send you a link.

[HotelUser]

Exactly :| You can't download a full Flight Simulator of the net, Unless you buy it, and they send you a link.

Sam why do you think this? You can download practically any software off the internet.

You Can download FSX it's no secret. It would take along time but you can.

[Scania]

:@ Read my post David! I said you CAN download it, But its a 2 hour trial! 2 missions and 2 aero-planes. OR! You can buy it on the net, then they send you a link to download the main version! READ MY POSTS :@

[dannyisnotamazing]

:@ Read my post David! I said you CAN download it, But its a 2 hour trial! 2 missions and 2 aero-planes. OR! You can buy it on the net, then they send you a link to download the main version! READ MY POSTS :@
No you can download the full game via torrent but it's about 7/8gb and it's easier imo to buy it cos no doubt there will be an error with the downloaded one, missing soundtrack or whatever.

But you can also download a NOCD crack which means you can play the game without a cd, I think he might of downloaded that..

[technolust!!]

i have a certain site, ive downloaded hundreds of games from it.. my friend downloaded the whole game and he says its the full version with nothing missing.. he didnt need a CD. thanks for the advice guys!