Thanks Pete,
My workaround is working fine at the moment, having Axis assigned in FS and configuring them in FSUIPC which doesn't cause a problem. Yes I was using RAW mode for all axis so I will try the other mode. Interesting also that I have an Open Cockpits Axis card with 5 axis and 24 buttons that I use to have connected and this worked fine exclusively in FSUIPC. I'll try connecting that again to compare. I don't know, too many variables in this game! You get one thing working and another goes. It would also help if FS9 didn't keep assigning my joystick everytime I unplug and change things!!
I am happy using it in this combined mode for the moment, at least everything works. Certainly don't go contemplating a rewrite of version 3 as version 4 certainly has no problem.
By the way, love the program and the support. Worth every dollar of the registration :D
Ken.