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    The Inside Story about Private Pilot

    What separates Private Pilot from the rest?

    It's no secret that Microsoft's Flight Simulator has become the most popular computer simulation package of all time. Why? Because its flexibility and customizable features lend itself to endless possibilities of different aircraft, panels, scenery and situations that closely mimic what pilots experience in the real world. With the introduction of Flight Simulator 2000, the gap between real and simulated flight has grown even closer.

    Private Pilot not only lets you experience aircraft that you commonly see at your local airport but now you can fly them in unparalleled realism!


    Master Designer Terry Hill has created the planes of     Private Pilot using Abacus' own cutting-edge design tool FS Design Studio. With this new technology, Terry is able to produce the highest level of detailed visual models in the business today. From outside of the aircraft, you can view the transparent canopies, seats, pilots and panels that are even lit at night! All planes have fully animated control surfaces, landing gear and props. Private Pilot's aircraft are not warmed over repaints of older FS models; these are not "redos".

    We didn't stop here. The flight models are all true FS2000 style for unmatched flight realism that have been rigorously tested by real pilots with performance characteristics derived from the actual aircraft Pilot Operating Handbooks.

    Real world pilot Ron Combs and owner of the included Bonanza V-tail commented: "I can't believe how well and realistic this model feels and performs.".

    Chief Pilot Austin Russell of GO AIR Aviation had this to say about the Saratoga that he flies in real life: "It flys remarkably well. ... it really does feel and behave quite realistically."


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    Glassair Panel

    Each plane has its own matching panel with custom instrumentation. They are designed from the pilot's perspective where you are seated in the left-hand seat, slightly back from the panel.

    Hop into one of these new planes, pull out the checklist and try your skills and build your proficiency at     Island Airpark. Located 34.5 miles north east of Meigs field in Chicago, you'll find 3 hard surface runways and one grass strip. You'll be able to try your hand at landing and departing over 50-ft obstacles. You can test your takeoff and braking abilities with the runway measurement markers, land your float plane at the seaport, set your chopper down on the helipad and if you want a real challenge... take a run through the included obstacle course. Or just shoot the instrument approach or practice holding patterns over the VOR or NDB.


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    Pilatus

    Private Pilot also takes you to the next level. Are you ready to live the dream and do what 700,000 other people have done before you? We have teamed with other respected aviation professional's that you will recognize:

    • Be A Pilot - coupon that lets you take an introductory flight in a real aircraft for only $35.00 at participating flight schools.
    • Gleim Publications - their pilot knowledge test demo so that you can practice and study the test questions that you will receive on the written test toward your real Private Pilot Certificate.
    • Dauntless Software - demos or their IFR approach plates, Morse Code tutor and real flight planning forms.
    • Computerized pilot tools - to calculate weight and balances, wind correction angles and more just like in real life.
    • Fold out Chicago VFR Terminal approach chart
    • Guide to flight basics, maneuvers and more

    You may never be a captain of a huge jetliner, but a private pilot certificate is a very attainable goal for many. Private Pilot gets you that much closer and gives you the chance to experience the best and most realistic FS models available today and getting you that much closer to "As Real As it Gets".

    To look at the entire fleet, click here.

    For more information, see the main Private Pilot Page.



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    Private Pilot FS2000 S410 1-55755-410-3 $39.95 CD-ROM Apr 21st

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    Private Pilot will be available from major software dealers and superstores nationwide shortly after it is released. If you're ready to fly the world's best small planes, you can also order now online or call toll free call 1-800-451-4319 (US & Canada only) or (616) 698-0330.

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