Tutorial #4 - Your First Flight - Microsoft Flight Simulator

Episode #4 of my tutorial series for Microsoft Flight Simulator. In this episode, aimed at beginners, we perform a basic flight around Renton airfield and talk about key instruments and concepts.
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00:00 Intro
00:54 Lesson Setup
02:08 Before We Begin
03:25 Map
04:34 Instruments
08:02 Prep for Takeoff
11:51 Takeoff
13:05 Cruise
21:35 Final Approach
23:18 Taxi & Conclusion
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[@SecondSky881]

Squirrel is one smart boii. He’s making these awesome in-depth tutorials mere hours before release, knowing there will be thousands of newcomers looking for these.

[@ErinBunny24]

It's still a couple days from release.

[@TheAerospaceChannel]

@@ErinBunny24 less than 2 days depending on your time zone

[@theonefrancis696]

STONKS

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[@potatopilot1699]

@@ErinBunny24 It's just the rest of today and tomorrow. IM STAYING UP BOYS

[@jeremyc311709]

Pretty good instruction for a basic pattern, I’m a flight instructor in real life and one suggestion I have is not to focus on trying to hold heading by focusing on the numbers so much. I always tell my students to turn to the heading and then pick a point of reference on the horizon in front of them and fly towards it, cross checking the heading every now and then. This will help them fly a straight line and also keep the eyes outside scanning for traffic.

[@larrysouthern5098]

That's why it's best to go to a real flight school and get some" Real Time" Flight instruction from a good CFI Like yourself!!! Thank you!! ( Ain't NOTHING LIKE THE REAL THING!!!...)... 🐦..

[@mktsmith62]

We learned this same method flying SAR patterns. Flying 'by the numbers' allowed for too much drift before a pilot would realize they're way off track. Good advice there.

[@dennisb9132]

Good point. I’m going try that. As a newbie I didn’t even think of that. Duh

[@seaninlondon4424]

@@larrysouthern5098 I don't want to be a pilot, I can't afford it. I want to play a simulation game like most people who play this.

[@garyreed315]

@@seaninlondon4424 He wasn't talking to you. He was talking to people like me. People who want to practice flying to become better private pilots.

[@flutter8712]

I've done about 100 hours of flying instruction irl and all I can say is Squirel is one great soft instructor. 👏

[@TitanTankNate]

Minus altimeter errors, of course.

[@flutter8712]

@@TitanTankNate About the pressure at the airfield?

[@TitanTankNate]

@@flutter8712 He misread the altimeter completely. Check that three-hand altimeter again or see my comment above/below. 30 feet. Verified via airport diagram. His QNH read just under 30ft under local baro, and the airport diagram lists RWY34 as an elevation of 32 feet at top-slope. Common sense also dictates that a sea-level airport is more likely 30 feet than 200 feet QNH.

[@MeltedHugo]

I agree. I understand that real life instructors can be a bit cranky (after all they're putting themselves in danger for us students, and there is no pause or respawn), but calmness can go a really long way.

[@flutter8712]

@@TitanTankNate That's a minor mistake compared to the quality of his video. But yeah, irl if his altimeter is 200 ft qnh instead of 20 ft, he would have had a huge gap when following altitude instructions by the AFIS. Again it was a tuto and no fir to follow. So I'm forgiving

[@PhotonBread]

Even a basic flight like this feels SO rewarding when done successfully

[@nathanrigby3418]

I now feel confident to land a 747 in case of emergency on flight...thanks Squirrel!

[@jaguarke069]

Just remember, no flaps, give yourself a nice pat on the back if you landed on the runway and try again if you didn't

[@jp124]

NB LMAO youre right tho

[@FellipeRodrigues89]

lol

[@DragonPilot]

Flight Attendant: The pilots are incapacitated. Can anyone fly a 747? Passengers: *All flt simmers on board squeal and raise hands*

[@ismathem]

😆

[@_jamesrayner_]

“Calmly fall out of the sky”. Not something I thought I’d ever hear. 😂 Great video again mate 👍

[@erikb8877]

An easy trick for beginners to figure a reciprocal heading is the plus 2/minus 2 method. If your heading is 270* you subtract 2 from the first number and add 2 to the second number and you get 090. If your heading is 010 you will get 190 and so on.

