Hold M for ignition. Shift adds throttle; Ctrl reduces it. S raises the nose and W lowers it. Use A/D to bank and Q/E for the rudder.
The essential PC hotkeys
Use this keyboard cheat sheet while learning the cockpit. These are the same controls as the full tables below, grouped for a quick glance.
A hotkey or keyboard shortcut means the key assigned to an action. Hold M for ignition; tap pitch inputs gently. On iPad, use the touch-control notes instead of treating these PC keys as a touch layout.
Flight controls at a glance
These keys apply while piloting. Keep the throttle controls separate from the pitch controls: power and nose angle do different jobs.
| Key | Action | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| M | Hold for ignition | Start from the pilot seat. A quick tap may be too short. |
| Shift | Increase power | Watch the throttle indicator as you press it. |
| Ctrl | Reduce power | Use this when preparing to slow down. |
| S | Pitch upward | Lift the nose; start with brief inputs. |
| W | Pitch downward | Lower the nose. This is not a forward-throttle key. |
| A / D | Roll left / right | Bank the wings to either side. |
| Q / E | Yaw left / right | Move the rudder while piloting. |
| B | Apply braking | Ground braking, separate from throttle. |
| P | Parking brake switch | Check its state before attempting to roll. |
| L | Aircraft lighting | Toggle the lights. |
| V | External camera | Change to the outside view. |
Control reminder · diagram, not a game screenshot
Building and entering the plane
Stand close enough for the relevant prompt and aim at the part or seat. A short F press and a held F press do different jobs.
| Key | Action | Context |
|---|---|---|
| F | Pick up or place | Aim at the object or its attachment position. |
| Hold F | Detach a fitted part | Use deliberately; avoid dismantling by accident. |
| RMB | Rotate a held object | Adjust orientation before placing it. |
| E | Enter a seat | Aim at the seat while on foot. |
Why the same key can do two things
E is the clearest example: aim at a seat on foot to enter it, but in the cockpit it operates the right rudder. The game context matters as much as the key.
If a key seems unresponsive, close chat or other text fields, confirm you are piloting, and compare the on-screen prompt. This page covers flight and assembly; it does not claim a complete combat, mobile or controller mapping.
Ready to put the keys together? Follow the first takeoff and landing sequence. If the engine still does not respond, use the starting checks.
Know where the advice comes from.
Reviewed 27 October 2026. This independent guide combines the official game description, published community controls and our beginner recommendations. It does not claim hands-on game testing. In-game prompts take priority as early access changes.
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