Microsoft Flight Simulator: Official Strategies & Secrets (2000)

I have always admired Ben's fine flight simulation guides which have all been excellent in the past and let me just say now: this book does not disappoint. Now I don't want to say anything against the Flight Sim 2000 manual, which is great, but what I will say is that this is not just an extended version of the manual which some people, unfamiliar with Ben's books, may have imagined it would be. It is much, much more. The book contains lots of special tips and techniques that will help both flight simmers new and experienced to get a lot more from the game. I think that the book will greatly improve knowledge of the game and of aviation in general. As well as giving detailed and useful information on Flight Sim 2000, the book also covers lots of great real flight information. The book also covers playing Flight Sim 2000 on the MSN Gaming Zone. Ben's book also has lots of very helpful pictures and diagrams that really pull together the ideas described in the book. I...Read more

I bought the book because of all the great reviews but I didn't care for it much. It had both good and bad parts. GOOD: I really liked how it walked you through a different flight for each chapter. He also covers "real-world" aviation not just how to play a game. BAD: He refers to his previous books and leaves a lot of stuff out that I wanted. I am interested in the 182 mostly and he buzzed past that because he covered it in his other book :(

I found this book a terrific supplement to the manual that comes with the Pro version of MS FS2k. (I don't know if a gamer using the standard version would need more info that this book provides.) It picks up where the Pro user's guide left off, by showing you how to fly the planes like a real pilot. The book is a pleasure to read, as flying details are explained clearly. And the price is just right! :)