wayned10 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 "I like the idea of a "manual", however us "old guys" typically prefer a hard copy in front of us, so we can pause the flight, look up the necessary information and return to the flight . . . or even do a little ground prep." Exactly, and i like to research some things away from in front of the computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparnold Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 "I like the idea of a "manual", however us "old guys" typically prefer a hard copy in front of us, so we can pause the flight, look up the necessary information and return to the flight . . . or even do a little ground prep." Exactly, and i like to research some things away from in front of the computer. Here here (Me too!) John Gigabyte Z390 UD Intel Core i7-9700K 3.60 Ghz Dual 16Gb DDR4 2666 Gigabyte RTX2060 OC 6GB 2 X 256MB SSD drives 1 X 500GB HDD Windows 10 64bit Home Logitech Extreme 3D Pro joystick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagorandy Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 I just placed my order for your great looking guide book - FWIW that's $13.67 in USD -lol - well worth the price says I. "Don't believe everything you see on the internet." - Abe Lincoln HP Pavilion Desktop i5-8400@2.8ghz, 16gb RAM, 1TB M.2 SSD, GTX1650 4GB, 300 MBPS internet, 31.5" curved monitor, Logitech yoke-throttle, Flt Vel trim wheel, TFRP rudder pedals, G/M IR headset, Extreme 3D Pro joystick, Wheel Stand Pro S Dlx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdish Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I believe it can be printed now... Does it bind itself into book form also? I thought not. Well do have a three hole punch and a ring binder. Gigabyte GA-X99 Gaming G1, i7-5960X, Noctua NH-D14, Crucial Ballistix Elite 64Gb, Nvidia GTX Titan X, Creative ZxR, Ableconn PEXM2-130, WD Black SN750 250Gb & 2Tb NVMe/Gold 10Tb HDD, Sony BDU-X10S BD-ROM, PC Power & Cooling 1200w, Cosmos C700M, Noctua iPPC 140mm x6, Logitech M570/K800, WinX64 7 Ultimate/10 Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-E-T Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 A little disappointed with the manual I just purchased. The description leads one to believe there is specific detailed info on operating each of the included aircraft. Instead, the detailed info is essentially the same general specifications for each aircraft as it is displayed within the simulator itself. Unfortunately, I still have not found any specifics on instruments or controls of any of the included aircraft. Example: where are the "indicators" for the AP selectors on the KA350i ? ..... There is not even an on/off indicator other than the sim prompt. How do you visually see what your VS is set to? How do you make changes to FD? How do you set a target ALT, Spd, etc.? Having an adjustment is of no value if you cannot see what you are setting it to ..... Is it a matter of repositioning the cockpit view camera to a lower angle inside to cabin, not just panning it or zooming it? Some of the glass cockpit screens are partially obscured by the dashboard itself ..... Do we somehow move the camera down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mower Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 The omission of a manual is shameful. However my question is this to those who have purchased this manual: IS IT WORTH IT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushp04 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 (edited) Does it bind itself into book form also? I thought not. Well do have a three hole punch and a ring binder. Yes, dogdish, they are on the next "page," if I'm not mistaken. But I'm often mistaken...Oh, I just remembered,--I can't come over to your house and put it all together for you--cause I prolly live 1200 miles or more away! jk, mate! Edited September 19, 2020 by bushp04 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] "Fly Southern, Y'all" bushp04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushp04 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 (edited) The new version is out now, with 28 additional pages added. You can go to your FlightSim.Com Store account and download it now. Hi Nels, If I download the manual from Flightsim.com Store tonight, will the 28 additional pages be included? Also, I would like to download the manual to my Ipad rather than Windows. Hoping not to sound TOO dumb, is this possible? Does Mac use a file extension other than .pdf? I can't think of it at the moment!:confused: Thanks, Len (bushp04) P.S. No worries vis-Ã -vis all the MSFS2020 complaints we've been reading about. As in every other FS, the kinks will get ironed out, I'm sure! Edited September 21, 2020 by bushp04 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] "Fly Southern, Y'all" bushp04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrwentz Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 I bought it. But can't find a way to update my version 1.0 to the newer 1.3. Help me please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Nels_Anderson Posted September 21, 2020 Author Founder Share Posted September 21, 2020 If you purchased from the FlightSim.Com store just login to your store account and download it again. You'll always get the latest version this way. This is how you update most things that you buy at the store. PDF is a pretty universal format. I'd be surprised if the iPad cannot display PDF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Also, I would like to download the manual to my Ipad rather than Windows. Hoping not to sound TOO dumb, is this possible? Does Mac use a file extension other than .pdf? I can't think of it at the moment!:confused: iPads can open PDFs just fine. You can transfer the files through iTunes (Windows), Finder (Mac) or a third party app such as Dropbox or OneDrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushp04 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 iPads can open PDFs just fine. You can transfer the files through iTunes (Windows), Finder (Mac) or a third party app such as Dropbox or OneDrive. Thanks,Gary! