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Title says it all - using Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog (love it), EZDOK, PMDG737NGX, FSUIPC Registered 4.x.Have the Squeeze lever on the WH configured to cycle through the three camera categories in EZ DOK. After squeezing it a couple of times, invariably my Auto Pilot disconnects, the klaxxon horn sounds, and I cannot seem to figure out why this is happening.I just added LINDA to control the 737NGX, works a treat. The squeeze lever button on the joystick is NOT assigned to anything in Linda. I -may- possibly have configured it a week or so back to do something in FSX but I can't recall. WHen I installed LINDA, I had to delete the Button Controls from the FSX Modules\Controls HTML file. I have that button configured to swap cameras in EZ DOK.I'm willing to bet someone with a Warthog may have a possible clue how I can troubleshoot this, thus I'm asking for advice, please. Thank you!Robert

So I looked out on the wings and saw a little green creature with pointy teeth grinning evilly back at me. Suddenly the aircraft developed unexpected behavour, particularly when using accelerated sim rate (8x). In the past I could fly at accellerated sim rates when I simply ran out of time and at least could finish the flight instead of hitting ESC(ape) key and terminating.Now, the plane under 8x sim rate climbs wildly and does not level off at the pre-planned cruise altitude. So that's ONE issue. Additionally, I recently recalibrated the controls (HOTAS Warthog combined with Saitek combat rudder pedals) and de-selected auto-rudder. Good news is I am obtaining max N1 (when bumped to 27K performance) at 103% of N1 under full throttle on runway holding plane with brakes. Bad news is aircraft does not appear to slow down as I would expect if I pull the throttles all the way to IDLE position (?) Shouldn't the plane slow down if flying straight and level and you pull the power off?I have noted Ryan M. admonishing that PMDG doesn't recommend using FSUIPC, but I am compelled to use it for some of the warthog functions, notably the gray slider on the right edge of the throttle, I have it configured to handle the flaps and works a treat. MIdway is flaps 10 and fully down is flaps 40 and it will move from 0 to 40 easily in either direction, much more realistic than some other 'flaps solutions' I have read about.I also am able to control the reverse thrusters if I lift and then pull further towards me (assuming plane is on the ground) the reversers will come on until I move the throttles forward to a tad above idle.So the good news is the plane performs well but I have these weird issues especially with regard to the airspeed during flight not decreasing when pulling off power, even if I disengage A/T...I have previously completely uninstalled the 737NGX (Control panel Programs/Features) and then reinstalled the base download and then applied SP1b per PMDG instructions.It's a huge hope that I can resolve the little nuances in the control surfaces and certain other concerns - a BIG one is the plane doesn't change altitude as I expect, meaning if I press ALT CHG it doesn't always respond (??) F/D is ON (both sides) CMD A is ON. ALT INTV no joy as well. Something is clearly not operating within design intent... durned if I know how to remediate it though :sad:Another weird one, sometimes for no reason, the CMD A won't re-engage, but CMD B -will- (?) It's my experience in normal flight you can use either side and both when doing CAT III landing. If the CMD A failure occurs, I can't auto-land Cat III because only one side of the A/P will engage. And of course the odd times when neither CMD A nor CMD B will engage, which makes me suspect a control surface that is 'blocking' the A/P (?)Really hopeful one of you Warthog drivers may shed some ambiance on this for me? Muchisimas Gracias!Note to readers- YES, I went into the FMC and re-installed the default airplane configuration. I typically begin a flight with the plane running parked at a gate. I configure the IRS and load the route and PERF settings including Takeoff and approach. I set the CATIII Armed in the lower console entering runway length, altitude and IRS Glideslope (3 degrees). Takeoff without A/T having CMD lit, VNAV lit. Destination Rnwy heading loaded in CRSE (both sides) and speed set to 250kt, FD on both sides, Pilot is Master. Another weird thing, I can never click a button and enter a MACH speed value, this seems wrong to me, I can only enter Knots. Shouldn't I be able to dial in, say .74 mach whilst on the ground pre-taxi? Not on my plane!So' there are things that aren't working as I expect, and I am not sure if it's "Pilot Error" (read the flippin' manual?) or "Gremlins" (?)Looking for particular help on the FSUIPC with Warthog:Can I disable the control surfaces within FSX and somehow have them recognized, controlled, and calibrated ONLY by FSUIPC?When I shut off the control surfaces inside FSX, they no longer respond during flight - am I missing something?Many thanks.Robert