How to configure the Thrustmaster TCA Throttle Quadrant for the PMDG 737-700 in MSFS

[@andersx2849]

Thank you, thank you! You just saved my day! I bought the 800 yesterday but I had no idea that there are two possible selections for each axes, one with 0-100 and one without! 🙂 Still struggling though with engaging the reversers, suddenly they go from REV to full thrust and I have to use manual breaking in panic! Still learning this beauty.

[@johnkelly9582]

Many thanks for this, and your other videos. I found that you can indeed use the parking brake using this format. With the PMDG 737, after releasing the parking brake you then then either hold the toe brakes or the brake button on your joystick for around 3 seconds after release of the parking brake. That will then release the brakes.

[@newmanlord7130]

Video is Helpful Sir, Very complicated so l need to see it over and over again. Thanks, From Ghana ,Sir.

[@jonbeckett]

You are most welcome

[@MatthewCEBamber]

Would love to see a full flight from start to finish explaining from cold and dark to landing. Love your videos they really help me understand

[@jonbeckett]

I'll be doing that very soon :) I completed my first full flight last night, with ATC - I'll record one soon for KZbin :)

[@arunprabhu6437]

@@jonbeckett plz upload im eagerly waiting...

[@deepredson]

A year late for me but many thanks for this. I was pulling what little hair I have out!! So kind of you to do all this. Barty

[@FlightSimSchool]

Thanks for this, you mentioned the parking brake doesn't work but it seems to work fine for me (other than having to hit the brakes for it to engage & disengage). The reverse works fine but I get the feeling I'll be shelling out for a Honeycomb Bravo in the future to solve this properly...

[@jonbeckett]

The switch on the TCA throttle works by sending the signal repeatedly. You have to be really careful about how you set it :)

[@gloryness]

I actually managed to get it to work on the 0-100% keybind. I also didn't use a Hold/Toggle Reversers keybind. With a little luck playing around with the sensitivity I got it to go from 0-100% throttle without the need to have it in the reverse detent. And when you put it in the reverse detent, it infact goes into reverse thrust.

[@juliangriffiths9583]

Maybe share it next time…😅

[@gloryness]

@@juliangriffiths9583 sure thing ------------ JOYSTICK L-AXIS X ------------ SENSITIVITY -‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 0% SENSITIVITY +‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 0% DEAD ZONE‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 0% NEUTRAL‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 48% EXTREMITY DEAD ZONE‎ ‎ ‎ 0% REACTIVITY‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 100% ------------ JOYSTICK L-AXIS Y ------------ SENSITIVITY -‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 0% SENSITIVITY +‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 0% DEAD ZONE‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 0% NEUTRAL‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 48% EXTREMITY DEAD ZONE‎ ‎ ‎ 0% REACTIVITY‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 100%

[@marcomilone3229]

For anyone getting reverses idle make sure u have the aircraft’s engines up and running

[@jonbeckett]

I imagine PMDG will fix this in an update - it's pretty ridiculous that the throttle levers don't move properly unless the engines are running.

[@captainray9323]

My engines are running but as soon as I touch the flaps or spoilers they automatically go to full any ideas?

[@geandily]

You can get the gear working: Landing gear: "Set Gear" to Joystick 21 on press "Gear Up" to Joystick 21 on press "Gear Down" to Joystick 21 on release Parking brake: "Toggle Parking Brake" to Joystick 20 on press If reversers are too powerful, enable virtual buttons on quadrant. If you want commonly used flap settings on your detents for T/O and Landing: Messing with sensitivity on the flaps you can make it take detents at 5 degrees and 30 degrees so you dont go to wrong flaps during landing and takeoff: Joystick L axis Z = Sensitivity - -25% and Sensitivity + +50%

[@jonbeckett]

Yes - but the gear on the 737 should be set to off after its travelled...

[@apflies2329]

Thank the lord. I was driving myself nuts last night at like 3AM trying to figure this out.

[@jonbeckett]

Glad I could help

[@Croaker369]

Thanks! Fixed the throttles and reversers, but no efftect on the flaps or speed brake. At least I've now have made some progress in the 737 mapping.

