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Thread ID: 44497	2004-04-21 00:00:00	Flight Simulator 2002	Big_Mountain (4623)	Press F1

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230834	2004-04-21 00:00:00	Hi I just have a little problem with my flight simulator controls and would like to ask a few questions. I do not have a joystick. So i use keyboard to play Flight Sims. First of all is the Num Pad 5 key, that key us supposed to be assigned for "center all ailerons and rudder". Does that mean if I'm in a turn or pitching up for down, and then press 5 on the Numpad would bring the plane back to straight and level flight? If it does then the Numpad 5 key doesn't seem to work on my keyboard, during a turn or pitching up or down, then I press Numpad 5, the plane has no reponse and continues to turn or pitching up or down. Why does this happen, how would i fix it? Secondly is another control, it is the rpm power control, when I need to reduce or increase the rpm power of the engine or increase it, how would i do that? I am a beginner at Flight Sims so please excuse me if my questions turn out to be a bit stupid. Cheers	Big_Mountain (4623)
230835	2004-04-21 00:06:00	Try pushing the numlock button first. Power settings = F1,F2,F3,F4	gerrypics (323)
230836	2004-04-21 00:08:00	Buy a joystick. Honestly,this will actually make the sim enjoyable.	metla (154)
230837	2004-04-21 00:11:00	Hi I use FS 2004 - and with a joystick - but i think 2002 won't be much different. When i press Num Pad 5 - all it does is center the rudder, i'm sure it doesn't center the ailerons - but becuase i use a stick - it may be different. Also - check that the '5' button works anyway - try typing with it - work? As for the RPM control - just change the throttle/engine power. On 2004 ( i use the joystcik throttle) but i think its num pad 9 and 3 (but MAKE SURE the num lock lite is off - same for when using 5 - otherwise it just changes views) BUt you're best to go into teh settings -a nd look at all the controls - it'll have it in there. And if you plan on using Flight sims more often - i'd reccomend getting a joystcik - you can ok ones on trademe for less than $20. I really want to get me a Flight Yoke (the proper sticks hat most civil aircraft use) but only 1 or 2 companies make them - so they're hard to find - and cost a bit :( Hope this helps	fergie (424)
230838	2004-04-21 00:34:00	As fergie & metla say the joystick is the way to go but in the mean time have a look here: sal.neoburn.net	gerrypics (323)
230839	2004-04-21 00:44:00	>>If it does then the Numpad 5 key doesn't seem to work on my keyboard, during a turn or pitching up or down . The controls will be centered but a aircraft in a constant turn will stay in that attitude until opposite control is applied (in simple terms) . I agree with Metla, get a joystick with a button at the top of the joystick which allows you it move your view . Likewise, a throttle on the joystick gives much better throttle control for landing . Its great . I find flying with the keyboard takes all the enjoyment out of it .	Dolby Digital (160)
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