Tomb: Raider Anniversary Fly Trainer
Tomb Raider Anniversary Fly Trainer: A Comprehensive Guide
The Fly Trainer is a notorious challenge in Tomb Raider Anniversary, a game that tests players' skills and patience. This write-up aims to provide a detailed guide on how to overcome this obstacle and earn the coveted Fly Trainer achievement.
Understanding the Challenge
The Fly Trainer challenge takes place in the Foyer of the ancient Yamatai temple. The goal is to fly a series of galleons (ancient flying machines) through a set of rotating rings, showcasing Lara's piloting skills. The challenge consists of five flying tests, each increasing in difficulty. tomb raider anniversary fly trainer
Preparation and Tips
Before attempting the Fly Trainer challenge, make sure you have:
- Mastered the basics: Familiarize yourself with the game's controls, particularly the flying mechanics.
- Upgraded your health: Ensure Lara has sufficient health and consider using health-granting items.
- Chosen your difficulty: Select a suitable difficulty level; the challenge is more forgiving on lower difficulties.
Step-by-Step Guide
Here's a breakdown of each test:
Controls (Typical Layout)
| Action | Key |
| :--- | :--- |
| Toggle Fly On/Off | F12 |
| Move Forward/Back | W / S |
| Strafe Left/Right | A / D |
| Fly Up / Fly Down | Q / E |
| Increase Speed | Shift |
| Decrease Speed | Ctrl |
Known Issues & Fixes
- Game Crashes on Level Transition: Disable Fly Mode (
F12) before entering a loading zone or cutscene. - Lara Gets Stuck in Walls After Turning Off: Toggle Fly Mode off, then tap the jump button. She’ll pop back to the nearest valid ground.
- Trainer Doesn't Detect Game: Run both the game and trainer as Administrator. Ensure you’re using the correct version (Steam vs. DVD).
Tomb Raider: Anniversary — “Fly Trainer”: an in-depth look
[Tutorial/Mod] Tomb Raider Anniversary: Fly Trainer – How to Unlock the Camera & Explore Out of Bounds
Platform: PC (Steam/GOG/Retail) Version: 1.0 (Typically works on all) Creator: Community mod (Originally based on cheat engine scripts by Makotoy) Tomb Raider Anniversary Fly Trainer: A Comprehensive Guide
If you’ve played Tomb Raider: Anniversary more than once, you know how gorgeous the environments are—and how frustrating it is that the camera is glued to Lara’s shoulders. Wouldn't it be cool to fly around St. Francis Folly like a ghost or get a cinematic shot of the T-Rex from above?
Enter the Fly Trainer.
3. Machinima and Photography
The Tomb Raider community has a long history of fan art and machinima (filmmaking within a game engine). The standard camera in Anniversary is locked behind Lara to facilitate gameplay. The fly trainer allowed filmmakers to detach the camera, capturing sweeping cinematic shots or dramatic close-ups that were otherwise impossible, elevating the quality of fan-made content. Mastered the basics : Familiarize yourself with the
2. Accessing Out-of-Bounds Areas
The development of a game world often leaves "leftover" assets—areas that were built but never connected to the main map, or textures that exist just beyond the playable boundary. Explorers used the fly trainer to venture past the "invisible walls" of Peru, Greece, and Egypt. This allowed players to see the "underside" of the levels, examine the geometry of the skybox, and discover easter eggs hidden by developers.
Is it Safe for Saves?
Generally, yes – but always keep a backup. Flying out of bounds does not corrupt your save file. However, if you save the game while Lara is outside the level geometry, she may load inside a wall. Solution: Simply toggle fly mode back on and fly to a safe room.