[@jonbeckett]

It's tricky, isn't it. I just have various lever axis mapped - you may have to play with reversing them, perhaps ?

[@jaygreen4526]

Thanks Jonathan. So I'm noticing that in order to get it back to dead idle, you're pulling the throttles all the way back into the "reverse" area. Seems as if you've disabled the reverse locks somehow? Is that difficult to do?

[@eds5709]

Thanks Jonathan, this might solve the problems I have with my Saitek yoke throttle quadrant.

[@jonbeckett]

Glad to help

[@eds5709]

@@jonbeckett Yep, it also worked with my Saitek Throttle quadrant. I shared a link to this video on the FS Forum because more members have the same question.

[@PilotB737700]

It is possible to obtain 5 degr flaps in the first notch by playing a bit with sensitivity of the flap axis. Further I have notch2 = 15 degr, notch3= 25 degr and notch4 = 40 degr

[@jonbeckett]

Yep - I wouldn't worry too much though.

[@JonoPadoa]

Random queston but do you use this quadrent when flying the smaller planes too? I am looking at options and want to start at the beginning and essentially learn to fly and work my way to the big boys, but wondering if its worth getting the gear for bigger aircraft so I can use it from the start as I progress, if that makes sense? What you reckon?

[@jonbeckett]

Yes - I use the Airbus quadrant for everything (I don't have anything else)

[@yams900]

Excellent my friend, just what I needed to know ! Bought Fenix A320 today, and got it installed. I'm using Thrustmaster TCA + pedals, so this is very useful information. I've also got the smaller version, not the quadrant (might get later)

[@jonbeckett]

Glad I could help!

[@alanstringer9819]

Hi Jonathan. Can you tell me what monitor you're using ,is it 4k only my monitor isn't as clear as yours. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Alan

[@jonbeckett]

I see the simulator in 4K - but then it is down-rated to 1080p for KZbin by OBS (screen capture software). If I switched the monitor to a "normal" monitor, it would be a LOT smoother - at the moment I'm really pushing against the limit of the GPU to both display AND record at the same time in Ultra.

[@georgerodrigue5882]

Sure would be nice if you could take on the a320nx. your explanations are so easy to understand. thank you.

[@jonbeckett]

I have several videos looking at the a320s

[@Big_Sierra]

Sweet! Do the throttle cutoff levers work as well? If so, do you know what they’re labeled in controls options?

[@jonbeckett]

I use the mouse on everything else - there are numerous switches in the Boeing cockpit that don't suit the Airbus controller.

[@Big_Sierra]

@@jonbeckett Thanks for the reply, Jon. I can’t get those fuel cutoff switches programmed for the life of me, I guess it just isn’t to be.

[@steveashton8669]

Hi Jonathan, as you may remember, I've recently received my Airbus Captains TCA kit, just one point and it's with ref to your comment about the red button for TOGA, in your video at 2.25 you can see the TOGA button on the throttle, the buttons on the 737 throttle as ref to where the red ones are on the TCA kit, these are the Auto Throttle disconnect buttons. This is really only for those very new to the 737. But again as I'm getting into using the TCA kit, this is a superb video on setting the TCA kit up. I'm trying to find out where the calibration files are in MSFS, I've found them before and edited them but can't find them again, any ideas?

[@jonbeckett]

I just use the control profile sensitivity settings, and then the controller calibration (it's in the PMDG menu, in the FMC).

[@steveashton8669]

I found the files, I had seen a guide to where they are but couldn't find it. Just used a Dos command to find them

[@PilotMan.04]

Would there any problem using the airbus stick for a boeing in x plane 12?

[@yams900]

Good one Jon ! I had to reconfigure, reverse thrust not working to my liking. I followed your steps 🐾 but instead of using TOGA button for pressing & holding, I assigned the white selector instead, IGN/START mode. This way there’s no need to press & hold :) Just turn it back to normal when reverse thrust no longer needed.

[@jonbeckett]

That's a great idea!

