4,624
edits
Changes
no edit summary
<translate>
<!--T:47-->
Welcome to the official user manual for Real Flight Simulator.
<!--T:48-->[[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCSy6-pa82n0kwiJFeAIfyKu8bpC8OVRx '''Tutorial videos: www.youtube.com/RORTOS] <!--T:49--><gallery widths="450px" heights="337px" perrow="3">File:RFS NewHomeManual UI HOME 2.png|700pxMain menuFile:RFS Manual UI GAME 2.png|noneIn flight user interfaceFile:RFS Manual UI AIRCFRAT 2.png|baseline|thumb]]Aircraft and liveriesAll manual contents are divided in sections:<br/gallery> == 1 FLY NOW == <!--T:50- Part 1 (1-10) contains explanation of all the game options.><div id="1_Fly_Now" style="display:inline;"><br/div> <!--T:51- Part 2 (11-12) contains explanation of in flight options.<br/>==1 Fly Now==
Quickly enter the flight simulator
<!--T:53-->
[[File:SelectPlane.png|700px|none|middle|thumb]]
<!--T:54-->Choose a plane on an airplane from the list on the left.<br/>Change livery (REAL or VIRTUAL) by tapping on the arrows at the sides of the livery name or tap on the livery name to open the complete list.
* CONFIRM: Proceed to route selection
* BACK: Back to main menu
* CREATE LIVERY: Proceed to web page [http://www.realflightsimulator.org/liveries/ RFS Liveries] to download/upload custom liveries livery templates (needs graphical package supporting .psd file format). '''Route Selection'''Tutorial video instructions: https://youtu.be/FmwjD-TCS4E<br/>
<div id="RouteSelection">=== 1.2 Route Selection ===</div><!--T:55-->[[File:FlightPlan.png|700px|none|middle|thumb]]Zoom in or zoom out by pinching the map, smaller airports appear by zooming in more in.<br/>Select an airport on the map by tapping on an airport its ICAO codeor search it using the ICAO Search button.<br/>Choose whether to do a take off takeoff or landing by tapping on the correct icon to the right of the airport name, tap again to cancel it.<br/>
<!--T:56-->'''Airports typetypes:'''
<!--T:57-->
<gallery widths="360px" heights="182px" perrow="3">
File:HD.png|HD|HD Airport
</gallery>
<!--T:58-->
'''HD Airport - Selection'''
<!--T:59-->
<gallery widths="450px" heights="307px" perrow="3">
File:HD Airport 01.png|HD Airport 01|No selectionFile:HD Airport 02.png|HD Airport 02|Start from RUNWAYFile:HD Airport 03.png|HD Airport 03|Start from GATE
</gallery>
<!--T:60-->
'''SD/LD Airport - Selection'''
<!--T:61-->
<gallery widths="450px" heights="307px" perrow="3">
File:EBMB 01.png|EBMB 01|Start from runwayFile:EBMB 02.png|EBMB 02|Land on runway (Taxi to gate if HD Airport)
</gallery>
<div id="3_Real_Time_Flights" style="display:inline;"></div>==2 Advanced Flight Planner (PRO only)REAL TIME FLIGHTS ==Plan carefully your flight plan and execute it<!--T:63-->
<!--T:65-->
[[File:RealTimeFlight.png|600px|none|middle|thumb]]
* CONFIRM: Go to the aircraft page and select the aircraft livery, then proceed to START FLIGHT
* BACK: Back to main menu
<!--T:160-->
<div id="2_Advanced_Flight_Planner" style="display:inline;"></div>
== 3 ADVANCED FLIGHT PLANNER == <!--T:66-->
<!--T:67-->
Plan carefully your flight plan and execute it.
[[File:AdvancedFlightPlanner.png|700px|none|middle|thumb]]
=== 3.1 File selection === <!--T:68-->
<!--T:69-->
Choose an existing plan from the list on the left or choose an option from the top bar.
