No prior aviation knowledge is required to enjoy most roles in MetaFlight. Players who choose management-oriented roles, such as Airline Manager or Airport Manager, can fully enjoy the game without knowing how to fly an aircraft.

However, for the pilot role, a basic understanding of aviation is recommended. Players should already know how to operate an aircraft in Flight Simulator and feel comfortable performing basic flight tasks. That said, MetaFlight does not require professional-level aviation knowledge, making it approachable for most flight sim users.