Discover the Cockpit
Big Idea
The cockpit is your command center — every button and lever does something important.
Fun Fact
Airline pilots have over 600 switches in their cockpit. Our Cessna has about 50 — much simpler!
What You Will Learn
- Sit in the simulator and get comfortable
- Find the yoke, throttle, rudder pedals, and flap switch
- Turn on the avionics and see the G1000 screens light up
- Understand that YOU are the pilot in command
Simulator Steps
- Sit in the pilot seat and adjust your view
- Find the yoke (steering wheel) — push forward, pull back, turn left and right
- Find the throttle (big black lever) — push for more power, pull for less
- Find the rudder pedals on the floor — press left, press right
- Turn on the master switch and watch the screens come alive
What You Learned
- You found all the main controls
- You know what the G1000 screens show
- You are ready to make the airplane move!