New Thrustmaster Airbus Captains Pack - Full Setup & FlyByWire A320 Tutorial

Thrustmaster have recently released their TCA Captain Pack Airbus Edition, featuring the Airbus Sidestick, Throttle Quadrant and Add-on Quadrant all in one product. In this video, we have a detailed look at setting up this new pack, from un-packaging to installing the software required.
When then also look at setting up the hardware in Microsoft Flight Simulator and calibrating it all to work perfectly with the FlyByWire A320, with a full tutorial on setting up the detents on the thrust levers through the EFB (Tablet).
**UPDATE** - There is a screwdriver included with this pack (I'd not discovered it at the time of filming!)
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[@emiloss91]

Thank you! 2 years and we still need this video!

[@lizzieiggie8070]

Yup

[@flyboy19391962]

Father Bob liked the presentation.

[@arnieb5826]

Thank you so much for this video. I bought the Thrustmaster and the quadrant a week ago and could not get it running, watched numerous videos, none did really help until I found your tutorial. Should have thought of you in the first place, because I've seen some tutorials from you in the past. My mother tongue is not English some of the tutors speak to fast but you are articulated and calm, thank you for this as well. KUDOS to you!!!!!

[@JeromeNeal1]

Just received my thrustmaster add-on, last Saturday. It was my birthday surprise, because it was due to arrive today. I KNEW I could count on you, to explain the sensitivity settings perfectly. The instruction sheet didn't clearly explain how to replace the detent settings to linear, but you did so very clearly. Thank You! I've been having trouble with the Spoilers & Flaps levers, but followed your instructions for a test flight in the a320 neo.

[@msarm953]

I also have issues with the flaps and spoilers how did you fix it?

[@AJMidnight007]

Thank you. This manual has been very helpful!

[@plychucky]

awsome video.just bought the pack and your video was very helpful

[@raycarson9632]

UPS delivered mine this morning - about to follow Gavin’s instructions implicitly to get this kit hooked up! 👏👏👏

[@CactusBravo42]

How’s it working out for you? Is it worth the price?

[@Alex-ph9ls]

Lol love the "Remove before flight " tape

[@richardwarcup2432]

love this really makes the Airbus more realistic to fly still need to get the flap and spoiler addon for mine , i am also looking forward to the Boeing flight yoke and throttlethey announced the a few weeks back

[@jdzzl]

Ayy! I remember when I got this and it is so fun! I don't have the addons but it is great. A lot better than using a mouse yoke for sure 😂😂

[@hansholland5300]

Very good video thanks!

[@AntonioSilva-es8tb]

I use that set of thrustmaster addons for more than 6 months and they work very well. I had to refine thrust levers calibration editing the calibration file but it works fine and gave me and excellent experience. Some weeks ago I went to the real simulator of Flight Concept close to Tires airport (for business jets in Lisbon), used by many pilots to train and prepare assessments during the pandemic. And it was very very easy to use all the pedestal controls because I’m used to have them in a similar position.

[@Voltomess]

Can I use it to fly different aircraft in mfs 2020?

[@707liner8]

Looking forward to this being available in Australia

[@rhettro7236]

I was able to receive mine this week in Australia. Fantastic product.

[@victorf.4599]

Great video, do you know how to set up the flaps, like going to 1 and then 2 until the end?

[@gothmedicine]

FYI this does come with a screwdriver for customising the stick and detents... it also doubles up as a rod to slide between the thrusters to lock/sync them together.

[@Easyjetsimpilot]

Indeed it does. Will update video description as I'd not unpackaged this bit when the video was put together.

[@ModPCLM]

My screwdriver won't fit all the way through the slot on the thrusters ☹

[@ovwarrior]

​@@EasyjetsimpilotI'm glad I saw this before I watch your review... How can you possibly make a review when you haven't even unpacked the box completely?

