FSX Tutorial: Basic Cockpit Introduction

[@kennethwilke6547]

I've been playing around with DCS intermittently through the last couple years and picked up FSX on steam recently to help get a better grip on the general flight systems and ATC protocol, etc. I'm finding your videos provide a really good level of coverage for my experience level, filling many gaps I had on navigation and communication systems. Keep up the good work!

[@ggingib]

The most complete and detailed tutorial series. Clear as the clear weather settings. I would be grateful for a video on how to steer with the rudder pedals on the taxiways. I struggle with that aspect. Thanks for a great structured presentation.

[@ggingib]

Doofer911 thanks for such a quick reply. I struggle to keep it on a line, low or high speed. would love to see you do it. Again, thanks for such a great tutorial series.

[@hipzipper1]

I want to thank you for doing this series. The basics for the noob I am thru the more advanced operations. Well done.

[@SmilinOn757]

Gotcha! Ah yes, both you, and we, have grown in wisdom since this early effort. However it still did the trick.

[@Xyro_Szx]

OMG THE FIRST VIDEO I EVER LEARNT ANYTHING EVER , I ACCUALLY UNDERSTAND NOW!!!

[@welshparamedic]

Thanks a million Doofer, i can not express enough how much this series has helped me! please rest assured that i am not alone for although FSX is a great flight sim product even though it is now getting on a bit, it is still the main Flight sim product for the home user or at least it appears to be! I have a good set of saitek controls and panels but they may as well be written in Martian to those who have no experience of piloting an aircraft be it GA or a microlight let along multi engine Jets! Your series of tutorials have been invaluable for the likes of me, just to understand the terminology and how to apply basic concepts, Once again many thanks and please keep up the good work

[@Doofer911]

Thanks for the kind comment Christopher, I'm really glad my videos could help! I did my best to design them and produce them for complete beginners such as yourself so thank you for watching! :)

[@njakka]

Thank you so much! As previously said, all of your videos are great, these are exactly the type of videos I expected from FSX. Microsoft should pay you and put all of your videos in game. I have learned far more from your videos then I have from FSX. Keep up the great job you are doing! :)

[@maxout7306]

This brought an understanding. Altimeter: I got the first two answers correct but was a little out on the third. I thought that was a good idea to suggest the test. Thanks for uploading - Liked.

[@kelsey59]

This is a great series. I have X-Plane 11 and this has helped so much in learning to fly the sim.

[@Doofer911]

I'm really these videos could help :)

[@MilliGaming86]

just got this game. your tutorials are the best ive seen yet, really clear and easy to follow unlike some lol im a total noob right now and feels like ill never be able t do this right lol but ill try :)

[@Doofer911]

Lee Milliken Hey mate, thanks for the kind comment! It's easy and rewarding once you know how, keep at it! :) If you got any questions, just ask away!

[@MilliGaming86]

I will thanks. Just watched basic cockpit introduction. Took alot from that :) I want to fly a big bird but long way from that lol

[@ion7701]

Great tutorial. Thank you for taking the time and making an effort to create this series! It’s much appreciated. I look forward to going through it.

[@abdulansari2007]

probably the finest fsx tutorial.doofer u r great

[@Doofer911]

Ah that's very kind of you to say, thank you :)

[@jakubpollak2067]

How high it is? 2:56 17 500 or 7500?

[@CalKelly]

7500. If it was 17,500, then the dot would be closer to the "2". The dot moves around like a third clock hand

[@jakubpollak2067]

and when it is under 1000ft dot i black?

[@arunachalpradesh399]

very intresting well explained the basic cockpit before flying. i watched various videos where all just explain how to fly. without explaining the cockpit basic, i am still playing fsx becaus my hardware is still old.

[@craigbro]

These videos are FANTASTIC. I am a private pilot and learned more from your videos that I did through my ground school and about 100 hours of flying. I'm planning to purchase FSX and I assume the steam version is the right path to take. Also, any recommendations as to a good basic PC (preferably a laptop) to be satisfied with the simulations.

