Miccara

First; I am a total rookie and 60 years old, so tech is not my forte. I saw DCS and thought "I need to do that!" Downloaded DCS World, bought Trackir, MFG Crosswind Rudders, Thrustmaster Warthog setup, Logitech G935 headphones. Purchased the P-51D, Normandy map and a A10-A (just to try out). Everything works great, except Warthog stick and throttle. Mapping is a friggin nighmare and even if I get some stuff to work, it never seems to stay working. My most confusing items currently are: 1) I can move the Hat button on the joystick (the one marked for trim... nose up, nose down, etc.) I can see the nose trim wheel and aileron trim knob in the cockpit turn when I hit the switch, yet no change in the flight dynamic. Plane does not trim. 2) I want to map the engine RPM adjustment to the outside half (right side), of the Warthog throttle. DCS setup doesn't "see" the throttle half when I move it. This is just the tip of the iceberg of crap I just don't understand when it comes to the Warthog setup in DCS. The DCS program has even mapped not by my doing, Joybtn functions in the MFG Crosswind column. It has also mapped duplicate Joybtn function in the throttle side that are on the joystick side! I'd really like to play in this world but until this stuff starts making sense, I'm screwed. DCS Management Guys - if you're listening, it really shouldn't be this hard. I can post some screen shots of the setup screen if anyone wants to see what I'm trying to describe. Thanking you folks in advance for any assistance you can offer.

So intrigued. Seems to be exactly what I would LOVE to participate in. I am retired now, did have a pilots license (years ago). Just discovered DCS a week ago. I have ordered Thrustmaster's Warthog stick and throttle, Trackir, headphones, MFG Crosswind rudder peddles. I realize that as a total amateur, this may not be the place for me right now... but I promise you, I'm coming back when I think I've got it down!

Okay, I'm old, and crusty in a charming sort of way. I just downloaded DCS World a week ago and became very enthused about playing (retired, so lots of time). Showed it to a buddy of mine that is as Warbird crazy as I am. Have currently ordered all flights controls and attachments needed. Even had a friend in the UK buy and ship Thrustmaster Warthog Stick and throttle to me here in Canada. Should be here in a week. I am a total rookie and have a bunch of questions, but will wait until all the stuff is here before asking. I used to have a private pilots license (solo) so flying and terminology not an issue. Would love to join, but will really need help with buying recommendations and some connection and game play instructions. My buddy will join with me. So if you guys are up for it, were in if you'll have us!