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..



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.