Microsoft Flight Simulator Controls & Joysticks Questions & Answers

Control problems in Microsoft Flight Simulator range from trim snapping back to neutral and duplicated axis inputs to missing keyboard commands, drifting joysticks and profiles that fail to save. This hub covers controller, yoke, throttle, pedal and joystick setup, including sensitivity curves, dead zones, axis assignment and conflicts caused by assistance features or multiple devices.

Guides also explain the default MSFS 2024 keyboard controls, custom cockpit camera views and practical ways to fly on Xbox or PC with a gamepad. Answers written and tested by the Fly Away team help identify whether unexpected behaviour comes from hardware, bindings, aircraft-specific profiles, cloud synchronisation or simulator settings, while offering sensible device choices for different budgets and flying styles.