Getting Started

Use this guide to install AeroFeed and complete the first-time setup.

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✅ Step 1 — Install AeroFeed

1. Download the latest installer from GitHub Releases.
2. Run AeroFeed Setup <version>.exe.
3. Start AeroFeed from the Start Menu.

Tip

If Windows SmartScreen shows a warning, click More info → Run anyway (standard for many flight-sim utilities).

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✅ Step 2 — Confirm the basics

When AeroFeed opens, check the system status:

• Backend: should become ONLINE after a few seconds.
• SIM: becomes CONNECTED when your simulator is running.
• PRINTER: should be READY after you select a printer.

If anything is offline, open: Troubleshooting.

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✅ Step 3 — Select your printer

1. Open SETTINGS.
2. Go to PRINTER.
3. Choose your printer from the list.
4. Click SAVE.
5. Run a test print.

Why this matters:

• AeroFeed prints realistic operational strips (ACARS/CPDLC, loadsheets, automation).

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✅ Step 4 — Configure your accounts (optional but recommended)

Open SETTINGS → ACCOUNTS and configure what you use:

• SimBrief: enables flight import.
• Hoppie: enables TELEX/CPDLC messaging.
• IVAO VID: enables live awareness (ATC nearby, ATIS/WX requests).
• Navigraph: improves stand/gate accuracy.

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✅ Step 5 — Import your first flight

1. Open FLIGHT.
2. Click IMPORT (SIMBRIEF).
3. Review the OFP details.
4. Click CONFIRM IMPORT.

After import, AeroFeed can automatically:

• print a preliminary loadsheet (depending on settings)
• enable the ACARS Console tools
• start flight automation

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Next

• Desktop App Basics — tray behavior, updates, external device mode.
• Flight Import (SimBrief) — deeper explanation of imports and editions.