[@frankjuniorjaspers6462]

this is one usefull trick, thanks because i'm learning for my written!

[@erikb8877]

Frank Junior Jaspers Thank my instructor. He was a WWII bomber navigator. I would listen in awe to stories about navigating a bomber across the Atlantic using only a sextant, compass and paper charts.

[@jacobsmith4453]

I’ve flown for so long even sometimes irl and never knew this, I just used the instruments to find it out. Thanks!

[@erikb8877]

Jacob Smith That doesn’t surprise me. I come from the maritime world and our instruments are different than yours. This trick is handy for when you’re not in the cockpit. We still use dead reckoning and paper charts.

[@TitanTankNate]

Solid trick, well done! I always did the +18/-18 method. +18 below 180, -18 above 180. But hey, different strokes, whatever is safe and efficient!

[@ryangretlein656]

It's awesome that you're making these for newbies to flying and sims alike. It's a more in-depth tutorial than my IRL flight instructor ever gave me haha

[@xxxkingahmed1375]

where u training to become a pilot

[@Drovek451]

Squirrel is the Bob Ross of sim flight instructors: "Just happy little accidents."

[@jackbackus2117]

As a new person to flying, I want to extend my sincere appreciation for your videos sir. You produce top quality, enjoyable videos to watch and learn from.

[@dtotheatothevtothee]

You are doing a great service for the flight sim community. I wish someone like you was around when I started decades ago!

[@bgrynk]

love your tutorials, it really helps us new simmers to learn the basics! thank you very much and keep up the good work!

[@tmangamingx]

Even for those of us who have experience in microsoft flight sim. Squirrel makes it easy to understand things I personally have missed over the years. I remember FSX love that sim. But this is going to be so much better! Thanks for the tutorials Squirrel !

[@CoinsTokens]

Felt like taking real-world flight lessons. Thank you for this awesome content...

[@CDubLDD]

I just bought this 2 days ago. Coming from racing sims I have zero knowledge of flight sims. I’ve watched the previous videos in this series and these tutorials have been the best thing I’ve found to help me fly. I hope you continue to come up with ideas to keep making these tutorials because they have helped me immensely. Thank you very much

[@skyhawk_4526]

The sim needs "shared cockpit" multiplayer functionality so Squirrel can make some extra money as a virtual CFI in the right seat with virtual student pilots!

[@marvinjohnson-johnson8106]

Shared cockpit is planned for a future update

[@radbcc]

I would pay for that

[@eggs1632]

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[@nonami_066xswqoqowiwl]

Isidro's Aviation in high school i was loner i was a reject i was poser multiple personalities I’m bipolar

[@eggs1632]

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[@jacobwolf44]

As someone who'll be a newcomer to flight simulation when I get this game these tutorials have been extremely helpful, especially this one. Thanks Squirrel

[@rjc0234]

When transitioning from level flight to ascent I was taught "PAT" - Power, Attitude Trim. Set your power for the manoeuvrer, adjust your attitute to reach a constant speed, then adjust the trim. When levelling out of a climb / beginning a descent I was taught "APT" Attitude, Power, Trim. first set your attitude for the manoeuvrer, adjust your throttle to keep a constant speed, then focus on the trim.

[@TitanTankNate]

Correct on all accounts! Well taught, well used.

[@YearsOfLeadPoisoning]

Up the APTment, going down on PAT.

[@breytac]

In FSX I could never trim the plane for level flight. It would always yo-yo between descending and ascending. I ended up using the autopliot out of frustration. So I'm hoping that won't happen in FS2020.

[@Krendor123]

@@breytac Did you try very small taps of the trim button? Maybe you are overcorrecting trim? On the other side I don't think that a flight can be trimmed out so it will stay on exactly the same altitude for more than a few miles. Wind, turbulences, up and down drafts, even the torque from the propeller is constantly moving you off of your corse. So you need to constantly correct. Trim does only make the needed corrections less and soft.

[@jeremyt7722]

A solid foundation of a sim, with some nagging bugs easily fixed, and features polished over time. Once the modders get their hands on it it's going to be amazing.

[@dubaut]

Every time again I'm impressed how careful Paul has layed out this series. Thank you so much!

