You won't get smitted, I'm happy to share tips when I have some, and I'm happy to receive tips when I need them basically during takeoff the first thing you learn in a real lesson (also applies in X-Plane) is you use rudder to keept straight during the start of the takeoff, when you start picking up speed use the yoke to maneuver left and right, during flight you use both yoke and pedals in unison. This explains it more clearly, http://www.ehow.com/how_2217055_make-turn-airplane.html same problem I have in class, I know how to do something but I suck at trying to explain how to do it ;D And on commercial aircrafts, at least most big ones ie 747,777 etc they use what's called a tiller which is basically a steering wheel for the nose gear, and on most big Acfs like A380,777,747 the rear wheels turn slightly in unison with the nosegears. Again I suck at explaining it so I'm sorry, but if anyone else wants to explain it more clearly? You need to set trim before takeoff as well, and set it to joystick commands (if you have a joystick) because you should use trim all throughout your flight except when flying on Autopilot. Hope this helps