[@yams900]

@@jonbeckett At least in theory Jon. Didn’t have time to check it out, if it’s really practical…that’s me will tell. Just finished Sunday group flight in Western Australia 🇦🇺

[@philippevandamme260]

hello thank you for very professional video. For 2 days my 2 ENG1/ENG2 joysticks at the foot of the stall, when I mount them to start the 2 engines (engine 2 sequence then engine 1) they come down on their own. I even (for tests) unplugged my TCSA airbus thrusmater (which of course works FBW) nothing helps the 2 controllers come down on their own immediately. Do you have an idea? of course my PMDG is up to date with the latest version. Thanks for your reply just in case.

[@jonbeckett]

Make sure nothing else is mapped to the function or the axis.

[@philippevandamme260]

@@jonbeckett merci beaucoup je vais essayer

[@leohors852]

Jonathan I am so drilled from all of your tutorials. As you present them it is just brilliant. I do not know how many other see this, but this is personal statement, and of course I always learn something new. However, the parking break is not working in the cockpit, n of course I deleted, eliminated the function in the control options. The other think is; how gonna be functional the reversers trust at landing, (actually after landing)?, I confusing on this? I did set up the thrust as you did and how gonna works the revers thrust? Would you explain this revers thrust Pls. Thanks

[@jonbeckett]

The break in the 737 is a bit unique. You have to hold the wheelbreaks on, then you can set the parking break.

[@jonbeckett]

On about the reversers, they only work when you're travelling - they don't work at a stand-still.

[@flavioredini4813]

Thanks for the comprehensive tutorial. I do not understand if the levers of the TCA thrust reversers always remain raised and in this case how to do it, to me they always return to the locked position and lowered. Maybe I missed something.

[@jonbeckett]

It's a bit broken with an Airbus controller - to see them move, you have to have the engines running.

[@Bryanlbasil]

@@jonbeckett I think he means, on the Airbus quadrant, the reversers are spring loaded, and to pull the throttle all the way back, you have to manually flip the reversers to get the full range of motion. On your video, you've rigged it so that they stay upright, allowing full motion of the quadrant.

[@jonbeckett]

@@Bryanlbasil Yes - I have. I then hold a button down for reverse thrust - which is the only sensible way I've found of configuring it for the airbus quadrant with the Boeing.

[@bmc8319]

What did you do for your flaps to work because I’m trying to calibrate mine but it doesn’t work at all

[@jonbeckett]

Start with the default profile.

[@leohors852]

I like to know that, when we are in the preset manager to creating new profile, what is the difference when we creating new profile from "+" Add OR using "Copy" method???

[@jonbeckett]

Copy/Duplicate copies whatever profile you have selected.

[@LorenzoSimulations175]

Also when I go half throttle it won’t let me turn the front wheel of PMDG 737-700

[@antoinecouve5096]

As always, helpful and precise, many thanks!

[@jonbeckett]

You're welcome :)

[@harpsinuno]

I have a problem with parking brakes. There is a new way to do it but I can't set it. There is always a heavy noise from the cockpit like if you were writing on an old type writer. And when GSX ask to release parking brakes for pushback, I cannot go anywhere because I can't release them. Any solution with TCA? I have CH rudder pedals but one cable is cut and I can't use them. :|

[@jonbeckett]

Hold the wheel brakes on for a second, then you can set the parking brake while they are on. This is accurate to the real aircraft.

[@fabriziocroce1248]

Hello Mate, thanks for this excellent video but even if I have your identical setup, reverse does not work. I do not know if last release of MSFS and PMGD changed something. Take Care.

[@jonbeckett]

It should

[@fabriziocroce1248]

@@jonbeckett unfortunately no way to have reverse working... take care!

[@plane-nerd61]

Please make a tutorial on how to program thrustmaster TCA Boeing quadrant to a Airbus plane

[@JustonBair]

Everything is working except the reverse thrust. Do you know if the Boeing TCA throttle quadrant works natively with the PMDG 737-700?

[@jonbeckett]

To be honest, reverse thrust was never going to work on the Airbus quadrant, because the Boeing doesn't use one axis. I have no idea about the Boeing quadrant - sorry.

[@koloinflight3799]

what about the Auto Brake Switch ? Do you have a hint to use the switch. My settings does`nt work from Disarm to Hi postion.

