Controller Layout 4 is the BEST option for the pad

[kozzm0]

I still like aviator layout best. Analog rudder control is good to have, but good throttle control is even better.

[InfiniteStates]

Originally Posted by kozzm0

I still like aviator layout best. Analog rudder control is good to have, but good throttle control is even better.

I thought that, but having read the description of layout 4 coupled with your response to my blackout/redout poll, I'm now thinking having the throttle on the right stick (and "set it and leave it" style) may be better. With aviator I tend to either have full throttle, no throttle or 55%. Which is probably why I'm having so many issues with the blackouts.

[Houndstone Hawk]

Do you not find the ability to freely & smoothly look around the cockpit important? (a natural & slight movement of the thumb instead of having to jam the stick down then scan). Scanning the skies in SIM mode is the thing you do most!!!

I've been playing all this time with the wireless aviator pad setup in favour of this viewing option & being without zoom. I've really missed the zoom but realise now that I could've never done it the other way round (foregoing the smooth lookaround for the zoom).

The custom zoom feature for Sim needs fixing so Sim players can enjoy both with ease!!!

[kozzm0]

Originally Posted by InfiniteStates

I thought that, but having read the description of layout 4 coupled with your response to my blackout/redout poll, I'm now thinking having the throttle on the right stick (and "set it and leave it" style) may be better. With aviator I tend to either have full throttle, no throttle or 55%. Which is probably why I'm having so many issues with the blackouts.

next time I pull a rolling scissors on you, listen for the changes in the sound of my engine... I like the energy fight, and being able to quickly and accurately adjust engine power is a big advantage to that. Easier to stay close to corner speed too. The blackouts favor the energy style, that's why I like them.

I like having a good rudder, and you can turn faster with good rudder control, but with the blackouts, that doesn't much matter except at low speed.

[CENOBITE]

Excellent! I like the rudder being separate from the throttle... I always hated speeding up or slowing down unintentionally during a dogfight. This feels more realistic. Now, if only my brain would behave and wrap itself around this configuration!

[KAV]

Question, at default layout, how is machinegun/canon seperated ?

[trk29]

Originally Posted by KAV

Question, at default layout, how is machinegun/canon seperated ?

The harder you press the R2 button the more guns fire.

[KAV]

Thx, man iv been firing only machineguns then on my spit

[durangodoug]

Yea you have to look close to notice it, at half pull of the trigger, you'll see the Spit's outboard guns fire. Once you pull it all the way you'll see the cannons fire too, its great to rough an enemy up with the machine guns then get em with the cannon when you have a real clean shot.

I can't find where to get these controller options. I can only find default and aviator under the options menu. It may sound stupid, but where are they?