* PilotWings FAQ *
Author: Jdude84
E-Mail: Jdude84@Hotmail.com
Version: 5.5 (FINAL)

==========Version Hitory==========
1.0 Hey all, this is my first FAQ, so i hope my "rookie"
mistakes aren't that bad or frequent. More Versions will
be released later, i hope you enjoy!

2.0 6/2/99 I have added a secrets section like i said i would last
update. Now all i need to do is get the FAQ and walkthrough
done. I've also added the requirements for the medals. As 
well as the credits. DOH! forgot that last time! This is
only a small update, hopefully next update will be bigger!

3.0 6/3/99 Added the FAQ today, not much else. Added a new secret
as well. This update wasn't really that big, but at least i got it done.
My next update may or may not include a walkthrough, depending on
when i want to get the next update out!

4.0 Just changed the credits a tad, added leagal stuff section.

4.1 Added one question to the FAQ, no big deal...i'm too busy with my other FAQs 
to update this one much anymore...

5.1 Added Walkthrough For Beginner Difficulty.

5.2 walkthrough updated, i really hate this game, getting perfect scores is 
exceptionally hard!

5.5 Added gameshark codes, finished walkthrough. FAQ complete, Final Version.

-Contents-
1. Cannonball Settings
2. The Birdman Stars
3. The Charecters
4. Requirements
5. Secrets
6. FAQ
7. Walkthrough
8. Gameshark Codes
9. Credits
10. Legal Stuff

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1. Cannonball Settings
======================

Here are the settings for each of the 3 cannonball rounds
if you set the instruments what is given you will get a 
bulls-eye every time! good luck! (not that you need any with
these settings)

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ROUND ONE 
=========

Cannon 1 
Vertical: 1-2 deg. 
Horizontal: W 50 deg. N 
Power: Full 

Cannon 2 
Vertical: 12 deg.
Horizontal: S 70 deg. W 
Power: Full 

Cannon 3 
Vertical: 18 deg.
Horizontal: W 30 deg. N 
Power: Full 

Cannon 4 
Vertical: 4 deg.
Horizontal: S 87 deg. W 
Power: Full 

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ROUND TWO 
=========

Cannon 1 
Vertical: 10 deg.
Horizontal: S 65 deg. W 
Power: Full 

Cannon 2 
Vertical: 5 deg.
Horizontal: S 12 deg. W 
Power: 1/2 (a little less) 

Cannon 3 
Vertical: 29 deg.
Horizontal: W 28 deg. N
Power: Full

Cannon 4 
Vertical: 18 deg.
Horizontal: E 49 deg. S
Power: 3/4

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ROUND THREE 
===========

Cannon 1
Vertical: 13 deg.
Horizontal: E 23 deg. S 
Power: Full 

Cannon 2 
Vertical: 7 deg.
Horizontal: S 85 deg. W 
Power: 1/4 

Cannon 3 
Vertical: 52 deg.
Horizontal: S 41 deg. W 
Power: Full 

Cannon 4 
Vertical: 45 deg.
Horizontal: E 54 deg. S
Power: Full (a little less) 

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2. The Birdman Stars
====================

Here are the locations of the 4 birdman stars:

Holiday Island: 
Along the water there is a natural arch,under it is the
birdman star, i reccomend using the Jetpack to get to this
birdman star!

Little States Island: This one is in Central Park! Why don't
you visit the statue of liberty while your in the area? I also
reccomend using the jetpack to get to this one!

Crescent Island: In a cove along the beach, there is another birdman
star, you should either use the Jetpack or the Gyrocopter to get
to this one!

Everfrost Island: Now this one is pretty well hidden, first find the 
group of waterfalls, at the top of those, go through the right cave,
at the end there is the last birdman star!

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3. The Charecters
==================

There are 6 charecters in the game, none of which are "secret"
Most of them are good at different things, here are the charecters
and their best abilities!
(the following are my opinions after using the charecters on all the 
levels, they are not 100% accuracte but should be pretty accurate.
Just don't e-mail me telling me i'm wrong!)

