Newcomer / Intro Can't complete checklist

So, I just bought ED today. Just finished downloading and the servers went off for the upgrade. Came back later and got 1.2. Went through the shooting tutes, then tried the takeoff one. Moved my ship up from the hangar, then did the checklist. Pressed every button as requested, but the checklist won't clear and I'm now just stuck there, the only buttons working are the ones on the list, and they just provide feedback on what I've just done! Help!
 
Have you assigned some of the required checklist items on your keyboard or sticks??
You also have the option to disable the checklist completion thing.
 
Thanks folks, finally got it sorted. Some keys you just tap, and some you need to press and hold for a second or so. Really not intuitive...
 
Pre-flight checklist is designed to introduce you to the controls. If you can't complete it you're not ready to fly.

Take a good amount of time understanding and mapping/re-mapping your controls until you know what each entry means on the pre-flight checklist and where you have mapped it to your control scheme.
 
So, to complete the checklist, in what way does knowing that I can tap the W key briefly, but have to press and hold the S key for a second or so make me a more qualified pilot? :)
 
Yeah, it's not intuitive at all. Glad you figured it out.

Now you just have to boost full speed out of the station to complete your training. :)
 
So, to complete the checklist, in what way does knowing that I can tap the W key briefly, but have to press and hold the S key for a second or so make me a more qualified pilot? :)

The checklist is designed to check that you have the basic binds assigned to do basic flight.

you would be surprised how many threads are generated here because of errors at this basic stage.

CMDR Lowest gave you good advice.
 
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...Now you just have to boost full speed out of the station to complete your training. :)

Yup, done that. On the third attempt! :D

Now out and flying in the Open, doing a little exploring. Not been shot at yet, but crashed into a sun once...
 
The checklist is designed to check that you have the basic binds assigned to do basic flight.

you would be surprised how many threads are generated here because of errors at this basic stage.

CMDR Lowest gave you good advice.

And once you're happy with your set up, disable it. It gets very tedious otherwise....
 
And one piece of advice: Don't let the "Throttle fully forward" be the last thing you do on the checklist. Not good.
 
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