Microsoft Flight Simulator: Inside Moves [Paperback]

Gary Meredith (Author), Ben Chiu (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 7, 1997

Microsoft Flight Simulator 98 ascends to a new level of flight simulation fun and realism with the inclusion of new technology and Internet connectivity, multi-player capability, realistic graphics (Direct3D), force feedback, new planes, more airports, and satellite imagery and Internet weather and airport directory downloading that allows players to bring the real world onto their PCs. MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIMULATOR 98: INSIDE MOVES provides all the expert tips, tricks, and insights that pilots of every level need in order to have a great flying experience.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Microsoft Press; 2nd edition (December 7, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572316357
• ISBN-13: 978-1572316355
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,675,879 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Guide, March 19, 2000

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BillD (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microsoft Flight Simulator: Inside Moves (Paperback)

Since the Help files on FS98 can be confusing and at times hard to access, This book is extremely useful. Hardly a session with FS98 goes by without me refering to this volumn. It is a great guide to anyone starting out with this program, or experienced users who want the occaisional reference. The only thing I was disappointed in was the fact that this book had very little info about about the technical aspects of the program. In particular I expected to see a chapter or two about downloading and loading add-ons from the internet (planes, scenary etc..). However, this is minor. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a good guide to FS98.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I think this is one of the best guides to MSFS98 around., April 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Microsoft Flight Simulator: Inside Moves (Paperback)

This book, which I refer to as my perfect Co-Pilot, really helped me in the early stages when I first got the game. It tought me about all the radio communications, (ie. VOR, MAV1, NAV2), and how to use all the proper flight instruments. Needless to say, I currently go onto the web every night and play with my online buds. This book is a MUST GET!! for all you veterens and newbies.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This Book is the Same thing as MFS98:Unauthorized Game Secre, December 13, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Microsoft Flight Simulator: Inside Moves (Paperback)

This book is good if you want an easy Guide to gettingstarted, an explanation of the instruments, some suggestions forlanding, etc. , but I would reccommend the "Unauthorized Game Secrets" version. It's the identical book, but it has an additional chapter (note the 30+ extra pages in the description). I did not compare page to page, but they have the identical lessons, pictures, etc in most chapters. I don't just mean similar ideas, I mean exact wording. None of the FS98 books are very high quality like some of the books for other Microsoft Software (say Excel or Word). These are more of a basic level book. The only reason I purchased the book is because the word going around the web was the Help menu on FSIM98 was useless. I figured for $15 or so. I could avoid the hassle. If you don't mind spending $15 for basic assistance, I would get MFS98:Unauthorized Game Secrets. The other book "Inside Moves" is basically a re-hash of the same stuff. I have not read the IFR Techniques, so this review does not apply to it.