[@Doofer911]

Wow thanks very much for that comment, I'm always amazed that my videos can help real world pilots! I'd definitely say that FSX is probably the most widely used simulator and most "friendly" as in it's easy to set up, nice user interface, a LOT of addons etc. With regards to laptops, I can't recommend any specific one because there's so many but I know that FSX is more CPU intensive over anything else so look for a laptop which has a powerful processor and you should do fine.

[@ibaslian]

craigbro s

[@johns.3619]

@@bradenchesney9007 I thought that is why we purchased the sim for.

[@windowsxp2269]

John S. same nothing like a good 757 joust

[@hedcase]

I just picked up X-Plane 11 and was looking for some decent flight tutorials, and was pointed towards your series. They are excellent, thank you for doing them. There's a few differences between FSX and X-plane but generally speaking then information regarding how to fly works with X-Plane (and I would think any other simulator). Looking forward to having fun with my new software :)

[@Doofer911]

Thank you very much for watching! I'm glad my videos are still relevant today and their quality is known out in the community, meand a huge amount to me!

[@Zalley]

You are an excellent teacher!

[@kevinsolis1588]

Doofer is time for you to do all this series , this time in MSF2020 , that would be awesome!

[@RobAlderden]

Very nice tutorial series; re-discoved my (steam) FSX copy!

[@weatherbog]

Brilliant videos/ I am starting up my PPL when the virus has gone so these instructions will prove invaluable.

[@estiejohnson536]

Can you explain the altimeter because I get a little confused.

[@naiulminnaert3461]

Thank you very much for the great video's. I am starting now with a new hobby, Flight Simulator. It really helps a lot. Again, thank you. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@Doofer911]

Welcome to the hobby! I'm glad my videos can help you :)

[@tylus8994]

I love how this video is so quiet that to watch it while i play to learn i literally have to turn every other sound causing thing down to like 25%. God damn it.

[@jamespaul4618]

Hello Doofer911 /// all the videos are NUMBERED SEQUENTIALLLY >. THANKS / very helpful Just did the intro to Gliding and found this powered fight simulator series = this is awesome Your efforts to create this content is appreciated. / djb 😎 1

[@amijenu6747]

Hi Could you please post a video on the topic ARINC 661 in the beginner's level?

[@phils4634]

Very nice detail in this simulation package. Looking at your other videos I think the combined fuel flow / EGT actually works, and it would be interesting to see if you can peak EGT by fiddling with the mixture setting. I'll get a copy of this package and have a fiddle around, just to see :-)

[@zackcena7403]

Hi, your videos are amazing. I am planning on taking my first private pilot flight lesson soon, so I was wondering if there are any flight lesson simulators where I can experience how it will feel like learning from a flight instructor, and what should expect in my first and every next flight lesson?

[@michaelfarrell4824]

Yo Doof, do you have any videos that touch on fuel mixture controls or feathering (whatever the hell that is? :/ )

[@Doofer911]

I don't think I did early in the channel's history. I didn't really learn about Fuel Mixture until I started flying the A2A C172. I did do a video about propeller pitch and how it affects performance but not Fuel Mixture.

[@michaelfarrell4824]

Cool man I've been reading up on it, downloaded the A2A 172 myself yesterday whilst I was watching your stream, trying to swot up before I take it out for a serious flight

[@Doofer911]

It's pretty straight forward, just lean the mixture until the temperature hits its maximum, then add a bit more fuel back in to drop the temp slightly.

[@jeffer746]

When your making a plane video and you have 911 in your name...

[@Doofer911]

What's wrong with Nine One One?

[@7cleverboys]

its bad cuz it makes me call 911 and then they tell me not to call them and then i feel sad. :(

[@maheshdaryanani2858]

It's 9/11 today xD

[@Bassmunchkin1]

Excellent tutorial, thanks very much for sharing

[@desiiaviator]

Hi Doofer, your tutorial series is awesome. I have a question though, can I do what you taught in X-Plane 11 as well?

[@prasadtadiparty3948]

@Doofer911, please tell me how to change from full screen to window-mode in Microsoft flight simulator??

[@Doofer911]

If you go into the Settings, there's a tickbox which allows you to run in full screen or not, just uncheck that. I can't remember exactly where it is but there's definitely an option somewhere in the settings.

