How to - complete and exit pre-flight walkaround?

[richboy2307]

In MSFS 2024, 'Preflight' is the first phase of a flight when you start "cold and dark" from a parking spot / ramp. Your pilot character spawns close to the currently selected aircraft, and it is possible to walk around and check the condition of different parts (indicated with a blue pin in the UI).

The following parts can be inspected / removed:

• Wheel Chocks
• Engine Covers
• Nose Gear Wheel & Strut
• Main Gear Wheels & Struts
• Elevator
• Rudder

You may exit the pre-flight walkaround at any time by clicking on the door handle or using the user-defined key bind for 'TAKE CONTROL OF CHARACTER' (Default: Shift+C).

Control Settings - Keybind for Entering/Exiting 'Preflight' mode

Preflight - The door pin turns yellow to indicate it can be clicked to enter the cockpit when in range.