Flight Operations

Learn essential flight operations for Microsoft Flight Simulator. This guide covers everything from basic handling and takeoffs to advanced VFR and IFR navigation, including glider and airliner training.

This guide covers the Flight Training activities available in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020). These lessons are designed to teach users how to fly, ranging from basic taxiing to complex airliner operations. The training is divided into several series, each focusing on different aspects of flight, such as basic handling, take-off and landing, VFR and IFR navigation, glider training, airliner training, and bush pilot skills.

Lessons Overview:

• Basic Handling: 8 lessons in the Cessna 152, covering fundamental aircraft control.
• Take-off and Landing: 7 lessons in the Cessna 152, focusing on mastering takeoffs and landings.
• VFR Navigation: 5 lessons in the Cessna 152, teaching Visual Flight Rules navigation.
• Glider Training: 7 lessons in the DG Flugzeugbau DG-1001e neo, covering glider-specific operations.
• Airliner Training: 2 lessons in the Airbus A320neo, focusing on large aircraft operations.
• Bush Pilot: 7 lessons in the ICON A5, covering challenging bush flying scenarios.
• IFR Navigation: 7 lessons in the Cessna 172 Skyhawk, teaching Instrument Flight Rules navigation.

Each lesson series is structured with guided instruction, including voice prompts, instrument highlights, and visual markers. Most series conclude with a test that can be failed. Users can repeat lessons and choose their own learning path, though it is recommended to follow the intended progression.