Flight Simulator First Officer (FSFO) is a virtual copilot coded to work exclusively with the Head Wind A330. It adds a whole new level of realism by providing a copilot to share cockpit responsibilities. FSFO separates itself from other virtual copilot programs in numerous ways. First, it’s highly flexible, adaptable, and comprehensive; you can fly-by-the-numbers, or use FSFO to fly sophisticated aircraft with little knowledge. FSFO also does NOT require you to remember exact phrases, actions,... Flight Simulator First Officer (FSFO) is a virtual copilot coded to work exclusively with the Head Wind A330. It adds a whole new level of realism by providing a copilot to share cockpit responsibilities. FSFO separates itself from other virtual copilot programs in numerous ways. First, it’s highly flexible, adaptable, and comprehensive; you can fly-by-the-numbers, or use FSFO to fly sophisticated aircraft with little knowledge. FSFO also does NOT require you to remember exact phrases, actions, or precise speech to trigger other actions; thus, it’s learning curve is incredibly short. It also doesn’t employ robotic voices; however, you have an option to use SAPI. It’s biggest advantage over the competition is its unquestionable value! Where other First Officer programs charge you for additional Checklist/SOPs, Pushback, and RAAS, FSFO gives you the ability to create your own flows/checklist, has with a Log Book, Career Mode, Runway Awareness and Alert System (RAAS), Push Back feature, and much more. Just hit connect and fly with confidence that your First Officer is helping you fly this amazing aircraft.
Features:
- Speech Recognition
- Command the First Officer to set the flaps, gear, autopilot, takeoff thrust, and execute the flows and checklists.
- 100+ voice commands available to control multiple systems
- Checklist can be controlled via voice or completely automated.
- GSX Integration:
- Have your copilot manipulate the GSX menu to start boarding, request catering, pushback, and even confirm engine start.
- Ground Crew Operations:
- Control the pushback via voice, buttons, or programmed route - Automatically trigger the fuel truck, luggage cars and jetway, or request via operations panel
- Flight Deck Announcements
- Play messages from the Copilot and Flight Crew (messages depend on time of day)
- Messages are 100% automated and occur at the correct flight phase
- Integrated Flows and Checklists
- Flows - When activated, the copilot will check each system to ensure it's set correctly for each specific flight phase; if it's not set correctly, he will configure said system. Using this system, FSFO will configure 95% of aircraft for you, which spares you the need to read 300+ page manuals. - Checklist - When called, the copilot will call the checklist item
- If the system is set correctly, he will proceed to the next item; if it's not, he will wait for you to configure said system before proceeding to the next call. - Use voice to reply to the checklist call; once you reply, the Copilot will call the next item
- Edit your Flows and Checklist to mimic your favorite airline operations
- Programs MCDU (requires Simbrief integration)
- Copilot can complete 95% of your MCDU programming; you just have to set dep/arr runways and SID/STAR.
- Copilot Call-outs:
- Hundreds of call-outs available; hear the copilot announce the engine, autopilot, flaps, and gear (e. g. “gear up”, “engine 1 cutout”, and “AutoPilot 1 On”). He will even read-back your altimeter settings, current fuel, and autopilot values (e. g. “Fuel 12,000 pounds”), as well as confirm you’re on the correct runway.
- Highly Configurable Options:
- Automatic Options – Copilot will automatically raise/lower the gear, extend/retract the flaps (at the precise speeds), set the auto pilot, turn seatbelt signs on/off based on the parameters you set. In fact, you can even configure when the First Officer should start boarding, call for catering or Push-Back. - Powerful Speech Recognition – If you prefer to manage the systems yourself, FSFO has a robust speech recognition method to raise/lower the gear, extend/retract the flaps, set the auto pilot, etc…
- You can configure FSFO to use Push-To-Talk (PTT) or Open Mic.
- Log Book:
- Keep track of your flights via FSFO’s Logbook; it tracks your aircraft type, average landing speeds, and much more…
- Runway Awareness and Alert System (RAAS):
- As a bonus, FSFO comes with RAAS, which is a system that alerts you when you’re approaching (land and ground) a runway, or entered a runway; it will also inform you when your takeoffs/landings are long (e. g. long landing, 3000 feet remaining, 50 feet remaining), or your approach is unstable
- Manage your own Company and Fleet (Beta):
- Create a company, buy and sell aircraft, assign aircraft to routes, and get a rating for each flight.
- Ratings depend on several factors (e. g. did you let passengers use the restrooms, feed them, or get them to their destination on time?) - Experience Maintenance issues, which either require you to land or continue the flight without the impacted system. - NOTE – This is still in development and will be available/improved over the coming months.
- Change Copilot/Pilot accents:
- Choose between English, British, Japanese, French, German, Australian, Espanol and even SAPI. - FSFO also ships with ability to record your own sounds
- Download VATSIM or Real-World Radio Frequencies
- Tune your radios by clicking a button, or speaking “contact tower“, “get the weather“, “contact departure, “ etc… - FSFO will notify you when crossing into a boundary controlled by a different center