* NEW: Create a new flight plan
* DUPLICATE: Create a copy of the currently selected flight plan* EDIT: Edit currently selected flight plan* DELETE: Delete currently selected flight plan* START FLIGHT: Start the currently selected flight plan
* BACK: Back to main menu
=== 3.2 Edit/New === <!--T:70-->
[[File:EditNew.png|700px|none|middle|thumb]]
: '''GENERAL'''
::* TITLE: Insert the title of your flight plan
::* DESCRIPTION: Insert the description of your flight plan
::* TAGS: insert any tags of your flight plan separated by a space (example: “Asia Rain Singapore”)
:
:'''DATE/TIME'''
::* CUSTOM/REAL: Choose real time or customize any setting
::* DATE: Tap on the date to change it
::* TIME: Move the slider to change it
:'''FLIGHT PLAN'''
::* See your planned route. Tap on EDIT to create/change your route
:: [[File:RFS_FlightPlan2.png|700px|none|middle|thumb]]
::* Select departure and arrival airports
::* Choose DEPARTURE to set the SID procedure (HD airports includes Transitions)
::* Choose ARRIVAL to set the STAR procedure (only HD airports)
::* Choose APPROACH to set the landing runway
::* Choose ADD LEG to add a new leg up to a maximum of 5
::* Choose REMOVE LEG to remove a leg
::* Tap on any leg to edit the flight plan for that leg
::* BACK: to ignore changes
::* CONFIRM: to set your flight plan
:'''AIRCRAFT''': View the airplane you have selected
::* CHANGE: change your airplane
::* FUEL: Move the slider to change quantity
::* PASSENGERS: Move the slider to change quantity
::* CARGO: Move the slider to change quantity
:'''METAR''': Sets your weather
::* CUSTOM: move sliders to change weather settings
::* REAL: real weather conditions
::* RANDOM: random weather conditions
<div id="4_Multiplayer" style="display:inline;'''Edit"></New'''div>== 4 MULTIPLAYER == <!--T: '''General'''71-->Real time Multiplayer <!--T::* Title: Insert the title of your flight plan72-->[[File::* Description: Insert the description of your flight planRFS_Manual_Multiplayer_Server.png|400px|none|middle|thumb]]::* Tags: insert any tags of Choose MY PROFILE to manage your stats and rank. Each complete flight plan separated by space with take off and landing will earn you Flight Points (example: “Asia Rain Singapore”FP)::'''Date.<br/Time'''>::* Custom/Real: Choose real time or customize with any setting::* Date: Tap on the date VIRTUAL AIRLINE to change itmanage your Virtual Airline.<br/>::* Time: Move Choose an available server from the slider to change it:'''Flight Plan'''::* See your planned routelist. Tap on ROUTE SELECTION to change<br/select your route>:'''Aircraft''': See your currently selected planeJoin ATC (Beta) for playing as ATC or Pilot.<br/>::* CHANGE: change your currently selected plane<!--T::* Fuel: Move the slider to change quantity107-->Follow this link [https::* Passengers: Move //youtu.be/q3MAwZQ0WuA Basic functions of human-controlled ATC] for watching the slider to change quantitytutorial.<br/><br/>::* Cargo: Move the slider to change quantity<!--T:'''Metar 73-- Departure'''>[[File: Sets your departure weatherRFS_Manual_Multiplayer_Map.png|400px|none|middle|thumb]]::* Custom: move sliders Zoom in/out to see where other pilots are flying, tap on any airplane to change weather settingssee pilot details.::* Real: real weather conditionsSet your flight plan and START FLIGHT.<br/><br/>::* Random: random weather conditions<!--T:'''Metar 105- Arrival'''->[[File: Sets your arrival weatherRFS_multiplayer_infobox.png|400px|none|middle|thumb]]::* Custom: move sliders Tap on any airplane to change weather settingssee pilot details. <!--T:108--><div id="5_Other_Options" style="display:* Real: real weather conditionsinline;"></div>::* Random: random weather conditions==3 Real Time Flights (PRO only)5 OTHER OPTIONS ==<!--T:74-->Search for real flights and fly them[[File:Other Options.png|700px|none|middle|thumb]]