[@marcw.5492]

BTW - I had to uncheck the "REVERSER on Axis" since the reverser section didnt seem to be included on the Throttle Axis in MSFS. Is there a way to add it ? Where did it go ? This actually worked for me by unchecking the box on the in cockpit on the flypad. Then I went thru the detent settings. I used this concept for the TM Airbus and the Honeycomb Throttle.

[@BviSimPilot]

What joystick configuration were you using before?

[@enriqueosuna]

@easyjetsimpilot Gavin, what are the dimensions of the Thrustmaster Thrust Levers + Add On Flaps and Spoiler quadrants? In particular wide and depth! Thanks in advance.

[@arnieb5826]

Now I have a problem to taxi with the side stick, the plane will not turn far enough. Could I use my Saitek/Logiteck rudder pedals, if yes how to connect. would very much appreciate your advice.

[@dasfunkmeister]

Hoping for this to be a Xmas pressie from the wife. 👍

[@flyeagle320]

Hey Gavin , I am unable to use flap numberwise and Speed brake as it should be in A330 neo. Please help and your help is def required regarding keybinding

[@LokiDWolf]

Thank you for this video. I wish the flaps would've been setup though. Because there being 4 positions setting that up in the sim controls has been a nightmare.

[@Easyjetsimpilot]

It was calibrated in the MCDU in the Fenix A320 so was very straight forward. The default profile also seemed to work out he box for the A32NX.

[@gogogao]

Hi! Thanks for the wonderful video! I am quite new to Flight Sim and I am considering to buy this Captain Pack. One question: With this setup how would you bind the nose trim wheel? For example you would use the hard buttons? Keyboard keys? Or not used at all?

[@Easyjetsimpilot]

For the nose steering wheel, I use the twist axis on the side stick.

[@marcw.5492]

Does anyone have the goofy LIGHTS oddness in the 320 and 320 nx? Taxi and Landing seem to be either non operational or backwards (on Off).

[@buccos2324]

Did you do any calibration for the sidestick to make it more realistic?

[@mariocontreras82]

Hi, nice video. I have a question can I connect directly to the Xbox console, since my pc is not good for the flight simulator. Thanks if you can answer the question.

[@victorraye57]

How you map the AI Copliot on the throttle? The buttons below the engine start up?

[@razsmithy]

Does anyone have an updated joystick sensitivity setting for my TCA? My A32nx seems to be super sensitive these days? I'm ideally looking for something as close to True to Life as possible. Many thanks.

[@PJBhm]

Hi, For me the gears are not working. If I check with the pilot, it's the button 21. Is there something special to do ? Thanks !

[@MustafaGT]

Hey Gav, quick question. Are you able to return to "Normal Mode" on the engine switch? On my quadrant, I'm able to switch to "Crank" and "IGN/Start" but when i switch back to Normal Mode it does not revert to this. Am I missing something?

[@Easyjetsimpilot]

Works OK for me 👍

[@ganntradingsystemstimecycl2783]

I had to buy the flap addon separately. So that means had to connect to the TCA throttle.. 😁😎

[@fbwsimpilot]

I have had the full set for awhile now. Fantastic for the airbus 320, nx32 and the 330-900. Bit unrealistic to use with GA aircraft but I mainly fly the air bus anyway. Excellant bit of kit. Pricey but worth it if you what to get away from using the mouse, Great emersion.

[@nightbot8526]

Is it good for boeing/tupolev aircrafts?

[@jimmylukesadam2745]

Hai..what spec of pc should i buy to play with the sim software & hardware?

[@plychucky]

had it working and had to reinstall the 320 now i cant get the overlap out of it.can you help

[@MsNorthernsoulboy]

i have the same pack but can get nothing to operate inside the sim,although all connected and working in window any help please

[@dimasrahadian]

i dont have that menu on 7:54. i have installed the drivers from TM website though. why is that

[@georgeb6909]

Do both of your thrust levers make a clicking sound when moved forward individually? Cuz on mine only the left throttle lever makes a clicking sound.

