Complete IL2 Great Battles Quickstart Guide

This tutorial guides you through the different IL2 Sturmovik Great Battes by @il2_sturmovik editions, which one to buy, what the differences are, hardware requirements and settings, gear you need or rather: you don't need, basic control configuration, graphics settings and how planes function generally. No prior knowledge necessary. Affiliate discount link & code for the Next Level Racing store (use together to save 5%): Link: https://nextlevelracing.com/?ref=7462 Discount code: MYSH (US only!) Use these affiliate links if you want to support the channel (German links below). You don't pay more but I get paid by Amazon everytime you purchase something: USA affiliate link: https://amzn.to/49dQU9Q Germany affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3vYgt0h Controller bindings: Left thumbstick: elevator + ailerons Right thumbstick: camera controls Triggers: rudder RB / LB: throttle Up/Down A: fire guns B: release bombs Y: fire rockets X: map Start: pause Select: gear up/down D-Pad Up: flaps up D-Pad Down: flaps down D-Pad Right: right wheel brake D-Pad Left: left wheel brake You may have to turn on "rudder assist" and/or "simplified physics" 00:00 Why IL2 is awesome 01:01 Editions overview / what to buy 03:03 Which edition to start with? 03:45 Required gear 05:00 Quick mission builder 05:12 Pilot career 06:51 Campaigns and missions 07:10 Main game settings 08:01 Graphics settings 08:24 Camera settings 08:45 Aviation basics 09:52 Axes to bind 10:05 Engine management 10:32 Best plane to start with