User Settings Reference

This section summarizes FSFO’s configurable user settings. Setting names and behaviors mirror the in-app User Settings pages.

This page is a reference, not a step-by-step guide. Use it to look up what each setting does.

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Input and Output

• Pilots

Choose the playback device (headset, speakers, etc.) for pilot and copilot voices.

• Cabin Crew

Choose the playback device for cabin crew announcements. Use a different device to simulate distance.

• Region

Sets the accent for all voices.

• Speech Engine

Available speech recognition engines:

Microsoft

Highest accuracy. Uses your Windows default microphone automatically. This is the officially supported FSFO speech recognition engine.

To change which microphone is used: Settings > System > Sound > Input

You must have an English speech recognition pack installed: Settings > Time & Language > Language & Region > Add a language > Speech

Tip: Accuracy is highest for English (US).

VOSK

Works offline, supports multiple languages, and can use any input device. Less accurate than Microsoft. Experimental and not officially supported.

SAPI

Lets you pick any installed SAPI voice for Pilot, Copilot, and Cabin Crew.

• SAPI Rate

Controls how fast SAPI voices speak.

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Audio and Recognition Tuning

• Pilots Volume

Loudness of pilot and copilot voices.

• Crew Volume

Loudness of cabin crew voices.

• Ambiance Volume

Loudness of background noise.

• Pilots dB Gain

Adds or subtracts decibels to pilot audio before the Volume slider is applied.

• Amb dB Gain

Adds or subtracts decibels to ambiance audio before the Ambiance Volume slider is applied.

• Readback

Length of pauses between digits or characters.

• Distort Voice

Adds headset or intercom distortion.

• Static Voice

Adds background static.

• Open Mic

When checked, recognition always listens unless muted.

• Start Speech on Start

When checked, recognition activates automatically when FSFO starts.

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Test Options

• Pilot Test

Both pilots say “Fuel” plus a number.

• Crew Test

Plays a standard cabin announcement.

• Test Boarding Music

Tests boarding music volume.

• Test Boarding Ambiance

Tests background ambiance volume.

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Controller and Hot-Key Setup

Available actions:

• Mute

Toggles voice recognition on/off

• PTT

If Open Mic is ON, holding PTT mutes voice recognition; if Open Mic is OFF, holding PTT activates recognition.

• Bypass

Cancels a wait or skips a checklist item (Ctrl + A is default).

• Pause

Pauses all FSFO actions until pressed again.

• GUID

Displays the controller Globally Unique Identifier.

• Set Button

Click then press the desired button or key.

• Clear Button

Removes the highlighted binding.

• Train Speech

Opens the Speech Trainer to improve recognition accuracy.

• Check For Update

Checks for the latest FSFO version.

• Delete Button

Deletes controllers.cfg (all saved bindings).

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Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

NOTE: Above Ground Level (AGL) vs Mean Sea Level (MSL)

• AGL (Above Ground Level) is your aircraft’s height above the terrain directly below you.
• MSL (Mean Sea Level) is your altitude above average sea level.

FSFO will trigger the actions listed below when the aircraft reaches the specified AGL or MSL value. Setting a value to 0 disables that trigger.

OPTIONS:

• Acceleration Altitude (AGL)

Copilot calls “Acceleration Altitude” once this altitude is reached after takeoff.

• Landing Lights (MSL)

Copilot toggles landing lights at this altitude.

• Engage VNAV (AGL)

Copilot engages vertical navigation mode.

• Engage LNAV (AGL)

Copilot engages lateral navigation mode.

• Engage AP (AGL)

Copilot engages the autopilot.

• Engage APPR (AGL)

Copilot engages approach mode during landing.

• Disconnect AT (AGL)

Copilot disconnects autothrottle during landing.

• Disconnect AP (AGL)

Copilot disconnects autopilot during landing.

• Extend Gear (AGL)

Copilot extends landing gear during landing.