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] "Fly Southern, Y'all" bushp04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushp04 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) 'Morning Nels, The User Manual will not download for me. I've tried about half a dozen times last night and this a.m., but no joy from store.flightsim.com. Do I have the name correct? Can I use my regular flight.sim username/password combo, or must it be different? Everything looking good--until I hit the check out button--then the whole screen crashes! Can I please get an assist? Would be much obliged! Thanks! Len (bush04) Edited September 22, 2020 by bushp04 spelling corrections [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] "Fly Southern, Y'all" bushp04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushp04 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 The omission of a manual is shameful. However my question is this to those who have purchased this manual: IS IT WORTH IT? Mower- I'll let you know if it ever downloads from store.flightsim.com. bushp04 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] "Fly Southern, Y'all" bushp04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockinrobin Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 'Morning Nels, The User Manual will not download for me. I've tried about half a dozen times last night and this a.m., but no joy from store.flightsim.com. Do I have the name correct? Can I use my regular flight.sim username/password combo, or must it be different? Everything looking good--until I hit the check out button--then the whole screen crashes! Can I please get an assist? Would be much obliged! Thanks! Len (bush04) Your account at the flightsim store is different than your regular flightsim login. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotusteve Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 iam very new to flight sims and have bought MSFS2020 will this manual benefit me because the tutorial lessons in the sim do not explain things very good. AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Processor,32"wide screen Samsung monitor MSI MAG B550M MORTAR Motherboard mATX, AM4, DDR4 Pioneer 1TB NVMe PCIe M.2 2280 Gen 3x4,Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2060 OC Corsair CMK16GX4M2B3200C16 Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Nels_Anderson Posted September 23, 2020 Author Founder Share Posted September 23, 2020 New update just released: Changelog v1.40 NEW – Snow and Weather Manipulation NEW – Handling Icing In Your Aircraft NEW – Accessibility Options NEW – Updating Your Simulator ADDED – Key features of simulator build 1.8.3.0 ADDED – Information on in-sim menu after build update 1.8.3.0 ADDED – Updated back cover FIX – Acronym error on Page 134 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Nels_Anderson Posted September 23, 2020 Author Founder Share Posted September 23, 2020 For anyone who needs support on this or any other store product please either email me (nels@flightsim.com) or use the store's ticket system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stempski Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Is there a way to get notified when the manual is updated? Asus Z590 P, Intel I7-10700K, nVidia RTX 4070, 64gb ram(3200), 2 nvme ssd (2 tb total), Samsung QN90B 43" 4k@120hz, Bose Companion 5 PC speakers, Velocity Flight One Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKPilot Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Is there a way to get notified when the manual is updated? If you subscribe to the Flightsim.com newsletter you can find out. I just received the "Late October" news and it said that they had just released v1.60. I went back to my order and downloaded the latest version. Its now at 232 pages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spine123 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Yes - downloads never expire so you can redownload it as new versions come out. I have been trying to get the update for weeks and get nowhere spine@wlake.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyV Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 does the manual have information on setting up the camera and figuring what does what, unfortunately I find the phraseology to be a little ambiguous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketRod737 Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 It does have a camera setup section. You do get an overview of it. What I found was to use Youtube and search for MSFS Camera Tutorial. Hope that helps some. BTW, This manual from SoFly did help me better understand graphics settings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjl345 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 (edited) Unfortunately MSFS was launched in such a hurry to maximize earnings that it forgot to include a Manual with the essentials. SoFly – A Guide to Flight Simulator – MSFS 2020 is a loss of money. Lots of photos of flying planes and some menus BUT little about controls settings, keyboard assignments presets and other important topics a manual of such a complicated interfase as this one has was supposed to contain. A WASTE of money. :mad: Edited January 2, 2021 by bjl345 misspelling of one word Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennAir Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 I have just splashed my cash on the premium deluxe version (GB £109.99), and I find it appalling that in this day and age they couldn't include a digital version of a manual with something so expensive. A simulator this big and complex, in my opinion, becomes little more than an arcade game without a manual. I have had the 'game' a little more than a week now, and so far I have spent most of that time searching out helpful bits of info' and youtube tutorials. I have printed 30 pages with all of the keys used. So far, not impressed. (pretty pictures of trees though!). GlennAir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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