

However, many virtual pilots lack the necessary skills or confidence to successfully interpret FSUIPC or write a batch file that works the way it's supposed to.įlight-1 Program Launcher is a very easy program that makes starting a flight session exceptionally easy.

There are numerous methods that can be used to open programs: FSUIPC, WideFS, add on programs such as Flight-1, or a batch file. These programs include, but are not limited to Flight Simulator, ProSim737 (main module, MCP, audio, instructor station, CDU & display modules), FSRAAS, Electronic Flight Bag, WideFS, PM Sounds and so on.Īlthough it's not exceptionally time consuming, it does become tiresome using the mouse to activate each program, even if you have shortcuts established on the Microsoft shortcut bar. Before a flight can commence several programs must be started on two or more computers. Using Flight Simulator from a flight deck is not as straightforward as many may believe.

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