You can fly the aircraft using the mouse or arrow keys:

• To roll left or right, move the mouse left or right or press the left or right arrow keys.
• To pitch up, move the mouse back or press the down arrow key.
• To pitch down, move the mouse forward or press the up arrow key.

As you will see, the mouse is more precise than the keys. Note: The latest version of the FM2 has an autopilot and the arrow keys work only with the autopilot.

The FM2 has additional features:

• Press the f key to extend or retract the flaps. These allow you to land or take off at lower speeds.
• Press the g key to extend or retract the landing gear. These allow you to land.
• Press the h key to extend or retract the tailhook. This allows you to land on the carrier.
• Press the c key to open or close the canopy.

• Increase the throttle to 100%, using either the mousewheel or the + key.
• The tail of the aircraft will automatically lift around 25 mph.
• Pitch the aircraft either level or slightly nose high.
• When the aircraft reaches flying speed, it will take off.
• On the FM2, retract the landing gear by pressing the g key.
• Decrease the throttle to 80%, using either the mousewheel or the - key.

The demos aircraft now have slower, more realistic roll rates, which makes rolling the aircraft more difficult. Here are some tips which should help:

• Make sure that your speed is high enough before you start your roll.
• Point the nose of the aircraft slightly up.
• Start the roll with a sideways movement of the mouse.
• As the aircraft rolls upside down push forward on the mouse to prevent the aircraft from diving towards the ground.

• Make sure that your speed is high enough before you start your loop.
• Move the mouse back to pitch the nose up.
• Don't move the mouse and you will continue to loop around.
• When you have completed your loop, move the mouse forward.

• Reduce your throttle to about 50% to lower your cruise speed.
• Reduce your altitude to about 500 feet.
• Line up with the runway from at least a couple of miles away.
• Reduce your throttle to 0%.
• On the FM2, extend flaps and landing gear.
• Hold the nose level as the aircraft slows.
• When the speed reaches the minimum speed, the nose will drop.
• Add a tiny bit of power to bring the nose level.
• The aircraft is now in a stabilized descent.
• If you will land short, add a bit of power (while keeping the nose level) to extend your descent.
• If you will land long, go back to 50% power and try again, from a longer distance or lower altitude.
• After you land, press the b key to slow down.

Landing the on the moving carrier is a bit more challenging that landing on the ground because the carrier is moving away from you. On the other hand, this will reduce your risk of landing long. Note: For some reason, you can no longer land on the carrier. We are working on resolving this problem.