[@colgator6688]

i have heard you can make both levers click or not click by flipping 2 little tabs around on the bottom of the device

[@lingfengjiang2372]

I have the same problem with Throttle axis problem, the idle by default was way up, you have to duplicate the default profile, then go to sensitive settings, change two throttles' sensitivities all to linear 0%.

[@xdfartin4389]

I’ve done this but it’s still not working for some reason.

[@HuongLe-mh8mt]

Where do you click to comfim the control.

[@LtBran]

I have been using the TCA sidestick and throttle for a while now and love them. I just ordered my second throttle quadrant for 4 engines so i just need the flaps and spoilers. I will probably get the Thrustmaster Boeing yoke when it comes out as my first yoke.

[@pfsantos007]

There is no detent for idle reverse, correct? So you just move the levers back a little and set that position in the software? Also, a few comments on the hardware. Really should have incorporated the spoiler arm pull the flap lock, and not have the auto brake and gear levers since it takes away from the realism.

[@mikesheppard8115]

I can’t get this thing working. The throttle goes from climb to Togo and then into reverse. What am I doing wrong ?? HELP

[@raulflyeryt9856]

Thank you for the video! I have a question: I put both joystick and accelerator usb in pc and Windows installed drivers automatically, even the quadrant ones. Is it necessary to install them? Is there any difference by installing them? Thank you and have a nice day!

[@Easyjetsimpilot]

For the sidestick, no, for the thrust lever pack, yes.

[@raulflyeryt9856]

@@Easyjetsimpilot yeah, but it works correctly. I do not know why is necessary. Is there any difference?

[@plychucky]

will this set up for 4 engines?

[@MustafaGT]

Now the big question is will you fly as Captain(Left hand) or FO(Right hand)? I tried left handed and I just can’t seem to get used to it.

[@Easyjetsimpilot]

I've always flown left handed. Even though I'm right handed. Comes from learning years ago when you keep your right hand on the thrust levers. (not in the airbus)

[@Jenairaslebol27merde]

@@Easyjetsimpilot i have been flying right handed since almost 25 years since most sticks are simply right handed. but of course this always felt somehow wrong because the standard cockpit view was from the left seat. but when i finally got my TCA airbus package last weekend it was time to switch to captain configuration of course. it felt a bit strange for the very first minutes, but after completing a sort of circuit pattern i felt comfortable and the next flight was just normal as always. - maybe driving cars from left seat like here in germany also helps ;) (oh and when i had to drive a couple of right steering wheel cars in my job i'd say that was so much more difficult to get used to..)

[@luisdebono1930]

Hi Gavin I have over written my default profile for the TCA quadrant Airbus edition accidentally on my PC and now my left side thrust lever on full throttle returns to reverse in the game. I don’t know if that’s got anything to do with it but the aircraft vías to the left. Any help would be appreciated TIA.

[@Easyjetsimpilot]

Just recalibrate your levers in the aircraft. 👍

[@luisdebono1930]

@@Easyjetsimpilot thanks ever so much for your reply, I will give it a try. Thankyou 😜👍

[@Kolder_on_yt]

Does it work on xbox

[@lextacy2008]

Does the throttle quad force feedback when auto throttle is engaged?

[@Easyjetsimpilot]

No, the real thrust levers of the Airbus also don't have any feedback.

[@lextacy2008]

Great! thanks !@@Easyjetsimpilot

[@thiccmoisty542]

is the price the same if the controls were purchased seperatly?? (this isnt including shipping)

[@RobinRichardRajan]

That depends on your region. In India, I was able to buy them separately cheaper than the price of the full set.

[@PLOplo-yy4yg]

When I connect the flight joystick it detects it but the other part does not detect it. Does anyone know why? (I'm from Xbox)

[@janneeklund6450]

What is my blame though my Flypad doesn't look like yours....I only see the Fenix view

[@MetehanDemir88]

How to “ Arm spoilers” ? speed brake as you know not lift up

[@Easyjetsimpilot]

Set one of the buttons to toggle it.

