Im running win7 64 so no calibration of controllers in windows that I know of but the cougar software does allow it ,but I appreciate any and all answers, I just tried the training mission for take offs and it has stopped(for now) I did go thru all possible categories in the controller options and may have solved this issue (I hope)Im astounded with the complexity and fidelity of this sim(theres so much to learn)Thanx for your help