This
Site is Dedicated
to
my Father
David
B Mulcahy
Oct 8 1934-Jan 13 2000
MSGT
USAF
Welcome
to our Introduction to Microsoft Flight Simulation for CFS1,
CFS2 and FS2004
It is very easy and inexpensive to start flying
flight simulation on your computer for fun or actually learning
to fly.
I feel it is very important to worn you that this hobby can
be very addictive, so if you are of an addictive personality
you may want to stop now before you add another addiction to
your list. Otherwise please read on...at your own risk.
Getting Started is Easy:
Are you more interested in learning the
particulars of flying a specific aircraft ? see FS2004
If you are more interested in learning the basics of flight
along with the thrill of historical combat
dogfighting against the computer generated enemy or flying online
with or against others then you
want to start out with one of the combat series. CFS1 or 2
If you are more interested in getting your
children, nieces or nephews off of the Xbox or out from in
front of the television
and get them interested in history, flight or creating simulation
art; then see any of the below.
Flight Simulation makes for a great gift and/or family fun
over an in-home network or internet.
If you are or have an artist in the family,
let them try a hand at creating aircraft, airports , scenery
or other
add-ons that can be shared with others in the community for
download over the internet on sites like this.
Flight Simulation is a fantastic hobby
and the community is made up of some very helpful people that
are
more than happy to help get you started in any and all aspects
of it. Be sure to check out the forums at left.
If you should have any questions that are
not answered on the site; please contact me Dave or
stop by the SOH
forum and
introduce yourself, everything you want to know is available
there.
The Original and my
Favorite****
Combat Flight Simulator WWII Europe Sereies ( CFS1)
Will run on Windows 98 and up with 500 megs or more
about $40 to $60US at Amazon.com
Fly on Line with friendsmore
info
Second in line offering
more features than CFS1****
Combat Flight Simulator WWII Pacific
Theater (CFS2)
and now includes europe and the modern theaters of war
and more via free add ons posted on this site and others. Will run on Windows 98 and up with 600 megs or more about $50 to $70 US at Amazon.com
Third in line.....CFS2
style in Europe... not one of my favorites**
Combat Flight SimulatorBattle
for Europe (CFS3)
Will run on Windows XP and up with 1 gig or more about $20 to $40 US at Amazon.com
For the Flight Enthusiest
rather than the combat flight pilot.****
Flight Simulator 2004 (FS9) or 2002(FS8), FS2000
Will run on Windows XP and up and 1 gig or more about $30 to $50US at Amazon.com
A Joystick is
a must.Many
types are available over the internet
I use a Logitech
Extreme 3D Pro that can be purchased over
the
internet for about $39.00 US
Suggested Accessories
Dual Ear Headset
with mic and volume control These are usefull for many reasons
including: Keeping the noise level
to yourself ,talking to and hearing other pilots while flying
in multiplayer
over your home network or internet. about $22.00US almost anywhere.
Full Blown " learn to how to fly"
accessories
Foot Pedels, Yoke,
Throttle combination and more For the person thatwants to put in some practice time
before signing up
for the actual flying lessons..this is a good start. Depending
on your wants
needs and budget you can go full blown starting at about $200.00
and up.
