At a basic level, X-Plane functions by using your device’s accelerometer to simulate aircraft control movements; tilt the iPhone back to pull the stick back, tilt forward to push the stick forward, and tilt left and right to move the control stick in that direction. On the ground, left and right movements simulate nosewheel steering, while in the air they move the ailerons to roll the aircraft. Rudder controls are not presently available in…
