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Rudder problem

Postby Muzz » Fri Jun 29, 2007 1:58 pm

Ok I have just got FS2004 and whenever I start up a flight the rudder seems to move to the right and will not budge. Even when i realign it to the center it still moves to the right again immediately. It doesnt matter which aircraft this is with.

This obviously makes the plane almost uncontrollable and it pretty much flies around in circles.

Any idea what is causing it and how it can be fixed? It has done this since installation. I also have FSX installed if it makes any difference, and am using a Saitek X52 joystick/throttle.

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Re: Rudder problem

Postby Bad2bone » Fri Jun 29, 2007 2:37 pm

Unistall the Saitek software and unplug the joystick. turn off the computer, replug the
joystick and reboot the computer.

XP will find new hardware and install a driver for it. It is a better driver than the one
that came with the stick.

To recalibrate, just unplug the stick for a few seconds and it will be fine.
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Re: Rudder problem

Postby VFC-183_Raven » Fri Jun 29, 2007 2:46 pm

It happens to me all the time all i do is shut off the MFS2004 unplug the joystick and replug it in.

I never uninstall it or anything in that matter.
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Re: Rudder problem

Postby haroldkip » Fri Jun 29, 2007 2:50 pm

Make sure the drivers are gone too ... don't just uninstall the software.
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Re: Rudder problem

Postby Sir_Crashalot » Fri Jun 29, 2007 3:35 pm

On the throttle part of the X-52 there is a small wheel with a blue button called "I". Make sure this wheel is absolutely centered. If not it will screw up your rudder. Another solution to this is to turn that wheel completely to the left or right and then center your rudder using a keyboard command. Just don't ask what that command is......

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Re: Rudder problem

Postby Hagar » Fri Jun 29, 2007 3:36 pm

Another solution to this is to turn that wheel completely to the left or right and then center your rudder using a keyboard command. Just don't ask what that command is......

Crash ;)

Center Ailerons and Rudder    Num Pad 5
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Re: Rudder problem

Postby Sir_Crashalot » Fri Jun 29, 2007 3:39 pm

Thanks Hagar. Should have known that.

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Re: Rudder problem

Postby Hagar » Fri Jun 29, 2007 3:45 pm

Thanks Hagar. Should have known that.

Crash ;)

No prob. I happened to be looking at the list of key commands in the Learning Center. ;)
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