FlightGear Controls & Joysticks Questions & Answers

FlightGear control problems usually come down to bindings, axis calibration or aircraft-specific steering logic. This hub explains the default keyboard commands, how to assign a joystick or yoke, and why a rudder may move in flight yet fail to steer the nosewheel properly on the ground.

You will also find practical checks for dead or reversed throttle axes, duplicated inputs, sensitivity settings and configuration files, plus guidance on choosing compatible hardware without overspending. Where procedures vary by operating system or FlightGear release, answers written and tested by the Fly Away team make those differences clear.