FS2024: Buying Your First Low-Cost Flight Controller Guide For New Pilots | For Xbox & PC MSFS

[@weatherwatcher5303]

Thanks for the great content ! I am learning to fly on the sim better think i have mastered vfr etc and with your help its been easier to understand but in 2024 will hopefully master ifr etc. i am on xbox series x and recently purchased a keyboard and mouse :)

[@Huddison]

You wonderful person :) It really encourages me when folks say that they have developed their Flight-Simming skills thanks to my videos - thank you 🙂

[@weatherwatcher5303]

Just bought a Thrustmaster hotas one for xbox via your link :)

[@weatherwatcher5303]

@@Huddisonno problem at all just alot of learning but i am able to use auto pilot now and to be able to set altitudes etc etc so getting there i suppose i am very good with landings too

[@Huddison]

You are most welcome to join us on future Group Flights.

[@weatherwatcher5303]

@@Huddison that would be awesome 🤩 cant wait to play with keyboard & mouse and now the hotas one :) all from a Series x

[@danielconlon2388]

Hotas was my first series s controller with rudder pedals. Enjoyed it so much bought a set minus rudder for my son. Best bang for buck. Now i use velocity one

[@Huddison]

It's a great starter controller.

[@caskraker]

Smart move. You tested them, now you can be the first to recommend these products for FS2024. Well done!

[@Huddison]

Thanks. There was little doubt that FS2024 would support all the popular flight controllers (on both Xbox & PC). It was interesting to test them in the Alpha though.

[@mr.horseshoe2301]

I'm a brand new simmer getting ready for MSFS 2024. I bought a VKB Gladiator NXT Evo premium, Logitech quadrant, and Logitech rudder pedals. I hope it will be a good setup. I couldn't afford the Honeycomb Alpha, Bravo and Charlie. This is an expensive hobby lol.

[@Huddison]

As a new Flight-Simmer, You're all set to get a high-end experience my friend ;)

[@miggelie]

I use the HOTAS1. It's usable if you put the soft side of velchro tape on the part under the throttle lever that is getting shoved in the case when using it, so the throttle is not as loose.

[@Huddison]

I use a rubber band criss-crossed over the throttle lever.

[@acratone8300]

Yes! Especially for helicopters where you want the throttle to move slowly and stay put.

[@scampaboy]

Have you opened it up to take out the detent?

[@miggelie]

No, I didn't want to void warranty. The velchro tape can be put on from the outside.

[@CanaryIrish]

Hudds ... Have the Hotas 1 and rudder pedals. Totally agree on the immersive experience you get with the Hotas. Also use the mouse for setting up navigation and approach and the controller for moving through Menus. Rudder pedals are a must.

[@Huddison]

Thanks for your share; yes I agree, Rudders really add huge immersion to the SIm.

[@sivoltage]

Velocity 1 flight stick for me. Very versatile.

[@Huddison]

That's another great starter Flightstick.

[@HeadChamber]

I just purchased Honeycomb xpc and Bravo throttle quadrant but could not get the Xbox hub, then found out about the financial woes that Honeycomb are going through, I just hope I can find a hub 🤞🏻

[@Huddison]

I'll try to keep an eye out for one on sale for you.

[@marcr6351]

On 2020 had been using Hotas 1, but it developed issues which caused aircraft to roll one way or the other and crash if you took your hands off the stick. Also interfered with autopilot (causing it to disconnect). Have changed to velocity 1 flight stick and it is so much better and the flying is more enjoyable.

[@Huddison]

Thanks for sharing.

[@phenix3st]

There’s also the collectors edition hotas 1. That will be the one I’m getting. It’s kinda cool looking in white

[@Huddison]

Nice. It does look very cool.

[@ParZIVal19D]

I really love my T16000 PC. Works so well for MSFS and DCS. Need a good bindings video soon.🤙🏻

[@mikefas5406]

Thank you!

[@Huddison]

You're welcome!

[@glendamellet4313]

Please could you do a video on how to do a full set up of the hotas one for Xbox. My settings are all messed up now 😢

[@glendamellet4313]

For msfs 2024 xx

[@DigitalManPL]

Hi all again..... I'm bought Turtle beach velocityone flightstick and wonder about rudder pedals but maybe something cheaper than oficiall turtle beach? Any info's about compatible rudder pedals for flightstick?

[@Huddison]

Are you on Xbox? You could buy the Thrustmaster rudders amzn.to/4gkJgOz You will need at least, the Hotas one to use them though.

[@moisesalvessantos7151]

Do you know if the Tca Sidestick airbus X works with other games like elite dangerous and ace combat 7 (for xbox)

[@Huddison]

I don't own it I'm afraid.

[@albertattwood2537]

Just priced the V one here in Aus. It comes in at $550 AUS. Can get online but the there is postage which works out about the same. I like the yoke concept with arthritis dictating lol. Thank for the guidance .

