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Pilotwings 64 Guide

1996 · Flight simulation

Box art

Pilotwings 64 box art
North American Nintendo 64 packaging for Pilotwings 64.

Game guides

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GuideWhat you will find
The six-pilot selection screen with Lark selected.Characters, Weight Classes and Pilot ChoiceCompare all six pilots and choose a consistent practice setup.
Hang-glider approach over Holiday Island, with the altitude and map displays visible.Hang Glider Controls, Thermals and LandingsManage height and line up the target before the final descent.
The rocket-belt pilot crosses the water toward the island’s landing area.Rocket Belt Controls, Hovering and Precision LandingsUse short corrections to control momentum and finish over the target.
The gyrocopter approaches rings above an island settlement in a later presentation of the N64 game.Gyrocopter Controls, Missiles and Runway LandingsFly a planned circuit and return with the runway already lined up.
A gyrocopter passes a castle with speed, fuel, altitude and radar visible; captured in a later presentation of the N64 game.Badge Scores, Classes and Flight-Test ProgressSee the score targets and choose the next test worth improving.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Choose a repeatable approachPractice the same pilot and flight test before changing both.
Plan the final landing earlyA clean objective run still needs a controlled touchdown.
Read the score breakdownFix the largest avoidable loss before chasing a perfect route.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
LarkLight pilotResponsive handling, with stronger wind influence.
KiwiLight pilotShares the light-weight handling group.
GooseMedium pilotA balanced starting point for comparing handling.
IbisMedium pilotShares the middle-weight handling group.
HawkHeavy pilotLess wind influence but slower control response.
RobinHeavy pilotShares the heavy-weight handling group.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
Characters, Weight Classes and Pilot ChoiceStart with a middle-weight pilot →

Pictures All pictures →

A gyrocopter passes a castle with speed, fuel, altitude and radar visible; captured in a later presentation of the N64 game.
A gyrocopter passes a castle with speed, fuel, altitude and radar visible; captured in a later presentation of the N64 game.
A rocket-belt pilot flies low beside a castle, with speed and fuel gauges visible.
A rocket-belt pilot flies low beside a castle, with speed and fuel gauges visible.
Hang-glider approach over Holiday Island, with the altitude and map displays visible.
Hang-glider approach over Holiday Island, with the altitude and map displays visible.
The six-pilot selection screen with Lark selected.
The six-pilot selection screen with Lark selected.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Pilotwings 64: game and edition overviewwww.retrogames.cz