Pineapple Pete

Thanks to all. I am back in the air with TM HOTAS working just fine. UDBDeview is good to know about.

Sarge, I proceeded as advised. Same results. To amplify the condition a bit, as soon as I give the slightest nudge on the joystick I get a full deflection. I put in a 5 deadzone. No change. I am beginning to think the joystick has an internal issue. AS I said, the CH Fighterstick works fine. Thanks.

Thanks Sarge. I will try as you suggest. I re inserted my older CH Fghterstick and controls are all working properly. I agree about TARGET. In game is great with DCS. Best sim out there I think.

Hi All. First, a brief history: Plugged in the Warthog HOTAS Stick and Throttles. Booted up and went straight to configuring my P-51 and Sabre. I did not stop at TARGET. Both aircraft were flying beautifully. I then went to the F-15. Assigned a lot of buttons and switches. Went to Instant Action just to take look at things All of the flight controls were ineffective. Since I din't think I had to go to TARGET based on my experiences in the P-51 and the F-86 I decided to got to windows and calibrate the joystick. Now in both the P-51 and the Sabre here is what I have: Up Elevator = Aileron input roll right then roll left. Down elevator= Aileron roll left. Ailerons remain stuck. Aileron roll right = Up elevator Aileron roll Left = Down elevator I THINK THE WINDOWS JOYSTICK CALIBRATION IS THE CULPRIT. I am going to unplug the joystick, reboot, shut down, plug in the joystick and reboot. Any other thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Man! This is frustrating. Many thanks :joystick:

Hi kingpinda, Your help worked and I was able to add a modifier switch (lever.) I am in a bit of a conundrum on how to enable both positions of a switch when the default position of a switch is off and does not appear in the in game controller set up when you select the switch. I hope that makes sense because I barely understand what I just wrote. I really do search the manuals but I find the DCS manuals more descriptive rather than a how to step by step which is what I need. Thanks again for your time.

Thank you for that txmtb. Right now I am learning the Warthog with the TF-51. At the same time that I pick up the HOTAS setup, I bought FC3. So my next endeavor will be the F15C. Man the learning curve is steep. Before I got the Warthog, I spent a lot of time stepping from the smoldering aluminum on the left side of the departure runway. The Warthog has already helped that. I appreciate the help.

Many thanks for this. Just to let you know how new I am, what or where is the big "latch button?" I will try this with another button until I figure this "latch button" thing out. I appreciate your help.

Hi All, Very new to the TM Warthog and I am wondering how one can utilize a switch for more than one function. I assume one needs a "modifier" switch or lever. I have been researching how to do this for a few days now and I getting frustrated. Can anyone give me their insights in how to do this? Many thanks. Especially to those fellows who contribute a lot of hard work for we newbies on the forum. Pineapple Pete

Hi Zabusa, Just bought the Warthog Hotas and found these profiles. Before going any further, thank you for sharing these. Just a quick question if I may; How does one employ two functions on the same switch as illustrated by your yellow captions? I am of course trying to keep my hands off of the keyboard and mouse if at all possible. Many thanks.:joystick:

Thanks Buzzles.

Hi cichlidfan, Man you know your way around the forum. I really looked around for this but didn't find it. Many thanks.

Hey, this fun I am a noob with DCS and I am thinking of buying FC3. So, what is the meaning of FM's, SFM, and PFM (in the airline world PFM is Pure Friggin Magic -G-Rated version) Not trying to be a wise guy. I really would like the correct definition of these although I could probably wager good guess. Many thanks

Hi All, From what I can determine, the only way to tune for comms is in the mission editor. Since I am still learning the F86, I trying to pre plot a course and fly it after departing via the Instant Action feature. I would to have comms with departing tower and arriving tower but I don't know how to manually tune the radio on the ramp. I have the NDB figured out. Thanks

Thanks!! Good work.

HI Ramstein, Responded earlier but not sure if it posted correctly. Anyway, yes, I still have them. Thanks, Steve

Thanks for taking a swing at this.

I am learning to fly the P-51 slowly as time allows. So, I felt good enough to try the Alamo mission. Why wont my wingman engage ground targets after I ask him to? His response is always "negative." I have tried normal and easy comms but all he does is fly circles around me. BTW I have never seen the "green smoke" Dog is popping. I purposely took off in the wrong direction and "Dog" said that they have me in sight. Maybe they were looking at the wingman who wont follow orders? I am really enjoying DCS but for a casual gamer the learning curve is steep. Many thanks.

Hi TAC-1, I am new to DCS and only fly the P-51D and the F-86. I would love to join up somewhere to learn how to get the most out my flying. I feel alone out here trying to sort it all out. What is LOMAC?

Thanks airdoc. I use the TF-51 as a test platform before transferring to P-51. I am off to give it a try. As an aside, I have the CH Products and I am beginning to think I should have gone with the Warthog. i did get rid of the Pro Pedal and went with the Saitek Pedals. Much happier. All in all (being a pilot in real life) it is the pitch control that is giving me the most fits in the P-51 Regards

Right! Create an AI flight. Exactly what I cannot figure out how to do.

Thanks for your thoughts and I agree. I am beginning to think it is part me and part the the CH Fighterstick but I cannot find a smooth pitch scenario. Still can't figure out the mission thing though.

Hello, I am wondering if it is possible to create a P-51 mission where I can fly as wingman. I think that it would be good practice to follow the the leader and practice formation flying while enroute. I have been messing around in the missions section but can't seem to figure this out. I believe I could fly in a virtual squadron to grt this practice but I am having such a hard time with my pitch curves that I would be a burden to the other pilots. Thanks for your thoughts.

Thanks for all of the feedback everyone.

Many thanks.

Hello All, I would like some info on a good mouse for DCS use. My old track ball Logitech doesn't do a good job adjusting things like the the direction gyro etc. Thanks