Lark
Best Event: Birdman, Skydyving
Worst Event: Hang Glider

Kiwi
Best Event: Jumple Hopper!
Worst Event: Almost Anything else

Hawk
Best Event: He Doesn't Have One, He's Awful
Worst Event: Pick One!

Ibis
Best Event: Hang Glider, Jet Pack
Worst Event: She's Pretty Bad At Jumble Hopper...

Goose
Best Event: Anything BUT Jet Pack he is pretty good at!
Worst Event: well....obviously..JetPack

Robin
Best Event: Cannonball
Worst Event: JetPack

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4. Requirements
===============

Below is a list of the points neeeded to recieve bronze, silver,
and gold medals, as well as perfect scores. 

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Beginner Class
==============

Hang Glider
Bronze: 70
Silver: 80
Gold: 90
Perfect: 100

Jetpack
Bronze: 70
Silver: 80
Gold: 90
Perfect: 100

Gyrocopter
Bronze: 70
Silver: 80
Gold: 90
Perfect: 100

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Class A
========

Hang Glider
Bronze: 140
Silver: 160
Gold: 180
Perfect: 200

Jetpack
Bronze: 140
Silver: 160
Gold: 180
Perfect: 200

Gyrocopter
Bronze: 140
Silver: 160
Gold: 180
Perfect: 200

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Class B
========

Hang Glider
Bronze: 210
Silver: 240
Gold: 270
Perfect: 300

Jetpack
Bronze: 210
Silver: 240
Gold: 270
Perfect: 300

Gyrocopter
Bronze: 210
Silver: 240
Gold: 270
Perfect: 300

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Pilot Class
===========

Hang Glider
Bronze: 210
Silver: 240
Gold: 270
Perfect: 300

Jetpack
Bronze: 210
Silver: 240
Gold: 270
Perfect: 300

Gyrocopter
Bronze: 210
Silver: 240
Gold: 270
Perfect: 300

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Cannonball
==========

Round One
Bronze: 70
Silver: 80
Gold: 90
Perfect: 100

Round Two
Bronze: 70
Silver: 80
Gold: 90
Perfect: 100

Round Three:
Bronze: 70
Silver: 80
Gold: 90
Perfect: 100

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Skydiving
=========

Round One
Bronze: 70
Silver: 80
Gold: 90
Perfect: 100

Round Two
Bronze: 70
Silver: 80
Gold: 90
Perfect: 100

Round Three:
Bronze: 70
Silver: 80
Gold: 90
Perfect: 100

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Jumble Hopper
=============

Round One
Bronze: 70
Silver: 80
Gold: 90
Perfect: 100

Round Two
Bronze: 70
Silver: 80
Gold: 90
Perfect: 100

Round Three:
Bronze: 70
Silver: 80
Gold: 90
Perfect: 100

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5. Secrets
==========

Here are some useful and not-so-useful secrets that
can be found while playing pilotwings. Have any secrets
that aren't listed here? send them in to me and i will post
it along with your name in the credits section!

-Face Lift-
This one is pretty useless, it's just for people who like to
blow stuff up(like me!) anway, on Class B use the gyrocopter
and fly to Mt. Rushmore. See mario's face? hit it with a few
missles and it will turn into wario! now THAT's a face lift!

-Face Lift 2-
Just go to cannonball mode, Level 1. Hit Mario again with the 
cannon and he will turn into wario again. this one is more fun 
to do in my opinion

-From Night To Day-
i am pretty sure this trick works with birdman, as well as
the other 3 vehicles on the begginger course. Go to the begginer
stage, near the castle, see that river? follow along the watery path
to find the source of the lake, go inside the cave to the end.
if it worked you should hear a sound, when you exit the cave it will
no longer be Day, it will be night. This serves no real purpose that
i know of but it still is cool! 

-Where's AM-PM when you need them?-
In little states island there is a gas station! Just land under the 
roof with your rocketpack\ Gyrocopter and it will automaticlly re-fuel
you! your fuel gauge will now be full!