[@jonbeckett]

None of it will work properly on the Airbus quadrant, because none of the switch gear is the same.

[@andym1562]

For the Flaps on the TCA I've mapped JOYSTICK L-AXIS Z to ... Sensitivity- 50%, Sensitivity+ 0%, Dead Zone 0%, Neutral 19%, Extremity Dead Zone 0%, and Reactivity 100%, and that gives me flap detents 1, 5, 15, and 40. Still messing around with it.

[@jonbeckett]

Another option would be to remove the detent hardware from the lever (it's easy to do - it's designed for it) - then mark the positions on the axis with Dymo labels or something :)

[@FranciscoTejeiro]

I did the same as you, and the flaps jump from 0 to 40

[@jakemason7194]

Thank you bu5 I find the fenix a320 needs the axis without 0-100

[@jonbeckett]

Yep - different aircraft work in different ways. Thats why you can have multiple controller profiles.

[@yams900]

Just the information I've been looking for !

[@jonbeckett]

Glad I could help!

[@yams900]

@@jonbeckett Haven’t got the quadrant, got the smaller version, still information ℹ️ I was after. It felt strange flying with wrong configuration. I’ll configure tomorrow, so I get reverse thrust set correctly.

[@seversongaming8577]

My flaps lever is really weird, it used to work before like yours, if I put it between 1 and 2 it puts flaps 5 but now it goes down all the way, and if I go up 2 steps it goes up to the top, could you help me out?

[@jonbeckett]

No idea - sorry - if in doubt, always revert to the default profile.

[@seversongaming8577]

@@jonbeckett I'll try that, thank you!

[@shawnhoffman4861]

Can you show me or tell me how you have your gear mapped to that throttle quadrant? I cannot get mine to retract at all and cannot find a fix.... Thanks

[@jonbeckett]

There are two things in play here - firstly, if you have already meddled with the gear bindings, you will have broken the profile for the Airbus quadrant (if you're using one) - it has "special sauce" in the default profile. That's irrelevant though - the airbus quadrant isn't really compatible with the 737, because the 737 gear lever has three positions. You'll just have to unbind it for the moment, and either use G on the keyboard, or move the lever in the cockpit with the mouse.

[@FranciscoTejeiro]

What name of controls do you have selected for the Speed Brakes and for the Flaps? They don't work for me with any of the controls I select

[@jonbeckett]

I've just got it stock - the speed brake lever is assigned to the axis, and the flaps too. You have to choose the axis, not try to detect it by moving the levers.

[@juanrodriguezA320]

Have you had CTD or freezing problems with this aircraft? I have read some comments that it have this kind of issues with MSFS...

[@jonbeckett]

Yes, most people get CTD and freezing with ALL aircraft. There are a myriad of reasons of it, and a lot of hoodoo spouted by people who think they know best, and end up breaking the sim or their computer, fiddling with settings they don't understand.

[@iFlysimX]

Thank you for the video, Jonathan! Interesting because if I don't use 0-100% throttle then it won't go all the way back to idle, it only works fine when using 0-100%. Also, PMDG told me that 0-100 must be used. I'm a bit confused as to why mine is not working the regular throttle axis as shown in your video.

[@jonbeckett]

Have you checked the sensitivity section of the controller configuration ?

[@iFlysimX]

@@jonbeckett I'll check, thanks!

[@PatrizioMigliola]

Hi! Tnks for the video! Please, can you tell me how set the spoiler??

[@jonbeckett]

Spoilers can be controlled with keyboard, or with an axis on a controller. They are in the control configuration of MSFS.

[@PatrizioMigliola]

​@@jonbeckett Tnks Jon, i have too the Tca Throttle Quadrant, i set the spoiler axis in the MSFS configuration, but i don't have your fluid movement,only a block in the mid escursion ...any help?

[@jonbeckett]

@@PatrizioMigliola Maybe check the sensitivity settings - make sure you have everything reset to zero (straight line input/output) ?

[@captainray9323]

My Flaps when I use them don't go through every other notch or so it goes straight to full flaps when I just move them a little any ideas? Also the same for the spoilers?

