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Microsoft Flight Simulator Keyboard & Controller Controls
A complete reference to the default keyboard controls for Microsoft Flight Simulator (Asobo/Microsoft) on PC. Learn the default keybindings for flight controls, throttle and engine, flaps and landing gear, brakes, trim, autopilot, lights, and camera views so you can fly any aircraft confidently without remapping a single key.
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All Microsoft Flight Simulator controls
30 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in Microsoft Flight Simulator's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
+ 2 more controls in the table below
+ 2 more controls in the table below
30 shortcuts
Flight Controls 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Aileron Left (Roll Left) | Num 4 |
| Aileron Right (Roll Right) | Num 6 |
| Elevator Up (Pitch Up) | Num 2 |
| Elevator Down (Pitch Down) | Num 8 |
| Rudder Left (Yaw Left) | Num 0 |
| Rudder Right (Yaw Right) | Enter |
| Center Aileron / Rudder | Num 5 |
Brakes & Trim 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Apply Brakes | . |
| Toggle Parking Brake | Ctrl. |
| Elevator Trim Up (Nose Up) | Num 1 |
| Elevator Trim Down (Nose Down) | Num 7 |
| Toggle Spoilers / Airbrake | / |
| Aileron Trim Left | CtrlNum 4 |
| Aileron Trim Right | CtrlNum 6 |
Gear & Flaps 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Landing Gear | G |
| Decrease Flaps (Step Up) | F6 |
| Increase Flaps (Step Down) | F7 |
| Retract Flaps (Fully Up) | F5 |
| Extend Flaps (Fully Down) | F8 |
Throttle & Engine 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Cut Throttle (Idle) | F1 |
| Decrease Throttle | F2 |
| Increase Throttle | F3 |
| Full Throttle | F4 |
Views 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Cockpit View | Space |
| External / Aircraft View | End |
| Toggle Smart Camera | S |
| Toggle Drone Camera | Ins |
Systems 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Pause Menu | Esc |
| Toggle All Lights | L |
Autopilot 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Autopilot Master | Z |
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Flight Controls 6
| Action | XboxSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Aileron Left (Roll Left) | L-Stick |
| Aileron Right (Roll Right) | L-Stick |
| Elevator Up (Pitch Up) | L-Stick |
| Elevator Down (Pitch Down) | L-Stick |
| Rudder Left (Yaw Left) | LTL2 |
| Rudder Right (Yaw Right) | RTR2 |
Brakes & Trim 1
| Action | XboxSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Toggle Parking Brake | D-Pad ← |
Throttle & Engine 2
| Action | XboxSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Decrease Throttle | BB |
| Increase Throttle | AA |
Systems 1
| Action | XboxSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Toggle Pause Menu | MenuMenu |
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Microsoft Flight Simulator controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Microsoft Flight Simulator?
- Microsoft Flight Simulator, a simulation game, uses 30 default keybinds across 7 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Microsoft Flight Simulator controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Microsoft Flight Simulator's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Microsoft Flight Simulator support a controller?
- Yes — Microsoft Flight Simulator has full gamepad support. The Xbox and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Microsoft Flight Simulator controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Microsoft Flight Simulator also released on Xbox, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Microsoft Flight Simulator resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft Flight Simulator or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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