Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 Keyboard & Mouse Control Guide

Question

Where can I get a complete list of command controls for operating the aircraft using my keyboard & mouse?  I've been trying to go through the Training program but get stuck because there is no help for this in the program...  I don't have any experience using this simulator but would like to learn it.  Is there a good instruction manual for this simulator?  Would getting a joystick be a better learn control, if so, what would you recommend for a novice?

Answer 1

Hi Tom. I'm G Greg, an installation specialist, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, and Volunteer Moderator, here to help you.

See if these help:

https://prodigygamers.com/2020/08/25/microsoft-...

https://www.pcgamer.com/microsoft-flight-simula...

https://www.gamesradar.com/microsoft-flight-sim...

https://www.shacknews.com/article/119877/micros...

https://flyawaysimulation.com/downloads/files/1...

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-flight...

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and keep me posted. If you'll wait to rate whether my post resolved your problem, I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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Answer 2

Is there something which can be printed - on less than 3 pages?

Most of what you link to is a long list of defintions, with LOTS of whitepace, images, and ads - will probably require at least a dozen pages.)  In other words the information to noise ratio is terrible.

Answer 3

Thanks for your help Greg - it was just the info I needed to get started.  I'm thinking I better get a joystick if I'm ever going to get off the ground.  Do you have any recommendations on one that would be good for a novice MFS2020 user?

Thanks,

Tom

Answer 4

I there a list of AVAILABLE key commands, i.e. a list of possible commands, not necessarily assigned yet?  There is a dearth of command lists of default commands, but I am struggling to find a list of potential commands.

Thanks!