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Tutorial 1: First Takeoff

Estimated time to complete: - 5 minutes Aircraft: - Air Creation Buggy 582SL Trike Objectives: - Take off - Land

Ready to start flying? This first tutorial takes place at Edwards Air Force Base in California (KEDW). Your Trike ultralight is parked at the end of runway 15, one of the longest runways in the world! You'll learn the basics of navigating and looking around, then you'll take off, fly through a series of gates, and land back on the same runway. It's easier than you think!

Tutorial 2: Basics of flight

Estimated time to complete: - 10 minutes Aircraft: - Air Creation Buggy 582SL Trike Objectives: - Fly through gates 1 through 5

In this tutorial you'll fly a Trike ultralight through a marked course. The tutorial begins in the air near Hong Kong. Fly through each gate in sequence. Active gates are green. Inactive gates (or gates you've already flown through) are red. Before flying this tutorial, fly Tutorial 1: First Takeoff. Tutorial 3: Finding Your Way Estimated time to complete: - 10 minutes Aircraft: - Air Creation Buggy 582SL Trike Objectives: - Fly near three hot air balloons - Land at the airport In Tutorial 1 you learned how to take off and land, and in Tutorial 2 you practiced flying. In this tutorial you'll put it all together! The tutorial starts on the runway at Vals-Lanas Airport (LFHO) in Aubenas, France--home of the Air Creation factory. You'll take off, fly to three hot air balloons a few miles away, and return to land at the airport. Along the way you'll learn about using the Mission Compass and the Mission Pointer, the easiest way to navigate in Flight Simulator missions. Before flying this tutorial, fly tutorials 1 and 2. Tutorial 4: Ground Operations Estimated time to complete: - 10 minutes Aircraft: - Air Creation Buggy 582SL Trike - Piper J–3C–65 Cub - Douglas DC–3 Objectives: - Taxi the Trike to the Cub - Taxi the Cub to the DC-3 - Taxi the DC-3 to the runway and take off In this tutorial you'll learn how to move an aircraft on the ground, or "taxi." You'll taxi a Trike ultralight, a Piper Cub, and a Douglas DC-3. Once you get the DC-3 onto the runway, you'll take off. The tutorial starts on the ramp at Eagle Creek Airport (KEYE), outside Indianapolis. Note that the DC-3 has a tailwheel lock (press SHIFT+G to lock or unlock the tailwheel): With the lock off, the tail can swing freely. Brake a bit while turning, and the tail will swing around! With the lock on, it's easier to taxi straight ahead. Before flying this tutorial, fly tutorials 1-3. Tutorial 5: Approaching the Airport Estimated time to complete: - 10 minutes Aircraft: - Piper J–3C–65 Cub Objectives: - Land at Eagle Creek Airport What's the secret to a good landing? A good approach. In this tutorial you'll learn how to approach an airport for landing. The mission begins with the Piper Cub in the air, about 5 miles northwest of Eagle Creek Airport (KEYE), outside Indianapolis. Markers will guide you to runway 3. Fly to each marker in sequence, then land. Before flying this tutorial, fly tutorials 1-4. Tutorial 6: Introduction to Mountain Flying Estimated time to complete: - 10 minutes Aircraft: - Cessna Skyhawk SP Model 172 Objectives: - Land at Lower Loon Creek Airport Ready for a real challenge? In this tutorial you'll learn how to take off from and land at very short mountain airstrips. The tutorial begins on the ground at Bernard United States Forest Service Airport (U54) in Idaho. The Cessna 172 is parked at the end of runway 17 with the engine off. You'll start the engine, take off, and fly south down a river valley to Lower Loon Creek Airport (ID67). You can follow the waypoint markers or pick your own route. Along the way you'll learn about the benefits of using flaps, and how a "canyon turn" can get you out of a tight situation. The route has been programmed into the GPS (press SHIFT+3 to display/hide). Before flying this tutorial, fly tutorials 1-5. Tutorial 7: Introduction to Soaring Estimated time to complete: - 30 minutes Aircraft: - DG–808S Competition Sailplane Objectives: - Fly through each gate and return to land at Minden-Tahoe Airport Have you ever dreamed of soaring like an eagle? Here's your chance! In this tutorial you'll learn how to fly a glider: an engineless aircraft designed to ride on the wind. The tutorial begins on the ground at Minden-Tahoe Airport (KMEV) in Minden, Nevada. You'll get hauled aloft by a towplane, then learn to find and use thermals, ridge lift, and wave lift to stay aloft and fly cross-country. After flying west toward Lake Tahoe, you'll turn around and return to Minden for landing. Before flying this tutorial, fly tutorials 1-5. Tutorial 8: Transitioning to Jets Estimated time to complete: - 20 minutes Aircraft: - Bombardier CRJ700 Objectives: - Land at Glasgow International Airport Ready for the airlines? In this tutorial you'll fly a CRJ700 regional jet across Scotland, from Edinburgh Airport (EGPH) to Glasgow International Airport (EGPF). Along the way you'll learn the basics of flying a jet aircraft. The tutorial begins with your CRJ700 stopped on a taxiway at Edinburgh Airport. Your instructor will act as your copilot. Note: During this flight your instructor will handle radio communications, but you'll handle all aircraft systems. Before flying this tutorial, fly tutorials 1-5. Tutorial 9: Helicopter Basics Estimated time to complete: - 10 minutes Aircraft: - Robinson R22 Beta II Objectives: - Fly through all 9 gates Ready for something different? In this tutorial you'll learn to fly a Robinson R22 helicopter. You'll fly through 9 gates, and get a feel for how a helicopter handles. The tutorial begins in the air near Lihue, Hawaii. There are only a few things to know: Generally speaking, the helicopter will move in the direction it's tilted. Push on the stick to tip the helicopter forward. Pull on the stick to tip it backward. (In a real helicopter the stick is called the "cyclic.") To control where the nose is pointed, twist your joystick, or press 0 (ZERO) or ENTER on the numeric keypad. (In a real helicopter you'd press "anti-torque" pedals with your feet.) Climb and descend using the throttle. More power makes the helicopter climb. Less power makes the helicopter descend. (In a real helicopter you'd move the "collective" lever, which changes the angle of the rotor blades.) To speed up, tip forward. To slow down, tip backward. Before flying this tutorial, fly tutorials 1-5. Tutorial 10: Helicopter Takeoff and Landing Estimated time to complete: - 10 minutes Aircraft: - Robinson R22 Beta II Objectives: - Land in landing zone at Gate 5 In this tutorial you'll continue to refine your skills flying a Robinson R22 helicopter by taking off and landing! You'll take off, fly through some gates, and land on or near the helipad that's inside the fifth gate. The tutorial begins on the ground at Lihue Airport (PHLI) in Lihue, Hawaii. Before flying this tutorial, fly tutorials 1-5 and 9. Sitka Approach Estimated time to complete: - 15 minutes Aircraft: - Cessna Skyhawk SP Model 172 Objectives: - Land at Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport It's a beautiful summer evening as you approach Sitka, Alaska with your flight instructor after a cross-country flight to Juneau. The mission begins in-flight, with your aircraft about ten miles east of Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (PASI). The airport is straight ahead. Follow your instructor's directions to line up with runway 29 and land. The wind is out of the west. Before flying this mission, you might want to fly tutorials 1-5. Midwest Fly-in Estimated time to complete: - 15 minutes Aircraft: - Piper J-3C-65 Cub Objectives: - Land at Eagle Creek Airpark After a short ride in your friend's pickup truck, you've made your way from Indianapolis International Airport to his farm, about 10 miles northwest of the city. The plan for the day is to head over to Eagle Creek Airpark (KEYE) for a fly-in. It's only 3 miles away, just on the other side of Eagle Creek Reservoir, but provides a good excuse to take his old Piper Cub up for a spin. You load the plane with some flour bombs, and with you at the controls, the two of you prepare to head east for some good old-fashioned fun: flour bombing! (To drop a flour bomb, press SHIFT+D). The mission begins on the runway with the engine running.   Hawaiian Checkout Estimated time to complete: - 45 minutes Aircraft: - Mooney M20M "Bravo" Objectives: - Land at Hana Airport You're vacationing in the Hawaiian islands, and you've decided to rent a Mooney Bravo from a local Fixed Base Operator (FBO) at the Molokai Airport. Before you can take the plane up alone though, you need to be checked out by a flight instructor. This mission begins on the ramp at Molokai Airport (PHMK) with the instructor on board. He's lived in the islands his whole life, so the flight will be more of a scenic tour than a test. Explore the islands a bit as you fly east to Hana Airport (PHHN) on Maui. Note: During this flight your instructor will handle radio communications, but you'll handle all aircraft systems. Before flying this mission, you might want to fly tutorials 1-5. San Juan Island Run Estimated time to complete: - 50 minutes Aircraft: - de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver floatplane Objectives: - Land at Friday Harbor As a pilot for Kenmore Air, you spend your summers flying tourists between Seattle, the San Juan Islands, and destinations in British Columbia. This morning's flight is a regularly scheduled trip from Kenmore's main