• Min Flap Extension (AGL)

Minimum altitude at which copilot deploys flaps.

• Grnd Speed Warn (MPH)

Warns when ground speed exceeds this value.

• Stabilized Call (N1)

Copilot calls “Stabilized” when engines reach this N1%.

• Flow Pause (sec)

Description coming soon

• Checklist Pause (sec)

Description coming soon

• Checklist Repeat (sec)

Description coming soon

• Passing Call (MSL)

Copilot calls “Passing X feet” during climb or descent.

• Couple Taxi Lndg Lights

Yes, FSFO will automatically turn the taxi lights on/off to match your landing lights

• Couple Wing Logo Lights

Yes, FSFO will automatically turn the wing lights on/off to match your logo lights

• Manage Ground Lights

Copilot will manage the lights when the aircraft is on the ground:

- When power is established, the copilot turns on the NAV Lights

- When engines are running, the copilot turns on the Beacon Lights

- When the aircraft ground speed exceeds 5 MPH, the copilot will turn on Taxi Lights

- When the aircraft is on any runway, the copilot will turn on the Landing, Strobe, and Wing Lights; when the aircraft exits the runway, he will turn them off

• Battery Equal Turn Around

IF the power is on when FSFO is connected, the copilot will consider the current flight as a subsequent flight.

• Boarding Music

Select the boarding music, which can be played via “Boarding_Music” command via the flow and checklist editor, or by click ing the music icon via the control options, which can be accessed on the Checklist page. You can also download and play your own boarding music, as long as its a.wav file. Place your wav files in the following directory: C:\Users\[USER NAME] \AppData\Local\FSFO_V6\ Music..

• Safety Message

Select the safety message, which can be played via “Safety_Message” command via the flow and checklist editor, or by clicking the life jacket icon, which can be accessed on the SOPs page. You can also download and play your own safety messages, as long as it's a *.wav file. Place your wav files in the following directory: C:\Users\ [USER NAME]\AppData\Local\FSFO_V6 \Safety.

• Flaps Call

Controls flap callout behavior:

- Flaps Setting:
  The copilot will call the new flaps setting (e.g. Flaps 5)

- Speed Check:
  The copilot will call “Speed Check” when a flap change is detected

- Speed Chk + Flap:
  The copilot will call “Speed Check”, then the flaps setting when a flap change is detected
  (e.g. Speed Check, Flaps 10)

• VSpeed Call

Controls V-speed callouts:

- None:
  No V-speeds are called

- V1 + VR:
  Both V1 and Rotate are called during the takeoff roll

- VR:
  Only Rotate is called during the takeoff roll
  (useful for aircraft that have automated V1 callouts)

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Auto Flow Policy

FSFO has three auto flow polices for you to select. Depending on the policy, FSFO will automatically initiate a flow/checklist based on the criteria below:

LIGHTS

- Pre-Flight/Cockpit Prep: Initiated when Navigation (NAV) Lights are Turned On

- Before Start: Initiated when Beacon Lights are Turned On

- Engine Start: Initiated 60 seconds after push back is detected

- After Start: Initiated when engines are running and stable with parking brakes On (It may take up to 3 mins for the engines to stabilize)

- Taxi Flow: Initiated when Taxi Lights are Turned On

- Before Takeoff/Lineup Flow: Initiated when Landing Lights are Turned On

- After Takeoff/Acceleration Flow: Initiated when Aircraft is above 3000 feet Above Ground Altitude

- Descent Flow: Initiated when the aircraft is within 20 Nautical Miles from the Top of Descent

- Approach Flow: Initiated when Landing Lights are Turned On

- Landing Flow: Initiated when the aircraft is below 1500 feet Above Ground Altitude

- After Landing Flow: Initiated when the aircraft’s Landing Lights are Turned Off

- Parking/Shutdown Flow: Starts when Taxi Lights are Turned Off and Parking Brake is Set

