don't forget the great X-Box 360 Controller as affordable autopilot

  • I've been using the X-Box 360 Windows controller (around $30 at Best Buy or online) as my number two unit on sims for years... in FSX and here in AF2 it's my autopilot unit with buttons easily performing master on / off, HDG lock, HDG knobs, ALT, SPD, exterior lights, reverser axis, etc... It's great.... just a recommendation.... I fly with a normal Logitech joystick as all this tucks away great in my suitcase while flying for a living....

    Peter

  • I use the Xbox 360 controller very often, and with no shame at all. But, as a general rule, I've noticed over the years that theres almost a taboo against doing so, as it's considered almost de rigueur to have a yoke, throttle, and xcetera for a valid flight simulator setup. :*

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    Edited once, last by HiFlyer (January 10, 2018 at 7:14 PM).

  • That is a good idea I will give a try. At times I have difficulty with actuating the buttons/knobs. If I understand the idea correctly, perhaps I could assign

    the Xbox buttons/triggers etc.... to perform the more common functions. Thanks for posting this!

  • I've been using the X-Box 360 Windows controller (around $30 at Best Buy or online) as my number two unit on sims for years... in FSX and here in AF2 it's my autopilot unit with buttons easily performing master on / off, HDG lock, HDG knobs, ALT, SPD, exterior lights, reverser axis, etc... It's great.... just a recommendation.... I fly with a normal Logitech joystick as all this tucks away great in my suitcase while flying for a living....

    Peter

    I will probably order the wireless xbox 360 controller later today. Thanks for the tip.

    Regards,

    Ray