OVERVIEW

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These training flights are based on the flying exercises, from Jeff Van West book:

"Microsoft Flight Simulator X for Pilots - Real World Training, Wiley" .

MSFS-RWT Multilingual Real World Flight Training covers:

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- Sport Pilot License: Chapter 2 thru Chapter 9 (23 missions).

- Private Pilot License: Chapter 10 thru Chapter 14 (9 missions).

- Instrument Rating: Chapter 15 thru Chapter 20 (43 missions).

- Commercial Pilot License: Chapter 21 thru Chapter 29, plus the two Bonus Chapters (29 missions).

MSFS-RWT Training Documentation:

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- InGame MSFS-RWT documentation accessible using: Little NavMap VR Panel AddOn.

- Scenario's Browser window: Display detailed step by step scenarios for the mission.

- Mission's Browser window: Access pictures and charts pertinent to the mission.

- Quick intro to the mission describing what the exercise or mission is.

- Flight Plan Map, showing Approach pattern.

- NavLog Summary table where appropriate.

- Flight Performance profiles are available for all proposed aircrafts.

- Flight Book with Navigation data.

- Reference to the Kindle book location for each mission.

- Mission's Flight Log window:

- Link to the FlightLog Application documentation.

- Link to the E6BX Online ToolBox Site.

- Link to MSFS2024 Flight Planning and Charts Site.

- The documentation is common to both the MSFS2020 and MSFS2024 version.

MSFS-RWT Packages Files:

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- Ready to be copied to the Community Folder.

- Navlog is populated with a detailed step by step scenario for the mission.

- All Navlog Scenarios are multilingual.

- Flight Training Run are are regrouped into two SubGroups:

- Using the default aircraft.

- Using the aircraft from the book or an alternate aircraft.

- Custom Reward Screen displayed at completion.

- Flight plan is provided and loaded.

- Departure (Airport or Airborne) and Destination are set.

- Weather conditions are set.

- Date and Time are set.

- Fuel and Payload are set.

- Aircraft failures are simulated when appropriate for the exercise.

- Waypoint and airport pictures are available with the Navlog.

MSFS-RWT FlightLog Application

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- RWT FlightLog Monitor AddOn: Replace FlightLog Application distributed with MSFS-RWT.

- Automatically get and Monitor Flight Run information from MSFS.

- Pre-formatted ScratchPad to take notes during all phases of a flight.

- All MSFS Flight Activity can be monitored and added to the FlightLog Database.

- Migration path from the old FlightLog for your previously saved flights log.

- Comments and Self Evaluation can be added to the Flight Run Log.

- Multi Gamers support.

- Flight Run Log Admin.

- New Flight Run can be added manually to the Flight Log.

- Existing Flight Run can be updated or deleted.

- Export/Import of the Flight Run Table.

- Backup/Restore of the FlightLog Database.

- Flight Run Report

- Average Flight Time for a Flight Number (RWT000,...).

- Total Flight Time for a Flight Number (RWT000,...).

For Flying Lessons Among Others:

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- Microsoft Flight Simulator X for Pilots - Real World Training, by Jeff Van West, a Wiley Book.

- Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3C).

- Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25B).

- Instrument Procedures Handbook (FAA-H-8083-16B).

I would like to thank Jeff Van West, one of the author of the book, and Wiley for their permission to repackage

and freely distribute the material, still available for download from their book web site.

FS-RWT Discord Server: MSFS-RWT Support (Email me to get access).

Copyright 2022,2023,2024,2025,2026 by Gilbert Laprise (FsxRwt) - fsx.rwt@gmail.com

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INSTALLATION AND SUPPORT

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MSFS-RWT-2020 Distribution

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- MSFS-RWT-2020_ChangeLog_ReadMe_v5-2-0.zip: Change Log and ReadMe files.

- MSFS-RWT-2020_Change-Log.txt: Provide a cumulative log in the changes to this package.

- MSFS-RWT-2020_Copyright.txt: Copyright license.

- ReadMe.txt: Provide installation instruction and an overview of the package.

- MSFS-RWT-S0_Main-and-Doc_v5-2-0.zip:

- MSFS-RWT_Doc folder: contains all the documentation. Must be installed.

- MSFS-RWT-2020_S1-Sport-Pilot_v5-1-1.zip: Sport Pilot Training Missions.

