As a new player I figured It out on My third try.   1 issue , Most new players go right into the Melee instead of spending a few weeks offline learning.   The offline flight school should be emphasized and probably isn't. I see quite a few veteran players who can't land or take off and cuss the player who turns the ship to avoid bombers of shelling  when They are landing or attempting a takeoff,  but back to the simulator part.  You are not supposed to do It anyway.  Right, This is a game..... Right?   Here is a though about take offs.....  Catapults.