[@ForeheadSweat]

Yknow, there's always that one special person out of a few that I choose to watch and learn from when starting a new "thing". That's you this time, on my first dive into flight sims! Thanks for these videos

[@Guilherme-jl4ym]

What a SMOOOOOTHH landing !

[@deltasquire]

You are a superb instructor. I look forward to each episode, and plan to begin the series again when the sim goes public. Please keep them coming. Thanks.

[@lgvdbroek]

@Squirrel: Top Tutorial for rookie simmers. Nice voice, calm, relaxed, no irritating unnecessary movements in the viewmode. Perfect for beginners. 👍

[@xabi1417]

Without doubt one of the most helpful, informative and concise you-tubers out there. Hell i dont even own a pc let alone will i play this game regularly, but im more than appreciative of a series made to this quality. One of the best!

[@stevemcmaster100]

Having just picked up MSFS yesterday for the first time (I'm a race simmer normally), your tutorials are perfect. Great pace, in-depth but well explained - the perfect partner for a beginner flight simmer - well done and thank you...

[@jimjasutis5046]

Thanks for all the time and work you are putting into this series. I have been away from flight sims for a while, and even though I still remember a lot of what you covered here it is great to have a step by step, systematic approach to ease me back into flying. Thanks again.

[@crazykosmikbunny]

Really nice to see someone doing this for all the noobs. When i was starting with flight sims videos like this were all i was looking for.

[@jasonpowelliracing5481]

@Squirrel Man you don't know how much you've helped me!!! I'm brand new to flying, never been around planes or anything but have always been fascinated with them and I've been watching your videos and learning as much as I can and coming from not knowing nothing at all about flying, I got my yoke and pedals today and made my first flight today! I thank you so much, you have no idea how much you have helped me, and will continue to help me. The only thing I have a little trouble with is trimming the plane, I'm sure I'll get better as this was my first day at it but I feel like I'll be getting a trim wheel add on soon lol. Have a very blessed day my friend!

[@robmartyn7315]

Fantastic work Squirrel, I have been keeping my eye on a few simmers posting content and yours is by far the most useful. I have been playing the Beta for the past few weeks and am looking forward to your tutorials later on that will hopefully cover IFR and more advanced aircraft. Sadly this is lacking in the in game tutorials. You have gained a subscriber!

[@antimonni]

I wish all tutorials on KZbin were like this. Calm and structured, still having fun. @Squirrel should really become an instructor if you're not already :)

[@EddyVegas]

Buddy you have made the waiting for release sooo much better. And that was an immensely interesting tutorial. I'm gonna try everything you said. Thank you for this series.

[@exiletsj2570]

Nice simple tutorial for sim beginners. This is probably the first properly user friendly and accessible sim, the more people in the hobby the better in my opinion.

[@ForderLearnToFly]

I agree with this tutorial for sim beginners but really, past flight simulators do the same thing, just not with the new fantastic graphics present. For those who can't fly this new sim with their current gear, you can still do these techniques with any version of flight simulator with a Cessna 172 (in FSX or Xplane). But now that you have seen this sim, you will want to go for it, I am sure.

[@boganfett]

I came here to your series after being frustrated with the in game flight school and I have to say you are AMAZING you have really made this sim enjoyable for me

[@Le_Royaliste_Perlino]

I’m a pilot why am I watching these 😂. Great tutorials tho dude, love the content.

[@pablo9364]

Because it’s fun?

[@ssss835]

yea, me too.

[@freggo6604]

If you are a true aviator you will watch ANYTHING as long as it has a plane in it :-)

[@TitanTankNate]

Did you catch the altimeter error then? ;)

[@Le_Royaliste_Perlino]

Nathan Janota I wasn’t paying too much attention to that, more so the fact he called the HSI a Compass, but it’s to simplify things; guess that’s the point.

[@NoahDotExe]

I like how this is basically the in game tutorial but better, I love it! I’ve just been following along in my own sim and it’s awesome! Good job

[@LuckyInLondon]

Thank you so much Squirrel! Your tutorials finally got me flying and landing safely. I even landed on an old unmarked grass airstrip near historic Fort Monroe in Hampton Virginia. Took off from KORF, landed on grass strip, and made it back to KORF. Also love flying out of London City Airport flying over London Bridge! The Cessna 152 seems a lot easier to fly over the 172, and the cockpit and window views seem more expansive as well. Having a blast! Thanks!

