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. Discounts & affiliate links ahead! Support the Channel here, doesn't cost you anything. Thanks for watching my videos! :) Get the affordable & awesome Beam Head & Eye Tracker here (review on the channel): https://beam.eyeware.tech/?via=mysh Review:    • Yes, BEAM is that good.   Pimax Discount: Code at checkout: MYSH for 3% off (accessories are not included) Shop Pimax Crystal Light: https://pimax.com/products/pimax-crys... Shop Pimax Crystal Super: https://pimax.com/products/pimax-crys... Shop on Amazon with these links (your prices stay the same): USA Amazon link: https://amzn.to/49dQU9Q Germany / EU Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3vYgt0h 5% discount for the Next Level Racing store (use together to save 5%!): Link: https://bit.ly/3IbWiTi Discount code: mysh24 To apply the discount, follow the link to the NLR website and look under "products". "Buy" just lists resellers. Gamesir G7 Pro Controller Discount: Official Store: https://gamesir.com?ta_aff=PGXNPNRIIF Use this discount code: IBJFIO32 USA Amazon link: https://amzn.to/49dQU9Q Germany / EU Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3vYgt0h Use this discount code: IBJFIO06 My rig: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D https://amzn.to/4nHUSPb Alphacool waterblock https://shop.alphacool.com/en/shop/gp... MSI X670E Gaming Plus WiFi https://amzn.to/4nPIcpD 64GB Mushkin Redline DDR5 @ 5600Mhz https://amzn.to/3IAkiPR Zotac RTX 5080 / Alphacool waterblock https://amzn.to/3VAVUAG NZXT C1200 PSU https://amzn.to/4niFzN5 Bunch of SSDs (850X, 990, SN7100, ...) WD SN7100: https://amzn.to/3KkEtlq WD SN850X: https://amzn.to/4ndPd3H Samsung 990 PRO: https://amzn.to/46kjWGh 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