23 Shortcuts for X-Plane

Jump to: Point of View Controls, Cockpit View Controls, External View Controls, Aircraft Controls

1. Point of View Controls

Corresponding Arrow Key

Shifts the view a bit in the direction you choose

S and X

Shifts the view toward the front and rear of the aircraft, respectively

Q(Left)/W(Right)/E(Up)/R(Down)

Spins the view in the corresponding direction

C and D

Zoom In/ and Zoom Out

2. Cockpit View Controls

joystick 11 num 5

Shows the instrument panel as though you were in the cockpit, facing forward

num 8

As above but with POV higher in cockpit

num 7

Shows a front-facing view with no instrument panel, only a head-up display (HUD)

num 9

Shows a front-facing view unencumbered by an instrument panel or any other display

joystick 12 num 1

Displays magnified view of the 3-D instrument panel. Use translation and rotation commands to move and look around

num 4

Left window 45 degrees ahead

num 6

Right window 45 degrees ahead

num 7

Full Screen with HUD

num 9

Full Screen with No HUD

3. External View Controls

num 2

Moves the camera with the aircraft, allowing you to use the rotation and translation key to circle the aircraft

B

Fixes the camera at the nearest tower. Not available at all airports

4. Aircraft Controls

H

Landing Gear UP

N

Landing Gear Down

Y

Toggle Smoke Puff

T

Toggle 3D Flight Path

Space

Pause Simulator

Z

Toggle Replay

Y

Toggle Smoke

num *

1x, 2x, 4x speed

Created by rank17 on 6/5/2017. Last updated by BirdSailor on 5/10/2020

 

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Comment #1 by Chris Sep 8, 2021 at 12:27 pm  Reply

Moving the pilot head position is done with . and , not S and X

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