Camera Controls
There are many cameras available and you can move them around using shortcus. There are expansions available that enhance this system greatly but these basic keys will help you out if you don't want to use the mods.
S : Changes camera category ( Cockpit views, outside view, Tower, Traffic, Airplane cameras )
A : Changes camera within set category
SPACE : Hold space and use mouse to pan the camera and look around.
SPACE + MWHEEL : Zoom in and out.
These are the shorcuts allowing to move the camera by increments.
( This changes the viewpoint, as in "your head" )
Elevation Up : SHFT ENTER
Elevation Down : SHFT BACKSPACE
Left : CTRL SHFT BACKSPACE
Right : CTRL SHFT ENTER
Forward : CTRL BACKSPACE
Back : CTRL ENTER
CTRL + SPACE : Reset to default
By opening the options bar ( ALT ) you can go to the views tab and open the different instrument panels like the GPS, radio, 2D cockpit, overhead panel, throttle levers etc.
Also, you can open a new windows with a different camera. You can have a camera outside pinned in the cockpit if you want.
Source: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=375019490
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