How to Fly Planes and Land Them Safely in Immersive Vehicles

Taking Off

Planes in IV need a runway of flat ground. Place the aircraft, enter the cockpit, and start the engine with the ignition keybind. Hold the throttle key to build speed; once you exceed the plane's takeoff speed, pull back on the pitch-up control (usually the same key as looking up or a dedicated keybind) to lift off. Keep the nose level until you have enough altitude.

Flight Controls

• Pitch (nose up/down): typically W/S or arrow keys depending on your config.
• Roll (bank left/right): A/D.
• Yaw (rudder): often Q/E or a separate key.
• Throttle: usually a held key; release to coast.

Landing

Line up with a long flat strip, reduce throttle early, and descend gently. Flare (pitch up slightly) just before touchdown to bleed off speed. If you hit the ground too hard the plane can be destroyed and drop its parts — approach slowly and keep the wings level. Practice on a superflat creative world before flying on a survival server.