MSFS 2024 lets you leave an airplane’s cockpit and walk around anywhere in the world; here’s how you can activate this feature.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 introduces a new feature that adds a realistic twist to flying: Exiting the plane! Now, as a pilot, you can leave the cockpit and walk around your aircraft for manual preflight checks. You can even use this opportunity to explore famous landmarks on foot. But how do you actually do that?
In this guide, you’ll learn the basic shortcuts for boarding and deboarding your plane in MSFS 2024. You’ll also discover the purpose behind this feature and how to customize it to fit your play style. How to Exit Planes (& Other Vehicles)
Platform
Cockpit Exit/Enter Shortcut
PC
Shift + C
Xbox
LB + B
The simplest way to exit your plane is by looking for the nearest door. This should be on your left when seated on the left side of a plane and the same is true for the opposite side. Click on the cockpit door handle or use the A button on your XBOX controller.