[@jonbeckett]

Your throttle quadrant may be broken - I've heard this from quite a few people now. A good friend sent his back to Thrustmaster and they replaced it. Have a look in the sensitivity sliders, and see if the axis markers are moving smoothly in relation to the levers.

[@MiRaje8086]

the reverse thrust part doesn't work for me. I set it to the same button as you, I'm holding it down, and moving the throttles and it just jumps a little but it doesn't move.

[@jonbeckett]

It only works when the engines are running.

[@Napalmm]

how do you do the reverser button, i did it but it only toggles and i move the throttle but it doesnt move

[@jonbeckett]

You have to use the hold binding - not the toggle binding.

[@RudyOLB]

@@jonbeckett It'still stck for me after choosing this option

[@Napalmm]

@@jonbeckett I have it as the hold but still have the issue, it doesn’t let me adjust the reversers

[@abihah1663]

This was much needed. Thank you.

[@jonbeckett]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sadzag]

Hi, Can we see all other mappings related to the quadrant? thank you

[@jonbeckett]

The only things I've done is disconnect the parking brake, and the undercarriage lever (remove their mappings).

[@jb8129]

Thanks Jonathan !

[@AMomentInTimeProductions]

I have a setting i have for the airbus Throttle for the PMDG 737 and i can use it for the 737 the yellow arrows on the throttle tells you where the reverse thrust is you bring the levers back then pull the throttle back tot he yellow area that is where the reverse thrust kicks in you don't have to use that button works fine for me with my setting..

[@kenil1155]

Hey! What sensitivity do you use for the TCA Boeing sidestick for the 737?

[@jonbeckett]

I flat line the sensitivity settings - no curve on it.

[@supremeboatcleaning7962]

Great! But why is the thrust working opposite now? When the possition is on 0% the engines goes to 100% and als opposite.

[@jonbeckett]

You need to reverse the axis.

[@PascalQNH2992]

@@jonbeckett yes, this where my first thoughts also but even then it’s not good. Thank you anyway for a great video!

[@innewmusicwetrust99]

​@ThePixelPascal i'm having the exact same issue

[@TheStevehow]

jonathan .thank you so much for this.i almost bought the boeing throttle 🙂

[@jonbeckett]

You might still - because half the switches won't work :)

[@TheStevehow]

@@jonbeckett switches i can map to other buttons..plus i'm wating for the fenix A320 🙂

[@Kopfle]

Hello, i had follow your instructions point for point. But when i push the Joy BTN 1 (red button on the thrust) the reversers make only a small move. I can't move the reversers with the axis. Do you have an idea why?

[@jonbeckett]

Did you configure it on the correct axis in the controller configuration? I've seen that happen, but only when the axis were configured on the 0-100 settings. You have to REMOVE the assignments from the 0-100, otherwise both will happen.

[@Kopfle]

@@jonbeckett Thanks for the fast answer. Yes for sure, i had removed the 1-100% axis and use the "Throttle 1 Axis" and the "Throttle 2 Axis" // "Hold Throttle Reverse Thrust" ist "Joystick button 1" I have no idea why the throttle reversers not move with the axis when i push the button :/

[@Kopfle]

@@jonbeckett ok... i had find the solution... I'm sorry, i have to test it with a working engine, not in the C&D. In the C&D they don't move... :)

[@jonbeckett]

@@Kopfle Oh yes - I forgot to mention that :)

[@barneywalker6062]

Hi i have set button one also for reverse thrust so copying your settings, and done all the sensitivity the same, but my reverse lift up maybe 50% tops but dont come so reduce to off off any idea's?

[@jonbeckett]

It won't do it before the engines are running :)

[@barneywalker6062]

@@jonbeckett ahh thank you, I need to study this plane anyway my head is frazzled as I’m use to the A32NX and simbrief making it very easy now just love the cockpit details on the PMDG 737 Thank you as always your videos are superb 👍🏻

[@barneywalker6062]

Sorry one other question you said about putting the Joystick sensitivity settings all to neutral, should i have this also for GA aircraft not the standard settings it has for the A320? @@jonbeckett

[@ugnop3293]

Thank you very much for this video, I tried calibrating it myself before your video was available and it somewhat worked, but this is waaay better than what I came up with, again thank you very much this video is very helpful.