<!--T:77-->; SystemSOUND:* Sensitivity - set your control sensitivity, the lower the sensitivity, the smoother the response of the plane to your movements.MASTER SOUND: Set overall sound volume:* Quality - 3D world detail quality, lower it if you have frame rate or stability problems.AIRCRAFT: Set Aircraft Volume:* In Flight UI - sets the appearance EGPWS WARNING: Set volume of the in game UI.EGPWS warnings:* Satellite Heightmaps - Turn on/off.PILOT MONITORING VOICE: Select pilot monitoring voice:* Satellite Terrains - Turn on/off.ATC COMMS: Set volume of pilot monitoring voice and ATC Radio comms:* Clear Cache - Resets the cache ATC OTHER COMMS: Set volume of already downloaded data, clear only when you are having problems with excessive app size or corrupted textures.other pilots and ATC Radio comms
:* Move the failure list up/down to scroll it and see all available failures
:* Move the slider of each failure to set it at the desired frequency or move it all the way to the left to switch it off
[[File:RFS UI.png|700px|none|baseline|thumb]]
#[[#anchor1|AutopilotA/P - AUTO PILOT]]#[[#anchor2|ThrottleTHR - THROTTLE]]#[[#anchor3|PushbackMASTER CAUTION]]#[[#anchor4|Master CautionGROUND SYSTEMS]]#[[#anchor5|SystemAIRCRAFT SYSTEMS]]#[[#anchor13anchor6|FlapsFLAPS]]#[[#anchor13anchor7|Landing GearGEAR - LANDING GEAR]]#[[#anchor13anchor8|SpoilerSPOILER]]#[[#anchor13anchor9|Ground brakeBRAKE - GROUND BRAKE]]#[[#anchor13anchor10|Rudder (move left/right)RUD - RUDDER]]#[[#anchor13anchor11|Change panelPANEL INSTRUMENTS]]#[[#anchor13anchor12|Change cameraCAMERA]]#[[#anchor13|Custom data-labelsPANEL INDICATORS]]#[[#anchor13anchor14|Planner MAP/FMC]]#[[#anchor13anchor15|PAUSE]]#[[#anchor16|COMMS - COMMUNICATIONS]]#[[#anchor17|VDGS - VISUAL DOCKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM]]#[[#anchor18|PauseCAMERA SETTINGS]]<br/>
<!--T:90-->
----
<!--T:91--><div id="anchor1">1 '''Autopilot1. A/P - AUTO PILOT'''</div>
'''[[File:AP.png|400px|none|middle|thumb]]'''
<!--T:92-->'''A/P''' - AUTO PILOT: Tap once to activate open/close the autopilot auto pilot panel, tap again to close it.<br/>'''NAV''' - NAVIGATION: Activates auto pilotnavigation. The aircraft follows the flight plan. When autopilot NAVIGATION is active , Speed, Heading and Altitude can’t cannot be changed manually changed..<br/>'''APP''' - APPROACH: Activates auto approach. Available only when airplane is within ILS range.<br/>'''SPD''' - SPEED: Keep the button pressed and move up/down to change set the speed, release to set the desired setting.<br/>'''HDG''' - HEADING: Keep the button pressed and move up/down to change set the heading, release to set the desired setting.<br/>'''ALT''' - ALTITUDE: Keep the button pressed and move up/down to change set the altitude, release to set the desired setting.<br/>'''VS''' - VERTICAL SPEED: Keep the button pressed and move up/down to change set the vertical speed, release to set the desired setting.
<br />
<br />
<div id="anchor2">2 '''Throttle2. THR - THROTTLE''': Move up/down to set desired powerengine thrust.</div><br/><div id="anchor3">3 '''Pushback3. MASTER CAUTION''': Available only when stationary, activate it to be pushed backShows any active alarm.</div><br/><div id="anchor4">4 '''Master Caution''': Tap to reset alarms.</div><br/>
;
:Available only when on ground.:Tap once to activate open/close the currently selected sub-menu, tap again to close it.:Keep the button pressed and move up/down to move between the select a different options, release to choose the desired sub-menu(SYSTEMS, LOAD, EMERGENCY, EXTERIOR INSPECTION).<br/><br/>:'''4.1 SYSTEMS''':[[File:RFS Manual Ground Systems.png|400px|none|middle|thumb]]
:
:'''GROUND POWER UNIT''' - External power supply. Tap once to activate/deactivate external power supply service.
:
:'''ACU''' - External Air Conditioning Unit
:
:'''PUSHBACK''' - Available only when stationary, activate it to be pushed back.
:
<br/>
:'''4.2 LOAD'''
:[[File:RFS Manual Ground Systems Load.png|400px|none|middle|thumb]]
:
:'''PAX DOOR''' - Tap once to activate/deactivate passenger service. Tap on PAX and select desired quantity, release to start board/disembark.
