Configuring Controllers in Microsoft Flight Simulator

A beginners guide to configuring controllers in Microsoft Flight Simulator - including configuring each controller, axis, buttons, and creating multiple profiles - allowing different controller configurations for different aircraft.

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[rev.patrickbujold]

Thanks for this clear presentation. I've been a Cirrus pilot for the last couple of decades. Sold the plane recently but want to do some fllying simulation to get a bit of a fix as it were. Being new to all this, setting up the Thrustmaster has been a challenge nearly on par with getting my private:- Your video has made it clearer. Thanks so

[Ken-ezgb]

I am sure you have helped more want to be aviators then you will every know, perfect presentation.

[adesojiadebisi]

Thanks for this.
Just watching, and will try out the instructions later in the day.

[tnuhaes]

Thank you so much for this, clears up the confusion and makes it simple to understand.

[PatricioParada]

Thank you so much for the videos you produce and the great teaching style you add to them. I was struggling with my Airbus Quadrant when I moved to an A330 the other day and as the airplane was going TOGA every time I put the controller on idle.

I will apply this to check if the controller is probably calibrated inside the simulator and create a special profile for that model.

Again, thank you sir :).

[RBTravels]

Jon, thanks for this, it's helped a lot. One question ... in the controller options there are two columns for assigning inputs ... I get what the left column is for but the right is for assigning a second use for a switch? How does that work? For instance if the switch was assigned to retracting the gear but also turning on the landing lights how would the sim know what it was I really wanted?

[robertgoldbornatyout]

Thank you so much will try out the instructions later

[jrfreeagent]

It would be good if after all of that programming of various buttons and axis that you could print them out. Also you didn't explain what the second column is for and views but thanks for the info.

[peterfagan]

I have to say that with 9.6k views, 91 likes reflects pretty badly on your viewers. This was an excellent presentation, amongst some really rubbishy ones which I've seen. So, if people don't take the time to click the like button that reflects more on their lack of courtesy than on the quality of the tutorial.

You didn't mention modifiers and switches. Are these available in MSFS? I use them a lot in DCS.

[charlesc]

Just downloaded MSFS to try after flying DCS for quite some time. It’s a bit more clunky, but I’m getting use to it.

[oiwagner]

Hi Jonathan love the tutorial playlist! Just realize it's a bit cluttered with lots of repetitive videos. Would you mind to assemble a more straightforward playlist kind of ordered from beginner to advanced level? Just roughly I mean. I know it's work. Thanks and Cheers! :)

[Pete]

Very helpful video brother... subbed. ✌🇦🇺

[glennet]

Thanks for a good video, but I have to say my first impression of MFS is very negative compared to DCS which is much more user friendly.

[terrafly]

very well explained and set out, thank you. However I have a problem as I use a logitech G940 system of pedals, throttle and joystick. In this case the calibration system does not seem to work. On the msfs it shows the 3 units but not the buttons on each and does not seem to recognise all the settings, eg I set flaps but they move and then go back without any input. Rudder will not setup. Can a demo of how to set up the G940 not be available.

[telpo]

On my stick using the xbox i am advised to release the brakes using button 1 but button 1 operates the auto pilot, how can I change this as thats what was set already when I connected the thrustmaster to the game. Thanks.

[joshuatugade]

I have an issue on steering. Whenever I try to steer the plane to the left, it follows but returns back to the center. I also use the thrustmaster tca i just don't know the proper bindings on the rudder axis and nose wheel axis. Hope you could help me

[o_kudo_o]

Hello Sir,
I wanna ask you does this work on xbox?
I just bought one but the left and right buttoms are the same X, A, B, Y and they're doing the same role.

[milo]

Been trying to configure my thrust master flight stuck for the pull up for elevation and forward to go down. Can you help with this issue? Also my sensitivity is not work as well🤷🏾‍♂️

[tomrisar]

I'm having problems with the controller set up, I spend a lot of time doing this instead of flying
Also make sure any changes are saved, leaving you with grief to do it all again.
Is there a way to print a profile or save to a file outside of the sim?

[bigwalk]

What do I do if my airbus quadrant add on isn't showing in the controls option menu