Here is what I use an seems very comfortable for me. Assuming u know to select auto mode select and that all functions have to be mapped for each mode away we go. On the stick: the thumb 4way I have one to activate zoom (left) and one to change rounds (right). The 4 way below the 2ndry fire button is my zoom key, forward in, back out. The pinkie fire button is my secondary fire button. In most cases this allows you to fire machine guns in addition to main gun. Now the throttle. The front 4way is gears, up fwd dwn revs. On the same button change postions; left position 1 right position 2. Views are all mappped maxumizing visability. Paging up and arrow forward etc. Hope this helps and I am sure someone has better than I but like I said works for me. Good Luck blt