Customer Reviews

Microsoft Flight Simulator: Official Strategies & Secrets (2000)

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I have always admired Ben's fine flight simulation guides which have all been excellent in the past and let me just say now: this book does not disappoint. Now I don't want to say anything against the Flight Sim 2000 manual, which is great, but what I will say is that this is not just an extended version of the manual which some people, unfamiliar with Ben's books, may have imagined it would be. It is much, much more. The book contains lots of special tips and techniques that will help both flight simmers new and experienced to get a lot more from the game. I think that the book will greatly improve knowledge of the game and of aviation in general. As well as giving detailed and useful information on Flight Sim 2000, the book also covers lots of great real flight information. The book also covers playing Flight Sim 2000 on the MSN Gaming Zone. Ben's book also has lots of very helpful pictures and diagrams that really pull together the ideas described in the book. I don't think any Flight Sim 2000 owner should be without Ben's excellent new book which is very good value and will certainly help you get the most out of the game! Congratulations and thanks a lot, Ben!

I bought the book because of all the great reviews but I didn't care for it much. It had both good and bad parts. GOOD: I really liked how it walked you through a different flight for each chapter. He also covers "real-world" aviation not just how to play a game. BAD: He refers to his previous books and leaves a lot of stuff out that I wanted. I am interested in the 182 mostly and he buzzed past that because he covered it in his other book :(

I found this book a terrific supplement to the manual that comes with the Pro version of MS FS2k. (I don't know if a gamer using the standard version would need more info that this book provides.) It picks up where the Pro user's guide left off, by showing you how to fly the planes like a real pilot. The book is a pleasure to read, as flying details are explained clearly. And the price is just right! :)

This book is amazing! It's an ideal book for the beginner and the professional of Flight Sims. 350 pages long full of detail ranging from Navigation to a detailed list of commands. If you want to fly FS2K to its best level, this book explains how in "friendly" writing. I have also read other FS2K books - but this is far the BEST from my experience of Flight Sims. Even with this book, i am still learning new techniques in the Flight Sim world. I took this book into work the other day and all my fellow pilots were astonished! From what i know, Ben Chiu is the one and only famous flight Sim authors around and his experience with MSN shows for it. I have read many of his books, especially the FS98 Inside moves book. He has a technique that is unique, as he is a real pilot himself holding many ratings! I have heard many Zoners State that they would be lost without this specialist book! - This book deserves 5 stars from me. - MSN Gaming Zone System Operator, Flight Simulator 2000 Lead.

I found this book real great. I have always like ben chinu's books. Its like a real add on to the game. It tells you everything you need to know about Flight simulator 2000. The tips are the best part of it. If you ask me this book should have 10 stars it is a very good aid to Flight Simlator 2000.

This book is a must for all flight simmers. It contains detailed information on everything you could wish for. It takes you through steo by step of any "procedure" that you may be unsure of or you simply do not ubnderstand in an understandable language. It covers the normal and professional versions, it is for beginners and experts alike./ If you want to get the best out of Flight Sim 2000 then this is the product that you are looking for. Don't hesitate to contact me if you want ANY help with using flight sim 2000. padge13@hotmail.com It also contains info. on playing FS2000 in multiplayer modes, charts, diagrams and everything that you could ever wish for.

While this book gives an excelent overview of real world flight, there is no coverage of the helicopter, extra, or sailplane. Also, the book describes a lot of stuff that is not in Flight Simulator 2000. If you want to compare real-world flight with the Flight Simulator world, this is a good book. Otherwise, there are better choices.

I am a private pilot and had no clue about flying big jets and/or ifr concepts. Rather than reading 1000s of pages of aircraft and flight training texts, this book allowed me to learn and have fun with the simulator. It did a good job introducing the aircraft to me as well. It is 99% relevant for the new flight simulator 2002 and I see no reason why one would need to await for a new book to review.

I love it! You can get some much more out of Flight Simulator if you get this book. The VFR Terminal charts would be reason enough to buy it. It explains how to fly the airplanes in great detail, encluding real check lists for the aircraft and different procedures. The Author, Ben Chiu, Takes you on realistic Tutorials. Flight Plans, Hints, Helps, Tips on flying the Concorde in Supersonic flight, There is just to many things to list. Buy this Book you will NOT be disapointed!

This book is a good addition to a fs2k arsenal. It isn't as detailed as I had hoped, but it adds some nice handy reference information for the avid flight simmer.