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Randomshadow at 18:57, 8 February 2026

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	This guide walks you through the initial setup and the minimum steps required to start a flight using Flight Simulator First Officer (FSFO) v6.		This guide walks you through the initial setup and the minimum steps required to start a flight using Flight Simulator First Officer (FSFO) v6.

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	Before starting, make sure Microsoft Flight Simulator is installed and you have your FSFO license key available.		Before starting, make sure Microsoft Flight Simulator is installed and you have your FSFO license key available.
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	=== 3. Activate your license ===		=== 3. Activate your license ===

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	You must activate FSFO for each aircraft profile you own.		You must activate FSFO for each aircraft profile you own.
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	* Select your product from the drop-down list		* Select your product from the drop-down list
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	FSUIPC7 must be running before FSFO connects to MSFS.		FSUIPC7 must be running before FSFO connects to MSFS.

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	You may optionally configure FSUIPC7 to start automatically with MSFS.		You may optionally configure FSUIPC7 to start automatically with MSFS.
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	* Green icon: connected successfully		* Green icon: connected successfully

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	When the icon turns green, FSFO is successfully connected to the simulator.		When the icon turns green, FSFO is successfully connected to the simulator.
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	[[File:GS04.png\|273x273px\|Connecting FSFO to MSFS]]		[[File:GS04.png\|273x273px\|Connecting FSFO to MSFS]]
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	* Click '''Start Flight'''		* Click '''Start Flight'''

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	You must click '''Start Flight''' before starting any flow or checklist.		You must click '''Start Flight''' before starting any flow or checklist.
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	[[File:GS06.png\|458x458px\|Selecting aircraft profile, checklist, and starting the flight]]		[[File:GS06.png\|458x458px\|Selecting aircraft profile, checklist, and starting the flight]]
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	== Understanding flows and checklists ==		== Understanding flows and checklists ==

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	Flows and checklists are the core of FSFO.		Flows and checklists are the core of FSFO.
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	* A '''Flow''' is a series of actions the copilot performs automatically.		* A '''Flow''' is a series of actions the copilot performs automatically.
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	When voice is disabled, the aircraft must be configured correctly before the copilot proceeds.		When voice is disabled, the aircraft must be configured correctly before the copilot proceeds.

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	To bypass a checklist item, hold: '''CTRL + ALT'''		To bypass a checklist item, hold: '''CTRL + ALT'''
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	== Auto Flow policy ==		== Auto Flow policy ==

	[[File:SOP.png \|458x458px\|]]		[[File:SOP.png \|458x458px\|]]


	Flows and checklists can be started manually (press the Start Flow Button), or automatically using an Auto Flow policy.		Flows and checklists can be started manually (press the Start Flow Button), or automatically using an Auto Flow policy.

	You can ~~lean~~ more about Auto Flow ~~Polices~~ here: [[User Settings Reference]]		You can learn more about Auto Flow Policies here: [[User Settings Reference]]





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	If a step does not work as expected, see [[Troubleshooting]].		If a step does not work as expected, see [[Troubleshooting]].
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Randomshadow at 04:05, 4 February 2026

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	== Auto Flow policy ==		== Auto Flow policy ==
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	You can lean more about Auto Flow Polices here: [[User Settings Reference]]		You can lean more about Auto Flow Polices here: [[User Settings Reference]]





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	If a step does not work as expected, see [[Troubleshooting]].		If a step does not work as expected, see [[Troubleshooting]].

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	== Auto Flow policy ==		== Auto Flow policy ==
			[[File:SOP.png\|left\|thumb]]

	~~Flows and checklists can be started manually, or automatically using an Auto Flow policy.~~

	~~Auto~~ Flow ~~options are configured under: Help → User Settings →~~ Auto Flow ~~Policy~~		Flows and checklists can be started manually (press the Start Flow Button), or automatically using an Auto Flow policy.

	[[~~File:GS08.png\|left\|thumb\|371x371px~~]]		You can lean more about Auto Flow Polices here: [[User Settings Reference]]

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	If a step does not work as expected, see [[Troubleshooting]].		If a step does not work as expected, see [[Troubleshooting]].

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6. Enter and confirm your flight plan

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	* Recommended: import your flight from SimBrief		* Recommended: import your flight from SimBrief
	* If not using SimBrief, fill in all required fields (marked with an asterisk)		* If not using SimBrief, fill in all required fields (marked with an asterisk)
	* Click '''Calculate'''		* Click '''Calculate (ONLY REQUIRED IF MANUALLY ENTERING YOUR AIRPORT CODES)'''
	* Select your Aircraft Profile		* Select your Aircraft Profile
	* Select your Aircraft Checklist		* Select your Aircraft Checklist
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	When voice is enabled, you must respond verbally to checklist challenges.		When voice is enabled, you must respond verbally to checklist challenges.