[@KENNYB322]

I've watched a lot of videos on this sim, i have to rate you number one. Please keep it up. Thanks

[@tonystanney3804]

I've been worrying about my graphics card and hard-drive space for days then, just this morning, I realised I'm running Windoze 7. Yes....... I'm a muppet!!

[@ulrik9367]

Hi Squirrel, I really enjoy your MSFS2020 tutorials. I am not new to flight sim, but it's good to get new inputs and refresher training now and then. Your content relevant and really enjoyable.

[@virgilm1491]

Spent the last decade living there. Very awesome view, and tutorial!

[@DilsonAbraham]

Hey Squirrel - Thank you would be too little a word to say. Even though I did have some idea on the basics of aviation, this is taking me to another level. Your pacing it just right and you touch upon the the most essentials that we need to know. Hope to see much more of these tutorials coming. Keep up the good work.

[@bradywassam5232]

Wow these past 4 lessons have been incredibly helpful!

[@TheBenLambert]

This is EXACTLY the video I was looking for!

[@servaastimmermans2631]

I watched a lot of tutorials like this and my conclusion is that Squirrel is by far the best communicator. Well done !

[@keno101]

Great series! Just a few more days to wait now.

[@Jonathan-mq5wc]

Paul that is such great basic instruction, thanks so much man, it will hopefully help many people.

[@Atova]

This is the video I’ve been looking for, hope you do more, so good to see how to do things properly in this sim! Thanks 👍

[@nicolacanali2516]

Thank you! Super useful... I hope you continue the series, especially with tutorial on navigation. Thanks again.

[@ShootLuckGaming]

Your really pumping out videos fast, Great work Squirrel!

[@b9bot148]

Thanks Paul for the great tutorials. Can't wait to practice this with my own MS Flight Sim 2020.

[@stirfriedemu]

These are amazing. I would LOVE to see a whole range of these tutorial videos - eventually leading all the way up to how to navigate using VORs etc; using Autopilot, etc. Please, keep it up! :)

[@artistglyn]

I'm loving these. I may binge watch them all.

[@ivanfojan8859]

Top job Squirrel. These tutorials are gonna be a godsend for all the new players that will be getting this sim. Your calm manner will also help them :)

[@Swamesame]

I work down the street from this airport, very fitting for me to learn to fly here. Obviously there are the in game tutorials but I’m definitely looking forward to learning from you Squirrel - your videos are always appreciated!

[@richardwhittall5470]

A very patient virtual CFI. such a soothing video.

[@_p4n0s_]

I love these tutorials please Paul, keep them coming. I can't wait for the moment you'll get to the big birds! I would like to learn how to fly a Boeing!

[@russ6010]

Thanks for all these videos Squirrel!

[@fredkrueger3108]

Fantastic, Paul. Thank you very much for your help.

[@paulphibbs5362]

Thanks Squirrel - Great set of videos.

[@CMDRRustyDog]

Great stuff Squirrel ! Hope to see many more of this series, particularly flying Airliners.

[@stevenmorgan5355]

Thanks for your help Squirrel, it's a big help .

[@JayHennigan]

great upload @Squirrel, I really enjoyed, thanks!

[@blockout5346]

Hey Squirrel, thx a lot for making these tutorials in that calm and detailed way. It's so interesting and makes fun watching your videos! I'll stay tuned! Greetings from Dresden

[@zacharyreece2524]

Great job that will help me understanding the the terminology and instruments for future videos and streams thanks

[@mrsaskriders]

I love your style of teaching squirrel. Very relaxed and especially at the beginning just to have some fun and learn. Kudos mate

[@audie985]

Simple, concise, encouraging. You are an ideal Instructor/Teacher. Thank you so much for your videos.

[@JoeBlowUK]

This video reminds me of my first landing in a Cessna at Shobdon aerodrome around 20 years ago. The Cessna will virtually land itself if you let it. The only mistake I couldn't stop myself from making, was pulling slightly back on the yoke just before landing which set off a bunny hop landing. This came from my previous flight sim experience flying mainly fighter jets, where a slight pull back on the stick will reward you with a softer touch down. Enjoyable video!

