CFS3 crash and burn

[FNQ4FUN]

Just bought CFS3 as my 1st ever flight sim. Set it up on my computer and all looked good til I tried to fly using the keyboard. All I seem to do is crash. The controls are either blisteringly quick or won't respond at all. I can fly a real aircraft so as you can imagine I am getting heaps from all my mates who have not had a go. Is a joystick any better or am I missing something basic in the setup? Thanks in advance

[Mathias]

Yes, a joystick is an absolute must have for a flightsim, makes all the difference.

[macstu23]

I concur. A good joystick makes all the difference. I'd recommend the MS Sidewinder Force Feedback Pro....I managed to pick mine up on ebay for just

[FNQ4FUN]

Many thanks. Went out and got a Logitech Extreme 3D Pro and the experience is much better. Now I just get shot down. No force feedback but enought for me at present.

[Woodlouse2002]

The first thing I did when I got my force feedback joystick home was turn off the force feedback. It's totally unrealistic and just generally fecks everything up for you as the pilot.