-More Endings!-
This isn't really that much of a secret, well sorta. anyway there
are actully 3 endings in the game. they are all the same except
one takes place in morning, one noon, and one at night! 

Morning: Complete all of the normal missions
Afternoon: Get a gold medal on all the normal missions, PLUS all
the bonus missions.
Night: Get a perfect score on all the normal, and bonus missions!

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6. FAQ
=======

Q. Sometimes when i'm using my gyrocopter, there are these blue
and\or white balls in the air. What is the point of these?

A. They are un-opened rings, you need to fly through the previous
ring(s) to open them.

Q. The dots on my radar are sometimes yellow, and sometimes green, 
sometimes they even switch from green to yellow, or vice versa. Why
do they change?

A. These dots stand for rings, or targets, the dots will be yellow if it 
is above you, and green if it is below you.

Q. Sometimes when i go to the red areas on my map that show up on my radar
when i'm using my hang glider, there isn't a thermal there. Why?

A. You are either too high, or low to reach the thermal. the radar only 
indicates where the thermals are horizontilaly, not verticlly.

Q. I have the first bird man level "Holiday Island" but once I get the other 
ones and i go back to the main menu they're not listed on the special games 
menu. How do I access the levels through the menu instead of having to get the 
star again?

A. You need to complete certain missions to get them.

E-Mail all questions to jdude84@hotmail.com.

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7. Walkthrough
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///////// Beginner Class \\\\\\\\\
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* * * Hang Glider * * *

Use: Ibis
Tap right at the start, then just fly straight...you will hit a thermal and rise 
a bit, now you will see 3 rings in front of you. You should be able to fly 
through all 3 rings without having to touch the control stick. After you clear 
the 3rd ring, drop down to 15 meters above the ground. Now glide to the target 
in front of you, now drop down slowly, tap b or a to slow down if you must, make 
sure you are almost even with the ground. When you are at the end of the middle 
ring of the target (1 from the center) press and hold a to coast in gently to 
the center of the target. You WILL get 100 points if you follow this formula 
correctly and get a perfect score!

* * * Rocket Belt * * *

Use: Lark
>From the start fly directly ahead of you and you will see a balloon, run into 
it to pop it, then quickly turn and fly to the target pad. Hit c-up 3 times and 
use your shadow to place yourself in the very center of the target, once you hit 
10 Meters above ground level, use Z to hover, then fall slowly, then hover, 
repeat...until you land. Do all of this within 45 seconds or less to get a 
perfect score!

* * * Gyrocopter * * *

Use: Goose
This is probably the easiest level for beginner difficulty...Take off, go 
straight, and fly through the 3 rings directly in front of you. Turn around, and 
press B to slow down quickly, land evenly, right in the middle of the runway to 
get a perfect score! You may now play as any vehicle on Class A difficulty!

//////////--------------\\\\\\\\\
/////////    Class A     \\\\\\\\\
////////------------------\\\\\\\\\

* * * Hang Glider * * *

Use: Goose

#1 - Shutter Bug

This is really easy, as long as you are good with your camera, take a photo of 
the flame as close as possible, and nice and even. Then land on the target in 
the center for a 100!

#2 - Chicken Dive

My personal favorite level, from the start hold up on the joystick and get the 
first 10 or so rings, there will be about 5 left leading into a mountain. To get 
them safely, anticipate when you are about to pass through the final ring, and 
pull up to the left. You should float up nicely next to the target. You should 
be able to land softly and accuratly and get a perfect score!

* * * Rocket Belt * * *

Use: Lark, Kiwi

#1 - Metropolis Dance

This is easy to explain and hard to do. You need to get all 9 rings in the city 
where you start without hitting any walls\etc, and then land RIGHT in the center 
of the landing target. Do this within 1"30"00 for a perfect score!

#2 - Touch and Go

This is REALLY easy, just hop from pad to pad that you find, and land on the 
target in the middle like always under 1"30"00 for a perfect score. I can usally 
do this in about 1"07"00.

