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Aerofly FS 2 supports a wide variety of joysticks and gamepads from various manufacturers. For most of these controllers Aerofly FS 2 also features a default assignment. However, Aerofly FS 2 is fully customizable, so if you want to change a certain function, this can be achieved by using the 'Controls' menu.
Open 'Settings' in the main menu and choose 'Controls' in the submenu. At the bottom of the new window you'll find the recognized joysticks, gamepads and other compatible controllers. If you don't see a connected controller, please plug it in once again and wait for a while. Select 'Primary' to set up your joystick and proceed as follows:
If you want to delete an assignment click once again on the mid bar of the respective function and press the 'Backspace' key on your keyboard.
Proceed as follows to program functions such as flaps or brakes:
If you want to use separate rudder pedals please proceed as follows:
If you have any problems in programming the buttons or axis on your USB device then please click on the displayed USB device button at the 'Primary' menu. After that you'll see this interface. Here you can enable or disable your USB device and double check all axes and buttons. You can't program axes or buttons via this interface but check the function.
Most joysticks and gamepads should be calibrated by default. However if you connected joystick is not properly calibrated, you can do so in the 'Controls' menu. At the bottom left corner of the screen, click on your device shown in the box. At the top right corner of the next screen, click on the symbol that looks like a target. Then follow the instructions to move and center the sticks and throttle slider.