Flying the Boeing 700 Series Flight Simulators Review

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(More customer reviews)Based on all I'd heard of Captain Mike and his gift for explaining all things aviation related, I expected this book to be a jewel in the rough of how to books for flight simmers looking to get serious about their hobby. Unfortunately, this book is about as rough as they come.
First off, let me make one thing perfectly clear: I've no doubt Capt. Mike knows his stuff. That's to be expected after a lifetime spent piloting for a living. But what is also painfully obvious after just a few pages is 1) this book was either not proofread or proofed by someone who didn't have the heart to make some serious changes, and 2) Capt Mike can't write or organize his thoughts to save his life. Now, I'm not talking about the endless strings of "it's" that should be "its". I can forgive that all too common grammar mistake. I'm talking about a far more serious error; namely, the confusing layout of the book. It's as if Capt Mike wants to tell you everything at once and ends up telling you nothing at all.
To give one specific example: the book is organized into three tutorials, each with a different flight. The first involves a flight around KSEA, and the second a flight between KLAS and KLAX. So in the second tutorial, while he's showing you how to set up the FMC, what airport do we see? You guessed it - KSEA. Basically, if this were a computer program instead of a book, it'd be so buggy as to require an immediate patch.
I wish I could give this book a higher rating, especially since I already bought it. If Capt Mike's books really are the best on the subject, then there is a gaping vacuum just waiting to be filled by a pìlot with a modicum of writing talent. Until that guy or gal comes along though, I'd simply tell Capt Mike to hire an editor!

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This really informative and readable instruction manual was created for the Simultor Pilot who wants to take advantage of the fabulous new Boeing airliner simulations now available. Written in a style that opens up the mysterious and complex world of airline flying to even the most under exposed novice, the book also builds to a point where the most jaded expert finds nuggets of information that will enhance his sim flight experience.

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