Prop pitch on the Spitfire.

[Stratman59]

So far all I can do is pirouette when trying to take off, it's so sensitive. I thought I might need to feather prop right shift =/- . Trouble is I can't map those to any joystick control for some reason, any ideas why?   

[indiaciki]

You need map prop pitch up and down on your keyboard. Btw you need full RPM on TO as soon as your up reduce. Work the rudder on to & landings.

[BOO]

i have an axis assigned to prop RPM control - is this not right?

[Stratman59]

But why can't I map those to my joystick, I can do this with every other control? I play with VR so don't use KB commands.

[indiaciki]

Don't know. I can't either. Axis is great ☺

Edited September 1, 2017 by indiaciki

[Stratman59]

I've tried assigning to buttons, to wheels, to sliders, to hat switches but none work? 

indiaciki, which axis did you use? 

[indiaciki]

I don't use an amiš though i'd like to. Use Lctrl+LSh+1 & 2.

[Finkeren]

That sounds strange. I know this may sound like a stupid question, but are you sure you're playing on a difficulty setting that allows you to control RPM manually?

[Stratman59]

Hi Finkeren, yes I checked, I have all 'simplifications' and piloting assistance un checked.

[Matt]

You have to bind the action called "Propeller RPM control". There's also a "Propellers:high/low pitch" command, but that's meant for planes that allow changing propeller pitch itself (like most German planes).

[Stratman59]

That's got it Matt, I was trying to map High/Low pitch. "Propeller RPM control" works just fine.  Thanks everyone for your help.