* * * Gyrocopter * * *

Use: Goose

#1 - Destory The Targets

Here you need to destroy 3 targets right in the open and then land where you 
took off. There is no wind, and you have 2"30" to complete this stage so if you 
have good aim this is a piece of cake!

#2 - Through The Rings

This is really easy, just follow the path of rings along the island, passing 
through every one, and landing on the runway, easy level to get a perfect score 
on!

//////////--------------\\\\\\\\\
/////////    Class B     \\\\\\\\\
////////------------------\\\\\\\\\

* * * Hang Glider * * *

#1 - Velocity Square

This is fun, and easy! You simply need to use the thermals here to get to 400+ 
feet, then land on the target. You have 3"00" to do this so make it quick!

#2 - Shutter Bug 2

This is a bit harder, first, head down, and snap a picture-perfect photo of the 
whale. Then use the nearby thermal to get above sea level. Now head toards the 
target, before you land you'll need to snap a photo of the water fountain. Then 
land in the middle of the target, and your all set!

#3 - How much longer do i have to wait?

This is easy, but, kinda boring. The target is easy to find, but you have to 
land on it as close to 4"00" as possible. You get to the target however, at 
around 2"00" so it's a waiting game. This is pretty easy, nothing overly hard to 
get a 100 on!

* * * Rocket Belt * * *

#1 - Iron Head

This is one of my favorite levels; you have 1"30" to put a giant green ball in a 
'goal' by ramming it with your Rocket Belt. This is all skill, but i did it my 
first try so you should have NO problem!

#2 - Pop the balloons

This level is another fun one. You have 2"30" to pop every balloon and land on 
the bullseye. Pop the first blue balloon you see to make 4 orange balloons 
appear, destroy them, and head to the power plant, destroy the blue balloon 
there, then the 4 orange ones, than land on the bullseye in the VERY center, 
which is on the dock! 

#3 - More Rings...

This level can be a bit hard. First you have NO time limit, except for fuel, so 
that makes it easy. On the flip side, there are certain rings which are 'time' 
rings, you must head through them FIRST, and then through it's corresponding RED 
ring(s) to get BONUS points. You'll need these for a perfect score. When you've 
passed through every ring leisurely land in the center of the bullseye.

* * * Gyrocopter * * *

#1 - Mecha Hawk

Now THIS is original, you must destroy a stone like villan with 5 missle hits in 
under 3"30". This is another one that is pure skill, but isn't too hard! 

#2 - Destroy the targets #2

This is REALLY fun, you have 3"30" to destroy 10 targets in the canyon at night, 
and land on the runway. This is ALL skill, so i can't help you except saying 
practice makes perfect!

#3 - River Run

Self explanatory - really easy. Through the rings, land where you are supposed 
to...next!

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/////////   Pilot Class  \\\\\\\\\
////////------------------\\\\\\\\\

* * * Hang Glider * * *

#1 - Shutter Bug #3

This is another fun one. No time limit, and you must take three pictures this 
time. Take the pictures, then land on the target. The photos you must take are:

1 - Nessie the water monster.
2 - The river boat
3 - The space shuttle

#2 - How high can you go?

This is exactly like velocity square except for one factor. You have 4"00" to 
get as high as possible, then the thermals dissapear. There is NO time limit, so 
don't worry, try and get to 700 meters! Easy to get a perfect!

#3 - More river fun

Yawn...you are near a river, you must get 8 out of 15 rings in 4"00". Any 
questions?

* * * Rocket Belt * * *

#1 - Iron Head 2

Same object again, only harder. Now you have 2"30" but there is WIND as well. 
This is ALL skill, so i cannot provide any further help. Good luck!

#2 - Touch And Go 2

Yet another test with more of the same. Nothing new here, 10 targets to land on, 
and then a final target, which is the bullseye. You have 2"30" i believe, so 
this is a pretty easy drill! If you've made it this far you should have no 
trouble...

#3 - Dark Cave

THIS is THE hardest test for rocket belt in the game no doubt. The object is 
straightforward, enter a cave, and succesfully exit it, thereupon exiting the 
level. You can't hit any cave walls, or you'll be deducted 2 points. You have 
2"00" to beat the level, so get moving, navigating the cave is also difficult at 
first. Have fun with this one!