SMART

- Pre-Flight/Cockpit Prep: Initiated after 10 seconds from starting your flight*

- Before Start: Initiated when all doors are closed

- Engine Start: Initiated 60 seconds after push back is detected

- After Start: Initiated when engines are running and stable with parking brakes On (It may take up to 3 mins for the engines to stabilize)

- Taxi Flow: Initiated when the After Start Phase is completed and the parking brake is released

- Before Takeoff/Lineup Flow: Initiated when Aircraft is within 800 feet of the runway threshold

- After Takeoff/Acceleration Flow: Initiated when Aircraft is above 3000 feet Above Ground Altitude

- Descent Flow: Initiated when the aircraft is within 20 Nautical Miles from the Top of Descent

- Approach Flow: Initiated when the aircraft is below 10000 feet Above Ground Altitude

- Landing Flow: Initiated when the aircraft is below 1500 feet Above Ground Altitude

- After Landing Flow: Initiated when the aircraft leaves the runway

- Parking/Shutdown Flow: Starts when Taxi Lights are Turned Off and Parking Brake is Set

USER

Selecting the user setting allows you to choose any event, time, lights, system, or condition to trigger your flow

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Crew Options

Settings that control copilot and cabin crew behavior, callouts, and automation.

• Attendant Messages

The Flight Attendant will make the following announcements:

- Pre-Flight “Boarding complete” (intercom to First Officer

- Taxi-Out Advise passengers to switch devices to airplane mode (above 11 MPH).

- Airborne > 10,000 ft: Passengers free to use electronics.

- Descent < 12,000 ft: Advise stowage of electronics (You must complete the Descent phase).

- Taxi-In Welcome passengers to destination.

Shutdown “ Deboarding complete” (intercom).

• Pilot Messages

The First Officer will make the following announcements:

- Taxi-Out Time-of-day welcome message (5 seconds after the Taxi Phase is completed).

- Reaching Cruise Altitude Inform passengers of cruise.

- Descent (4 000 ft below cruise) Announce start of descent (You must complete the Descent phase).

• Apply Brakes

Copilot applies brakes above 28 MPH.

• Set Landing Gear

Copilot raises or lowers gear; If you wish for the copilot to only raise the gear, set the SOP Extend Gear (AGL) option to 0.

• Set Flaps

Copilot retracts or extends flaps; If you wish for the copilot to only retract the flaps, set the SOP Min Flap Extension (AGL) option to 0.

• Set Altimeter

Copilot sets standard and local pressure.

• Set Seatbelts

Copilot will turn OFF the seatbelts at Top of Climb and ON atTop of Descent

• Set Ctr Fuel Tanks

Copilot disables center tanks below threshold (7,000 pounds for heavy; otherwise, 1,000 pounds).

• Set Lights

Copilot will turn off/on the landing lights when aircraft is above/below the Passing Call (MSL) setting via the SOP option; otherwise 10000 feet will be used.

• Repeat Readback

Copilot will repeat the values stated by the pilot during a voice command. For example, if you command Heading 242, the copilot will repeat the command "Heading 2-4-2."

• Confirm Checklist Item

Copilot will ensure the system is set correctly during the checklist phase, when using the voice options. If it's not set according to the checklist, your copilot will ask you to check the system again.

• First Ofcr Handles Intercom

Copilot will automatically handle all intercom messages and prompts (e.g., cabin/ground/crew calls) without requiring your input. If disabled, the captain (you) must answer the intercom phone and respond to prompts by selecting Yes or No in the on-screen dialogue window.

• Call Missed Checklist

Copilot will alert you when you missed a checklist. For example, if the engines are running, and you failed to complete the Before Start Flow/Checklist, your copilot will ask: “Did we complete the Before Start Checklist”?

• Call Roll Phrases

Copilot will execute takeoff and landing roll callouts (e.g. stabilized, thrust set, 80 knots, reverse green, manual braking, etc…).

