Help with turns

[FuturePilot]

I got a joystick for $1!

[Fozzer]

I got a joystick for $1!

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[DenisH]

I guess for realism purposes a yoke seems most appropriate. Especially if one wants to fly, say, the huge new airbus.  I like the stick because, having flown a little bit with the real thing, I feel comfortable and like the "pointing" aspect, too. I am also a bit of a luddite and really am not interested in the jets and I like the older, classic aircraft. But  I find when flying  the Mooney the stick I am using is too ultrasensitive. Relax for an instant with the stick and a Mooney and you've  either climbed, dropped or skidded 1500 feet. At least, that's what happens to me. I am using the AV8R and it has two throttles and is very inexpensive here in the states. Less than $30.  Pedals and yoke run about $250.  

[Sean_TK]

Actually, Airbus aircraft use joysticks built into the side of the cockpit.

[FuturePilot]

Also, when flying, remember that aircraft have trim wheels for a reason! If you are letting go of the stick and finding that the aircraft is going all over the place, then you don't have the plane trimmed properly.

I always wondered what that was for until I got a joystick, then you can't live without it!!!

[DenisH]

Yes. I try to keep the  Mooney trimmed up.  Maybe it's me, but I find it  very hard to control with the stick. Trying to keep it trimmed is also a job.  ::) Come to think of it, maybe it's the stick!  (blame everything but yourself is my motto).  :)

[Sean_TK]

You may want to adjust the sensitivity settings within the FS2004 menus. Other than that, one thing to keep in mind when controlling most aircraft is the fact that you should not use heavy inputs (especially in light aircraft). I don't know how sensitive you have your settings at, but sometimes all it takes to achieve a desired result is very slight pressure on the control system.

Finally, you should only be banking your aircraft a maximum of 20 degrees, 25 degrees for heavy aircraft. When you are in the middle of doing this you may need to add a slight bit of power and/or hold slight back pressure on the control system to maintain altitude.

[DenisH]

Yes. I recall my instructor telling me to keep within a 20 degrees bank way back when I was learning in a cub. Also recall giving a little throttle in sharp turns. I think I just have to get used to the stick. It's an inexpensive one and probably doesn't perform as more costly controllers do.  I'm having a lot of fun sightseeing in the Av, especially at night. Followed the circle boat line route around Manhattan, my home town.