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Pilots and Tankers!

If you've watched our previous episode, then you've already learnt some valuable lessons about how to drive tanks in Simulator mode. Perhaps, if you tried it out yourself, you also got the chance to fly out an aircraft in Simulator already. In any case, even if you never flew Simulator before, there is no reason to be afraid! In this video, we'll show you a few tricks to keep you in the air for longer (or take of successfully first, in fact!) and show you the choices you have for controlling your aircraft.

Even if you don't have a joystick (yet?), you'll be able to fly in Simulator using our so-called Mouse Joystick. Given, it's not  as easy to use as Mouse Aim, but since the latter relies on an AI instructor to translate your mouse input into control commands for your aircraft, it has no place in Simulator mode - where all the flying is done by the user alone!

Already flying Simulator mode in War Thunder? Got any useful tips and tricks to share for people that are just beginning? Then join in on the discussion on our forums!



The War Thunder Video Tutorials are a series of video guides created to equip the Community with the means necessary to compete on the fierce battlefields of War Thunder. Featuring the crew of the Igromania gaming magazine, they offer a player-focused insight on the game's mechanics, playstyle guides as well as tips and tricks to those who want to master the game. Be sure to check them out and leave your feedback, comments and ideas for future episodes on our forums!

Find other episodes of this series on our YouTube channel.


The War Thunder Team


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