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VTOL VR is an accessible introduction to modern combat aviation in virtual reality. Because the game is designed around VR controllers rather than traditional HOTAS hardware, several cockpit interactions are not immediately obvious. This guide summarizes the most important and frequently used controls.

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VTOL VR is an accessible introduction to modern combat aviation in virtual reality. Because the game is designed around VR controllers rather than traditional HOTAS hardware, several cockpit interactions are not immediately obvious. This guide summarizes the most important and frequently used controls.

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General Interaction

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Grip
Grab the joystick or throttle.
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Trigger
Press a cockpit button with your fingertip.
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Grip → Trigger → Action Button
Open the in-game system menu.
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Joystick

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The joystick is used for primary flight control. Hold Grip to take control.

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Flight Control

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Tilt forward/backward
Pitch down/up.
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Tilt left/right
Roll left/right.
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Twist left/right
Yaw (rudder / nosewheel steering). This can also be done via hardware rudder pedals.
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Buttons and Functions

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Trigger
Fire weapon / uncage seeker.
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Action Button
Cycle selected weapon / fire an uncaged weapon (weapon-dependent).
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Secondary Action Button
Push-to-talk (PTT) for radio communications.
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Thumbpad
Control the MFD currently designated as SOI (cursor movement, zoom TGP or scroll).
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Thumbpad Click
Activate or toggle the selected SOI function.
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Throttle

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The throttle controls engine power. Hold Grip to move it.

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Power Control

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Push forward / up
Increase thrust.
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Pull backward / down
Decrease thrust.
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Buttons and Functions

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Trigger
Wheel/air brakes. Wheel brakes can also be controlled via hardware rudder pedals.
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Action Button
Deploy countermeasures (chaff/flares).
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Thumbpad up/down
Adjust nozzle angle on VTOL-capable aircraft
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Thumbpad left/right
Change active SOI
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Helmet Interactions

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Interactions are performed by touching or tapping the appropriate area of the helmet with your controller.

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Oxygen mask area
Push-to-talk (PTT) for radio.
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Top of helmet
Toggle NVG.
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Side of helmet
Toggle HMD/HMCS display.
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Source: The original manual of VTOL VR, and tons of Reddit posts.

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Radio commands

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An unique feature of VTOL VR is the ability to issue radio calls with your voice. You can check this feature by testing the voice commands in the settings menu of VTOL VR.

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There is a list of known voice commands in the VTOL VR Wiki, but the most basic commands are:

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There is also a whole bunch of community manuals available at „Flight Manuals“ from the VTOL VR Wiki as well as the VTOL VR Full Guide by ChaoticEnergy37.

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