[@DenisOmahoney-i1n]

Have 95 98windows simulator. Love it

[@ShreekantThaker]

Fantastic Video. Finally getting a bit of courage to chase FSX dream. Real is a bit far fetched now. Can anyone suggest basic tools / gadgets needed to make the experience more enjoyable on a Windows 10 laptop with basic Keyboard and Mouse. Thanks

[@Doofer911]

Getting a joystick to control planes will make a big difference.

[@chadbn]

Hi Doofer911, I am pretty new FSX but found your Tutorials fantastic. A lot better than most of the American ones on here. I have 1 question, How do you change the call sign of the plane? I noticed yours is G-LERN . Have you changed that or was that the default on yours. I would like to personalise mind if possible. G-CHAD would be great. Many thanks

[@Doofer911]

Sure, when you select the aircraft, there should be a "Details" button on the screen. If you click on that, you'll see a box where you can change the Tail number/Callsign.

[@Zalley]

Still confused by Turn Coordinator (I’m early beginner). I thought I’d read somewhere that the plane icon on the Turn Coordinator is showing Yaw, as compared to the attitude meter which shows Roll.

[@Doofer911]

The Turn Coordinator is showing Yaw to some extent. What it's actually showing is whether the plane is in "balance". If the plane is Yawing, it's not in balance so you can use the turn coordinator with the aim of keeping the black ball in the middle of the bar. If the ball moves to the right, push the right rudder. If it moves to the left, push the left rudder. When the plane is in balance, it is cutting through the air nicely. If it's not in balance, it will be slipping sideways through the air.

[@Zalley]

Doofer911 Thanks for the explanation! Your channel is SO good.

[@kinglimpang8067]

Hello. May I know why there are heading indicator and a compass to tell heading? (i.e. 2 similar instruments to tell one piece of info)

[@Doofer911]

Heading Indicator at 4:58 , there is also a Magnetic Compass on top of the instrument panel, little black instrument.

[@enzobettonibortolotti6723]

Hi Doofer911.. I am from Brazil.. and it is possible watch your videos offline? I mean.. download them! Thanks a lot.

[@Doofer911]

I'm afraid not, my videos are only available here on KZbin at the moment.

[@enzobettonibortolotti6723]

I understand... Even though I appreciate all help... Excelent videos! Thanks a lot.

[@masoodbm]

Excellent video. Thank you for your effort

[@Doofer911]

You're welcome, glad you liked the video :)

[@TheAvanzado21]

Can you show me what is the sensitivity settings and null zone on your joystick? I'm using logitech extreme 3d pro and the controls seems to be super sensitive. Thanks :)

[@Doofer911]

If you go into Settings > Controls then you'll be able to change the settings there.

[@TheAvanzado21]

I mean what is the sensitivity settings of your joystick and null zone? Can you share a screenshot? Thanks :) It will help me a lot :)

[@treborhg_9381]

I have the same controller. I set sensitivity of the rudder to half. Then I set the null of the rudder to half of what I set the sensitivity of the rudder so it would be 1/4 of the null bar. The flight controls are ok, I think the rudder is super sensitive though, unless you do what i did

[@deringfundal3586]

Great job

[@DrFantomas1]

Just wanted to say well done on the videos. I have had countless tries at getting to grips with FSX beyond flying with the autopilots. My system is fairly old, but I just wondered what you are running and whether you use any add-ons ? Your graphics etc look really good. Keep up the good work :)

[@Doofer911]

Matthew Hinchliffe Thanks very much! Hopefully my videos can help you get to grips with some of the other aspects of flying. I'm not at my computer so I can't check exact specs but it's an Intel i7 running at 3.4GHz, 16GB RAM and a Nvidia GTX 780Ti Graphics Card. I use a few environment addons to make the world look a bit sharper and more real. It's too much to type out but check my video here for a list of what I use: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKDchoN3h8eZfM0m48s

[@MinDTraX]

Great video!

[@Doofer911]

Thank you :)

[@alderusdmc]

What's that striped area on the altimeter?

[@Doofer911]

It indicates that the Altimeter is reading below 10,000ft.

