X-Plane Getting Started Questions & Answers

Starting in X-Plane means learning more than which buttons to press. These guides cover choosing a forgiving first aircraft, setting up controls and views, using checklists, and building the basic habits of taxiing, take-off, circuit flying and landing. Mobile users will also find help with touch controls, configuration and the differences from the desktop simulator.

More advanced beginner questions are handled practically, including preparing the Zibo 737-800 from a cold-and-dark cockpit, programming its FMC, managing autopilot modes, and understanding why Concorde demands a different approach to speed, trim and descent planning. Answers are written and tested by the Fly Away team, with procedures explained in manageable stages so you can distinguish an aircraft problem from a control or simulator setting.