Beginner

[fireman]

Sorry, I don't know where to begin.  I can't even get the demo to work properly.  Plane movement is jerky, no virtual cockpit, difficult to understand how to set up joystick.  Where is the best place to start.

 

Thanks in advance

[ointment]

First, have you read the manual?  Seriously, that's where I suggest starting.  Then, take a look at these links:

 

http://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?showforum=83    Getting Started and Configuring X-Plane

 

http://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?showforum=82    Flight School

 

http://stoenworks.com/How%20to%20Fly%20Flight%20Sims.html     How To Fly a Flight Simulator  (I recommend sending Hal the small amount he asks for to purchase his DVD.  Lots of great information about real world aviation along with the flight simulation stuff.)

 

X-Plane is not a "game" you can just boot up and be flying like an arcade game.  It is an FAA certifiable flight simulator.  Be patient with yourself and take advantage of all the resources available.  Remember, Google is your friend, too!

[w9nwrwi]

I might add that in your next post you tell us what your computer specs are. RAM, GPU type and VRAM in it, etc.

Will help folks to determine if your system will handle your xplane Rendering settings, and provide a base for folks to help you out.

 

Chuck