From Twisty Stick to Rudder Pedals

[FLS]

Didn't have any problems when I transitioned, but that may be my mind is younger then you old farts and can get use to it quickly.

While it's not realistic, one thing I've noticed helped was reversing the pedals.  By this I mean the Right pedal turns you Left and vice versa.  Seems more natural for me, so I don't have to stop and think about which one to hit.  Think it may be I'm use to hitting Left and seeing a Right reaction and such, as with Racing games, watching a car at the starting line, pressing the gas pedal (right pedal) makes the car tilt to the Left, the Brake/Reverse (Left pedal) tilts it to the Right.  It applies to other things, take a box for example:  Press the Left back corner with your hand and it turns the front to the Right.

Just something to try anyways.  The option for reversing them is:  Clipboard>Options>Map Controllers>Highlight Rudder Axis>Advanced>Check "Reverse Axis".

Us old farts understand that if you didn't have any problems transitioning with your young mind you wouldn't have had to reverse your pedals.  

[Bubbajj]

Yup went through this myself. Kept trying to steer with my feet like a steering wheel which is completely backwards. Keep at it. One thing I suggest it going barefoot or just socks on. It helps with the feel. Takes a while to get used to.

[Qrsu]

It was awkward at first for me. However, I had only been flying for about 6 months in total with a twisty stick before switching to pedals so I believe the habit was easier to break. I use Saitek gear and had to lock my stick to avoid temptation (X-52) but I know a guy who left the twist axis open and he learned to use his pedals while twisting the stick.

In the end, I feel as though my rudder authority has improved by switching over. The ability to control elevator/aileron independently without inadvertently ruddering when twisting the stick has really helped me smooth out my maneuvering. It's a pain to get used to... but in the end it's well worth it! Keep at it. 

[mensa180]

I went from keyboard to rudder pedals and after a couple days to a week of pretty constant play you get used to it, I couldn't do without them now.  I think it would be good if you unmapped the twist function of your joystick so you aren't tempted to rely on it, or map it to bailing out as a punishment for your forgetfulness.  .

[bj229r]

Didn't have any problems when I transitioned, but that may be my mind is younger then you old farts and can get use to it quickly.

While it's not realistic, one thing I've noticed helped was reversing the pedals.  By this I mean the Right pedal turns you Left and vice versa.  Seems more natural for me, so I don't have to stop and think about which one to hit.  Think it may be I'm use to hitting Left and seeing a Right reaction and such, as with Racing games, watching a car at the starting line, pressing the gas pedal (right pedal) makes the car tilt to the Left, the Brake/Reverse (Left pedal) tilts it to the Right.  It applies to other things, take a box for example:  Press the Left back corner with your hand and it turns the front to the Right.

Just something to try anyways.  The option for reversing them is:  Clipboard>Options>Map Controllers>Highlight Rudder Axis>Advanced>Check "Reverse Axis".

That was the big thing for me--for decades playing in the snow..skiing, steering sled, etc...I always pushed my right foot to go left, and that was my instinct when I got my CH pedals,so I inverted them. Helped tremendously. Alas, if I pick up my flying lessons again, it could be dangerous. I'm thinking of switching the inputs back to normal, and suffering thru a month or 2 of even stupider deaths than normal, until it seems normal. Of course...THEN I could break my neck skiing or sledding....sigh