:
:'''CARGO DOOR''' - Tap once to activate/deactivate cargo service. Tap on CARGO and select desired quantity, release to start load/unload.
:
:'''FUEL TRUCK''' - Tap once to activate/deactivate fuel service. Tap on FUEL and select desired quantity, release to start load/unload.
:
<br/>
:All ground services are always available but passenger boarding bridge and vehicles are only available when your aircraft is properly positioned at the gate in HD airports.
<br/>
:'''4.3 EMERGENCY'''
:[[File:RFS Manual Emergency.png|400px|none|middle|thumb]]
:
:'''EVACUATION SLIDE''' - Tap once to activate evacuation slide.
:
:'''AMBULANCE''' - Tap once to activate/deactivate medical emergency.
:
:'''FIREFIGHTING VEHICLE''' - Tap once to activate/deactivate fire emergency. Tap on EXTINGUISHER to deliver extinguishing agents.
:
<br/>
'''4.4 EXTERIOR INSPECTION'''
[[File:RFS_Manual_Ground_Check.png|400px|none|middle|thumb]]
Tap on EXTERIOR INSPECTION to open ground check inspection view.
<!--T:151-->
[[File:RFS_Manual_Ground_Check_Exterior.png|400px|none|middle|thumb]]
<!--T:152-->
Use virtual joysticks to inspect aircraft. Tap on EXTERIOR INSPECT. to open/close the checklist panel. Tap on EXIT to return to the aircraft.
<!--T:153-->
Tap to open/close the checklist panel
:CHECKLIST panel:
:PREV - Go to previous checklist
:CLEAR - Delete current list
:NEXT - Go to next checklist
:CLOSE - Close the checklist
<br />
<!--T:154-->
'''5. AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS'''
;
:Tap to open/close the currently selected sub-menu.
:Keep the button pressed and move up/down to select a different sub-menu (SYSTEMS, ENGINES, LIGHTS, FUEL, CHECKLIST).<br/>
<br/>
:<div id="anchor5">'''5.1 SYSTEMS'''</div>
:[[File:SYSTEM01.png|400px|none|middle|thumb]]
:'''5.2 ENGINES'''
:[[File:ENGINES01.png|400px|none|middle|thumb]]
:[[File:FUEL01.png|400px|none|middle|thumb]]
<!--T:109-->
<div id="anchor6">'''6. FLAPS'''</div>
[[File:FLAP.png|400px|none|middle|thumb]]
<!--T:94-->Keep the button pressed and move up/down to move between the different change flaps settings, release .<br/><div id="anchor7">'''7. GEAR - LANDING GEAR'''</div>Press to set extend/retract the desired settinglanding gear. Make sure to have an IAS (Indicated Airspeed) below "VLO" (Maximum landing gear operating speed) in order to extend it.<br/>
<div id="anchor8">'''8. SPOILER'''</div>
[[File:SPOILER01.png|400px|none|middle|thumb]]
<!--T:95-->Keep the button pressed and move up/down to change spoilers settings.<br/><div id="anchor9">'''9. BRAKE - GROUND BRAKE'''</div>Tap to switch on/off the ground brake.<br/><div id="anchor10">'''10. RUD - RUDDER'''</div>Move left/right to operate the rudder.<br/><div id="anchor11">'''11. Change PANEL INSTRUMENTS'''</div>Tap to switch multiple panel configuration.<br/>Keep the button pressed and move up/down to quickly change the panel.<br/>Press and hold on a single instrument for 1 second and move up/down/left/right to customize it.<br/><div id="anchor12">'''12. Change CAMERA'''</div>Tap to switch multiple camera views.<br/>Keep the button pressed and move up/down/left/right to quickly choose the desired camera view.<br/><br/><div id="anchor13">'''13. Custom PANEL INDICATORS'''</div>[[File:CustomDataLabels.png|400px|none|middle|thumb]]Keep the indicator pressed and move between up/down/left/right to change the indicator type.<br/><br/><div id="anchor14">'''14. Flight Plan MAP/FMC'''</div><gallery widths="400px" heights="300px" perrow="2">File:Planner.png|Planner|File:PlannerFlight.png|PlannerFlight|</gallery>'''FMC'''- Flight Management Computer: Open/close FMC panel.<br/>'''CENTER'''- Center the map view on your airplane.<br/><br/>Once a waypoint has been selected, press:<br/>"'''+'''" to add a new waypoint to your flight plan. It will be automatically added below the selected waypoint on the flight plan. If you have not selected anything from the flight plan, this waypoint will be added to the bottom of the list.