[@ImShakesbeard]

This tutorial was amazing. Please keep these coming in incremental difficulties for your audience. They are really beneficial. Thanks Squirrel!!!

[@AssortedPlay]

Wasn't quite sure I wanted to buy this until I watched this. You made it look so easy and so fun! Thanks for posting this and keep the series alive!

[@VIBcrime]

I‘m not exactly new to flight sim and have done some vatsim flights on the 737, but I‘m really enjoying your calm and collected - and most of all competent - tutorials! Really makes me want to go back to the basics :)

[@dicko2u279]

Thanks again for a brill tutorial you have taken away weeks of pain for me and for a lot of other new Flight Simmers... please keep them coming

[@andyjeffries]

This video is AWESOME! Exactly what I was looking for as a first-time simmer looking forward to the game's release this week!

[@TSLGamingCerb]

Amazing video, I've been pulling my hair out on the in-game tutorial trying to work it out, watched your video and did it first time. many thanks!

[@jonathanyoung6397]

Fantastic, such a great teacher. I am inhaling these tutorials. More please, I beg you 😊

[@alessiosem2238]

Amazing tutorial Squirrel! Now we need a flap lesson! Subscribed!

[@maroofr]

I think your videos are much more in depth that the in game tutorials I've seen from preview videos. Bravo sir!!! I can't wait to learn to fly in game in a couple of days!!

[@grellguy]

very well made and so encouraging! 👏

[@ramnik.khanna]

@Squirrel, thanks for the entire series of well made and excellent tutorials! You have explained the basics and all aspects so well for beginners like me!

[@neilsimmons9582]

When I first viewed this video I didn't quite understand but after playing for a bit and understanding the instruments a little better this is a great tutorial, really appreciate the post. Will go on and check out the rest of the tutorials.

[@sandgar1001]

I will enjoy flying VFR with this one!

[@punkish7]

Wow, thanks for this! Have watched all your tutorials up to this point, and flew the route 4 times and landed safely. Never thought i’d be able to. I have to use the map a lot.

[@HurricaneWeasel]

You are doing a great job, explaining this! Thank you so much!

[@ModoC6]

Great video, really patient, detailed, and thorough. Make a hundred of them and I'll watch every single one! I know absolutely nothing but am enjoying this game so much - I want to know about the flaps, how to deal with different weather/wind/visibility/altitudes/temperatures, autopilot, route planning, how the planes differ, everything.

[@pcascio]

Keep up the good work, your tutorials are excellent and you have a great teaching style. Thank you.

[@nicolatogni4996]

Watching this the night before release, so much excitement!

[@999adam999]

I've been looking for a video like this perfect for beginners like myself. Sounds like a very good instructor whilst maintaining the most important thing 'fun' Good job 👍

[@xtek465]

This was a really great tutorial. Thanks!!! I hope you continue this series of basic flight instruction and eventually go into more detail regarding the nuances of the simulator setup along with the pros and cons for selecting various options. I hope the sim has an online operators guide but in lieu of it, your excellent tutorials will provide guidance.

[@runeboii]

Cheers for the tutorials man.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks for these videos. I am about ready to get this software and start flying. Looks challenging and fun.

[@JeffroBodine1947]

Great again Squirrel, thanks so much Sir.!!

[@arcadia5607]

I really enjoy your series.

[@harrybassett9433]

Got to love the Squirrel - great tutorials. Cheers mate!

[@DonCorleoneNL]

SUPER USEFULL Paul, thx for the work you put into this tutorials! Really looking forward trying this next tuesday! Stay safe mate!

[@TheBeardedGreek]

A very clear and useful video for breaking the fundamentals down. Nice one.

[@parkourninja21]

Great airport choice ☺ Beautiful!

[@xkastl3z]

Absolutley stellar Job! Keep them coming! I am very very new and know nothing about planes. But this is so helpful!

[@tamiyatruckbuilding7426]

Excellent tutorial Squirrel. Thank you.

[@MrVipulLal]

Excellent tutorial series. Thank you for this

[@TerryRossi]

Great tutorials! SO HELPFUL - Thank you.

[@PhilippeBorfiga]

Perfect like all tutorials you have done ! Thanks you :)