Trouble with Throttle Control on CH Products Flight Yoke: Full & Idle Throttle Not Responsive
Hi Guys,
I can't get either full throttle or idle throttle by using the throttle control on the yoke. I need to press F1 to get idle throttle and F4 for full throttle. The lever moves the throttle most of the way but not all the way.
I have tried calibrating, uninstalling, and reinstalling. I have also followed the setup instructions for the ms flight simulator on the CH website.
I would appreciate it if anyone could help.
Calum
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Madbrit
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Do you have fsuipc installed?
It is possible to set much better control of the levers to get the output you're looking for.
There is a free version (restricted) and a payware version. I'd consider it to be the number one add-on to FS and in many cases a requirement to interface FS with other add-ons.
The CH yoke does not require FSUIPC to function properly. Do you have anything else assign as the throttle, such as a joystick? If so unselect it because FS can not handle two devices assigned to the same thing.
calum wrote:
Hi Guys,
I cant get either full throttle or idle throttle by using the throttle control on the yoke. I need to press F1 to get idle throttle and F4 for full throttle. The lever moves the throttle most of the way but not all the way.
I have tried calibrating, uninstalling and reinstalling. I have also followed the set up instructions for ms flight simulator on the CH web site.
I would appreciate it if anyone could help.
Calum
I have that EXACT same problem with the prop lever on my yoke. I also have done just about everything, and can not get it to work.
I realised that although I uninstalled the yoke on windows, it was still installed within flight simulator itself. I uninstalled it there as well, and then reinstalled it and it seems fine. I can certainly get idle now on the throttle. I am not convinced I am getting full throttle as the PMGD 737 moves the throttle lever back a bit about half a second after I put it to full throttle. This is without autothrottle. The PMGD b1900D seems fine though, so probably that is a feature of the 737.
Ensure that in the calibration area, your throttle sensitivity is max and the null zone is small or even zero(less than 10% of total). Make sure nothing else is also assigned to control the throttle axis. 🙂
Hi Calum,
I've come across this issue before and it's certainly a frustrating one. I understand you've tried the typical solutions like calibration and reinstalling, but let's see if we can still crack this together.
1. Calibration Check
You mentioned calibrating, but let's be sure about the specific steps. You should be using the Windows USB Game Controllers interface for this.
- Go to Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Devices and Printers.
- Right-click your device and select Game controller settings.
- Click Properties, then choose the Settings tab and finally Calibrate.
- Follow the steps as per your yoke's manual, ensuring the throttle lever is recognized in its full range.
2. Controller Assignment within MS Flight Simulator 2004
Ensure the throttle axis is assigned correctly:
- Within MSFS 2004, go to Options -> Controls.
- Find the throttle axis and ensure it's assigned to your yoke's throttle control.
- Look for any sensitivity settings or dead zones that might be hindering the full range of motion.
3. Firmware Update
Check the CH Products website to see if there are any recent firmware updates for your device. From my knowledge, this has solved similar problems for other users.
4. Test with Other Simulators (if applicable)
If possible, test with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 or X-Plane 12. If the issue persists across multiple platforms, it could indicate a hardware problem.
5. Contact CH Products Support
If all else fails, reach out to CH Products' customer support. Their team can provide specialized guidance tailored to your yoke's model.
Remember, patience is key. Troubleshooting these issues can be time-consuming, but with perseverance, you'll likely find a solution.
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