Flight Simulator First Officer Lite Edition is a generic copilot designed to work with aircraft that conforms to Xplane (via XPUIPC), FS9, FSX, P3D and MSFS Software Development Kits (SDK) (e.g. Carenado, Virtualcol, Just Flight, Posky, etc…); in short, it adds a touch of realism while providing a copilot to share cockpit responsibilities. FSFO Lite does not require strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (i.e. scripts), reading lengthy manuals or precise speech. To that end, it can be as complex or simple as you want; for example, FSFO can complete the entire Before Start Checklist, or only those functions you chose not to accomplish. Regardless, he will check every switch to ensure it's placed in the correct position. Just hit connect and fly with confidence that your First Officer is helping you fly this complicated aircraft.
Features:
Voice Integration
Command the First Office to set the heading, speed, altitude, flaps, gear, autopilot, takeoff thrust, and execute the flows and checklists. See the Voice Command section for a full list of commands
Checklist/Flows can be controlled via voice or completely automated
Control pushback with voice
Different lanuages/accents
Choose between English, French, and German accents; more will follow...
Flight Deck Announcements
Welcome Aboard (message depends on weather conditions)
Flight Attendants “Prepare for Takeoff”
10,000 ft chime
We’ve reached our cruise altitude (message depends on turbulence)
Descent Announcement
Flight Attendants “Prepare for Landing”
Welcome to our destination (message depends on weather conditions)
Integrated Flows and Checklist
Flows - When activated, the copilot will check each system to ensure its set correctly for a specific flight phase; if it's not set correctly, he will configure said system.
Checklist - When called, the copilot will call the checklist item; if it's set correctly, he will proceed to the next item; if it's not, he will wait for the pilot to configure the system before proceeding to the next call. If using ‘voice mode’, you can simply speak the required response to move to the next item (e.g. checked, set, on, off, etc…)
Speed Calls:
Copilot call Power Set
Copilot calls Speed Alive
Copilot calls 80 Knots on takeoff and 100, 80 and 60 Knots on landing
Copilot calls V1, Rotate, and V2
Copilot calls ‘400 feet’
Copilot calls “acceleration altitude”
Vref monitoring (i.e. copilot will advise the captain when the airspeed falls below the imputed value on landing)
Engine Callouts
Calls “Engine 1 and 2 Started”
Calls "Engine 1 and 2 Cutout"
Calls “All Engines Stable”
Safety Checks:
Before Takeoff - Copilot checks the flaps, trims and autobrakes; if they're incorrect, he will warn you
After Takeoff - Copilot checks the landing gear and flaps; if they're incorrect, he will warn you
Before Landing - Copilot checks the landing gear, flaps and spoilers; if they're incorrect, he will warn you
Doors – Copilot will warn you anytime the engines are running and the main door is opened
Copilot Options:
Manages Autopilot – Copilot can turn on/off Vnav, Lnav, A/T, and Master Autopilot at the designated altitudes or via voice command
Manages Gear – Copilot can raise/lower the gear at the designated altitudes
Manages Flaps – Copilot will raise/lower the flaps at the designated speeds
Manages Altimeters - Copilot can set altimeters based on flight parameters
Speed Warns - If selected, Copilot will:
Advice you when the Indicated Air Speeds (IAS) goes above 250 knots; if the aircraft is below 10,000 feet MSL.
Advice you if your ground speed exceeds the knots established via the Profile screen, “GS Warn” option. The default is 30 knots
Manages Lights - Copilot can turn on/off ALL lights at the appropriate altitudes and time of day
Systems monitoring - Copilot can also callout flap changes, parking brake, landing and spoiler status. For example, if you retract the flaps from 10 to 5, the copilot will call “flaps 5.” If the landing gear is extended, the Copilot calls “landing gear down”
Manages ILS Freq – Copilot will automatically tune the ILS frequency and Course to prepare the aircraft for landing
Aircraft Systems (FSFO Includes critical systems to your freeware/default aircraft):
Altitude Alert – Audible “beep-beep-beep” is heard when the aircraft is within 1000 feet of the programmed altitude
Bank Angle Warn – Audible “bank angle-bank angle” warning is played when the aircraft bank angle exceeds 35 degrees
Stall – Audible stall warning is heard when the aircraft falls below the stall speed, as read from the aircraft.cfg
Overspeed – Audible stall warning is heard when the aircraft is above the maximum operating airspeed, as read from the aircraft.cfg
GPWS – Activates the Ground Proximity Warning System (e.g. 500, 400, 300…). The system is armed when the aircraft exceeds 2500 ft AGL