	~~All voice commands and responses~~ are listed ~~under~~: ~~Help →~~ Voice Commands		Available Voice Commands are listed here: [[Voice Commands]]

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Getting Started

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	~~= Getting Started =~~

	This guide walks you through the initial setup and the minimum steps required to start a flight using Flight Simulator First Officer (FSFO) v6.		This guide walks you through the initial setup and the minimum steps required to start a flight using Flight Simulator First Officer (FSFO) v6.

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	= Getting Started =		= Getting Started =

	This guide walks you through the initial setup and the minimum steps required to start a flight using Flight Simulator First Officer (FSFO) v6.		This guide walks you through the initial setup and the minimum steps required to start a flight using Flight Simulator First Officer (FSFO) v6.

			Before starting, make sure Microsoft Flight Simulator is installed and you have your FSFO license key available.

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	=== 1. Ensure FSUIPC7 is installed ===		=== 1. Ensure FSUIPC7 is installed ===
	If FSUIPC7 is not installed or is outdated, click on Get Started then the '''Install FSUIPC7''' button to install the latest version. It is recommended to keep the default FSUIPC7 settings unless instructed otherwise.
			If FSUIPC7 is not installed or is outdated, click '''Get Started''', then click the '''Install FSUIPC7''' button to install the latest version. It is recommended to keep the default FSUIPC7 settings unless instructed otherwise.

	[[File:GS01.png\|112x112px\|Installing or updating FSUIPC7]]		[[File:GS01.png\|112x112px\|Installing or updating FSUIPC7]]
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	* Select your region and configure your audio output devices.		* Select your region and configure your audio output devices.

	[[File:GS02.png\|485x485px\|FSFO home screen navigation]]		[[File:GS02.png\|485x485px\|FSFO home screen navigation]]

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	=== 3. Activate your license ===		=== 3. Activate your license ===

	You must activate FSFO for each aircraft profile you own.		You must activate FSFO for each aircraft profile you own.

	* Select your product from the drop down list		* Select your product from the drop-down list
	* Enter your 16-character FSFO license key		* Enter your 16-character FSFO license key
	* Enter your email address		* Enter your email address
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	[[File:GS03.png\|344x344px\|Settings and User Settings help screen]]		[[File:GS03.png\|344x344px\|Settings and User Settings help screen]]

			Once this one-time setup is complete, follow the steps below for each flight.

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	=== 1. Launch Microsoft Flight Simulator ===		=== 1. Launch Microsoft Flight Simulator ===

	Start MSFS and load into your aircraft.		Start MSFS and load into your aircraft.

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	=== 2. Start FSUIPC7 ===		=== 2. Start FSUIPC7 ===

	FSUIPC7 must be running before FSFO connects to MSFS.		FSUIPC7 must be running before FSFO connects to MSFS.

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	=== 3. Start FSFO after MSFS is ready ===		=== 3. Start FSFO after MSFS is ready ===

	Once MSFS shows “Ready to Fly”, start FSFO.		Once MSFS shows “Ready to Fly”, start FSFO.

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	=== 4. Connect FSFO to MSFS ===		=== 4. Connect FSFO to MSFS ===

	Click the red WiFi button in the top-right corner of FSFO.		Click the red WiFi button in the top-right corner of FSFO.

	* Red icon: not connected		* Red icon: not connected
	* Green icon: connected successfully		* Green icon: connected successfully

			When the icon turns green, FSFO is successfully connected to the simulator.

	[[File:GS04.png\|273x273px\|Connecting FSFO to MSFS]]		[[File:GS04.png\|273x273px\|Connecting FSFO to MSFS]]
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	=== 5. Open the Flight Plan page ===		=== 5. Open the Flight Plan page ===

	Click the '''Flight Plan''' icon to begin setting up your flight.		Click the '''Flight Plan''' icon to begin setting up your flight.

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	=== 6. Enter and confirm your flight plan ===		=== 6. Enter and confirm your flight plan ===

			If you have configured your SimBrief ID in FSFO settings, you can import your flight directly from SimBrief.

	* Recommended: import your flight from SimBrief		* Recommended: import your flight from SimBrief
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	=== 7. Start a flow or checklist ===		=== 7. Start a flow or checklist ===

	Navigate to the Checklist page and select the phase you want to run.		Navigate to the Checklist page and select the phase you want to run.

	[[File:GS07.png\|115x115px\|Starting a flow or checklist]]		[[File:GS07.png\|115x115px\|Starting a flow or checklist]]

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	== Understanding flows and checklists ==		== Understanding flows and checklists ==

	Flows and checklists are the core of FSFO.		Flows and checklists are the core of FSFO.

