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🔧 MSFS 2024 Setup

A parent sets this up once. Then your pilot can focus on flying!

✈ī¸ Use These Settings First!

Ask a parent to set these up once. Then you're ready to fly!

  • Turn ON the Taxi Ribbon — it shows you where to drive on the ground.
  • Turn ON Takeoff Help and Landing Help — MSFS guides you gently.
  • On the ground: twist the stick to steer (rudder). Not left/right!
  • In the air: move the stick gently. Small moves!
  • Stuck? Pause the game and look at Quick Help on this app.

Where to Open Controls

For parents

Find the Controls menu in MSFS 2024 to see and change your bindings.

  1. 1From the main menu, click Options (gear icon).
  2. 2Click Controls on the left side.
  3. 3You will see tabs like Keyboard, Mouse, and your connected devices.
  4. 4Pick your sidestick or throttle from the device list at the top.
  5. 5Scroll the list to find actions like RUDDER, THROTTLE, and FLAPS.

💡 You can also open Controls from the in-game pause menu during a flight.

Find Your Joystick & Throttle

For parents

Make sure MSFS 2024 sees your Thrustmaster sidestick and Logitech throttle quadrant.

  1. 1Plug in the sidestick and throttle quadrant before starting MSFS.
  2. 2Open Options → Controls.
  3. 3Look at the device dropdown at the top of the screen.
  4. 4You should see device names — they may say Thrustmaster, T.16000M, HOTAS, Logitech, Saitek, or similar.
  5. 5Move the stick or throttle — the highlighted row in the list shows which device is active.
  6. 6If a device is missing: unplug it, plug into a different USB port, restart MSFS.

💡 Windows also lists devices under Settings → Bluetooth & devices → Devices. MSFS should match what Windows sees.

Check Auto-Assigned Profile

For parents

MSFS may pick a controller profile automatically. Confirm it matches your hardware.

  1. 1In Options → Controls, select your sidestick from the device list.
  2. 2Look for a profile name near the top — MSFS may show a preset like "Thrustmaster" or "Generic".
  3. 3Move the stick forward, back, left, and right. Watch which rows light up in the control list.
  4. 4Twist the stick — RUDDER or YAW should respond (important for taxi!).
  5. 5Select the throttle quadrant and move each lever. THROTTLE and FLAPS rows should light up.
  6. 6If the wrong rows light up, MSFS may have the wrong profile — try manual binding below.

💡 A good sign: stick pitch/roll works in flight AND twist controls rudder on the ground.

Manually Bind Controls (If Needed)

For parents

If something does not work, assign it yourself. Then update this app's Parent Setup to match.

  1. 1In Options → Controls, select the correct device (sidestick or throttle).
  2. 2Find the action in the list — e.g. RUDDER LEFT, THROTTLE, FLAPS INCREASE.
  3. 3Click the empty box next to that action (or click the current binding to change it).
  4. 4MSFS says "Press a button or move an axis" — move the stick or press the button you want.
  5. 5Repeat for each important action: rudder, throttle, brakes, gear, flaps.
  6. 6Open this app → Parent Setup → edit hardwareInput to match what you assigned.

💡 Bind ground controls first: rudder left/right, throttle idle, brakes, parking brake.

Beginner Assistance Settings

For everyone

These MSFS assists make learning safer and more fun for a 9-year-old.

  1. 1Open Options → Assistance.
  2. 2Turn ON: Takeoff Assist, Landing Assist, Autorudder, Anti-Stall Protection.
  3. 3Turn ON: Bank Limit (keeps turns gentle).
  4. 4Turn ON: Taxi Ribbon — shows a colored path on the ground!
  5. 5Turn ON: Auto-Trim and Assistance Reminders.
  6. 6Keep Flight Model on Assisted (not full Realistic) while learning.

💡 See the full Assists page in this app for every setting explained in kid-friendly words.

Full Assists guide with every setting →

Accessibility & Visual Help

For everyone

Optional settings that make MSFS easier to see and less overwhelming.

  1. 1Open Options → Accessibility.
  2. 2Bigger text: turn ON larger subtitle / message size — easier to read tips.
  3. 3Calmer view: turn ON reduce camera motion — less shaky screen.
  4. 4Focus: turn OFF controller vibration if rumble is distracting.
  5. 5Visual aids: turn ON instrument tooltips (in Assistance) — hover to learn gauges.
  6. 6Color help: try Colorblind Assist if taxi ribbon colors are hard to see.

💡 Accessibility is optional — try one change at a time and see what helps your pilot.

Priority Bindings to Check

After setup, confirm these MSFS actions work. Then match them in Parent Setup.

RUDDER LEFT / RIGHT

Steer on the ground (taxi)

THROTTLE

Engine power — takeoff and taxi

ELEVATOR / AILERON

Stick pitch and roll in the air

BRAKES

Slow down after landing

GEAR TOGGLE

Wheels up after takeoff, down before landing

FLAPS

Slow down for landing

Assists to Turn ON

  • ✓ Taxi Ribbon
  • ✓ Takeoff Assist
  • ✓ Landing Assist
  • ✓ Autorudder
  • ✓ Anti-Stall Protection
  • ✓ Bank Limit
⚙ī¸ Match Bindings in Parent Setup🎮 View Control Bindings⚡ Ready — Open Quick Help