Hey, guys - All of a sudden, my elevator trim has a mind of its own. No matter how I try to control it: on the screen, with keys, or with peripherals, it wants to head down. Happens no matter which aircraft I choose.Really would appreiate any suggestions.

Hey, guys - All of a sudden, my elevator trim has a mind of its own. No matter how I try to control it: on the screen, with keys, or with peripherals, it wants to head down. Happens no matter which aircraft I choose.Really would appreiate any suggestions.

It could, and sounds like your 'stick' has gone 'south'. Try another controller and see if that clears things up.

Turn off the autopilot...

Thanks, guys. I will diconnect the yoke and see if that helps. The auto pilot counteracts the problem and maintains a level flight.

Make sure that under Settings/Controls/Yoke that the Elevator Trim Setting has not received a spurious 'Reverse' check box in the right hand column.I had this recently for reasons unknown, I was unable to get airborne and was treated to a very fast street level view of the buildings throughout London.

None of the above worked. I detached all peripherals except keyboard and mouse. When I chose the Cessna 172, I watched the trim wheel go forward on its own!. I could move it back with the mouse, but it repeated the performance.I have disinstalled FSx and am in the process of reinstalling. Takes forever, but I will report on success or failure in my next post.As always, I appreciate the interest and help I get from our community.

That's because you saved a flight with the autopilot still switched on. Hit Ctrl-Z. If it beeps - you have just fixed the problem... like Bill.. uh.. sorry .. Father Bill said.. :(