- MSFS-RWT-2020_S2-Private-Pilot_v5-1-1.zip: Private Pilot Training Missions.

- MSFS-RWT-2020_S3-Instrument-Rating_v5-1-1.zip: Instrument Rating Training Missions.

- MSFS-RWT-2020_S4-Commercial-License_v5-1-1.zip: Commercial License Training Missions.

- MSFS-RWT_Flight-Log_Appl_v5-0-0.zip: FlightLog Installation.

- MSFS-RWT_FlightLog-Application folder: contains FlightLog Installation file.

- MSFS-RWT_FlightLog-DB-Update folder: contains FlightLog Database Tables Update files.

- This distribution completely replace all previously installed base and upgrade.

- You have the option to download and install only one, or up to four Training Sessions: S1, S2, S3, and/or S4.

- The FlightLog Application is also optional and has not changed from v5-0-0 (No future update).

- "https://flightsim.to/addon/100693/rwt-flightlog-monitoring-tool" replaces the FlightLog Application.

MSFS-RWT-2020 Installation

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In order to get the new Missions' SubGroups, you need to copy/replace all the Missions in your Community folder.

1. CHANGE LOG:

- Unzip MSFS-RWT-2020_ChangeLog_ReadMe_v5-2-0.zip:

- MSFS-RWT-2020_Changes-Log.txt file: detailed description of the changes with each release.

- MSFS-RWT-2020_Copyright.txt: Copyright license.

- ReadMe.txt file: installation instruction and package overview

2. DOCUMENTATION:

- Unzip MSFS-RWT_S0-Main-and-Doc_v5-2-0.zip. into a directory (folder) other than the Community folder:

- The MSFS-RWT_Doc folder, and its sub-folder, contains all the documentation.

- Open file: "...\MSFS-RWT_S0-Main-and-Doc_v5-2-0\MSFS-RWT_Doc\MSFS-RWT_Read-Me.htm".

- A table, under the Missions Tab, provides access to the documentation for each Mission.

3. INGAME DOC:

- Install Little NavMap VR Panel AddOn ("https://flightsim.to/addon/43086/little-navmap-vr-panel").

- copy the "...\MSFS-RWT_S0-Main-and-Doc_v5-2-0\MSFS-RWT_Doc\FS-RWT" folder and its SubFolder

into C:/Users//Documents/Little Navmap VR folder (the default for Little NavMap VR Panel AddOn location).

4. SPORT PILOT:

- Unzip MSFS-RWT-2020_S1-Sport-Pilot_v5-1-1.zip into a directory (folder) other than the Community folder.

- Removed the previous Sport Pilot Missions from your MSFS Community folder.

- copy/replace the CONTENT of "...\MSFS-RWT-2020_S1-Sport-Pilot_v5-1-1\" into your MSFS Community Folder.

5. PRIVATE PILOT:

- Unzip MSFS-RWT-2020_S2-Private-Pilot_v5-1-1.zip into a directory (folder) other than the Community folder.

- Removed the previous Private Pilot Missions from your MSFS Community folder.

- copy/replace the CONTENT of "...\MSFS-RWT-2020_S2-Private-Pilot_v5-1-1\" into your MSFS Community Folder.

6. INSTRUMENT RATING:

- Unzip MSFS-RWT-2020_S3-Instrument-Rating_v5-1-1.zip into a directory (folder) other than the Community folder.

- Removed the previous Instrument-Rating Missions from your MSFS Community folder.

- copy/replace the CONTENT of "...\MSFS-RWT-2020_S3-Instrument-Rating_v5-1-1\" into your MSFS Community Folder.

7. COMMERCIAL PILOT:

- Unzip MSFS-RWT-2020_S4-Commercial-License_v5-1-1.zip into a directory (folder) other than the Community folder.

- Removed the previous Commercial License Missions from your MSFS Community folder.

- copy/replace the CONTENT of "...\MSFS-RWT-2020_S4-Commercial-License_v5-1-1\" into your MSFS Community Folder.

8. RWT-FLIGHTLOG: We recommend using: https://flightsim.to/addon/100693/rwt-flightlog-monitoring-tool.

It replaces the FlightLog Application and now support a pre-formatted ScratchPad for taking notes while flying.

If you have already installed v5-0-0, there is no need to reinstall. The application is the same in this distribution.

