Configuring CH throttle quad with PMDG 747

[JTH]

Hi, I am trying to configure my CH throttle quad to my PMDG 747 using FSUIPC v3.53. I am trying to set up the middle four levers in the FSUIPC joysticks -> "multi-engine setup" page but I am having the following problems:

Even though I've set the "max" setting to the max for each lever (about 16,000), when I go full throttle the throttle on the PMDG shows that it's only about 91.9% forward. The second problem I'm having is whenever I idle the throttles, they automatically go into reverse instead of just idling. I have the idle throttle setting set as the furthest point back on each lever (around -16,000 I think), but the reversers still go on when it should be at idle (about -11,000 I think).

If anyone could help solving either of these problems it would be much appreciated! Regards, JTH.

[JTH]

Just as an update I have the other two levers set to flaps and spoilers and they are working ok, but I am still trying to get the four engine levers working fully, thanks.

[peterhayes]

Hi JTH

Check your sensitivities and null zone in FS2004 for each of the 4 axes, sensitivity should be far right and null zone far left. Also check Bob Church's website http://www.stickworks.com for his cmnote02.zip - very useful in setting up the TQ.

Regards

PeterH

[JTH]

Thanks a lot Pete but I checked and the sensitivities are already full and the null zones already zero. I had a look at that document CMNOTE02 and it's very interesting but I still haven't found a solution to my reversers on at idle and only 91% max problems yet.

Got any other ideas? Thanks a lot again for the help. Regards, Paul!

[peterhayes]

Hi JTH

This is a bold one! In his latest guide to FSUIPC 3.6+ PeteD talks about totally disabling the joystick in FS2004 and then just using FSUIPC to assign axes and to calibrate the TQ, etc. My CH Pro Pedals, TQ and Yoke run fine on this system but I only fly twin engine planes at present. It might be worth a try?

Regards

PeterH