How do I set up FlightGear?
The first time you launch FlightGear, its icon on the Dock bounces for several seconds while loading aircraft and airport info. When the GUI launcher appears, select an aircraft and and airport by clicking the “Gear” buttons at the right of the names. Pressing “Start flight” will launch the simulator.
How do you look around in FlightGear?
Press tab 2 times, then hold down middle (position) or right (direction) button and move the mouse.
How do you start a Cessna in FlightGear?
A: You can! Go to the menu “Cessna C172P”, select “Aircraft Options” and tick the option “Start with engine running”.
Do you need a joystick for FlightGear?
For getting the proper feeling of flight you will need a joystick/yoke plus rudder pedals, right? FlightGear has integrated joystick support, which automatically detects any joystick, yoke, or pedals attached. Just try it!
How do you start a Cessna?
Kick the Tires, Light the Fires: How to Start a Cessna 172
- Open the throttle ¼ to ½ inch.
- Turn the master switch ON.
- Turn the fuel pump ON.
- Position the fuel mixture to full RICH until stable fuel flow is established.
- Turn the beacon light ON.
- CLEAR the propeller area.
- Turn the ignition switch to START.
How do you set up a joystick on FlightGear?
Built-in joystick support
- Launch FlightGear with the joystick connected.
- Look under File > Joystick Configuration and check the name behind “Joystick #0:”.
- Open your joystick’s bindings file in a XML editor and add the following code to the file, below the already-present tags.
How do you control rudder in FlightGear?
While joysticks or yokes are supported as are rudder pedals, you can fly FlightGear using the keyboard alone….4.2 Keyboard controls.
| 0/Enter | Rudder |
| 5 | Center aileron/elevator/rudder |
| 7/1 | Elevator trim |