I wonder what is the best way to land the plane, particularly the Fenix A320 using keyboard only. I know F1 will put the thrust to idle during "RETARD" callouts, and I have my REVERSE THRUST binded to "/" but I don't think this is enough to land the plane successfully as you also need to apply brakes, and also be able to control pitch/rudder and I'm not sure if those controls are bindable to your keyboard. I was thinking of binding the brakes to the spacebar, so the longer you hold it, the more stopping power it gives, just like how it is on the xbox controller when you press the "X" button.

I find that trying to do ANYTHING on a sim with a keyboard only is a waste of time. It's not going to produce any decent results no matter what. XBox controller is only slightly better. Also not really a viable thing. I consider my own setup right now a bare minimum I can tolerate (I am on a laptop)... I have a Thrustmaster Airbus sidestick. It annoys me nowadays how limiting it is. I want to be able to adjust mixture, I want independent throttles for twins, I want to be able to efficiently do differential braking on taildraggers like DC-3. So, I am upgrading shortly. Still gonna have a laptop, but will purchase additional controllers. If traveling, I can just take the sidestick. But when at home, I want the flexibility. Keyboard only? Not even bothering. 

1 hour ago, captain420 said:

I wonder what is the best way to land the plane, particularly the Fenix A320 using keyboard only. I know F1 will put the thrust to idle during "RETARD" callouts, and I have my REVERSE THRUST binded to "/" but I don't think this is enough to land the plane successfully as you also need to apply brakes, and also be able to control pitch/rudder and I'm not sure if those controls are bindable to your keyboard. I was thinking of binding the brakes to the spacebar, so the longer you hold it, the more stopping power it gives, just like how it is on the xbox controller when you press the "X" button.

Like trying to drive your car with your feet only. Waste of time. 

What? Really?

I wouldn't even think about controlling sim without proper controls, rudder pedals and boeing tca yoke/airbus yoke depending on aircraft in use. 

There must be a reason for those control yokes/rudder pedals to exist in IRL otherwise they would be flying also with mouse and keyboard 🤣 

Just get a joystick and stop teasing yourself..

 

Edited July 28, 20241 yr by MPL

I like my xbox controller to fly a lot, even though about buying a second one to mimic throttle control/have more buttons like a hotas lol! 

If you are doing this because of the cost of the hardware, a decent joystick on its own without any pedals or separate throttle quadrant will cost the same as the Fenix itself. Instead of buying an add-on just buy the joystick and fly with the really incredible free planes like trh Fly by wire or the included for free iniBuild planes.

7 hours ago, captain420 said:

I wonder what is the best way to land the plane, particularly the Fenix A320 using keyboard only. I know F1 will put the thrust to idle during "RETARD" callouts, and I have my REVERSE THRUST binded to "/" but I don't think this is enough to land the plane successfully as you also need to apply brakes, and also be able to control pitch/rudder and I'm not sure if those controls are bindable to your keyboard. I was thinking of binding the brakes to the spacebar, so the longer you hold it, the more stopping power it gives, just like how it is on the xbox controller when you press the "X" button.

Try the old FSX bindings? F1 Idle, F2 decrease throttle/reverse, F3 increase throttle and F4 full thrust. Brakes with period.

Regarding flying keyboard only...

I did that many years ago... The I switched to an Xbox controller... And after that TCA sidestick/throttle/add-on.... Then rudder pedals and now a full fcu and mini overhead. Cannot think of going back but it took me a while to switch. Take your time! 

If you want to fly more airline types a controller is a good starting point.

 

 

Edited July 28, 20241 yr by edemeijer

We don’t say the “fly using a keyboard” line here. You’ve got guts my guy. 🤣

Edited July 28, 20241 yr by rick celik

It would be like trying to use Excel with just my Warthog. Tools for the job. 

Edited July 28, 20241 yr by St Mawgan

I fail to understand any logic or reasoning for even considering using the sim with a keyboard.

Even using a cheap £20 joystick is considerably better

On 7/27/2024 at 4:16 PM, BostonJeremy77 said:

So, I am upgrading shortly. Still gonna have a laptop, but will purchase additional controllers. If traveling, I can just take the sidestick. But when at home, I want the flexibility. Keyboard only? Not even bothering. 

For portability you might want to check this out.  It has two extra buttons which you can use for modifiers. A newer version was just released.
(74) Flydigi Vader 3 Pro Review | The BEST Hall Effect Gaming Controller - YouTube

On 7/28/2024 at 8:47 AM, captain420 said:

Fenix A320 using keyboard only. 

I can't recall a worse idea ever posted in these forums.

Just fly to CAT 3 airports only 😉

 

Should we take a collection to get this man some gear?