What Each Part Does
Use this page to identify the major controls and understand why you would touch each one during a training session.
Panel Map
Major Components
Yoke
Location: In front of pilot
Purpose: Controls pitch and bank
Typical use: Pull back to climb, push forward to descend, turn left/right to bank.
Rudder Pedals
Location: At your feet
Purpose: Controls yaw and nose direction on the ground
Typical use: Use for taxi direction, takeoff roll alignment, slips, and crosswind corrections.
Throttle
Location: Lower panel or control quadrant
Purpose: Controls engine power
Typical use: Push in for more power, pull back for less.
Mixture
Location: Near throttle
Purpose: Controls fuel-to-air mixture
Typical use: Normally full rich for most simulator practice unless your scenario calls for leaning.
Trim Wheel
Location: Lower center area
Purpose: Relieves yoke pressure
Typical use: Adjust until the airplane holds the desired attitude with less force.
Flap Switch
Location: Panel/control area
Purpose: Extends or retracts flaps
Typical use: Use for takeoff/landing practice according to the aircraft checklist.
Landing Gear Switch
Location: If configured
Purpose: Raises or lowers landing gear
Typical use: Use only when flying a retractable configuration. Confirm gear indication before landing.
G1000 Displays
Location: Main avionics screens
Purpose: Show flight instruments, map, flight plan, engine data, and navigation
Typical use: Use PFD for flying, MFD for map and flight planning.
Radio Stack
Location: Avionics area
Purpose: Tunes communication and navigation radios
Typical use: Set ATIS, CTAF, tower, approach, VOR, or localizer frequencies.
Audio Panel
Location: Above/near radios
Purpose: Selects what you hear and transmit on
Typical use: Use COM1/COM2 and NAV audio selections for radio practice.
Autopilot Controls
Location: Avionics/autopilot area
Purpose: Helps hold heading, altitude, nav course, or approach guidance
Typical use: Use after you understand the current mode and can disconnect quickly.