[@Huddison]

The conversion for the V1 Flight seems about right.

[@Gilles45]

Will you be putting out recommendations for simmers (like me) who want to upgrade to medium/high end controllers? I have been using the Logitech yoke, throttle quadrant and rudder pedals since 2019. They have worked well, but now I'm looking for a yoke without a center detent that moves smoothly in every axis, like a real yoke.

[@Huddison]

I'll aim to.

[@Gilles45]

@ That would be nice! I've always found your reviews and recommendations very helpful! Greetings from Québec, Canada!

[@vincentcimino1963]

I’m interested in that Hotas, that will work with XBOX and PC?

[@Huddison]

Yes it'll work for both.

[@vincentcimino1963]

@ thank you

[@DigitalManPL]

We have another one for xbox: Thrustmaster TCA Captain Pack X Airbus Edition it's support Xbox/PC.

[@CanaryIrish]

Hudds ... Just bought a Thrustmaster TCA Airbus sidestick to use with the A320 family on FS2020. Any experience of using it as am trying to locate user settings and bindings for it. Think FS2020 is for me having watched a number of reviews on KZbin. Too much reliance on streaming.

[@CanaryIrish]

Reviews of FS2024

[@Huddison]

I don't own it, unfortunately.

[@supafly136]

excellent vid

[@DigitalManPL]

Guys thinking about Xbox controller : HOTAS like VelocityOne Flight Stick or YOKE like VelocityOne Or Thrustmaster TCA Captain Pack X Airbus Edition

[@Huddison]

Are you thinking of which to buy? Go with your heart and most fancied.

[@DigitalManPL]

@Huddison Yoke gives me More realistic feeling, BUT Hotas hmm I'm think it's more flexible for ms flight, for elite, ever for NO MAN'S SKY.

[@moisesalvessantos7151]

Did you buy it? Im looking for the TCA sidestick for xbox ( airbus x edition) but im not finding anything about it in other games like elite dangerous or ace combat 7 for xbox​@@DigitalManPL

[@DigitalManPL]

@@moisesalvessantos7151 nope still looking/thinking....

[@mikecoffee100]

am using my honeycomb as long as possible but if and when the time comes I will rewatch this video thank you and can one still purchase logitec rudder pedals ??

[@Huddison]

Thanks Mike. The Logitech/Saitek Rudders are still available: amzn.to/4hAr6Ki

[@mikecoffee100]

@@Huddison Thank You for the good news

[@luigiluigi2098]

Hopefully turtle beach will work on Xbox

[@Huddison]

It will, no doubt.

[@basicwm9]

The velocity 1 will work it's my favorite flight yoke just waiting to see reviews of 2024 on xbox x

[@scampaboy]

I’m currently using the hotas 1 on 2020 it does the job and it’s a good stick for first exploration. When buying be aware you need the Xbox version not the ps4/5 I had bad experience with the turtle beach velocity one flight stick having to return 2 of them and eventually getting a refund. AVOID the Maxx tech combo for Xbox it’s too long here to explain but it’s doesn’t work as advertised. I was muttering on your dischord the other week about joysticks and people automatically recommending the most expensive units for people making their first exploratory steps in to flight sim. It’s better to get something cheap which functions well and has been used for successfully for years. If using Xbox controller on console, the biggest quality of life thing I bought was actually a WiFi keyboard and mouse. Trying to cold start a 737 using the controller to point at the switches is masochistic. For me apart from the obvious axis the most important control on the stick is a hat stick to control the in cockpit view

[@Huddison]

I started off with inexpensive controllers and they still serve me well.

[@scampaboy]

@@Huddison don’t get me wrong my missus would kill me if she found out how much I’d spent on joysticks for DCS 😂😂😂 probably more than I’ve spent on motorbikes over the years. I would advise though if you are in the game for a joystick get one now, when 2020 released there was a shortage and the prices practically doubled

[@MarkusQu]

Just start with this Sim. I ordered the Airbus Stick and Throttle from Thrustmaster and these Autopilot Control Thingy from WinWing. Hope, it works :)

[@Huddison]

That'll be a great starter setup for you.

[@MarkusQu]

@ I hope so. Stuff just arrived. I have absolutely no idea about planes, lets see I can bring an A320 into the air and back on ground in one piece :) Positive attitude!

[@moisesalvessantos7151]

You using xbox?​@@MarkusQu

[@eddieb.drones4866]

On the velocity one my lights have gone out anybody got a fix for this.great video huddison. Anyone here with the same problem. I have the hotos and the capitains pack and the throttle quadrant. But I like using the velocityone just a shame the bottom half doesn't light up anymore.

[@Huddison]

Mine often does that too Eddie; I will have to look into why it's happening.

[@eddieb.drones4866]

Thanks​@@Huddison

[@jdub7771]

I've had velocity one for a year and I hate them.

[@Huddison]

oh dear :(