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Jonathan Stanley (Captain_Jon_Stanley)

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Joined: Mar 12, 2014 Posts: 7 Location: Canada

Asked Wed Mar 12, 2014 2:03 am

Hello everyone,

My name is Jon Stanley I am a 21 y/o Firefighter / Security Officer from Canada. I have just purchased FSX and am looking forward to training my flight skills.

Just a little about me.

I have served 1 year in Afghanistan as a Firefighter and now am back home working as a Security Officer until another Fire position comes up. I am a world traveller with 34k miles accumulated on Air Canada / Star Alliance members which has given me the AC Prestige 25k Status / Star Alliance Silver Status, and 15k miles accumulated on British Airways. Flight Sims have always been an interest of mine and with my recent purchase of a high end gaming laptop I am ready to give it a proper go. I do not have a joystick and plan on using a mouse.

I am planning on downloading the Air Canada DH-8 and starting there then progressing up to Jet Engine Aircraft. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Answer 1 · Wed Mar 12, 2014 2:39 am

RadarMan

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Joined: Aug 25, 2003 Posts: 17928 Location: U.S.A

Answered Wed Mar 12, 2014 2:39 am

Impressive background.
If you start as planned you will give up in about 30 minutes.
Start with a single engine aircraft using the lessons provided in the sim.
When you learn to takeoff, fly properly and land then you can graduate to airliners although I would try the DC-3 provided in the sim before an airliner like you want.

By the way, you will not only be more successful but will enjoy flying much more with a joystick, an expensive one isn't necessary.
Look in your local large shops that have a display (Best Buy?) and then buy one at a good price from Amazon.
Be sure that it has your Operating System listed on the box.

Good luck and let us know how you are getting along.

Radar

Answer 2 · Wed Mar 12, 2014 3:06 am

Jonathan Stanley (Captain_Jon_Stanley)

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Joined: Mar 12, 2014 Posts: 7 Location: Canada

Answered Wed Mar 12, 2014 3:06 am

Hello,

Thank you for your reply I will be sure to go to a local electronic store and pick up a joystick. I will definitely start off on a single engine after your advice and maybe after I figure out the ins and outs jump to a Beechcraft 1900d.

Should still be a few days till it arrives but will update!

Thank you.

Answer 3 · Wed Mar 12, 2014 6:16 am

RadarMan

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Joined: Aug 25, 2003 Posts: 17928 Location: U.S.A

Answered Wed Mar 12, 2014 6:16 am

Great, have a good time and I know you will enjoy the stick and starting out slow.

Radar

Answer 4 · Thu Mar 13, 2014 12:49 am

Jonathan Stanley (Captain_Jon_Stanley)

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Joined: Mar 12, 2014 Posts: 7 Location: Canada

Answered Thu Mar 13, 2014 12:49 am

Hello,

I can not find any joystick in local stores. I am looking at ones online. Is there a specific one anyone can suggest for under $75? Thanks

Answer 5 · Thu Mar 13, 2014 12:54 am

Jonathan Stanley (Captain_Jon_Stanley)

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Joined: Mar 12, 2014 Posts: 7 Location: Canada

Answered Thu Mar 13, 2014 12:54 am

I am looking at

http://www.amazon.ca/Thrustmaster-2960703-T-Flight-Hotas-Flight/dp/B001CXYMFS/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Answer 6 · Thu Mar 13, 2014 2:12 am

RadarMan

Chief Captain

Joined: Aug 25, 2003 Posts: 17928 Location: U.S.A

Answered Thu Mar 13, 2014 2:12 am

👍 Very good choice.
I didn't think you wanted one that advanced.
You'll enjoy using it on airliners.

Radar

Answer 7 · Thu Mar 13, 2014 2:21 am

Jonathan Stanley (Captain_Jon_Stanley)

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Joined: Mar 12, 2014 Posts: 7 Location: Canada

Answered Thu Mar 13, 2014 2:21 am

Thank Radar.

With your opinion In mind. Do you think it is to advance? Would you suggest just a joystick not a throttle/Joystick combo?

Answer 8 · Thu Mar 13, 2014 7:08 am

RadarMan

Chief Captain

Joined: Aug 25, 2003 Posts: 17928 Location: U.S.A

Answered Thu Mar 13, 2014 7:08 am

No it fine.
Some of the cheaper ones are just that...cheap.

Use it in combination with this, download it and print it out.
You'll be surprised how much of a help it is.

https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/forum/topic/21854/fsx-keyboard-commands/

Radar

Answer 9 · Tue Mar 18, 2014 6:41 pm

Jonathan Stanley (Captain_Jon_Stanley)

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Joined: Mar 12, 2014 Posts: 7 Location: Canada

Answered Tue Mar 18, 2014 6:41 pm

Got FSX today! Horrid without joystick... Hopefully It arrives soon.

Answer 10 · Tue Mar 18, 2014 6:45 pm

RadarMan

Chief Captain

Joined: Aug 25, 2003 Posts: 17928 Location: U.S.A

Answered Tue Mar 18, 2014 6:45 pm

😂 Even though you have keystrokes for everything now you see why I suggested a joystick,
Yours will come soon and you start enjoying the flight sim.

I hope you bought the Gold version of FSX.

Radar

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