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How do I configure an Xbox controller in MSFS 2020?Configure an Xbox controller in MSFS 2020: select the right profile, bind flight axes, tune sensitivity, and fix drift or duplicate inputs.6 min read · Jul 2026Ian StephensRead answer
How do I set up head and eye tracking in MSFS?Set up MSFS head and eye tracking with TrackIR, Tobii or OpenTrack, and fix centring, jitter, dead zones and detection problems.8 min read · Jul 2026Ian StephensRead answer
What are the default keyboard controls in MSFS 2020?See the default MSFS 2020 keyboard controls for flying, engines, flaps, brakes, views and autopilot, plus fixes for unresponsive keys.8 min read · Jul 2026Ian StephensRead answer
How do I exit Freelook in MSFS 2024?Exit Freelook mode in MSFS 2024, then fix a stuck view, conflicting binding or accidental switch to the Drone Camera.4 min read · Jul 2026Ian StephensRead answer
How do I set up a Honeycomb Alpha yoke in MSFS 2020?Set up a Honeycomb Alpha yoke in MSFS 2020 with the correct axes, switch commands, sensitivity settings and fixes for detection or conflicts.6 min read · Jul 2026Ian StephensRead answer
Why can't I click cockpit controls in MSFS 2024?Fix MSFS 2024 cockpit controls that will not click by restoring cursor focus, changing interaction mode, resetting bindings and testing aircraft.5 min read · Jul 2026 · 159 viewsIan StephensRead answer
How do I set up an Xbox controller in MSFS 2024?Set up an Xbox controller in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, including profiles, axis bindings, sensitivity and fixes for drift or double inputs.6 min read · Jul 2026 · 161 viewsIan StephensRead answer
How do I calibrate a joystick and throttle in MSFS 2024?Calibrate a joystick and throttle in MSFS 2024, set axes, dead zones and reverse thrust, and fix drift, poor travel or duplicate inputs.8 min read · Jul 2026 · 113 viewsIan StephensRead answer
How do I set up Microsoft Flight Simulator PC controls?Learn how to set up Microsoft Flight Simulator PC controls, bind axes and buttons, tune sensitivity, build profiles and fix duplicate inputs.7 min read · Jul 2026Ian StephensRead answer
Can you play Microsoft Flight Simulator without a joystick?Yes, you can play Microsoft Flight Simulator without a joystick. Compare keyboard, mouse and gamepad controls, with practical setup and fixes.5 min read · Jul 2026Ian StephensRead answer
How do I set joystick and controller sensitivity in MSFS?Set Microsoft Flight Simulator joystick and controller sensitivity with practical curves, dead zones and fixes for twitchy, drifting or slow controls.7 min read · Jul 2026Ian StephensRead answer
How do I set joystick controls and sensitivity in MSFS 2020?Set up MSFS 2020 joystick controls, sensitivity curves, dead zones and profiles, with fixes for drift, reversed axes and duplicate bindings.7 min read · Jul 2026Ian StephensRead answer
Which controllers work with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?See which joysticks, yokes, HOTAS systems, pedals and gamepads work with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on PC, Xbox and PS5.6 min read · Jul 2026 · 148 viewsIan StephensRead answer
How do I map and save controller bindings in MSFS 2024?Map and save joystick or controller bindings in MSFS 2024, choose the correct axis commands, and fix profiles that reset, conflict or fail to load.6 min read · Jul 2026Ian StephensRead answer
How do I calibrate a joystick in MSFS 2020?Calibrate a joystick in MSFS 2020 using Windows, then set axis bindings, dead zones and sensitivity correctly to stop drift and over-control.6 min read · Jul 2026Ian StephensRead answer
What joystick sensitivity should I use in MSFS 2020?Use proven MSFS 2020 joystick sensitivity, dead-zone and reactivity starting values, then tune pitch, roll, rudder and throttle without losing range.6 min read · Jul 2026Ian StephensRead answer
Why does MSFS 2024 keep losing my joystick or controller?Is your MSFS 2024 controller disconnecting? Diagnose USB power, cables, firmware, lost bindings and console issues with practical fixes.7 min read · Jul 2026Ian StephensRead answer
Why is my throttle not working in MSFS 2024?Fix a throttle not working in MSFS 2024: choose the correct axis, remove duplicate bindings, reverse it properly and diagnose calibration issues.7 min read · Jul 2026 · 130 viewsIan StephensRead answer
Why won't my joystick work in Microsoft Flight Simulator?Fix a joystick not working in Microsoft Flight Simulator by checking USB detection, controller profiles, axis bindings, conflicts and compatibility.7 min read · Jul 2026Ian StephensRead answer
How do I use pushback in Microsoft Flight Simulator?Use pushback in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024: request the tug, steer correctly, stop safely, and fix missing or stuck ground services.5 min read · Jul 2026 · 106 viewsIan StephensRead answer
How do I adjust joystick sensitivity in MSFS?Adjust Microsoft Flight Simulator joystick sensitivity, dead zones and response curves with practical starting values and fixes for drift.6 min read · Jul 2026Ian StephensRead answer
Why is my joystick or controller not working in MSFS?Fix a joystick or controller not working in Microsoft Flight Simulator by checking USB detection, profiles, axis bindings and input conflicts.5 min read · Jul 2026 · 184 viewsIan StephensRead answer
How do I set up a joystick in MSFS 2020 and 2024?Set up a joystick in MSFS 2020 or 2024: bind axes, remove duplicate inputs, tune dead zones and fix detection on PC and consoles.10 min read · Jul 2026 · 221 viewsIan StephensRead answer
How do I walk around the cabin in MSFS 2024 or 2020?Learn how to walk around the cabin in MSFS 2024, move inside aircraft in MSFS 2020, set Xbox controls, and fix blocked interiors.7 min read · Jul 2026 · 264 viewsIan StephensRead answer

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