5. Key Commands

During a flight session, a large number of functions are controlled by the keyboard keys.

5.1. Printable Keymap

Download the latest color-coded Keymap PDF (2 pages) or click on the images below for higher resolution.

Keep the Keymap nearby for quick reference, or while flying, display the Keymap by pressing / (i.e. the ? “Help Overlay” key).

Keymap Keys (click to enlarge)

Keymap List (click to enlarge)

Tip

The Num Lock on your numeric keypad should be turned on (the numeral light indicator should be on).

5.2. Keymap Table

This table below duplicates the keyboard information in the image above.

Category / Description	Keys
Simulation Control
Quit / Exit	Esc
Pause	P
Reset-To-Home, ResetPlus, HL	Spacebar
Reset-In-Place, Reset	U
Help
Help Overlay	/
Wind
Increase Wind Speed	Home
Decrease Wind Speed	End
Rotate Wind Direction Left	–
Rotate Wind Direction Right	=
Flight Recorder and Rewind
Record Flight On / Off	Enter
Flight Recorder Playback Tool	Backspace
Rewind Current Flight	Y
Flight Path Trace
Save Trace	Right Ctrl
Load Trace	Right  Alt
Sound
Quiet Sound	Q
Just for Fun
Aerials	Keypad 1
Views (Cameras)
Primary View	F1
Secondary View	F2
Pilot Views	F3
Field Views	F4
Leashed Views	F5 (3D Only)
Chase Views	F6 (3D Only)
Mouseable Chase Views	F7 (3D Only)
Onboard Views	F8 (3D Only)
Padlock Views	F9 (3D Only)
Reverse Padlock Views	F10 (3D Only)
FlyBy Views	F11 (3D Only)
Misc. Views	F12 (3D Only)
Show Camera Name	;
View Controls
Auto / Manual Zoom	A
Default Manual Zoom	D
Zoom In	Z
Zoom Out	X
Decrease View Distance	B
Increase View Distance	N
Next Padlock	PageUp
Prev Padlock	PageDn
Eye Pt Position Up	Keypad *
Eye Pt Position Down	Keypad 3
Walk Forward	Arrow Up
Walk Backward	Arrow Down
Walk Left	Arrow Left
Walk Right	Arrow Right
Cycle through Aircraft to View	Tab
Change View Direction	Mouse (with Mouseable Views)
Trims
Left Roll Fine Trim	Keypad 7
Right Roll Fine Trim	Keypad 9
Left Yaw Fine Trim	Keypad 4
Right Yaw Fine Trim	Keypad 6
Pitch Up Fine Trim	Keypad 5
Pitch Down Fine Trim	Keypad 8
Pilot 2 Control
Pilot 2 Control	Hold down Shift and then next key
Tx Overdrive Recordings
Start Recording	[
Save Recording	]
Stop (cancel) Recording	Keypad  0
Save Initial Conditions	\
Start Playback	,
Stop Playback	.
Sailplane / Glider Controls
Hand Launch	Spacebar
Tow Hook Release	Insert
Winch Tension (increase)	`
Engine Controls
Start Engine	J
Kill Engine	K
Supplemental Aircraft Controls
Smoke	S
Fire Weapon	Left Ctrl
Cycle Weapons	Left  Alt
Supplemental Tx Controls (see flight manual)
Flight Mode 1	1
Flight Mode 2	2
Flight Mode 3	3
See Flight Manual	4 Typically Gear
See Flight Manual	5 Typically Half Flaps
See Flight Manual	6 Typically Full Flaps
See Flight Manual	7
See Flight Manual	8
See Flight Manual	9
See Flight Manual	0
Widgets and Tools
Wind Compass	W
Magnetic Compass	C
Transmitter Display	E
Hover Training Assistant™	O
Radar Gun	R
Flight Log / Timers	T
Inset Window	I
Frame Rate	F
Sky Grid™	G
HUD	H
Landing Distance	L
Variometer	V
Map Overlay	M
Save Position to File	'
Scaling Wizard™ Report	Keypad /