Instructions for Default X-plane aircraft?

[MajMatt]

I am new to X-Plane. I have the basic C-172 figured out. (But not the GPS at all!) There are some radio/audio panel functions I'd like to get sorted out. As well as the GPS.

Additionally, I'd like to use some of the other planes. But I can't find any operating manuals for the included aircraft! I looked through some of the payware such as the CRJ and they have awesome manuals. Is there anything like that for the default planes?

Matt

[Steven Winslow]

Matt,

Google is your friend! There are many manuals, including real world POH's and checklists, that you can download freely on the internet.

For example: http://www.takeflightsandiego.com/Manua ... lators.htm

and: http://freechecklists.net/simchecklists.asp

or: http://www.eflightmanuals.com/default.asp

Hope this helps. If not, remember.....google is your friend!

Steve

[MajMatt]

I know Google well! (In fact, that's how I found PilotEdge).

Perhaps I didn't word my question clearly. So I will expand a bit...

Here is an example. I decided to fly something a bit faster (than the C-172) so I opened the Columbia 400. The default view doesn't give enough of the panel to fly on instruments. I don't know how to change the view to be more useful.

Also, in pressing random keys, I was able to deploy the speed brakes but I was unable to stow them. Where can I learn the key presses for various functions of the aircraft? Where can I learn to adjust the views? The X-plane manual is particularly unhelpful, as is...google!

As it is, the C-172 is easy enough to use without a manual. I see some payware a/c that come with good manuals on how to access various features of the a/c. Is there anything similar for the default a/c?

Thanks!

Matt

[Keith Smith]

Matt,

To become comfortable with the keystrokes in X-Plane, I'd suggest spending some quality time in the Settings->Joysticks & Equipment -> Keys tab. You can peruse and alter every single keyboard assignment.

[Steven Winslow]

Matt,

If you're flying V10, here's the link to the manual in pdf format: http://www.x-plane.com/files/manuals/X- ... manual.pdf The manual can be helpful, but I've included some links to assist you.

Page 36 has a section dealing with field of view which can control how much of the panel you see in a 3D cockpit.

Page 54 starts the section on the views.

As for keyboard commands, if you are flying V9.7, here's a link: http://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?showtopic=30971

For V10 keyboard commands: http://wiki.x-plane.com/What's_New_in_X-Plane_10 The first section of this page deals with the new default key assignments.

This might be a helpful link as well: http://wiki.x-plane.com/Configuring_and ... X-Plane_10

[MajMatt]

Thanks for the pointers. That has helped a lot. I had just gotten "stuck". But now I've made some great strides. I'm now getting ready to try my V-03 in the Cirrus Jet. (It won't be so painfully slow as the C-172!) I think the next step will be some PE pattern work to get used to working the radio in addition to flying the jet.

[Daddy O]

In Xplane, use the down arrow to look down at more of the panel.