Take off
Start in a flyable Wasp with fuel available. Enter the pilot seat, then:
- Hold G to start the engine. The prompt changes from START ENGINE to STOP ENGINE.
- Press Space to rise clear of the landing platform.
- Tap G to retract the landing gear. The prompt becomes EXTEND LANDING GEAR.
- Use WASD to move away from the platform. Keep enough clearance before accelerating.
Keyboard controls
| Action | Input |
|---|---|
| Pitch and roll | Mouse or arrow keys |
| Move | WASD |
| Rise | Space |
| Descend | Ctrl |
| Boost | Shift |
| Extend or retract landing gear | Tap G |
| Start or stop the engine | Hold G |
Land and stop the engine
- Approach a suitable platform and slow down.
- Tap G to extend the landing gear. The prompt switches to RETRACT LANDING GEAR.
- Use Ctrl to descend onto the platform. Wait until the craft is resting on the ground; the demonstrated landing settles at 0 km/h.
- Hold G to stop the engine after landing. START ENGINE means it is off.
- Exit the pilot seat when the Wasp is stationary.
Why G can stop your engine
The same key has two actions. A quick tap operates the landing gear; holding it completes the engine toggle. If you hold G while trying to retract the gear, you can stop the engine instead.
Watch the prompt and its hold-progress indicator. If it changes to START ENGINE, restart the engine before trying the short gear input again. This input mix-up is separate from running out of fuel or having a damaged Wasp.