The 146 Professional supports the MSFS 2024 walkaround mode with a variety of interactive areas on the exterior of the aircraft.
MSFS 2024 walkaround mode can be entered via one of the following methods:
- Triggering the ‘TAKE CONTROL OF CHARACTER’ control assignment whilst inside the aircraft will toggle walkaround mode. By default, this is assigned to [SHIFT] + [C] on keyboard and [LB] + [B] on Xbox controller. Triggering this again will return you inside the aircraft.
- With the FWD PAX door fully open, clicking an area in the open doorway will toggle walkaround mode.
- Starting a flight at a gate (in a cold and dark state) will spawn your character outside of the aircraft in walkaround mode.
The following areas on the exterior feature interactable elements:
- Chocks – Click on either of the main landing gear wheels to enable/disable chocks
- GPU – Click on the external power door (labelled “200V AC ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INSIDE”) located on the starboard side of the aircraft’s nose, to enable/disable the Ground Power Unit. Note: After being disabled, the GPU will not disappear until fully shut down.
- Passenger/Service Doors: To open the door, click the external door handle. The door can be closed by clicking the door release handle.
- Airstairs: The airstairs at the FWD PAX door can be extended by clicking the STAIR RETRACTION switch on the aft wall of the forward galley. The airstairs can be retracted by clicking the STAIR RETRACTION switch on the aft wall of the forward galley.
- SIDE CARGO (200QC/200QT/300QT): Click the door controls at the bottom centre of the door to open. Click one of the support mechanisms on either side of the door to close.
Note 1: Appropriate hydraulic systems must be pressurised for normal Airstairs and SIDE CARGO door operation.
Note 2: Walkaround mode is an MSFS 2024 native feature. It is not available in MSFS 2020.