Pilots Guide

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[[File:Cobra-Cockpit-Interface.png|thumb|300px|right|Cobra Cockpit Interface]]
This guide is designed to help a new or experienced pilot get the most out of their spacecraft. It uses the [[Faulcon DeLacy]] [[Sidewinder MkI|Sidewinder]] as an example, but the concepts are applicable to all [[ships]] in the universe of [[Elite Dangerous]].

It's recommended that you check out the following guides:

* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7glm5rbPHKxnltQU1SLxdqQrENIXJGUr Elite: Dangerous Pilot Training Tutorials]
* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7glm5rbPHKx8MWl-oKkxLvEcAmumMVtw Elite Dangerous: Horizons Training Guides]
* [https://d1wv0x2frmpnh.cloudfront.net/elite/website/assets/English-PlayersGuide-Latest.pdf Official Players Guide V2.30][https://community.elitedangerous.com/en (different languages)]
* [http://www.exowing.com/pilots-guide.html EXO Pilot's Manual]
* [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=773670824 The Guide for Almost Everything]
* [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]
* [https://thecakeisaliegaming.wordpress.com/2015/01/25/getting-started-in-elite-dangerous-a-guide/ Elite Dangerous – a comprehensive beginner’s guide]

For support issues it's recommended you check the following places before submitting a ticket:
* [https://support.elitedangerous.com/kb/index.php Official FAQ]
* [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=50 Official game support forum]
* [https://support.elitedangerous.com/open.php Official support ticket submission]
* [https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/thegalacticacademy The Galactic Academy] is a portal for new and inexperienced Commanders to get help and support.

==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
File:Powerplay_Training_Part_1_Overview
File:Powerplay_Training_Part_2_Preparation
File:Powerplay_Training_Part_3_Expansion
File:Powerplay_Training_Part_4_Control
File:Elite_Dangerous_Pilot_Tutorials_-_CQC
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==Fan-Made Video Guides==
These are some fan-made video guides.

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Elite_Dangerous_-_Getting_Started_Tutorial_-_The_New_Player_Survival_Guide
Elite_Dangerous_-_PS4_Gameplay_-_The_First_30_Minutes_%26_Getting_Started_Guide
FLIGHT_DECK_-_A_Detailed_Guide_To_The_Bridge_Of_Your_Ship
File:Welcome_to_the_Galaxy,_Commander_-_An_Introduction_to_Elite_Dangerous
</gallery>

==Ship HUD==
{{:HUD}}

==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.

== Advanced Topics ==
* [[Flight Assist]]

==See Also==
* [[Roles]]
* [[Supercruise]]
* [[Hyperspace]]
* [[Docking]]
* [[FSD Supercharging]]
* [http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Guides Guides Category for a list of guidance giving pages ]

== Gallery ==
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Cobra-Cockpit-Interface.png|Cobra cockpit interface
Sidewinder-Cockpit-Interface.png|Sidewinder cockpit interface
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