1. Unzip MSFS-RWT_Flight-Log_Appl_v5-0-0.zip into a directory (folder) other than the Community folder.

2. EXISTING USERS: Backup your FlightLog Database or Export your FlightLog Data,

before installing the FlightLog application.

3. NEW USERS: Execute the " ...\MSFS-RWT_FlightLog-Appl\FlightLogInstall.exe".

4. ALL USERS: Start " ...\FlightLog.exe" The FlightLog Application.

5. NEW USERS: Login using MSFS as the GamerTag.

6. NEW USERS: Fill out your GamerTag and Gamer information.

7. NEW USERS: Push the Add button.

8. ALL USERS: Login using your GamerTag ID.

9. ALL USERS: Push the Log Maint Button.

10. ALL USERS: Push the Import Log Button.

11. ALL USERS: Select successively: "Flight-Run_v5-0-0.csv", "Mission_v5-0-0.csv", and "Aircraft_v5-0-0.csv".

from " ...\MSFS-RWT_FlightLog-DB-Update.

Note: The FlightLog Database Tables update is necessary to support the new Flight Number prefix

for MFSF-RWT Missions, and MSFS Activities.

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MSFS-RWT - Flying the Missions

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1. MSFS2024 Restrictions: Read the Flying Tips section at the end of the Reference Tab page.

2. Start MSFS.

3. Select "ACTIVITIES".

4. Select "CUSTOM CONTENT".

5. Browse to MSFS-RWT_Sn: session name" - "Default or Book's Aircraft" Group that you want.

6. Select the flight "RWTnnn..." that you want to fly.

7. Select "FLY".

8. Select "READY TO FLY".

9. For Airborne Mission get ready to hit Pause (orient yourself and adjust your flight controls).

10. Little NavMap VR Panel AddOn: Start "C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Programs\Little Navmap VR\companion\companion.exe"

(default for Little NavMap VR Panel AddOn location).

11. If necessary copy The Missions InGame Doc into "C:/Users/"USER"/Documents/Little Navmap VR\FS-RWT\" Subfolder.

12. Select the Mission Scenario from the Little NavMap Panel on the MSFS toolBar (Optionel).

MSFS-RWT - Monitoring your Flight Run

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1. Start the RWT-FlightLog Monitor Application.

2. Login using your MSFS GamerTag.

3. Monitor the Mission/Actovoty.

- RWT-FlightLog Monitor Appl:

1. Push the StartMonitoring button.

2. Don't exit immediately the mission at the end.

3. Push the Stop Monitoring button to stop Monitoring your flight Run.

- FlightLog Appl:

1. Push the MSFSConnect button twice to connect to MSFS.

2. Push the Start Flying button to start Monitoring your flight Run.

3. Don't exit immediately the mission at the end.

4. Push the Stop Flying button to stop Monitoring your flight Run.

5. Push the Disconnect button to disconnect from MSFS.

4. Update the Self-Evaluation Scores and Comment.

5. Push the Save Flight button to Log your Flight Run into the FlightLog database.

6. Or,Push the Drop Flight button if you don't want to Log your Flight Run.

7. Exit or load a new mission.

8. Repeat the above sequence for the next flight run after loading it.

MSFS-RWT - Mission Documentation

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- The Navlog should open automatically. If not already visible, open it.

- Detailed step by step scenario of the mission is presented in the NavLog (Not yet supported by MSFS2024).

- Little NavMap VR Panel for the InGame PDF format of step by step scenario(optional for MSFS2020).

- Flight Book with Navigation data is available in the documentation.

- Scenario flight performance data is for the base aircraft of the Mission. If you fly another aircraft,

make sure that you use their performance profile, available with the documentation.

- MSFS-RWT Documentation Mission's Browser display the Charts and Maps required for the Mission.

MSFS-RWT Support and User,s Feedback

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- "FS-RWT Mess" Discord Server (send me an Email to get an invitation).

- Email: fsx.rwt@gmail.com.
  
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MSFS-RWT-2020 : Multilingual Real World Training Missions

Multilingual Real World Training Missions based on flying exercises from Jeff Van Wests book, providing missions for Sport, Private, Instrument, and Commercial Pilot Licenses. Included documentation, flight profiles, mission scenarios, and more, with support for multiple aircraft. Additionally, a FlightLog Application tracks and monitors flight activities. Fly missions, monitor flight runs, and access detailed mission documentation. Contact for support and user feedback.

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