[@_zeranom]

Thank you for this great introduction. Unfortunately its not working for me. The TCA works correctly with the A320 Asobo Version but not in my flybywire A320 :( First: when I move the Throttle in the Flex or Toga position, than you see the throttle not moving in the cockpit. Second: on flypad settings, i can not see the apply and save&apply buttons “lighting” so I can not calibrate it 🤦‍♂️ I tried all versions (stable, developer and experimental), but no luck with the TCA in Flybywire Airbus. pity…

[@Easyjetsimpilot]

If you watch the setup of the thrust lever set up part of this video, it will explain why the appy and save buttons dont light up.

[@DarkAngel-yu1ye]

Have the same issues?

[@UnderdogOverlander]

​@@EasyjetsimpilotI don't have the tablet in the plane?

[@franciscocolon1740]

Is the sidestick supposed to have a dead zone in the center or is that lack of calibration?

[@Easyjetsimpilot]

You can set a dead one if you want to.

[@Jenairaslebol27merde]

unfortunately it seems there is no seperate physical idle reverse detent on the throttle quadrant, although it has one painted on it. so we have to specify an idle reverse area a bit lower than normal idle in the flypad and just guess the correct spot when pulling back the levers. levers could still be a bit stiffer in general, but i'd say they're okay when you crank up the adjust screw. sidestick especially feels very satisfying, quite firm and centers very precisely, so dead zone can be set to almost zero. so far, i would say this is the best piece (or pieces) of gear i've ever had and makes sim-flying the airbus a lot more fun! (and now looking forward to the boeing controls, looks very promising :) )

[@DesktopSimulation]

does it work ok with the a330 900 as it doesnt have a detent config

[@Easyjetsimpilot]

Yes, I used it in a live stream the other day. You have to set the detents in the 'sim' thrust levers though, not the physical ones.

[@landsfadern2]

just change to the default profile of the thrustmaster and then reset the sensetivity.

[@LtBran]

@@landsfadern2 i tried that but flex dent is slightly off still

[@TurgayTuerk]

for the spoiler I have mapped the detend zero for disarm and detend 1 for arm spoilers.

[@Easyjetsimpilot]

That Is a great idea 👍

[@TurgayTuerk]

@@Easyjetsimpilot and you can set the dead zone for the spoiler to make sure it starts from detent 2 to activate the brakes. works great for me.

[@dadaloglu5071]

Turgay hocam "Easyjetsimpilot" videosunda cihazları PC'ye takınca otomatik herşeyi algılıyor ve set ediyor diyor ama benim Throttle Quadrant'ta AirBrake Spoiler ve Flaplar kademeli çalışmıyor. Bunu düzeltmem için MSFS ayarlarda hangi değişiklikleri yapmam gerekli yardım edebilir misiniz? Thrustmaster driverlarını da kurmuştum. Teşekkürler

[@TurgayTuerk]

@@dadaloglu5071 bende otomatik algilamisti.

[@Hauntedguy27]

is this compatible with xbox!

[@Aditya22Kumar]

Hi, I recently purchased the Thrustmaster Officer pack Airbus Edition. However, I am facing issues in configuring proper throttle detent settings. The physical device is okay. I am facing issues inside the game. I have the A32NX Flybywire Add-on installed. Can someone please help? So the issues are: I start with when the throttle is idle in both the game and the actual physical device. The moment I touch the throttle physically, in MSFS it is going default at Climb detent. 2. Physical Device: At Rev Full. In MSFS = Also At Rev Full. This is the first correct setting I am getting. 3. Physical Device: At Rev Idle. In MSFS = Somewhere between Idle and Climb. 4. Physical Device: Idle. In MSFS = Climb detent position. 5. Physical Device: Just 4-5mm above Idle. In MSFS = Flex MCT detent position. 6. Physical Device: At Climb detent position. In MSFS = 3-4mm Slightly below TOGA 7. Physical Device: Flex MCT detent position. In MSFS = TOGA 8. Physical Device: TOGA. In MSFS = TOGA. This is the second correct setting I am getting which is matching both physically and in-game. I tried all this in the stable version of A32NX. Someone, please help.