base (in Kenmore at the north end of Lake Washington) to Lake Union (in Seattle), and then up Puget Sound to Friday Harbor (on San Juan island). The mission begins at the Kenmore dock with the engine off (press SHIFT+E to autostart the engine). Take off and fly south to Lake Union to pick up your passengers. Note: To more easilly steer on the water, lower the water rudders (press CTRL+W to raise/lower). Be sure to raise the water rudders for takeoff and landing. Flour Power Estimated time to complete: - 5 minutes Aircraft: - Air Creation Buggy 582SL Trike Objectives: - Land anywhere Drop flour bombs (press SHIFT+D) on as many targets as possible before the countdown timer runs out. When the timer runs out, your aircraft's engine will stop running. Land safely anywhere to complete the mission. When the mission begins, you'll be flying the Air Creation Trike ultralight over Princess Juliana International Airport (TNCM) in St. Martin. There's a Beechcraft Baron 58, a Learjet 45, and a Robinson R22 helicopter parked at the airport. You can switch into any of these aircraft by taxiing up to them. None of the flour bombs on-board the aircraft you're switching from will carry over to the new aircraft, but three minutes will be added to the countdown timer to give you time to taxi and take off again. Every time you hit a target, time will be added to the countdown timer: Hitting a stationary target will add 10 seconds to the clock. Hitting a moving boat target will add 60 seconds to the clock. Each aircraft starts with a different number of flour bombs: Air Creation Trike = 20 Beechcraft Baron = 50 Learjet 45 = 100 Robinson R22 = 10 Touching the deck of the aircraft carrier with your wheels will give you more flour bombs. Each aircraft will collect a different number of flour bombs from the aircraft carrier. Before flying this mission, fly tutorials 1-3 to learn how to fly an ultralight.  Telluride Landing Estimated time to complete: - 15 minutes Aircraft: - Bombardier Learjet 45 Objectives: - Land at Telluride Regional Airport Ah, the life of a charter pilot....It's a beautiful Colorado afternoon, and you're decending into Telluride with a cabin full of celebreties you picked up in Los Angeles. The Telluride Regional Airport (KTEX) sits perched on the edge of a small plateau, at an altitude of 9,078 feet above sea level. Your copilot will talk you through the approach. Pay attention—there are mountains everywhere! The mission begins in the air, approximately 30 miles west of Telluride, with your Learjet level at 15,000 feet and headed northeast. Note: During this flight your copilot will handle radio communications, but you'll handle all aircraft systems.   Rome-Naples Airline Run Estimated time to complete: - 30 minutes Aircraft: - Airbus A321 Objectives: - Land at Capodichino International Airport As an A321 Captain you spend your days (and occasional nights) in command of one of the world's most sophisticated airliners. This afternoon's flight is a short 113-mile hop down the west coast of Italy from Rome's Fiumicino Airport (LIRF) to Capodichino International Airport (LIRN) in Naples. It's an easy trip over some beautiful terrain. The mission begins with your A321 ready to go, holding short of the runway. Note: During this flight your copilot will handle radio communications, but you'll handle all aircraft systems. Before flying this mission you might want to fly "Tutorial 8: Transitioning to Jets."  Swedish Championship Soaring Course Estimated time to complete: - 1 hour Aircraft: - DG-808S Competition Sailplane Objectives: - Land at Ekeby Airport The 2006 World Gliding Championships were held at Ekeby Airport (ESSC) in Eskilstuna, Sweden. Now it's your turn to fly around a representative course, just like the world's best glider pilots. Your ground crew will keep you informed of your progress via radio. One crewmember is waiting under the V Vingaker turnpoint with a camera to shoot a picture of you as you pass by. The mission begins in flight, approaching the start line. Before flying this mission, fly "Tutorial 7: Introduction to Soaring." Secret Shuttle Estimated time to complete: - 45 minutes Aircraft: - Boeing 737-800 Objectives: - Land at Groom Lake As a new Captain for a secret airline that doesn't officially exist, you're about to take workers on an early morning flight from Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (KLAS) to an air base at Groom Lake. To avoid a paper trail, the flight takes place under Visual Flight Rules. The route takes you west from Las Vegas direct to Desert Rock, then north up the Emigrant Valley to Groom Lake. Groom Lake is a dry lakebed in "Area 51," a government-owned tract of land in the Nevada desert that has long been shrouded in secrecy. Rumors abound regarding experimental aircraft testing, unidentified flying objects, aliens, and government conspiracies—but only a few hundred people know for sure what goes on there, and they aren't talking. The mission begins with your 737-800 parked on the ramp. Note: During this flight your copilot will handle radio communications, but you'll handle all aircraft systems. Before flying this mission you might want to fly "Tutorial 8: Transitioning to Jets."  