<br/>"'''Đ'''" (Direct to) icon to delete the entire flight plan and go directly to the selected waypoint.<br/><br/> <!--T:96-->'''FMC panel:'''<br/> <!--T:97-->'''RMV''' - REMOVE: Select a waypoint from the list and press RMV to remove it.<br/>'''NXT''' - NEXT: Select a waypoint from the list and press NXT to make it the next active waypoint.<br/>'''UP''' - UP: Select a waypoint from the list and press UP to move it to the up in the list.<br/>'''DWN''' - DOWN: Select a waypoint from the list and press DOWN to move it to down in the list.<br/>'''CLR''' - CLEAR: Clear all waypoints.<br/>'''DEP''' - DEPARTURE: Only departure on HD airport. Press DEP to open the SID list, then choose a SID and press SELECT to activate it.<br/>'''ARR''' - ARRIVAL: Only arrival on HD airport. Press ARR to open the STAR list, then choose a STAR and press SELECT to activate it.<br/>'''APP''' - APPROACH: Active only if an arrival airport exists in your flight plan. Press APP to open the APPROACH list, then choose an APPROACH and press SELECT, then choose the TRANSITION (only HD airport) and press SELECT to activate it.<br/> <!--T:98--><div id="anchor15">'''15. PAUSE'''</div>:; '''TAKEOFF / LANDING''':[[File:TakeOffLanding.png|700px|none|middle|thumb]]:Choose any of the options available to quickly perform an activity<br/><br/>:; '''DATE / TIME''':[[File:GamePause 02.jpeg|700px|none|middle|thumb]]:* CUSTOM/REAL: Choose real time or customize any setting:* DATE: Tap on the date to change it:* TIME: Move the slider to change it<br/><br/>:; '''AIRCRAFT''':[[File:GamePause 03.png|700px|none|middle|thumb]]:* FUEL: Move the slider to change quantity:* PASSENGERS: Move the slider to change quantity:* CARGO: Move the different spoiler slider to change quantity<br/><br/>:; '''WEATHER''': Sets your current weather:[[File:GamePause 04.png|700px|none|middle|thumb]]:* CUSTOM: move sliders to change weather settings:* REAL: real weather conditions<br/><br/>:; '''FAILURES''': All failures are global and apply to all airplanes.:[[File:GamePause 05.png|700px|none|middle|thumb]]:* CUSTOM/RANDOM/OFF: Choose your failures, release get surprised by random failures or switch them off:* Move the failure list up/down to scroll it and see all available failures:* Move the slider of each failure to set it at the desired settingfrequency or move it all the way to the left to switch it off<br/><br/>:; '''CONTROLS''':[[File:GamePause 06.png|700px|none|middle|thumb]]:* SENSITIVITY: Set your control sensitivity, the lower the sensitivity, the smoother the response of the airplane to your movements:* INPUT TYPE: Choose your device accelerometer or a virtual joystick. Virtual joystick can be activated in any free part of the screen excluding the HUD area:* INVERT VERTICAL AXIS: Switch to normal or inverted virtual joystick's vertical axis<br/><br/>:; '''CALIBRATE''': Tap to calibrate and return to your flight<br/><br/>:; '''CONTINUE''': Return to your flight<br/><br/>:; '''EXIT'''- Leave the flight:[[File:GamePause 07.png|700px|none|middle|thumb]]: If you Exit you will have access to::* EXIT: Back to main menu:* TRY AGAIN: Restart your flight:* REWIND: Return to your flight as it was one minute before exiting/crashing:* REPORT: End of flight report. Will also appear when switching engines off or after connecting PBB (Passenger Boarding Bridge) and switching engines off:* REPLAY: Look at your replay<br/><br/> <!--T:99--><div id="anchor16">'''16. COMMS - COMMUNICATIONS'''</div> <!--T:100-->:'''16.1 ATC - Air Traffic Control'''<br/>:[[File:RFS Manual ATC 2.png|400px|none|middle|thumb]]:ATC will allow you to manage communications between your aircraft and different air traffic controllers.:Start by choosing the correct frequencies according to where you are located, then choose actions according to flight procedures. You will also listen to any communication between ATC and other aircraft tuned on the same frequency.