[@jonbeckett]

Glad it helped

[@NowIsGold]

Thanks very much for your instructive video! I'm still struggling with the gear lever. I cannot get it programmed right for the gear-up function i.e the lever goes up but the green en red indicators stay on. So when i then move it down again and shortly after that up, it generally works but it is not rock solid. Do you have found a clue?

[@jonbeckett]

It can't be done without resorting to third party software. I've just disabled it, and use the controls in the cockpit.

[@NowIsGold]

About reverse thrust, I just found out that with your solution the reverse thrust is limited to about 75%. In the default controller setting there is full reverse thrust but difficult to control however. I think PMDG/Asobo have to do some work here. n.b. Instead of "Hold Throttle Reverse Thrust", "Decrease Throttle" can also be used which gives a bit more power but still not full. I have also bound "Autothrottle Disconnect" to button 1 (as in the real aircraft) and it combines well the "Decrease Throttle" function.

[@jonbeckett]

@@NowIsGold it's odd... I get full reverse thrust - but only while the engines are running. The alternative is just to use the keyboard to go full reverse. The controller really isn't compatible with the throws needed for the aircraft.

[@NowIsGold]

@@jonbeckett Strange such different results. The keyboard is no option for me since I'm flying solely in VR. But anyway, 80% RT for the time being is sufficient in in most cases I think.

[@kiniuber]

Hi can you please tell us how to make the engine start possible on TCA Throttle Quadrant what I mean is when you press ignition start on the TCA Throttle Quadrant you will trigger the switch on the overhead panel engine start GRD and also is we can make the fuel cut off switch make working on the TCA Throttle Quadrant for Pmdg aircraft I would like to start the engine in my 737 without clicking the mouse on the overhead panel I hope you or somebody else can explain this to me ,but please don't say I need the span next for that or different fcuipc module

[@theterminator3363]

saved my day thanks so much

[@jonbeckett]

You are welcome!

[@hammerhead9096]

i cant get it working....it just to lifts the revers thrust up a bit but it wont move to max revers thrust when i slid them forward..can you help

[@hammerhead9096]

sorry i have sorted it ....i did don't have the engine running... all great thanks

[@jonbeckett]

Yep - I didn't say that in the video :)

[@rickrasheed7731]

Hi Jonathan I got mine setup like you did but reverse thrust does not come up all the way any ideas? Thanks

[@jonbeckett]

It won't until you have the engines running.

[@Slow370Z]

This video is what I needed!

[@jonbeckett]

You're welcome :)

[@arkoh4809]

Do you by chance have the Thrustmaster TFRP pedals? I'm having issues with the rudder not working at all. I own the Airbus pack and i don't know how to fix it or how to program the twist function on the joystick to use as the rudder

[@jonbeckett]

I don't have the peddles. You just need to assign the axis in the controller configuration.

[@pm110978]

Do you have settings for the TCA Sidestick and the PMDG 737?

[@jonbeckett]

Yes. Only the levers are worth configuring - I have a video on it if you search for "thrustmaster" and "737" in my channel.

[@migueldegonzalo1]

Thanks for the video , what about the landing gear configuración with the TCA? Thanks And like

[@jonbeckett]

If you've meddled with the landing gear switch configuration, you will have to revert to a new controller profile based on the default one - the "default" profile has special sauce in the gear switch - if you alter it, it doesn't work any more. It isn't helped that the gear lever in the 737 is not a switch - it has three positions - so you're already fighting an up-hill battle with the Airbus quadrant :)

[@santy5496]

For some people the Throtle 1 axis and the Throtle 2 axis work and for others the only way it works is by assigning it to the (0 to 100%) depends on how you have the thrust levers calibrated from the software.

[@jonbeckett]

Actually it depends how your physical controller behaves.

[@ryanjones8482]

Thank you for your video. I am using the Thrustmaster TCA and have everything set up except on the control options for the throttle I do not have the reverse box for the throttle 1 and 2 axis. Any idea on what I have done wrong? Thank you.

