How to Land in the Google Earth Flight Simulator
Last updated: 2026-06-16
To land, line up with a runway, press Page Down to slow down, and descend gently while keeping the wings level. Lower the gear with G if needed, then ease the nose up just before the wheels touch. Slow and shallow is the key.
Step-by-step: landing in 5 steps
- Find a runway and line up. Aim for an airport runway. Point the nose at the runway and keep the wings level using small mouse movements.
- Reduce throttle. Press Page Down to slow down. You want to be slow but not so slow that the plane stalls and drops.
- Descend gently. Ease the nose down slightly so you glide toward the start of the runway at a shallow angle.
- Lower landing gear (if needed). Press G to lower the landing gear before touchdown if it is retracted.
- Flare and touch down. Just above the runway, raise the nose a touch to slow the descent, then let the wheels settle onto the ground.
Common landing mistakes
- Too fast — reduce throttle early with Page Down.
- Too steep — keep the descent shallow, not a nosedive.
- Wings not level — centre the mouse so you touch down flat.
Frequently asked questions
- How do you land a plane in the Google Earth flight simulator?
- Line up with a runway, press Page Down to reduce throttle, descend gently while keeping the wings level, lower the landing gear with G if needed, then ease the nose up slightly just before touchdown.
- Why does my plane crash when landing?
- The most common causes are landing too fast, descending too steeply, or hitting the ground at a sharp angle. Slow down with Page Down, keep a shallow descent, and level the wings before touchdown.
- Is the SR22 or F-16 easier to land?
- The SR22 is much easier to land because it is slower and more stable. The F-16 lands fast and is sensitive, so beginners should practise landings with the SR22 first.