A10c does not taxi with rudders

[RnGRamen85]

So whenever I start my a10c and try to turn using my rudders to taxi to the runway... it just does not work and I know my rudders are turning so I don't understand the problem there, is there another button I have to press first?

[MTFDarkEagle]

Yes you need to press the pinky switch on the stick to enable NWS (Nose Wheel Steering). You'll notice a lamp indicating NWS is on on the right side of your HUD. In the controls section in DCS look under HOTAS controls to find the pinky button or something similar. It also operations the TGP-laser and aerial refueling disconnect)

[RnGRamen85]

where is the pinky switch located? also how do I start using air to ground this is after I take off and have my displays on etc?

[MTFDarkEagle]

Pinky switch is literally where the name suggests where it should be ;)

 

I would highly suggest you run through the included training missions on how the air-to-ground systems work.

[RnGRamen85]

haha I have no idea where pinky is :/ I have looked for it is it on the control stick? or is it on a pink thing? also yeah I will but first i need to learn how to taxi the thing

[The LT]

The pinky switch is supposed to be operated using the pinky finger. :) I believe it's Insert on the keyboard. :)

[Irregular programming]

The pinky switch is the switch next to where your pinky finger is on the stick, I am unsure of the keyboard command right about now (I don't know if you can click it with the mouse).

 

So yes you enable that, and the NWS light will enable on the front panel then you are ready to go.

[cichlidfan]

IIRC, don't have in front of me, the NWS key command is the 'Insert' key.

[canadianbaken]

What flight controls do you have? If you have the Warthog the pinky switch is on the joystick bellow Trigger. Or you can use keyboard Insert key.

[Hamblue]

Always helps to note your setup.

Just put it in your sig.

[RnGRamen85]

I am just using insert now, I would like to know where the button is in the cockpit so I will keep looking for that don't really get what you guys mean(a10c warthog?) but yeah thanks for the help

[cichlidfan]

The button, in the cockpit, is on the front of the flight stick (the side facing away from you), right above the flange at the base of the stick. Without Track-IR, it might be rather hard to see (look from the left side). However, like all of the buttons/switches on the stick and throttle, it cannot be activated with the mouse. You must either use the keyboard command or bind the function to a joystick button.

 

EDIT: It is worth noting that you will also use that same control to fire the laser when use laser guided weapons.

Edited September 1, 2013 by cichlidfan

[kk0425]

Just to avoid a bit of confusion, it's the Nose Wheel Steering button that needs to pressed [insert]. The pinkie switch on the throttle quadrant controls external lights.

[Mar044]

for the x-52 or me i set it as my throttle thumb switch, this way my strongest finger is on it, as it also acts as the laser painter when bomb is released, i tend to use it when im to lazy to program laser timer.

[lxsapper]

In case it isn't clear by now. It's in the flight stick. You CAN'T press it with the mouse in the cockpit. It should be assigned to you HOTAS of Joystick or whatever, or just use the keyboard instead.

 

[PFunk1606688187]

In case it isn't clear by now. It's in the flight stick. You CAN'T press it with the mouse in the cockpit. It should be assigned to you HOTAS of Joystick or whatever, or just use the keyboard instead.

 

 

I love that poster. Its like DCS: 1980s.