[@jonbeckett]

The engines have to be running.

[@ryanjones8482]

@@jonbeckett Thank you for the reply. I do have the engines running. I do not see the click box for the reverse throttle in the MSFS settings page.

[@qatsi4897]

@@ryanjones8482 If you type in the keyword 'reverse' with 'all' assignments visible it will come up. There is a hold and toggle option but some say only the hold version will work. Assign a button or key to this Reverse thrust (hold) command.

[@swagicebear1688]

what's the best settings for the TCA Airbus sidestick for the PMDG?

[@jonbeckett]

Erm... you don't really need any settings for it.

[@LorenzoSimulations175]

when I move my TCA captain pack the throttle wont move and the reverses thrust wont move as well

[@jonbeckett]

The engines have to be running.

[@LorenzoSimulations175]

@@jonbeckett starting the engines

[@speedbrake22]

Hopefully PMDG will fix this so we can just toggle between normal thrust and reverse thrust without having to hold a button

[@jonbeckett]

It's not really their problem to solve - the Airbus controls are designed for the Airbus.

[@speedbrake22]

@@jonbeckett it also doesn't work on other controllers, not specific to this airbus one.

[@mariuszkalinowski2879]

@@jonbeckett, but with CRJ from Aerosoft works correctly.

[@jonbeckett]

@@mariuszkalinowski2879 the CRJ has other problems all of it's own :)

[@mariuszkalinowski2879]

@@jonbeckett, but we writing about reversers and throttle.

[@murrayrinas520]

Just not working for myself the reverse throttle is not popping back. I keep looking for bindings. and starting from default. right now I am at a loss

[@Fazersofti]

Can you make a video to how fix the rudder axis bug ?

[@jonbeckett]

I wasn't aware there was a rudder axis bug?

[@shanenicholson94]

How did you set up the flaps?

[@samuelgeorge4946]

I have a bravo throttle quadrant but the speed brakes won’t work for the pmdg your airbus throttle what do you set up on the controls for speed brakes what key do you use ?

[@jonbeckett]

I used the speedbrake axis on the Airbus quadrant. If you look in the controller configuration, and make a profile specifically for the 737, you should be able to re-map keys, buttons or axis as required.

[@gotywi967]

Hello! Awesome video, how to use the quadrant for 4 engines?

[@jonbeckett]

Modify the control profile. I have several videos about it.

[@rahuldhodhi6943]

I used this video and it worked for about two weeks and then randomly stopped working. I've tried switching to the 0-100 option as well but nothing seems to work.

[@jonbeckett]

Without knowing what else you've got going on with your controls it's hard to say. I've never had an issue with it working.

[@havoc23]

how about the gear that you need to toggle twice that it actually retracts?

[@jonbeckett]

The gear level in the 737 is incompatible with the Airbus quadrant - you're better off removing the binding entirely, and using the mouse in the cockpit.

[@wigerup]

How to config AirbusEdition quadrant with SkySimulations MD11 for MSFS????

[@jonbeckett]

I don't have the MD-11, sorry!

[@David-fb5wf]

Could someone help me please? When I use the throttle, the 1st one gets stuck between 45 and 50% and I can't move it at all.

[@jonbeckett]

The reversers don't work unless the engines are running.

[@Wiwislldm]

Thank you very much

[@jonbeckett]

You are welcome

[@CaptainToast21]

Thank you so much!

[@jonbeckett]

Glad it helped!

[@mr.ros-gamerbr1511]

Thank you!

[@jonbeckett]

You're welcome

[@ronloveflying]

A big thanks.

[@elpepehillo]

THANKS!!!!

[@Lonsome1223]

Why not just assign that red button to the same assignment F2 uses on the keypad to select reverse thrust just hold the button down to get full reverse then open the throttles briefly to cancel reverse. Should work on any joystick. .

[@jonbeckett]

It's certainly worth a try. I found a workable solution that works for me - there may be lots of other solutions too.

[@Lonsome1223]

@@jonbeckett Yes, if the F2 key assignment works in the sim it should work on any joystick button.