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	=== Voice enabled ===		=== Voice enabled ===

	When voice is enabled, you must respond verbally to checklist challenges.		When voice is enabled, you must respond verbally to checklist challenges.

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	=== Voice disabled ===		=== Voice disabled ===

	When voice is disabled, the aircraft must be configured correctly before the copilot proceeds.		When voice is disabled, the aircraft must be configured correctly before the copilot proceeds.

	To bypass a checklist item, hold: '''CTRL + ALT'''		To bypass a checklist item, hold: '''CTRL + ALT'''

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	== Auto Flow policy ==		== Auto Flow policy ==

	Flows and checklists can be started manually, or automatically using an Auto Flow policy.		Flows and checklists can be started manually, or automatically using an Auto Flow policy.

	Auto Flow options are configured under: Help → User Settings → Auto Flow Policy		Auto Flow options are configured under: Help → User Settings → Auto Flow Policy

	[[File:GS08.png\|left\|thumb\|371x371px]]		[[File:GS08.png\|left\|thumb\|371x371px]]

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			If a step does not work as expected, see [[Troubleshooting]].

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= Getting Started =
This guide walks you through the initial setup and the minimum steps required to start a flight using Flight Simulator First Officer (FSFO) v6.
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== Before your first flight ==

=== 1. Ensure FSUIPC7 is installed ===
If FSUIPC7 is not installed or is outdated, click on Get Started then the '''Install FSUIPC7''' button to install the latest version. It is recommended to keep the default FSUIPC7 settings unless instructed otherwise.

[[File:GS01.png|112x112px|Installing or updating FSUIPC7]]

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=== 2. Start FSFO and configure basic settings ===

* Return to the home screen by double-clicking anywhere on the FSFO tablet.
* Click the '''Settings''' icon on the home screen.
* Review all configuration options by clicking '''Help''' and selecting '''User Settings'''.
* Select your region and configure your audio output devices.

[[File:GS02.png|485x485px|FSFO home screen navigation]]

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=== 3. Activate your license ===
You must activate FSFO for each aircraft profile you own.

* Select your product from the drop down list
* Enter your 16-character FSFO license key
* Enter your email address
* Click '''Activate'''

Activation may take a few minutes to complete.

[[File:GS03.png|344x344px|Settings and User Settings help screen]]
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== Minimum steps for every flight ==

=== 1. Launch Microsoft Flight Simulator ===
Start MSFS and load into your aircraft.

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=== 2. Start FSUIPC7 ===
FSUIPC7 must be running before FSFO connects to MSFS.

You may optionally configure FSUIPC7 to start automatically with MSFS.

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=== 3. Start FSFO after MSFS is ready ===
Once MSFS shows “Ready to Fly”, start FSFO.

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=== 4. Connect FSFO to MSFS ===
Click the red WiFi button in the top-right corner of FSFO.

* Red icon: not connected
* Green icon: connected successfully

[[File:GS04.png|273x273px|Connecting FSFO to MSFS]]

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=== 5. Open the Flight Plan page ===
Click the '''Flight Plan''' icon to begin setting up your flight.

[[File:GS05.png|119x119px|Opening the Flight Plan page]]

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=== 6. Enter and confirm your flight plan ===

* Recommended: import your flight from SimBrief
* If not using SimBrief, fill in all required fields (marked with an asterisk)
* Click '''Calculate'''
* Select your Aircraft Profile
* Select your Aircraft Checklist
* Review performance data using the '''Performance''' button
* Click '''Start Flight'''

You must click '''Start Flight''' before starting any flow or checklist.

[[File:GS06.png|458x458px|Selecting aircraft profile, checklist, and starting the flight]]

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=== 7. Start a flow or checklist ===
Navigate to the Checklist page and select the phase you want to run.

[[File:GS07.png|115x115px|Starting a flow or checklist]]
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== Understanding flows and checklists ==
Flows and checklists are the core of FSFO.

* A '''Flow''' is a series of actions the copilot performs automatically.
* A '''Checklist''' requires challenge-and-response interaction between the pilot and copilot.
* In FSFO v6, flows are executed before the associated checklist.

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== Voice enabled vs voice disabled ==

=== Voice enabled ===
When voice is enabled, you must respond verbally to checklist challenges.

All voice commands and responses are listed under: Help → Voice Commands

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=== Voice disabled ===
When voice is disabled, the aircraft must be configured correctly before the copilot proceeds.

To bypass a checklist item, hold: '''CTRL + ALT'''
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== Auto Flow policy ==
Flows and checklists can be started manually, or automatically using an Auto Flow policy.

Auto Flow options are configured under: Help → User Settings → Auto Flow Policy
[[File:GS08.png|left|thumb|371x371px]]