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Adjusting Joystick Forces

If you are using a force feedback joystick, you can enable or disable any or all force feedback options:

• Control surfaces: When maneuvering the aircraft, you'll feel forces exerted on the aircraft control surface through the controller.
• Stick shaker: If you exceed the maximum speed in a jet, the controller will shake.
• Crash effects: If you crash, you'll feel it in the controller.
• Ground bumps: As you roll across the ramp, taxiway, and runway, you'll feel the bumps through the controller.
• Retractable gear thumps: When you retract or extend the landing gear, you'll feel it through the controller.

If you have a force feedback controller, you can adjust the forces in the Controls Forces dialog box

To adjust controller forces On the main screen, click Settings and then click Controls. Click the Forces tab. Select or clear the desired force feedback options. Click OK. -or- On the Options menu, point to Settings, and then choose Controls. Click the Forces tab. Select or clear the desired force feedback options. Click OK.

Note:
To disable all force feedback options, clear the Enable force feedback checkbox on the Forces tab.