[@plasm.4323]

Great video!

[@jonbeckett]

Thanks!

[@yaqoobalaskari]

If I configure it for Boeing 787 in P3D will it upset the A330 configuration already configured ?

[@jonbeckett]

That's why you can duplicate the profiles, and rename them.

[@mb944]

What key is it called to start the engine with the 737? I want to set that up

[@jonbeckett]

There is no single key to start the engines on a 737 - it's a sequence of procedures.

[@mb944]

@@jonbeckett I’m talking about the keybindings for the engine start

[@mb944]

What keybindings is it to set engine one and two on start ups

[@jonbeckett]

@@mb944 It isn't - I click on the starter levers with the mouse. If you check some of my 737 startup videos, I go through the startup steps required.

[@GamingYouLF98]

THANK YOU!!!!

[@jonbeckett]

You're welcome!

[@Jojos25]

Doesn't work for me... the reverser only goes back a little bit, doesn't move back at all when moving the throttle up while holding the button down

[@JustonBair]

Exactly the same for me.

[@jonbeckett]

Did you have the engines running at the time ?

[@Jojos25]

@@jonbeckett no, does that matter? The reversers did move all the way back when using F2 key

[@VL3Sim]

Can you map the Eng 1 and 2 switches to the pmdg 737 cutoff switches?

[@VL3Sim]

?

[@joelangley7974]

when I hold the reverse button and push the throttle up, it only goes to less than quarter of the way then stops so I am only getting round 10% reverse thrust

[@jonbeckett]

Have you checked the sensitivity curves for the throttles ?

[@joelangley7974]

@@jonbeckett hi Jonathan, this was a bit of a blonde moment…I tried in runway config and it works perfectly…thanks so much for the quick reply

[@hazemobeid1375]

@@joelangley7974 what is runway config?

[@joelangley7974]

@@hazemobeid1375 went into PMDG setup and there are all different startup options such as “cold dark” and one is takeoff config so clicked that

[@joelangley7974]

@@hazemobeid1375 sorry just reread my comment, I mean takeoff config

[@DandyHiggins]

For some reason the engine masters won’t let me turn on the engine from cold and dark. Does anyone have any ideas on how to fix it?

[@jonbeckett]

You need the APU running (electricity), the fuel pumps on, and APU Bleed on (compressed air to spin up the engines). You need packs off, otherwise the cabin pressurisation system uses the compressed air you needed to start the engines :)

[@DandyHiggins]

@@jonbeckett Okay thank you!

[@MrDuxxs]

Obrigado amigo! Me ajudou muito!

[@jonbeckett]

You're welcome :)

[@fabiocamargo3884]

voce conseguiu? eu não ! da ruim kk

[@Markiiieu]

Thank You!😄

[@jonbeckett]

You're welcome 😊

[@pm110978]

Does this work with the 777?

[@rickbriggs8228]

You can also try this. Go to Management/Throttle/Throttle then set THROTTLE 2 AXIS to JOYSTICK L-AXIS Y and REVERSE AXIS ticked. and THROTTLE 1 AXIS to JOYSTICK L-AXIS X. Then set THROTTLE 2 DECREASE to JOYSTICK BUTTON 16 and THROTTLE 1 DECREASE to JOYSTICK L-AXIS X. Then select SENSITIVITY and set JOYSTICK L-AXIS X and JOYSTICK L-AXIS Y to SENSITIVITY- 0% SENSITIVITY+ 0% DEAD ZONE 0% NEUTRAL 0% EXTREMITY DEAD ZONE -53% REACTICITY Your TCA A320 throttles, including reversers, should then work perfectly with the PMDG 737 😄

[@excelgamingxbox2649]

How did you get your default reverses to stay down on the throttle?

[@jamesleicher]

just asked this question did you find out?

[@jamesleicher]

oh there small lever on each side turn them thrust lever gets locked

[@vyolet2159]

I needed this! Thanks!

[@jonbeckett]

Thankyou!

[@aerohubentertainment9552]

Thank youuuuuuuuuuu

[@jonbeckett]

You're welcome.