Flight Simulator First Officer is a comprehensive, customizable, yet easy-to-use First Officer specifically coded to work with TFDi’s wonderful 717 Aircraft. To that end, it can be as complex or simple as you want; for example, FSFO can complete the entire Pre Flight procedure, or only those functions you chose not to accomplish. Regardless, he will check every switch to ensure it's placed in the correct position; using this methodology, you can fly this complicated aircraft without having to read 200 page manual; you’ll just need to learn to program the CDU. Just hit connect and fly with confidence that your First Officer is helping you fly this sophisticated aircraft. FSFO sets itself apart by not requiring strict adherence to scripts, reading lengthy manuals or using precise speech. Moreover, it uses real vice robotic voices..
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
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. Using this system, FSFO will completely configure the aircraft for you, which will spare you the need to read 300+ page manuals.
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.
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 “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
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 Center Tanks - Copilot will turn on/off the center fuel pumps when the fuel level falls above/below 1,000 lbs.
Manages Copilot EFIS controls – Copilot will set his controls based on flight parameters (e.g. App Mode when capturing the ILS and terrain map on takeoff/landing)
Manages FMC – Copilot will set his FMC based on flight parameters (e.g. LEGS page on Takeoff, PROG page in Cruise, sets VREF on descent and aligns IRS during the Preflight Flow)
Manages Wipers – Copilot will turn on/off wipers based on perception intensity
Manages MCP – Copilot will set IAS, HDG, LNAV, VNAV, A/T, HDG SEL and FDs.
And much more
Anforderungen
FSX, FSX SE or P3D V4+
Peter Dowson's FSUIPC 4.9* (FSX/FSX SE) or 5.153 (P3D) or higher (registered or unregistered (free))
Outstanding! Great addition and also great value per dollar.
This first officer is well conceived and just as well executed. It isn't frequent to encounter a skilled programmer who also has a good sense of human interfaces and gui.
After my experiences with other add-on copilots, I hesitated on this for several weeks. I shouldn't have. It is just what I wanted in this type of add-on.
With this I'm learning a lot of the little things I haven't been doing. I can to a sense learn by example, beginning with letting the first officer do almost everything, then taking more onto myself.
I've been an amateur flight simmer for 30 years and can complete a flight with any aircraft. But, I've always known I was taking advantage of the limitations of the sim and cutting many corners. This first officer is teaching me new things and adding a lot to my enjoyment of the flights with him.
Thank you, Matthew King! Great Job!