As a matter of experience, if you're in the whole nature of the "flight simulation" you will get him in no time. Online help support you along the way, you can learn how to give the best of it fly - that is to say that real pilots to use the software for their own training purposes. Also, you could just as competent, with a little practice and dedication.
You can just basic keyboard commands to ensure that you fly the best possible experience. This is the point where you learn how to move the plane and in the air with your new controls. Once you get comfortable in the air you can get away from the runway and out of the city of your choice to complete mapping and amazing to see GL graphics.