Game Park Patrol Estimated time to complete: - 45 minutes Aircraft: - Air Creation Buggy 582SL Trike Objectives: - Find the missing elephant You're an ultralight pilot working on contract with Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe to provide air support for the rangers as needed. Covering more than 5,600 square miles, Hwange is Zimbabwe's largest game reserve, and ultralight aircraft are used on occasion by researchers and the rangers to track animals. This afternoon's mission is a challenging one: find a baby elephant that's been separated from its herd. The mission starts on the runway at Main Camp with a park ranger on board. The herd was last seen about 10 miles west of Main Camp.  Tutorial 11: Helicopter Maneuvers 1 Estimated time to complete: - 15 minutes Aircraft: - Robinson R22 Beta II Objectives: - Fly through all 10 gates - Land on the aircraft carrier The challenges continue! In this tutorial you'll take off in a Robinson R22 helicopter, fly through 10 gates positioned close to the ground, and land on a moving aircraft carrier. Controlling your speed will be essential, especially as you approach gate 8 (which is located in front of a cliff). The tutorial begins on the ground at Lihue Airport (PHLI) in Lihue, Hawaii. Before flying this tutorial, fly tutorials 1-5 and 9-10. Down Under Estimated time to complete: - 5 minutes Aircraft: - Bombardier Learjet 45 Objectives: - Fly through at least 1 target - Land at Kingsford Smith International Airport Fly through as many of the nine floating targets as you can before time runs out, and then land at Sydney's Kingsford Smith International Airport (YSSY). You can fly through the targets in any order you want. Determining the quickest route is part of the challenge! The mission begins in the air, about 4 miles north of the airport.  Caribbean Landing Estimated time to complete: - 15 minutes Aircraft: - Bombardier CRJ700 Objectives: - Land at Princess Juliana International Airport       As a Miami-based regional airline Captain you're rapidly working your way toward a job flying the big iron. Given the view from your office though, it's hard to think of doing anything else. You make this 1,000-mile trip from Miami International Airport (KMIA) over the Bahamas to Princess Juliana International Airport (TNCM) on St. Martin every day. Princess Juliana is located on the southwest side of the island, and the final approach course goes right over a beach full of tourists, many of them with cameras in hand. So keep it steady on short final! The mission begins in the air, approximately 30 miles northwest of St. Martin. Note: During this flight your copilot will handle radio communications, but you'll handle all aircraft systems. Before flying this mission you might want to fly "Tutorial 8: Transitioning to Jets."  Paris Airshow Demonstration Flight Estimated time to complete: - 25 minutes Aircraft: - Airbus A321 Objectives: - Perform a high-speed flyby - Perform a low-speed flyby - Land at Le Bourget Airport Estimated time to complete: - 15 minutes Aircraft: - Beechcraft Baron 58 Objectives: - Land on runway 08 at Innsbruck Airport It didn't take much convincing on your friend's part to get you to join him for a weekend on the slopes in Innsbruck, Austria. And getting there is turning out to be half the fun since you're in the left seat! As the mission begins, you're approaching the Inn Valley from the northwest at 13,000 feet on an IFR flight plan from Munich. You can expect the Localizer DME West approach to Innsbruck Airport (LOWI), which is arguably one of the most challenging instrument approaches in the world. Your friend has flown the approach many times though, so he'll walk you through it. Innsbruck is reporting a 9,500-foot ceiling, 10 miles visibility with snow, and gusty winds from the southeast at 10 knots. Note: During this flight your friend will handle radio communications, but you'll handle all aircraft systems.   It's the Paris Airshow, and in a few minutes all eyes will be on you and your Airbus A321. You'll take off and fly a series of left-hand traffic patterns with two low passes over the runway. First you'll make a high-speed pass, then a low-speed pass, then a full-stop landing. Your copilot will talk you through the maneuvers. The mission begins on the ramp at Le Bourget Airport (LFPB). Note: During this flight your copilot will handle radio communications, but you'll handle all aircraft systems.   