Tutorial 1: Citation X Quick Start – From Cold & Dark to Airborne in MSFS 2020/2024

This is the kind of video I wish I had when I first got this jet. From cold and dark to take-off in the FlightFX Cessna Citation X in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020/2024 without getting lost in long checklists or advanced systems. This beginner-friendly tutorial takes you from cold and dark to airborne using only the essential steps, so you can start enjoying this incredible aircraft right away. Get a handle on the plane, and then dive deeper later. No ATC, no complicated weather, and no deep-dive systems, just a simple, practical guide to get you flying fast. Perfect for both new sim pilots and experienced flyers who are new to the Citation X. This was recorded in MSFS 2024, but it also is the same flow in MSFS 2020. Want a .pdf of a simplified checklist that matches this video? I made one that you can download by clicking the link at the top of my channel profile. This is my very first YouTube video and although I'm not sure I have plans to do lots of videos, if you like and subscribe, I can see how it goes. ----------------------- 0:00 Intro 1:23 Into the cockpit and initial settings 2:08 Let's throw some switches 2:43 APU Start 4:01 FMS programming and bug settings 9:27 Lights 9:57 Engine start 11:42 After engine start 12:22 Takeoff configuration 13:41 Taxi 15:12 Hold short final prep 16:50 Line up and Take off ----------------------- LIVERY: The livery for this tutorial is the Wheels Up livery available on Flightsim.to website. SYSTEM SPECS: Operating System: Windows 11 CPU Type: Ryzen 9 7900X3D GPU Type: AMD RX 7900 XTX Memory Capacity: 64 GB DDR5-6000 RGB SSD: 2 TB PCIe