Slew mode in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 explained

Despite a turbulent launch, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has gathered a decent number of players. The game offers a realistic experience with tons of details. However, it might feel a little overwhelming to those new to the franchise. Hence, Slew mode can come in handy during tough situations as it lets you speed up long sections of flight, freeze the aircraft mid-air, and realign your aircraft with the runway for a successful landing, among many other options.

Here's how you can enable Slew Mode in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on both PC and Xbox.

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Choosing inputs to enter Slew Mode in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

If you're using a keyboard and mouse, enter Slew Mode by pressing Shift+Z. However, if you're using an Xbox controller, you need to select the input for entering Slew Mode in the game. For this, open the game settings and look for this mode under the camera settings. You can also type the mode's name in the search bar in the game settings menu.

Slew Mode can help you defy physics and control the aircraft (Image via Xbox Game Studios)

Choose your desired input to enter Slew Mode and then save the settings. Now that you have the inputs in place, here's how you use Slew Mode in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

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Slew Mode: Controls explained

PC:

• Slew Translate Up- E (SHIFT + E for Faster Movement/CTRL + E for Slower Movement)
• Slew Translate Down- Q (SHIFT + Q for Faster Movement/CTRL + Q for Slower Movement)
• Slew Translate Forward - W
• Slew Translate Backward - S
• Roll Left - U
• Roll Right - O
• Reset Slew Mode - SHIFT + SPACE
• Toggle Slew Mode - SHIFT + Z

Xbox:

• Slew Translate Up - Right Trigger
• Slew Translate Down - Left Trigger
• Slew Translate Forward - Press the Left Stick Forward
• Slew Translate Backward - Press the Left Stick Backward
• Roll Left - Left Bumper + Right Stick Left
• Roll Right - Left Bumper + Right Stick Right
• Reset Slew Mode - R3
• Toggle Slew Mode - Bind an Input in the settings (L3 + R3 should work)

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is available on the Xbox Game Store and Steam for purchase. To know about the game's various editions, check out our guide.

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