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Can I use an old PC joystick on a modern PC?Test old USB and 15-pin joysticks in Windows joy.cpl, calibrate them, see when an active converter is needed, then bind them in MSFS or X-Plane.10 min read · Aug 2026 · 391 viewsIan StephensRead answer
Can I use a game-port joystick for flight simulation?Can a 15-pin game-port joystick work over USB? Choose the right active adapter, avoid VGA cables, test in joy.cpl and fix Windows 11 faults.11 min read · Aug 2026 · 233 viewsIan StephensRead answer
Can Aerofly FS run on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac and iPad?See which Aerofly FS edition runs on each platform: FS 4 for PC and Mac, FS Global for iPad, and FS 2 Flight Simulator for Nintendo Switch.3 min read · Jul 2026 · 757 viewsIan StephensRead answer
Can you play Infinite Flight on PC?No native Windows version: use an Android emulator in five steps, install through its official catalogue, and map mouse, keyboard or gamepad controls.6 min read · Jul 2026 · 1.4k viewsIan StephensRead answer
How do I use legacy Saitek flight controls on Windows 11?Use legacy Saitek flight controls on Windows 11: connect, test, install only the drivers you need, map axes and fix detection or ghost inputs.6 min read · Jul 2026 · 528 viewsIan StephensRead answer
What are the best free flight simulator games for Xbox?Compare War Thunder and Roblox's Pilot Training Flight Simulator on Xbox—Simulator Battles, aircraft types, limits and Microsoft Flight Simulator pricing.4 min read · Jul 2026 · 1.3k viewsIan StephensRead answer
What are the best free flight simulators for Linux?Compare the best free flight simulators for Linux, from FlightGear to browser and low-spec options, with install tips and honest limitations.5 min read · Jul 2026 · 974 viewsIan StephensRead answer
Which Thrustmaster HOTAS is best for Xbox and PC?Compare 5 Thrustmaster HOTAS options: Xbox-ready T.Flight HOTAS One and Full Kit X, plus PC T.16000M, Warthog and AVA limits.6 min read · Jul 2026 · 869 viewsIan StephensRead answer
How do I set up CH Products controls in Windows 11?Set up CH Products controls in Windows 11: drivers, Control Manager, CH Pro Pedals calibration, axis assignments and troubleshooting.12 min read · Jul 2026 · 576 viewsIan StephensRead answer
What are the best free flight simulators for Android and iPhone?Compare 5 free mobile flight simulators: Infinite Flight, X-Plane, Turboprop, Airline Commander and GeoFS, with free-access limits for Android and iPhone.7 min read · Jul 2026 · 8.6k viewsIan StephensRead answer
Which flight simulators run on Linux?Compare the best Linux and Ubuntu flight simulators, native support, Proton limits, Vulkan setup, controllers, add-ons and common fixes.11 min read · Jul 2026 · 2.2k viewsIan StephensRead answer
Which flight simulators work on Windows 11?Find which flight simulators work on Windows 11, including MSFS, X-Plane, DCS, Prepar3D, FlightGear and legacy FSX, plus key caveats.6 min read · Jul 2026 · 575 viewsIan StephensRead answer

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