Flying Blind Across the Channel Estimated time to complete: - 30 minutes Aircraft: - Cessna Skyhawk SP Model 172 Objectives: - Land at Le Touque Paris-Plage Airport It's not every day you have a friend ask you to join her on a flight across the English Channel in her Cessna 172, so you jumped at the opportunity. Much to your surprise, she's letting you be the Pilot in Command. It's a short flight, and you'll fly via instrument flight rules (IFR) just to keep things interesting. The mission begins with you holding short of runway 28 at Manston Airport (EGMH) on the coast east of London. You've been cleared direct to Paris-Plage Airport (LFAT) in Le Touquet, France, as filed. Your friend will give you tips, but this is your flight: you'll fly the airplane and handle the radios (using the Flight Simulator Air Traffic Control feature).   Swiss Outing Estimated time to complete: - 15 minutes Aircraft: - Cessna Skyhawk SP Model 172 Objectives: - Land at Interlaken Airport It's a beautiful day for VFR flying, and you're enroute from Geneva, Switzerland to Interlaken with a friend in his Cessna 172. The mountain landscape is awe-inspiring, and makes this simple journey anything but a routine flight. You're the Pilot in Command. The mission begins shortly after you've passed over Saanen Airport (LSGK), about 25 miles from Interlaken Airport (LSMI).    Innsbruck Approach Estimated time to complete: - 15 minutes Aircraft: - Beechcraft Baron 58 Objectives: - Land on runway 08 at Innsbruck Airport It didn't take much convincing on your friend's part to get you to join him for a weekend on the slopes in Innsbruck, Austria. And getting there is turning out to be half the fun since you're in the left seat! As the mission begins, you're approaching the Inn Valley from the northwest at 13,000 feet on an IFR flight plan from Munich. You can expect the Localizer DME West approach to Innsbruck Airport (LOWI), which is arguably one of the most challenging instrument approaches in the world. Your friend has flown the approach many times though, so he'll walk you through it. Innsbruck is reporting a 9,500-foot ceiling, 10 miles visibility with snow, and gusty winds from the southeast at 10 knots. Note: During this flight your friend will handle radio communications, but you'll handle all aircraft systems.   Loopy Larry Estimated time to complete: - 15 minutes Aircraft: - Piper J-3C-65 Cub Objectives: - Land on the school bus You're Loopy Larry, stunt pilot extraordinaire! You've done a lot of crazy things over the years, but today's feat has everyone at the big Oshkosh airshow watching your every move. The mission begins with your Piper Cub ready for takeoff at the end of runway 18 at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH). Take off to the south, and then turn left 180 degrees and fly north past the airport. Turn south, and you'll see the school bus driving down runway 18. Line up and land on it! If the bus reaches the end of the runway before you're on board, the driver will turn around and make another run to the north so you can try again.  Tokyo Executive Transport Estimated time to complete: - 40 minutes Aircraft: - Bell 206B JetRanger III Objectives: - Pick up passengers at Shiodome - Land at Narita International Airport You're a pilot working for a Tokyo-based charter company, and this afternoon's flight seems like a typical one. Fly the JetRanger from Haneda to Shiodome, pick up some passengers from a roof-top heliport, and take them to a waiting executive jet at Narita airport. The mission begins on the ground at Haneda. Your copilot on this trip is far more experienced than you are. Don't be surprised if you learn a few secrets. Note: During this flight your copilot will handle radio communications, but you'll handle all aircraft systems. Before flying this mission, fly tutorials 9-12 to learn how to fly a helicopter.  Tutorial 12: Helicopter Maneuvers 2 Estimated time to complete: - 15 minutes Aircraft: - Robinson R22 Beta II Objectives: - Fly through all the gates - Land on the yacht Ready for a real test of skill? This tutorial begins on a yacht near Lihue, Hawaii. You'll take off in a Robinson R22 helicopter, fly through a vertical course of gates, then land on a moving yacht. Don't be discouraged if it takes a few tries to succeed—this tutorial is very challenging! When you can successfully complete it, you should be able to fly any helicopter mission. Before flying this tutorial, fly tutorials 1-5 and 9-11. Lost in the Triangle Estimated time to complete: - 45 minutes Aircraft: - Bombardier Learjet 45 Objectives: - Drop cargo pod - Land safely You're the chief pilot for a large Miami-based corporation and the CEO's annual team-building exercise for upper management is well