Installing AI Aircraft & Textures Manual

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It's generally not a good idea to attempt to fly AI aircraft, although there are a few exceptions, clearly stated in the download.

Usually, AI aircraft lack detail, to reduce the effect on frame rates. They are configured for AI, and often don't fly well. They usually lack panels and sound. Also, if you enable one for flying, it will list all the associated textures in FS's Aircraft list, which can seriously affect loading times.

If, after this, you are still determined to fly one, you have to edit its <aircrft>.air file, using AirEd. Change Item 105 from 2 to 0 and save.

It is much better to download an aircraft suitable for flying. That's not being an oddball - we all do it.There are hundreds on AVSIM, flightsim.com and other websites. You can also download custom panels and sounds.

Finally, if you really want the best, you have to pay for it. There are lots of high quality flyable aircraft available as shareware. You will find several on the Flight 1 website, to name just one.