Re:X-Plane 12 Flight Model Update – Supersonic Transition, D...
by kqr on Wednesday June 22, 2022 @06:33AM
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You can absolutely use keyboard and mouse. Some things will be harder[1] but you can still learn a lot of flying with just mouse and keyboard: landing, navigation, energy management, radio, emergency procedures, checklists, flight planning, etc.
[1]: Some examples:
- you'll have to smash the throttle up key very quickly to throttle up for a late go-around,
- you won't have meaningful rudder controls so you'll have to rely on auto-rudder, and
- trim is a bit more difficult to get a sense for without sensing the deflection of your pitch control.
[1]: Some examples:
- you'll have to smash the throttle up key very quickly to throttle up for a late go-around,
- you won't have meaningful rudder controls so you'll have to rely on auto-rudder, and
- trim is a bit more difficult to get a sense for without sensing the deflection of your pitch control.