Having bought the Saitek X52 flight system, I am now trying to programme it. Mostly this has been quite easy - though some things, such as elevator trimming, seem better done through FS9's assignments options.What I haven't really worked out is what the rotaries on the throttle are supposed to do - one around the 'E' button and the other around the 'clutch'. Is there a preferred use for these? Or has someone come up with something really useful?As I already have a Nostromo N52, I have almost more buttons around me when I fly than I can use! Hardly ever need to reach over to the keyboard or mouse now..M. :-)

I myself use them for rudder and elevator trims, it seems to work pretty well and I'm not wasting space on my joystick!

I have the X45, which I believe has similar rotary controls on the throttle. Being a prop driver, I assigned them to prop RPM and mixture controls. They seem to work well for that. I've assigned elevator and rudder trim to the second POV hat switch. To me that's more natural and functions much like electric trim on a real plane.

I had them set to spoilers and trim. But in the iFly 744 I could never get the AC to work, regardless of what I did with the rotary assignment via FSUIPC. So I ended up switching and using the 4-way mouse button on the throttle for trim up/down keys. With the pinkie-shift I have it set for prop condition/pitch. Haven't figured out a new use for the now unassigned rotary.scott s..

I'll probably just leave them 'dead'. I have enough buttons, what with the N52. Found a flight shop in London the other week. Has a whole FS section, complete with a fabulous cockpit setup in one darkened corner - multiple screens, proper Boeing controls, the lot. I was happy with my Saitek till I saw that! Good job it runs into thousands of pounds and I can't justify the expense. Yet!M.