Hi folks. So I am still in the process of figuring out how to configure controllers for helicopters. I am making progress ......... but .......... I have a controller (Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS) that only has one variable axis. However, using for instance the Cabri G2 Heli in MSFS, there is both a collective arm, AND a twist throttle on the collective arm. When I set the controller axis to the collective axis, and move it, the twist throttle on the heli collective moves but the collective arm itself does not move up and down.

Do I need another controller so that I have two axis'? Or is there something I am not understanding about how to configure the controller? When I use the axis on the controller., the twist throttle on the heli does turn and the heli does rise. But my limited knowledge tells me that's not how it's supposed to work.

Any advice/guidance? Thanks.

Depending on your budget, you can get realistic heli controls instead of trying to use fixed-wing controls. This site is a good starting point:

http://www.helistart.com/helisimcontrols.aspx

 

I believe this has been posted here before, but since you asked

 

1 hour ago, Rob G said:

Hi folks. So I am still in the process of figuring out how to configure controllers for helicopters. I am making progress ......... but .......... I have a controller (Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS)

Be aware that if you use the twist function of the T16000M, a couple of the wires have a tendency to come loose, causing intermittent contact and some twitchy motion.   This can happen in as little as 6 months to 2 years of use.  There are some fixes out on the 'net of varying complexity when it happens to you.