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I did look at Chucks guide, in fact, have some of it printed right here. I am not sure what default profiles you are referring to, but not a single button was mapped except yaw pitch roll and a view. Nothing for the rudder pedals. Sure, everyone will customize the buttons, and Chuck's guide did a good job of highlighting which ones to focus on. @shu77 I definitely agree that MSFS will bring more people to DCS. I don't think there is any question. There is room for both and they have an entirely different focus.

Welcome James! I am new than thou... but looking to catch up. =)

As brand new to DCS (one whole day). I love it... but hate the fact that it is so inaccessible. I will figure it all out, but most people likely will never invest in the time. It is a shame, because I think there is something really special here. Personally, I will spend a lot of time in DCS, and also MSFS 2020. Right now they are both free to me (MSFS in a few weeks). Why are there not default profiles in DCS for the popular HOTOS? Yeah people can customize to their hearts content... but wouldn't detecting the HOSTOS and provide some default mappings increase newcomers chance of success?