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Nov 28^th, 2008 at 1:36pm

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Hello, I've recently changed from my Logitech Joytick to a Saitek Pro Flight Yoke System with switch panel, and love it, but I can't seem to figure out how to rudder I don't want to buy the pedals (I have big feet). I tried programming one of the switches on the yoke to be rudder, but it didn't work any ideas I just need some rudder i don't care if it's on the keyboard or not.

Also I can't figure out which setting the reverse throttle (is labled) to set it on the throttle quadrant

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Reply #1 - Nov 28^th, 2008 at 1:39pm

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Go to settings -> controls, and set a keyboard command for rudder.

You will need pedals or a twist stick though, if you wanna fly properly. Using the keyboard just makes it hard.

The only way to use reverse thrust, other than clicking and dragging the throttles with your mouse, is to press F2 with the throttles idle.

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Reply #2 - Nov 28^th, 2008 at 2:13pm

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If your Logitec is now just collecting dust.....

Dave

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Reply #3 - Nov 28^th, 2008 at 2:48pm

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Now I have seen everything.

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Reply #4 - Nov 28^th, 2008 at 3:06pm

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..yet, another use for the handyman's friend....duct tape...

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« Last Edit: Nov 28^th, 2008 at 6:04pm by dave3cu »

At that time [1909] the chief engineer was almost always the chief test pilot as well. That had the fortunate result of eliminating poor engineering early in aviation. Igor Sikorsky

I intend to live forever....so far, so good. Steven Wright

You know....you can just rip up a to-do list.

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Reply #5 - Nov 28^th, 2008 at 3:11pm

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dave3cu wrote on Nov 28^th, 2008 at 2:13pm:

If your Logitec is now just collecting dust.....

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Now that is just awesome Smiley

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Reply #6 - Nov 28^th, 2008 at 3:42pm

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dave3cu wrote on Nov 28^th, 2008 at 2:13pm:

If your Logitec is now just collecting dust.....

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Dave

I wood have never thought of that. Smiley

Flying with twins is a lot of fun..

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Reply #7 - Nov 29^th, 2008 at 6:24pm

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awesome!!

just goes to show that you only need 2 things in life... one of them being duct tape Wink

BTW, if you add a donut-like piece to the base of the stick, you can block the movement of the X and Y axes so you only get the twist stick axis moving

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Reply #8 - Nov 29^th, 2008 at 7:31pm

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if you add a donut-like piece to the base of the stick, you can block the movement of the X and Y

Actually I have the rudder mapped to the Y axis. Gives more range of motion and the spring and pot are stronger than the on the Z, twist grip axis. (The Z axiz pot is broken on this one anyway so I've locked it)

In any case, delete the assignment to any unused axis.

Dave

At that time [1909] the chief engineer was almost always the chief test pilot as well. That had the fortunate result of eliminating poor engineering early in aviation. Igor Sikorsky

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