See the standard MSFS 2024 T.Flight HOTAS One default bindings, how to check the live preset, and why PC and Xbox mappings can differ.
The default MSFS 2024 T.Flight HOTAS One profile binds the stick to aileron and elevator, the rudder control to yaw, the lever to throttle, the hat switch to camera movement, and several buttons to brakes, views, landing gear, flaps and elevator trim. Exact button assignments can vary by platform and preset revision.
Default T.Flight HOTAS One binding chart
The standard aeroplane preset normally provides these flight controls on PC and Xbox Series X|S:
| HOTAS One input | Default MSFS 2024 binding | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Stick left and right | Ailerons Axis | Controls aircraft roll |
| Stick forward and back | Elevator Axis | Controls aircraft pitch |
| Twist grip or rudder control | Rudder Axis | Controls yaw and nose-wheel steering where supported |
| Throttle lever | Throttle Axis | Controls the generic aircraft throttle |
| POV hat | Cockpit camera look | Moves the view up, down, left, right and diagonally |
| Button 1, the trigger | Brakes | Applies the wheel brakes while held; it is not the parking brake |
| Button 2 | Reset cockpit view | Returns the cockpit camera to its default position |
| Button 3 | Toggle external view | Changes between cockpit and external cameras |
| Button 4 | Toggle landing gear | Raises or lowers retractable landing gear |
| Buttons 5 and 6 | Decrease and increase flaps | Moves the flaps one stage in either direction |
| Buttons 7 and 8 | Elevator trim down and up | Adjusts pitch trim incrementally |
This is the usual stock layout, but the controls screen is authoritative for the installed simulator build. PC mode can display numbered joystick inputs, while Xbox may use different input labels. Some remaining HOTAS buttons are used for interface functions or left unassigned rather than carrying aircraft commands.
The generic throttle axis normally operates all engines together. Mixture, propeller pitch, spoilers, reverse thrust, autopilot controls and individual engine throttles generally need additional assignments. Fixed-gear aircraft ignore the landing-gear command, while aircraft without flaps ignore the flap buttons.
How do I see the exact default bindings on my system?
The exact profile can be inspected by selecting the HOTAS One in MSFS 2024 Controls and showing only assigned commands.
- Connect the HOTAS One: use the Xbox position on an Xbox console or the correct PC position and device mode on a computer.
- Open Controls: select the T.Flight HOTAS One device rather than the keyboard, mouse or Xbox controller.
- Select the supplied preset: choose the factory or default aircraft-control profile, not a custom copy.
- Filter for assigned controls: this removes the long list of unused simulator commands.
- Search by input: move an axis or press a button to reveal its precise command and detect duplicate assignments.
MSFS 2024 can maintain separate general, aircraft and customised profiles, so check the profile selected for the aircraft being flown. Our guide to inspecting, changing and saving MSFS 2024 controller bindings explains how to preserve the factory preset while making a personal copy.
Why are my HOTAS One default bindings different?
Different bindings usually mean that MSFS 2024 has loaded another preset, the device is operating in the wrong platform mode, or a simulator update supplied a revised profile.
- Custom or aircraft-specific profile: a saved profile can override the supplied general aeroplane layout.
- PC and Xbox identification: the same physical button may be displayed with a number on PC and a platform-style label on Xbox.
- Wrong hardware mode: an incorrect PC or Xbox selector position can prevent proper detection or expose unexpected inputs.
- Hidden controls: an active search or category filter can make valid assignments appear to be missing.
- Multiple devices: a gamepad, pedals or another joystick may also be bound to throttle, rudder or brakes and fight the HOTAS input.
If the default profile has been overwritten, restore it before comparing the layout. Follow our instructions for resetting or clearing MSFS 2024 controller bindings, but avoid resetting every connected device when only the HOTAS profile is affected.
The T.Flight HOTAS One is designed for PC and Xbox rather than PlayStation. MSFS 2024 on PS5 and PS5 Pro therefore does not provide the same native HOTAS One default profile.
Which default bindings should I change first?
The stock profile is usable for basic fixed-wing flying, but throttle, rudder, trim and parking-brake assignments deserve checking before departure.
- Throttle: bind the lever to an analogue throttle axis, not separate increase-throttle and decrease-throttle commands. If the lever is reversed or behaves like switches, use our analogue throttle configuration steps.
- Rudder: remove any competing rudder axis from a gamepad or second controller. Add a small dead zone only if the aircraft yaws while the control is centred.
- Brakes: keep the trigger as a momentary brake and assign parking brake to a separate button combination to prevent accidental release.
- Trim: confirm which button trims nose-up and nose-down before take-off; reversing these two is a common and potentially disruptive mistake.
If MSFS 2024 detects no movement at all, the problem is device recognition rather than the button chart. Check the selector position, reconnect the unit, verify that the operating system sees its axes on PC, and then use our HOTAS One detection and troubleshooting checks.