Simviation Forum - Taxi problems

Apr 26^th, 2003 at 2:08am

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I am just now starting out with MSFS. I am taxing around but for some reason my plane always turns a hard left, does anyone know how to fix this problem. Also I am wondering what or how do I install correctly planes that I have downloaded from this website, so that I can fly, or at least try to fly these new planes.?

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Reply #1 - Apr 26^th, 2003 at 4:28am

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Hi Hennjj, welcome to Simviation!

OK, as regards the aircraft tuning hard to the left, it sounds as though either your joystick is configured wrong in FS2002, or it may be faulty.

A good way to test this is to go to "Control Panel" in windows and find "Game controllers".

Find the "Properties" button and have a look in there, this will give you access to the calibration for the joystick, and allow you to see if is malfunctioning.

Also, it is worth bearing in mind that due to the tourque produced my the engines on aircraft, they will pull to the left as you apply power, so you have to compensate with rudder or trim.

As for installing aircraft, there is an excellent tutorial here at Simviation: http://www.simviation.com/acinstall.htm

Other tutorials can also be had here:http://www.simviation.com/fsdhelp.htm

Hope this of some help,

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Reply #2 - Apr 26^th, 2003 at 4:49am

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There are also issues with some joysticks (logitech especially) that produce a "spike" of full rudder sometimes. FSUIPC installed will eliminate most of the problems with this, at least it has on my machine.

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Reply #3 - Apr 26^th, 2003 at 11:17am

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If your Joystick checks out OK, then it could be that if you're flying a prop aircraft, what's happening is the result of engine torque. If your Realism settings are toward the upper end of the slider, you'll get that resulting torque pull to the left.
Simply lower the Realism setting, a little.

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Reply #4 - Apr 26^th, 2003 at 11:19am

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Opps.
I didn't see the tail end of your post, Ric.

Sorry.

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Reply #5 - Apr 27^th, 2003 at 8:12am

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FSUIPC what does this stand for, meaning what is the program name, and also where can I find this program. I did a search of FSUIPC, but got nothing.

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Reply #6 - Apr 27^th, 2003 at 10:15am

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FSUIPC what does this stand for, meaning what is the program name, and also where can I find this program. I did a search of FSUIPC, but got nothing.

I can't remember what it stands for but it is a unique program which performs a multitude of functions for Flight Simulator. One of them is correct joystick calibration and the elimination of "spiking" effects caused by electrical noise and the way some joystick drivers work.

It's available in the utilities and essential files downloads section here at Simviation.

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Reply #7 - Apr 27^th, 2003 at 11:58am

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I downloaded and tried the fsuipc program, but all it does weather and traffic. Is there any other program that might help my taxi problem? Also if this helps my joystick is a Microsoft Sidewinder 3D Pro.

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Reply #8 - Apr 27^th, 2003 at 12:45pm

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I downloaded and tried the fsuipc program, but all it does weather and traffic. Is there any other program that might help my taxi problem? Also if this helps my joystick is a Microsoft Sidewinder 3D Pro.

That's not all FSUIPC does at all. If you install it and open it from the modules menu, you'll get a window with all the configuration tabs on it - one of which refers to joystick configuration.

You'll need to read the documentation first.

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Reply #9 - Apr 27^th, 2003 at 1:08pm

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I'm sorry but I copied the .dll file into the modules folder, and can't find the modules button to click. In the users guide, its says something about seeing José Oliveira’s “FSUIPC Run Options” package, where do I go and get this, because maybe this is my problem, sorry but I must be really stupid.

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Reply #10 - Apr 27^th, 2003 at 1:17pm

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I'm sorry but I copied the .dll file into the modules folder, and can't find the modules button to click. In the users guide, its says something about seeing José Oliveira’s “FSUIPC Run Options” package, where do I go and get this, because maybe this is my problem, sorry but I must be really stupid.

I'm sure you aren't stupid hennjj, it's just new and unfamiliar.

If you still have FSUIPC installed, open FS2002 and start a flight (no need to take off or anything).

Open the menu bar at the top, (Press Alt if you're in full screen mode to display it), and pull down the Modules menu - you'll see FSUIPC in there.

A window will open and you'll see joystick as the end tab which you need to click. Make sure you read the relevant part of the documentation before getting there so that you understand how to configure your joystick using the options provided.

You don't need the run options add-on at this time.

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Reply #11 - Apr 27^th, 2003 at 9:47pm

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excellent thank you very much. Now it's not so hard to taxi and keep a straight line. Thanks again

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