Yes, I got that. I was joking. 😉
So, I just updated P3D to version 4.5 and I before doing so I had control surfaces (aileron full turn locked and no rudder), and after the update, initially, it's was still doing the same. I opened up FSUIPC in the sim and 'poof,' no more blacked out checkboxes. Hmmmmm. I ran axis and calibration again in FSUIPC and it has resolved, the surfaces and controls are working as expected. Just a fyi, the A/C I'm 'flying' right now, checking out my sim 'baselines' is my trainer, the Alabeo Tomahawk. All is good again thus far.
I'll attach my 'ini' file for you to have a look at and see if you find anything amiss.
Thank you very much for your assistance.
Jeff
FSUIPC5.ini