underway. This year they've set out to cross the Atlantic in his yacht, using only celestial navigation! Now they're missing somewhere in the Bermuda Triangle, and you've been called upon to save the day. The yacht was last sighted southwest of Bimini. Take off from Miami International Airport (KMIA), head east to Bimini, and start searching. Once you locate the yacht, drop a cargo pod containing a GPS and supplies, and then return to Miami. To drop a cargo pod press SHIFT+D. You are carrying two pods. The mission begins at the end of runway 09L at Miami International Airport. Note: During this flight your copilot will handle radio communications, but you'll handle all aircraft systems. Before flying this mission you might want to fly "Tutorial 8: Transitioning to Jets." Africa Relief Estimated time to complete: - 40 minutes Aircraft: - Douglas DC-3 Objectives: - Drop cargo at Katale - Land at Lubero You're a pilot flying a DC-3 for a relief organization based in Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Flying in recent days has been made more challenging by Nyiragongo, an active volcano just north of Goma. Small eruptions of gas and volcanic ash create dangerous conditions for aircraft. Yet work must go on. Today's early morning flight has you and your copilot delivering supplies to the airstrips at Katale (FZNB) and Lubero (FZNF). Katale is located 25 miles northeast of Goma, and Lubero is 70 miles further north. Management wants the DC-3 as far away from the volcano as possible today, so you're expected in Lubero at 6 A.M. Note: During this flight your copilot will handle radio communications, but you'll handle all aircraft systems. The mission begins at the end of runway 36 at Goma International Airport (FZNA).  Quito Approach Estimated time to complete: - 20 minutes Aircraft: - Boeing 747-400 Objectives: - Land at on runway 35 at Mariscal Sucre International Airport After a long flight from Mexico City, your fully-loaded 747-400 freighter is finally approaching Quito, Ecuador. Your destination is Mariscal Sucre International Airport (SEQU), and it features one of the most challenging approaches in the world. The airport sits at an altitude of 9,228 feet above sea level, is surrounded by 14,000-foot peaks, and is located in the middle of the city. The air is less dense at this altitude, so more runway will be required for landing. There's no room for error. You're flying level at 17,000 feet, approximately 13 miles northwest of the airport. Expect vectors to the south for the visual approach to runway 35. Note: The mission starts in the air with the autopilot on. Press Z to disengage it. During this flight your copilot will handle radio communications, but you'll handle all aircraft systems. Before flying this mission you might want to fly "Tutorial 8: Transitioning to Jets."  Foul Weather Water Rescue Estimated time to complete: - 40 minutes Aircraft: - Bell 206B JetRanger III Objectives: - Find missing sailboat You're the pilot of a rescue helicopter based in Auckland, New Zealand. This morning's mission has you searching for a missing sailboat along the coast northwest of Auckland. The boat you're searching for is a white sailing yacht named "Sea Runner." On board with you are your Crewman and Paramedic. The Crewman will handle radio comunications with base and will guide you on the search. The Paramedic will attend to any survivors as you transport them to Auckland City Hospital. The mission begins on the ground at Auckland International Airport (NZAA). You'll head west across the harbor, and then north up to coast to begin the search. Altitude is at your discretion, but you'll want to stay low to avoid the overcast layer. Rain and some wind out of the southeast will add to the challenge. Before flying this mission, fly tutorials 9-12 to learn how to fly a helicopter.  Catalina Day Spa Estimated time to complete: - 25 minutes Aircraft: - Cessna Grand Caravan C208B Objectives: - Land at Santa Monica Airport As the chief pilot for an exclusive day spa on Catalina Island southwest of Los Angeles, you spend your days ferrying Tinseltown's elite between Santa Monica and the island. In this mission, you'll fly to Santa Monica to pick up an actress who's headed out to the island for a day at the spa. The mission begins on the ramp at Catalina Airport (KAVX). Taxi to the runway and take off, then fly to Santa Monica Airport (KSMO).   