Flying an aircraft in GTA 5 can be challenging for younger players, especially if they are not familiar with the controls.

In this post, we’ll guide you through how to fly a plane in GTA 5 and help you master the controls.

How to Fly a Plane in GTA 5 (PC)

In GTA 5, you can steer the plane using W, A, S, and D on your keyboard. Tilt the plane left or right with numpad 4 and 6, and tilt up or down with 8 and 5.

Thankfully, GTA 5 is generous enough to give simple tutorials on how to fly a plane, like Trevor’s mission called “Nervous Ron”.

It is best to practice controlling a plane when you have time. Taking off is easy, but landing is a nightmare and requires patience.

1. Basic Controls

We have prepared a table below to provide you with more detailed control options for the plane:

2. Take-off

Here’s how to take off your plane from the landing strip:

1. Press “F” to mount the plane and start the engine.
2. Press “W” to accelerate the aircraft and steer using “A” and “D”.
3. Once you’ve reached the right speed, press Numpad “5” to tilt upwards.
4. Press “G” to pull up the wheels if the plane has that option.

Sometimes, the “G” function doesn’t work for planes without retractable wheels.

3. Landing

Landing a plane is one of the hardest things you will do in GTA 5, especially using a keyboard.

That being said, we have created a simple step-by-step guide you can follow to improve your landing skills:

1. Use the “A” and “D” to steer and align with the landing strip.
2. While nearing your landing strip, press “S” to slow down your plane even though you’re still far.
3. Press on Numpad “8” to lower the plane depending on the landing strip’s distance.
4. Remember to tilt the plane using Numpad “4” and “6” while gradually pressing Numpad “8” to ensure you are straight.
5. Once the landing strip is in your view, press “G” to bring up the wheels.
6. Press more on the “S” key to lower speed, while pressing on the Numpad “8” to lower the plane more.
7. Hold “S” to stop the plane immediately when you finally land safely.

Practice the proper distance and speed when nearing the landing strip when landing a plane. It takes a lot of patience and practice.

Overall, flying a plane is easy if you know the controls and master the correct speed when hovering over the landing area. This way, you can land safely and not explode with the plane.