• Call Roll Responses

Pilot will respond to the copilot takeoff/rollout calls. For example, when the copilot states 80/100 knots, the pilot will respond “checked.” Disable if you prefer to respond yourself.

• Call 400 Feet

Copilot will call 400 feet when the aircraft reaches this Above Ground Altitude (AGL) during the climb phase. This is useful for engaging the appropriate vertical navigation mode.

• Call Minimums

Copilot will call out minimums when the aircraft descends below the AGL identified on the departure performance page (the default is 200 ft AGL).

• Call Glide Slope Alive

Copilot will call “glide slope alive” when he detects movement on the glide slope needle, and “Glide Slope Captured” when the aircraft captures the glide slope.

• Call System Changes

Copilot will alert the captain to changes (e.g. flaps five, gear up, parking brake set, etc..) of the following key systems:

- Landing Gear

- Flaps

- Parking Brake

- Spoilers (When Armed/Disarmed)

- Lateral Navigation (LNAV, Managed Mode, Heading Select and NAV)

- Vertical Navigation (VNAV, Open Climb, etc…)

- Approach Mode

- Auto Pilot

- Auto Throttle

• Auto Inflight Services

Flight attendants will automatically run in-flight beverage/snack service. Service begins only after Top of Climb (TOC), on flights over 250 NM, and only on passenger flights (no cargo). If any of these conditions aren’t met, service will not start.

• Press PMDG Takeoff Screw

Copilot presses the TOGA Screw when the aircraft's N1 is > 60% and the Before Takeoff Checklist has been completed

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General Options

General behavior options and integrations that affect how FSFO operates during a flight.

• Disable Gear/Flaps/Throttles

Copilot will ignore any flap, gear, and throttle speech recognition request. For example, if you say "gear up", your copilot will ignore this command.

• Disable Radio Cmds

Copilot will ignore any radio and transponder commands. For example, if you say "set comm one, 22800", your copilot will ignore the command.

• Disable Flap Calls

Copilot ignores manual flap adjustments and wont make callouts. Example: if you change flaps from 2 to 1, the copilot will NOT announce “Flaps 1."

• Skip Eng Start (AutoFlow)

Description Coming Soon

• GSX Interface

FSFO will request GSX instead of MSFS services when clicking on the appropriate button via the Checklist Page (Control Group Box). For example, if you click on the catering button, and this option is enabled, FSFO will use the GSX menu to request catering services.

• Say Intentions Interface

Pauses FSFO during ATC conversations.

• Open Door On Start

FSFO will open the L1 door on first connect.

• Use FMC Vspeeds

Copilot will use your FMC internal v-speed database instead of inserting the values downloaded from Simbrief. For example, on the PMDG 737, the copilot will hit the corresponding line key to load the appropriate v-speed from the FMC database. Note this only works for some aircraft (e.g. All PMDG, FBW A320, etc…).

• Play Ding Before Msg

Plays a ding before cabin announcements.

• Boarding/Cargo Sounds

Plays boarding or cargo ambiance.

• Verbose Mode

Copilot will announce his flow actions. Typically, flows are conducted silently, while checklist requires a verbal call and response. However, if you want to hear what actions your copilot is taking during the flow phase, you can enable this option.

• Play Squelch

Plays radio squelch sound.

• Confirm Loadsheet

Ground crew confirms MTOW.

• Kilograms

Reads values in kilograms.

• RAAS

Turns on the Runway Awareness and Advisory System. See RAAS Options for more details.

• Include ICAOs in Briefs

Copilot will readback the ICAOs in during the departure and approach briefings.

• Notify ATC Boundaries

Announces VATSIM ATC boundaries.

• Save Aircraft Location

Saves last aircraft location when you conclude your flight.

• Announce Flow

Announces flow start and stop; typically, flows are silent.

• Announce Checklist

Announces checklist start and stop.

• Rudder Flight Control Test

Includes rudders in control test.