[@Easyjetsimpilot]

Use the EFB in the A320NX to calibrate the throttles, not the in game menu.

[@Aditya22Kumar]

@@Easyjetsimpilot Hello thanks for the quick reply. I am doing it via EFB only. I saw your video twice now. For some reason I am not able to save and apply. It's not enabled for me. Whatever detent position I am selecting on actual device, then selecting the corresponding detent position on EFB, then clicking on set from throttle, it is not giving me Save and Apply or Apply option. Those are disabled. Also, for every setting, I am getting overlap messages. Please help again.

[@Easyjetsimpilot]

@@Aditya22Kumar it will not allow you to save an apply if the detent parameters are over lapping. Lower the null zone setting to something like 0.2 and try again.

[@Aditya22Kumar]

@@Easyjetsimpilot Finally. Thanks for the help. It took a little bit longer than expected but was worth figuring it out.

[@crimsonx8236]

Is this the fenix a320? Just wondering

[@crimsonx8236]

If it is the basic a320neo how did you get the ipad in it

[@Easyjetsimpilot]

If it has ipad, then it is either the Fenix A320 or the Flybywire A32NX.

[@StillMations]

i got it but like none of it works

[@TheGerudan]

Sadly the autobrake switch still doesn't really work with the FBW Experimental version. It selects the right auto brake setting, but it deselects it in the sim after a while.

[@homasas4837]

Not for me. You probably have another shortcut assigned to it which may interfer with the tca

[@TheGerudan]

@@homasas4837 Do you just use the settings out of the box or have you altered them in any way? Because I don't have anything else set to the autobrake

[@homasas4837]

@@TheGerudan I use the out of the box settings. But your keyboard bindings and/or mfs assistance/option may interfere. I set the autobrake at tod and it always last until landing

[@DoctorMagick]

I'm sold.... now if only I could find someone who's selling the kit ;)

[@trash1581]

aerosoft have some

[@Ellipirelli69]

Aerosoft actually was very fast to deliver. I ordered on the very late Thursday evening and the order arrived straight on Saturday morning 9 am, perfect for a weekend full of joy 😊

[@4Fingr]

Is there a tutorial for XBOX Calibration? It’s quite horrible 🙈

[@Easyjetsimpilot]

I'm not sure. I don't have Xbox so can't assist I'm afraid.

[@schoc13]

how do you get into that cock pit view?@9:14?

[@Easyjetsimpilot]

Drone camera 👍

[@schoc13]

@@Easyjetsimpilot sorry. for the basic question but I am new to flight sim, I’ll fiddle around till I stumble on to it

[@positiveclimb737]

You forgot to mencion about to reset in sensitivy settings all to zero.

[@kyle07871323519]

Anyone else’s saying no it’s not when he said he was overlapping with reverse idle You were overlapping with idle

[@TheMaddoguk]

I had the quadrant add-ons on order for over 6 months and nothing, turns out they were sacrificed for yet another bundle. Learnt to live without them and will save the money.

[@TheJetJock]

Video doesn’t need background music

[@eaucalme1]

A little bit disgusted I have to say ... because it is already more than a year now that I try to order the missing components to my already existing joystick and thrustmaster without success ! Sold out ! Not in stock ! ... More than a year !

[@eaucalme1]

And guess what ... I just have received my add-on today ! Someone read my comment ;-)

[@brysonwilliamson6269]

Can't make it through the video, moderately annoyed by your voice. Probably just my headsets.

[@robertfrohlich1000]

My a320 neo doesn’t have a tablet🥲

[@Easyjetsimpilot]

You'll be flying the default A320N.

[@robertfrohlich1000]

I have also both bredok3d @@Easyjetsimpilot

[@PLOplo-yy4yg]

When I connect the flight joystick it detects it but the other part does not detect it. Does anyone know why? (I'm from Xbox)