<br/>::'''ATIS''' - Automatic terminal information service. Reports a continuous broadcast of recorded aeronautical information.<br/>::'''GROUND''' - Used while on the ground.<br/>::'''TOWER''' - Used while on the runway, takeoff and final landing.<br/>::'''APPROACH''' - Used after takeoff and during initial landing.<br/>::'''EN ROUTE''' - Used during flight.<br/>::'''EMERGENCY''' - Used to manage any aircraft emergency procedure.<br/>:- REQUEST NEAREST AIRPORT: make a request for the nearest airport.<br/>:- SET PLAN TO NEAREST: set your flight plan to the nearest airport.<br/>:- EMERGENCY/URGENCY: to report current situation.<br/>:<br/>:'''16.2 PASSENGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS'''<br/>:[[File:RFS Manual PAX.png|400px|none|middle|thumb]]:'''PAX ANNOUNC.''' will allow you to manage communications of the pilot and crew to your passengers.<br/>::'''PILOT''' – All pilot related communications.<br/>:'''CREW''' - All crew related communications.<br/>:<br/> <!--T:106-->:'''16.3 IN FLIGHT CHAT'''<br/>: <gallery widths="400px" heights="203px" perrow="2">: File:RFS Manual COMMS CHAT MAIN.png|MAIN CHAT the same chat as the one in the main menu available to all players. Tap on the top left button to change language.: File:RFS Manual COMMS CHAT MULTIPLAYER.png|MULTIPLAYER CHAT named after the server you have chosen in multiplayer. Tap on the top right button to filter pilots by distance.: </gallery><br/> <!--T:101--><div id="anchor17">'''17. VDGS - VISUAL DOCKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM'''</div>Available on any HD Airport. Follow map instructions to reach your assigned gate, then reach the parking area following instructions provided by the VDGS. When correctly parked (OK), the PASSENGER BOARDING BRIDGE will become available.<br/><gallery widths="154px" heights="180px" perrow="4">File:RFS_Manual_RIGHT-ARROW.png|Aircraft not aligned, move to the left|Aircraft not aligned, move to the leftFile:RFS_Manual_FEETS.png|Aircraft correctly aligned, distance in feet to target area|Aircraft correctly aligned, distance in feet to target areaFile:RFS_Manual_STOP.png|Target area reached, stop aircraft here|Target area reached, stop aircraft hereFile:RFS_Manual_TOO-FAR.png|Target area overpassed, move back|Target area overpassed, move back</gallery> <!--T:155--><div id="anchor18">'''18. CAMERA SETTINGS'''</div>If enabled, tap to open camera settingsFor cockpit cameras:[[File:MonitorsMenu.png|400px|none|middle|thumb]]
<div id="anchor13"!--T:156-->Press and drag on the buttons:<br/>'''13VERT. CUSTOMS DATA-LABELS'''To adjust camera position<br/>'''ANGLE''' To adjust the camera angle<br/>Press '''RESET''' to reset the position<br/div>[[File:CustomDataLabelsPress on monitor name to cycle between monitors<br/>Press and hold on individual monitor name for one second and move up/down/right/left to select monitor.<br/>If the monitor supports it, you can access its custom settings.png|400px|none|middle|thumb]]<br/>'''NAV''' and '''WEATHER''' have '''RANGE''' functionality to change zoom level
==13 Aircraft9 AIRCRAFT AND LIVERIES==<!--T:102-->
[[File:SelectPlane.png|700px|none|middle|thumb]]
<!--T:103-->Choose a plane on an airplane from the list on the left.<br/>Change livery (REAL or VIRTUAL) by tapping on the arrows at the sides of the livery name or tap on the livery name to open the complete list.* CREATE LIVERY: Proceed to web page [http://www.realflightsimulator.org/liveries/ RFS Liveries] to download/upload custom liveries livery templates (needs graphical package supporting .psd file format).Tutorial video instructions: https://youtu.be/FmwjD-TCS4E<br/> </translate> <languages />