Pilots Guide

2015-05-14T13:12:37Z

143.239.64.177: Added link to an excellent new players guide from the forums

[[File:SideWinder_Cockpit_Guide1.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Overview of Sidewinder Cockpit]]
This guide is designed to help a new or experienced pilot get the most out of their spacecraft. It uses the Falcon Delacy Sidewinder as an example but the concepts are applicable to all spacecraft in the universe of Elite: Dangerous.

It is recommended that you check out the following guides:
* [http://hosting.zaonce.net/elite/website/assets/ELITE-DANGEROUS-MANUAL.pdf Official quickstart manual]
* [http://hosting.zaonce.net/elite/website/assets/ELITE-DANGEROUS-GAME-MANUAL.pdf Official comprehensive manual]
* [http://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=34437 Forger's detailed pilot's guide]
* [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=80291 Technophebe's new pilot's guide]

For support issues it is recommended you check the following places before submitting a ticket:
* [https://support.elitedangerous.com/kb/index.php Official FAQ]
* [http://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=20322 Official Beta FAQ]
* [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=50 Official game support forum]
* [https://support.elitedangerous.com/open.php Official support ticket submission]
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==Pilot Training==
These videos outline the basics of Elite: Dangerous and are recommended for all new players.
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File:Elite_Dangerous_Pilot_Training_-_Basic_Flight_Controls
File:Elite_Dangerous_Pilot_Training_-_Docking
File:Elite_Dangerous_Walkthrough_-_Docking_Training_-_Docking
File:Elite_Dangerous_Pilot_Training_-_Travel
File:Elite_Dangerous_Walkthrough_-_Travel_Training_-_Travel
File:Elite_Dangerous_Pilot_Training_-_Basic_Combat
File:Elite_Dangerous_Walkthrough_-_Combat_Training_-_Basic_Combat
File:Elite_Dangerous_Walkthrough_-_Combat_Training_-_Target_Practice
File:Elite_Dangerous_Walkthrough_-_Combat_Training_-_Supply_Strike
File:Elite_Dangerous_Walkthrough_-_Combat_Training_-_Sidewinder_Face-Off
File:Elite_Dangerous_Walkthrough_-_Combat_Training_-_Incursion
File:Elite_Dangerous_Walkthrough_-_Combat_Training_-_Skirmish
File:Elite_Dangerous_Walkthrough_-_Combat_Training_-_Wolfpack_Tactics
File:Elite_Dangerous_Pilot_Training_-_Starport_Services
File:Elite_Dangerous_Pilot_Training_-_Galaxy_And_System_Map
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==Ship HUD==
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==Additional Information==
* [http://i.imgur.com/NRYja8k.jpg Blazing your own trail in Elite: Dangerous]
** This infographic provides a good overview and insightful starting information for each profession.
* [http://i.imgur.com/nsI1V08.jpg A visual guide to exploration]
** This infographic displays invaluable visual data about celestials.

==See Also==
* [[Roles]]
* [[Supercruise]]
* [[Hyperspace]]
* [[Docking]]

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