[@GeekyNerd54]

how do you look around the cockpit?

[@Doofer911]

In Virtual Cockpit view, you can hold the Spacebar and move the mouse. You can also zoom the view by holding Spacebar and rolling your mousewheel. In 2D views, I think you need to enable NUMLOCK and then you can use the numbers to look around.

[@GeekyNerd54]

thank you sir you are a massive help

[@aayushthakur2508]

hey brother. nice teacher you are. But I just installed FSX.... it Doesn't look as good as yours...like the graphics Nd cockpit....how did you make it look so interactive and real? could you teach me? (like I tried b737800 default but I could not have access to all buttons Nd switches?)

[@Doofer911]

I was using some scenery addons in these early videos which might explain some things. And if you want to learn, I have over 100 videos on this channel all about flight simulation :)

[@marcussmithwick6326]

Dude your a legend! thank you!

[@Doofer911]

You're welcome, glad you liked it!

[@ravioliv4x]

Doofer911 How do I activate free view for cockpit so I can look around?

[@Doofer911]

Hold down Spacebar and move mouse, zoom with mouse wheel.

[@roubeacon2401]

Whats the name of the intro song?

[@Doofer911]

It's a custom tune my friend Snae made. He also did the Intro animation! kzbin.info/door/F1NmbsP6_lu8UtXUMnuI1g kzbin.info

[@roubeacon2401]

Doofer911 Thanks!

[@OldSalty22]

EXCELLENT Videos

[@Doofer911]

Thanks very much, glad you are enjoying them :)

[@muhsinsazali7845]

nice video

[@karimessam2014]

Thank you very much

[@Doofer911]

You're welcome :) thanks for watching

[@chrospoke]

very good

[@fitti2678]

You're the best

[@Doofer911]

aww shucks.... thank you :)

[@snetx10]

inb4 all the new simmers from MS Flight Sim 2020 come here

[@HeshamALAhdal]

Guys since you are here and i am guessing that you are true lovers of FSX, Dont you think that the level of realism in new MFS 2020 is bad? I mean I feel like it is a sim for novice players and it is NOT for experienced players, if a real pilot plays both games, he will prefer the old one, YES the graphic is amazing on MSF2020 but other than that FSX is way better. don't you agree? for example how many panels not working on the airplane? how many switches are "INOP" not functional!!!

[@passengerm5165]

nice series sub from me ^^

[@Doofer911]

+passenger M Welcome to the channel! :)

[@Peakprospr420]

The flight school in msfx teaches everything anyway

[@Doofer911]

If it teaches everything anyway.... why leave several questions about relatively basic things on my other videos? ;)

[@Peakprospr420]

@@Doofer911 that was before i knew.

[@ClassicMusicianChannel]

I know not everyone writes English, but COME ON! The word "your" is not the word "you're". So when you write, "Your the best," you actually mean "you're the best." Native English speakers are the worst offenders, BTW. You are = you're. They're = they are. We'll = we will. Get it? Got it? If you want to sound intelligent, write as such.

[@Doofer911]

My channel welcomes native English speakers and non-native English speakers. Keep YOUR attitude to YOURself, thank you.

[@kevin-kw8bv]

Most of them can speak three to four languages, how many do you speak Mr Shakespeare?

[@zackcena7403]

Hi, your videos are amazing. I am planning on taking my first private pilot flight lesson soon, so I was wondering if there are any flight lesson simulators where I can experience how it will feel like learning from a flight instructor, and what should expect in my first and every next flight lesson?

[@zackcena7403]

Hi, your videos are amazing. I am planning on taking my first private pilot flight lesson soon, so I was wondering if there are any flight lesson simulators where I can experience how it will feel like learning from a flight instructor, and what should expect in my first and every next flight lesson?

[@Doofer911]

Nah, just go and do the real thing!

[@zackcena7403]

Do flight simulators give you the experience of real life flying?

[@zackcena7403]

Do flight simulators give you the experience of real life flying?

[@Doofer911]

No, you can gain some understanding of what you're looking at inside a plane from a simulator, but nothing can match actually being in a plane.