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This week’s tip:

  • Increase the throttle but the aircraft won’t move

    I came across this problem with a new X-Plane install.

    The Scenario:

    A virginal installation. Joysticks calibrated.

    1. First flight in the default Cessna C172.
    2. Release handbrake,
    3. Add 70% throttle.
    4. Prop spins up.
    5. Audio changes to take off growl. 

    The Problem:

    The aircraft does not move. 

     Unsuccessful fix attempts:

    • Press image.gif once. Nope. Press the key again. No change.
    • Check if any command with the word “brake” in it is associated with any hardware switch
    • Click the handbrake image to release it. No change.
    • Restart flight. Same story – aircraft won’t move

    The solution:

    Sometimes the pedals axes are reversed in a new installation.

    Go to the Option: Settings –> joystick –> pedals device and Click the “Reverse  Axis” checkbox for each pedal .