Thrustmaster Flight HOTAS X problem

[CrazyJohny]

Hey guys, got problem with my stick. Im not sure if it collides with released update, but after few days of using it without problem. I started to experience strange behavior. My stick works fine when i jump into already started Hip, but when i begin mission with cold chopper, jouystick controls became dead. All collective, cyclic and pedals does not respond to any axe input. I tried fresh instal, joystick reinstal, nothing helps. Does anyone experieced this or do you guys have some suggestion? :helpsmilie: Game version is latest DCS 1.5beta patch

[BaD CrC]

But, you started your Hip nonetheless right? Is there still a total lack of controller response once all the systems are running (mainly the hydraulic ones?)

[CrazyJohny]

Ok, when first engine begins to pressurize hydraulic systems it starts to respond. sorry for forum spamming, it just did not came to my mind, because even in cold heli it should be possible to still move stick around, right? :D thank you for help :)

[BaD CrC]

You are welcome!

[funkyfranky]

I've got the same problem. Cyclic, rudder and collective are not moving until the first engine is started. Neither by joystick nor keyboard input. Just checked that this is the case in DCS 1.5 and 2.0.

 

Of course, with systems off the input should have no effect. But at least they should move around (like in all other aircrafts).

[Askerov24]

I've got the same problem. Cyclic, rudder and collective are not moving until the first engine is started. Neither by joystick nor keyboard input. Just checked that this is the case in DCS 1.5 and 2.0.

 

Of course, with systems off the input should have no effect. But at least they should move around (like in all other aircrafts).

 

No pressure in hydraulic system -> no movement.

[funkyfranky]

No pressure in hydraulic system -> no movement.

 

Curious as to why this should be... Is it physically impossible to move the controls? That would be quite special for the Mi-8 (e.g. for the Huey it is not true).

 

Also, in the manual it says that the very first step in the startup procedure is to ensure that the controls are properly set, e.g. cyclic center, collective down.

How would that even be possible if one cannot move the cyclic and collective? :joystick:

[Askerov24]

Curious as to why this should be... Is it physically impossible to move the controls? That would be quite special for the Mi-8 (e.g. for the Huey it is not true).

 

Also, in the manual it says that the very first step in the startup procedure is to ensure that the controls are properly set, e.g. cyclic center, collective down.

How would that even be possible if one cannot move the cyclic and collective? :joystick:

 

) Well, I really can't imagine how one will check the controls, but, I had an opportunity to sit in real Mi-8's cockpit, and I can ensure you, that it is really impossible to move the controls if there is no pressure in main or emergency hydraulc systems. The reason is, both hydraulic systems have engine driven pumps, and so, if the engine(s) is(are) not running, the pumps are not running, and so there won't be any pressure in hydraulic system. So no pressure -> no movement. So that is the reason.

P.S. sorry for my english

[funkyfranky]

Thanks Askerov24!

 

I guess people (like me) get confused, if the controls are not moving and the first thought is, that the axes are not properly configured or it is some kind of bug.

 

But with your explanation it makes much more sense now.

[Askerov24]

Thanks Askerov24!

 

I guess people (like me) get confused, if the controls are not moving and the first thought is, that the axes are not properly configured or it is some kind of bug.

 

But with your explanation it makes much more sense now.

 

;) You are welcome, yeap, I also was confused at first time, but then I figured out everything :)