Reverse Thrust in FS9

[Guest KGFL]

I'm not able to activate reverse thrust in FS9 using the F2 key, as I have done in FS2002. I can't seem to find it in the "Controls-Assignments" menu under options. Is the only way to reverse thrust is on the throttle quadrant? Please help!

[ronzie 21]

I have the function set to a repeating button on the joystick and therefore it should also be available as a key assignment. Remember the throttle must be at idle (F1 to test) before reverse thrust can be engaged as a function.

[Jim Robinson 122]

Do any of your other "F" keys work? I have a keyboard with an "F-Lock" button that enables the "F" keys to do other functions like having a completly seperate row of keys. "F-Lock" is off by default at boot-up and if I forget to turn it on before I fly, my "F" keys don't work either. Food for thought anyway.good luck,Jim

[Guest KGFL]

Jim,You might be on to something. I installed a new wireless keyboard that appears to have a "lock" botton. I'll reset to default command assignments and "unlock" the F keys next time I boot up FS9.Thanks for the suggestion.

[Guest KGFL]

Jim,Thanks for your suggestion...it worked. Just completed a Delta Shuttle flight KBOS-KLGA with Kitty Hawk 737-800. F2 activated reverse thrust after touch down on RWY 4.

[Guest]

Another possibility (just for the books and future reference in case anyone bothers to use the searchfunction in the future with this problem :-lol):callibrate your throttle. If it's jittery (like mine is) callibrate it to show 0 deflection a bit before the stop so it'll be stable at 0 when pulled fully back. If it isn't the reversers won't engage or will disengage immediately.

[Guest RotorRick]

...and to add to that, my previous joystick sucked for staying 100% calibrated...and so the throttle would spike a couple of times per second on average, making it impossible to use reversers properly.Also, use F1 with F2 at the same time, as F1 cuts the throttle to zero.

[Jim Robinson 122]

Glad you got it sorted out, KGFL. Thanks for posting back.Jim