• Up or Down Flight Control Test

Uses “Full Up” and “Full Down” phrasing.

• Ask if Ready for Briefing

Copilot will prompt you before the departure and approach briefings; respond by saying “Yes” (voice), pressing Ctrl+Alt, or clicking the Bypass button

• Cold Weather Ops

Copilot will fully extend the flaps and then retract them during the After Start or Taxi flow whenever the outside temperature is below freezing. This simulates a cold-weather flap movement check to help detect/clear potential icing or binding before takeoff

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Activation, SimBrief, and Pax

Settings related to licensing, SimBrief integration, and passenger timing.

• Product

Select FSFO product.

• Serial Key

Enter 16-character serial key.

• Email Address

Used to identify and reset keys.

• Activation Status

Shows activation state.

• Activate Button

Activates the product.

• User Licenses

Displays product licenses.

• Open User Data Folder

Opens FSFO user data directory.

• SimBrief ID

Enter numeric SimBrief ID.

• Boarding

Controls boarding time (Right for slower).

• Food Service

Controls inflight service time (Right for slower).

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RAAS Options

Runway awareness and alerting thresholds.

• Short Runway (FT)

Alerts for short runways.

• Approach Runway Threshold (FT)

Alerts when approaching runway.

• On Runway Threshold (FT)

Alerts when on runway; aircraft must be within the runway threshold and the heading is +/- 20 of the runway heading.

• Unstable Approach

Alerts for unstable approaches; aircraft is below this threshold and following conditions exist:

- VREF: IAS is +/- 10

- Config: Gear and Flaps Not Set

- Bank: >14 degrees

- Descent: > 1100 Feet Per Second

- Pitch: < -5.0 or > 12.0 degrees

• Altimeter Warning (AGL)

Alerts for incorrect altimeter.

• On Taxiway (IAS)

Alerts for taxiway overspeed.

• Long Landing (%)

Alerts for long landings.

• Approach Runway Landing (AGL)

Alerts when approaching runway for landing.

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Interface Options

Startup, UI behavior, and display options.

• Auto Connect

Attempts to connect to MSFS.

• Check For Updates

Checks for updates on startup.

• Warning Beeps

Beeps for outdated METAR or flight plans.

• FSFO on Top

Keeps FSFO window on top.

• Start On Flight Plan

Opens Flight Plan page on startup.

• Display ACARS

Flight Information will be displayed in Copilot Actions box on the SOPs Page.

• Include Pilot Actions

Displays pilot actions.

• Check For News

Displays the latest FSFO news in the app.

• Auto Open Post Flight

Opens post-flight report.

• Check FSUIPC

Checks FSUIPC version on startup.

• Verify Exit

Prompts before exiting.

• Remember Last Location

Restores window position when starting FSFO.

• Switch To Checklist

Opens checklist (SOP) page automatically.

• Hide Home Button

Hides home button.

• SAPI Voice Test

Running Voice Test plays a spoken “Voice test passed” instead of showing a message box

• Opacity

Controls the transparency of the panel background. Lower values make the panel more transparent, allowing the simulator behind it to show through. Higher values make the panel more solid and opaque.

• Font size

Adjusts the size of all text displayed within the panel.

• Background picture

Selects an optional background image for the panel. To add an image, add it to the Background folder located:

C:\Program Files\Flight Simulator First Officer V6\Res\Backgrounds\

This is the default install path.

• Border color

Defines the color of the panel border. This affects the outer edge of the panel and can be used to increase contrast against bright or dark simulator scenes.

• Border thickness

Controls how thick the panel border appears. Higher values result in a more pronounced frame around the panel.

• Border brush

Sets the style used to draw the border. Common options include solid or shaded styles that subtly affect how the border blends with the background.

• Padding

Controls the spacing between the panel border and its contents. Increasing padding adds more space around text and controls, which can improve readability and reduce visual clutter.

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For setup help, see Getting Started. For problem solving, see Troubleshooting.