Monsoon Approach Estimated time to complete: - 15 minutes Aircraft: - Boeing 747-400 Objectives: - Land on runway 02C at Changi Airport After a long flight from England, you've descended towards Singapore's Changi Airport (WSSS), only to find a monsoon pounding the city. With minimal fuel and no forecasted breaks in the storm, you've got to make the approach. Your copilot will help reduce the workload. Changi is reporting a 3,000-foot ceiling and 1/8-mile visibility with heavy rain and turbulence. The wind is out of the northeast at 24 knots, gusting to 32 knots. You are approximately 25 miles northwest of Changi Airport (WSSS), with the aircraft descending out of 19,500 to maintain 17,000 feet. Expect the ILS Runway 02C approach. Note: The mission starts in the air with the autopilot on. Press Z to disengage it. During this flight your copilot will handle radio communications, but you'll handle all aircraft systems. Before flying this mission you might want to fly "Tutorial 8: Transitioning to Jets."  Dutch Harbor Approach Estimated time to complete: - 15 minutes Aircraft: - Beechcraft King Air 350 Objectives: - Land at Dutch Harbor After a morning flight to Anchorage, you're on your way back to Dutch Harbor for the night. The weather is typical of the Aleutian Islands in the winter: horrendous. Dutch Harbor is reporting a 2,500-foot ceiling, with gusty 36-knot winds from the northeast and heavy snow. You are 16 miles southeast of the Dutch Harbor Airport (PADU), descending out of 13,000 feet. Fly the NDB-A approach with your copilot's help, and after you break out, circle west of the airport to land on runway 30. Note: The mission starts in the air with the autopilot on. Press Z to disengage it. During this flight your copilot will handle radio communications, but you'll handle all aircraft systems. Oil Rig Transport Estimated time to complete: - 35 minutes Aircraft: - Bell 206B JetRanger III Objectives: - Drop off inspector - Land at refinery You're a helicopter pilot for a small charter company hired by Trey Research to transport one of their Safety Inspectors from their refinery to an oil rig about 12 miles offshore in the North Sea. The rig is a new one, called T-25. The weather is less than optimal, but as long as you stay low and follow the inspector's instructions, you should have no trouble finding the rig. The mission begins on the ground at the refinery, near Rotterdam, Netherlands. Before flying this mission, fly tutorials 9-12 to learn how to fly a helicopter.  Red Bull Time Trial Estimated time to complete: - 5 minutes Aircraft: - Extra 300S Objectives: - Complete the course - Land on the runway Want to win a contract flying with the Red Bull Air Racing team? First you'll have to qualify by flying a time trial at a practice course in Salzburg, Austria (home of the Flying Bulls aircraft collection). There are six sets of pylons forming a total of 10 gates you must fly through. You must pass through each of the numbered gates in sequence, and perform some required maneuvers along the way: After gate 4 go vertical! Pull back on the stick until until you're flying straight up. Fly a "knife edge" pass through gate 5 (banked with one wing pointing at the ground and the other at the sky) After gate 7 go vertical again, then do a touch-and-go, touching down on the wide chalk stripe across the runway. Fly around the course as quickly as you can. But be precise! If you miss a gate, you must go around and fly through it before proceeding to the next gate. The timer starts when you fly through Gate 1, and ends when you fly through Gate 10. Land on the runway to complete the mission. To get a contract with the team, you must complete the course within 140 seconds (2 minutes 20 seconds). To beat the course record you must complete the course within 110 seconds (1 minute 50 seconds).   Red Bull Time Trial 2 Estimated time to complete: - 5 minutes Aircraft: - Extra 300S Objectives: - Complete the course - Land on the runway Want to win a contract flying with the Red Bull Air Racing team? First you'll have to qualify by flying a time trial at a practice course in Salzburg, Austria (home of the Flying Bulls aircraft collection). There are six sets of pylons forming a total of 10 gates you must fly through. You must pass through each of the numbered gates in sequence, and perform some required maneuvers along the way: After gate 4 go vertical! Pull back on the stick until until you're flying straight up. Fly a "knife edge" pass through gate 5 (banked with one wing pointing at the ground and the other at the sky) After gate 7 go vertical again, then do a touch-and-go, touching down on the wide chalk stripe across the runway. Fly around the course as quickly as you can. But be precise! If you miss a gate, you must go around and fly through it before proceeding to the next gate. The timer starts when you fly through Gate 1, and ends when you fly through Gate 10. Land on the runway to complete the mission. To get a contract with the team, you must complete the course within 140 seconds (2 minutes 20 seconds). To beat the course record you must complete the course within 110 seconds (1 minute 50 seconds).    THANKS FOR READİNG...