How to fly a free flight simulator in your browser: controls and first flight
Short answer
Open a browser flight sim that supports WebGL2, start on a runway, set full throttle, raise the nose gently at take-off speed, retract the gear and keep turns shallow. In Globe Flight: arrow keys or WASD to fly, Q and E for rudder, Shift and Ctrl (or 1-0) for throttle, F for flaps, G for gear, Space for brakes and C to change camera.
- Choose a runway start (for example Innsbruck) rather than an air start for your first take-off.
- Lower one notch of flaps, release the brakes and apply full throttle.
- At take-off speed pull back gently; once climbing, raise the gear and the flaps.
- Turn with bank, not just rudder; keep bank under about 30 degrees.
- To land: line up early, reduce throttle, lower flaps and gear, and flare just above the runway.
Good to know
Globe Flight needs WebGL2 (current Chrome, Edge, Safari 15+ or Firefox). It is a game, not a training tool.
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Can I fly over my own town?
Yes. In Globe Flight choose Anywhere and type a latitude and longitude.
Can I play on a phone?
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