The Basics

The Cockpit

The cockpit is the most important thing to understand when flying. The displays inside the cockpit will help you fly safely.

Primary Flight Display (PFD)

• The primary flight display is the most important part of the cockpit.

• It shows your plane's pitch (forward) and bank (side) angle relative to the ground.

• It also displays your altitude (height) from sea level which is very important for landing.

Ground Control (GROUND CTRL)

• The ground control button is activated by the G key on your keyboard.

• You MUST make sure this is on when you are taking off or landing.

• You should keep it on whenever your altitude is below 100 ft.

• It automatically switches off when you are above 100 ft.

• It turns off ground proximity warnings and makes the plane go slower on the ground.

Speed Break

• The speed break is activated by the V key on your keyboard.

• The speed break will stop the plane when it is on the ground.

• It does not do anything in the air.

Head Lights

• The headlights are activated by the L key on your keyboard.

• It shines a bright light from the nose of the plane.

• It should always be turned on at night.

Navigation Lights

• The navigation lights are activated by the N key on your keyboard.

• It turns on a red and a green light on the wing tips.

• It should always be on at night.

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