User Settings Reference

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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.

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.

  • Help PDF

Opens the user manual PDF.

  • 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%.

  • Passing Call (MSL)

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

  • Auto Flow Policy

Defines how FSFO auto-initiates flows and checklists.

LIGHTS

Triggers flows based on aircraft lighting states.

SMART

Triggers flows based on aircraft position and flight state.

USER

Allows custom trigger events.

  • Manage Ground Lights

Copilot manages NAV, Beacon, Taxi, Landing, and Strobe lights automatically.

  • Battery Equal Turn Around

Skips system tests on subsequent flights.

  • Boarding Music

Select boarding music or custom WAV files.

  • Safety Message

Select safety message WAV files.

  • Flaps Call

Controls flap callout behavior.

  • VSpeed Call

Controls V-speed callouts.

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Crew Options

  • Attendant Messages

The Flight Attendant will make the following announcements:

  1. Pre-Flight “Boarding complete” (intercom to First Officer).
  2. Taxi-Out Advise passengers to switch devices to airplane mode (above 11 MPH).
  3. Airborne > 10,000 ft: Passengers free to use electronics.
  4. Descent < 12,000 ft: Advise stowage of electronics (You must complete the Descent phase).
  5. Taxi-In Welcome passengers to destination.
  6. Shutdown “ Deboarding complete” (intercom).
  • Pilot Messages

The First Officer will make the following announcements:

  1. Taxi-Out Time-of-day welcome message (5 seconds after the Taxi Phase is completed).
  2. Reaching Cruise Altitude Inform passengers of cruise.
  3. 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 Center 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 Officer 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:

  1. Landing Gear
  2. Flaps
  3. Parking Brake
  4. Spoilers (When Armed/Disarmed)
  5. Lateral Navigation (LNAV, Managed Mode, Heading Select and NAV)
  6. Vertical Navigation (VNAV, Open Climb, etc…)
  7. Approach Mode
  8. Auto Pilot
  9. Auto Throttle
  • Call Vspeeds

Copilot will call V1 and Rotate when the aircraft Indicated Air Speed (IAS) exceeds the speeds identified on the departure performance page

  • Call Engine Start

Copilot will alert the pilot when combustion is detected for each engine (e.g. engine one started), as well as call “engines stable” when all engines have stabilized.

  • Call Warnings

Copilot will alert the pilot when a particular system is not correctly set. For example, he will call “check the flaps” when the aircraft is on the takeoff runway with flaps zero, or “check the door” when the door is open and the engines are running.

  • 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

  • Disable Gear or Flaps Control

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

  • Disable Radio Commands

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."

  • GSX Interface

FSFO will request GSX vice 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.

  • Sync Vspeed

FSFO will try to read V1, VR, and V2 from the aircraft’s LVARs shortly after engine start, and will read VREF shortly after Top of Descent (TOD). When available, these aircraft-provided values override (replace) any speeds entered on the FSFO Performance page.

  • 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 Message

Plays a ding before cabin announcements.

  • Boarding or 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.

  • Include ICAOs in Briefs

Copilot will readback the IC AOs 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

  • 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.

  • Food Service

Controls inflight service time.

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RAAS Options

  • Short Runway (FT)

Alerts for short runways.

  • Approach Runway Threshold (FT)

Alerts when approaching runway.

  • On Runway Threshold (FT)

Alerts when on runway.

  • Unstable Approach

Alerts for unstable approaches.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Include Pilot Actions

Displays pilot actions.

  • Display ACARS

Displays flight information.

  • Auto Open Post Flight

Opens post-flight report.

  • Check FSUIPC

Checks FSUIPC version.

  • Verify Exit

Prompts before exiting.

  • Remember Last Location

Restores window position.

  • Switch To Checklist

Opens checklist page automatically.

  • Hide Home Button

Hides home button.

  • SAPI Voice Test

Plays spoken voice test.

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

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