X-Plane/Quick start
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< X-Plane
- Make sure joystick/pedals are installed
- Install X-Plane by DVD
- Install Scenery (optional - US scenery is installed by default)
- Start X-Plane
- Go to Settings - Joystick & Equipment Menu
- Move each axis along its full throw and set according to function
- Hit upper right hand X to close menu. This saves your settings
- X-Plane will have a default flight ready to go.
- Hit "A" key for external view. Use "-" key to zoom out. Verify control settings. Some axes may need to be reversed in the Joystick & Equipment Menu
- Hit "W" for forward view.
- You are now set up for your first flight. You know what to do next.
Note - Linux users may get an error associated with OpenAL such as 'undefined reference to alutInit'. This is due to changes in OpenAL which cause compatibility issues. To fix this, start X-Plane with the following command: "LD_PRELOAD="/usr/lib/libalut.so" ./X-Plane-arch" where 'arch' is your system architecture, eg 'i586'.