* * * Gyrocopter * * *

#1 - Mecha Hawk Again!

This time he's in the water, and you have a bit more time - 3"30" to be exact. 
Remember you CANNOT hit him while he swims. Pretty easy as long as you know what 
to do with the bird. 

#2 - Rings Galore...

Oh i hate these levels. More rings, more boring stuff, you should know what to 
do here. If not, seek help immediatly!

#3 - Balloon Strike

Another easy one. You gotta destory 30 balloons, and there are about 45 total. 
You have 2"30" which is NOT alot of time, other than that - easy! Pretty simple 
to get a perfect here!

* * * Congrats! * * *

You've just completed a very unique, very difficult game! Enjoy the credits!

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8. Gameshark Codes
==================

Have Perfect Score Codes *Note*

Hang Glider (Beginner Class) 8036427D 0064 
Rocket Belt (Beginner Class) 803642AD 0064 
Gyrocopter  (Beginner Class) 803642DD 0064 
Hang Glider (Class A) 80364911 0064
                      80364A61 0064 
Rocket Belt (Class A) 80364941 0064
                      80364A91 0064 
Gyrocopter  (Class A) 80364971 0064
                      80364AC1 0064 
Hang Glider (Class B) 80364FA5 0064
                      803650F5 0064
                      80365245 0064 
Rocket Belt (Class B) 80364FD5 0064
                      80365125 0064
                      80365275 0064 
Gyrocopter  (Class B) 80365005 0064
                      80365155 0064
                      803652A5 0064 
Hang Glider (Pilot Class) 80365639 0064
                          80365789 0064
                          803658D9 0064 
Rocket Belt (Pilot Class) 80365669 0064
                          803657B9 0064
                          80365909 0064 
Gyrocopter  (Pilot Class) 80365699 0064
                          803657E9 0064
                          80365939 0064 
Cannonball (Level 1) 8036430D 0019
                     8036445D 0019
                     803645AD 0019
                     803646FD 0019 
Sky Diving (Level 1) 8036433D 0064 
Jumble Hopper (Level 1) 8036436D 0064 
Cannonball (Level 2) 803649A1 0019
                     80364AF1 0019
                     80364C41 0019
                     80364D91 0019 
Sky Diving (Level 2) 803649D1 0064 
Jumble Hopper (Level 2) 80364A01 0064 
Cannonball (Level 3) 80365035 0019
                     80365185 0019
                     803652D5 0019
                     80365425 0019 
Sky Diving (Level 3) 80365065 0064 
Jumble Hopper (Level 3) 80365095 0064 

*Note 1*
With these codes, if you want them to save to your cartridge,
you have to play a level, and lose and just choose quit after
it tallies up your score. Also dont keep the code active once
you save the level at 100%, take the code out and continue with
the other levels!

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9. Credits
==========

The cannonball settings were copied from Ign64.com. And only
the cannonball settings, some of my secrets may be on Ign64's site
and probably are. But i found these myself, i don't have too many secrets
so either go to ign64.com or if you'd like you can submit some to me, which
would help other people out as well!  Also i would like to have am actual FAQ 
in this, so send any questions you have as well.
The rest of this FAQ was written entirely by me, and i have not
taken anyone elses work. If you have any comments\complaints\explosives e-mail
them to me! 

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10. Legal Stuff
===============

You may not reproduce this faq in any way, shape, or form. Reproduction of this 
FAQ without my consent is prohibited, this document is copyright 1999, all 
rights reserved. The most updated version can ALWAYS be found at 
http://www.gamefaqs.com if you are reading this FAQ from another site, and have 
a question be SURE to check the one out at GameFAQs first before you ask. For 
you site owners out there wondering if you can use my FAQ just e-mail me with 
your name, e-mail, web URL, and where you found this FAQ. I'll probably give you 
permission to use it, so don't hesitate to mail me.

                                             © 1999 Jdude84