Concorde checklists and duties are devised for a flight deck crew of three who must operate as an integrated team, monitoring and cross checking each others actions as far as possible. For Microsoft Flight Simulator, you are the team, you are the Captain, First Officer and Flight Engineer, and each plays an equally important role in preparing the aircraft for the next phase of flight. This Concorde Program for Microsoft Flight Simulator will enforce a steep learning curve on those who are not familiar with such equipment or flying procedures. Use the Checklists. A quote I rather like is one from a Concorde Flying Instructor. Think to yourself,

"I am not in an aeroplane – I am in a Concorde"

This program does not cover all of the flying procedures, and does not simulate emergency procedures. Instead of the 6 months ground school and 19 four hour simulator check rides that one must pass to have flown a real Concorde, you will be required to read the documentation provided. If you don’t like reading – this Concorde simulation is not for you!

Please also note that many of the systems are simulated, and may not work like those on the real aircraft. Not every gauge, switch, knob and dial has been implemented into this software.

It has taken a huge effort to design a simulator that requires the same procedures to be used as on the real aircraft. However, users will also be able to fly the aircraft without following the correct procedures. This enforces the fact that this is a Desktop PC Concorde Simulation, designed for entertainment purposes and must not be used as a training aid.

There are limitations on how much realism can be implemented. Unfortunately, the more realistic this simulation is designed, the lower performance the simulator has on today’s average computer – and the more taxing it is to fly with only one desktop pilot.

Please, remember this was designed for entertainment, the checklists, utilities and procedures included in the package will help fly the aircraft in Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Have Fun!