Aerosoft SimWare 729 Posted February 16, 2021 Aerosoft Share Posted February 16, 2021 Please login to display this image. How to use the TCA Throttle with Aerosoft CRJ 550/700/900/1000 This tutorial shows how to configure the Thrustmaster TCA throttle quadrant with the Aerosoft CRJ’s for Microsoft Flight Simulator. This is an easy setup thanks to the CRJ’s built –in configuration utility. Moreover, this utility is directly accessible from within the Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) of the aircraft. No need to go back to the Windows desktop or menu. ---> Want the short video version ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IvL3C2pNGw We assume you have successfully installed the CRJ addon. IMPORTANT NOTES : 1 - Please make sure that no other device (Yoke, joystick, etc.) still has axes assigned to the throttle functions as this may cause conflicts and unwanted behaviors. 2 - Also make sure the ASSISTANCE settings are set to TRUE TO LIFE in MSFS ASSIGNING THE THROTTLE AXES In Flight Simulator, go to OPTIONS -> CONTROLS, go to POWER MANAGEMENT -> THROTTLE, assign the TCA Throttle levers to THROTTLE 1 AXIS and THROTTLE 2 AXIS. Check the REVERSE AXIS box. Note that the REVERSE AXIS box has nothing to do with the reversers but is only a signal polarity inversion needed with some devices. IMPORTANT POINT #1 : Do NOT use THROTTLE 1 AXIS (0 TO100%) and THROTTLE 2 AXIS (0 TO100%) IMPORTANT POINT #2 : Make sure the sensitivity curve of all the axes is linear and reactivity is set to 100% Please login to display this image. STEP 1: Start a flight with a CRJ. Please login to display this image. STEP 2: Note that the Electronic Flight bag on the left is OFF Please login to display this image. STEP 3: Start the EFB (Video) Please login to display this image. STEP 4: Once the EFB is started, click the “OPTIONS” tab Please login to display this image. STEP 5: Then “NEXT PAGE” Please login to display this image. STEP 6: Click “Calibrate Throttle” Please login to display this image. STEP 7: Once in the calibration screen, make sure the Type and Reverser parameters are checked like below : Please login to display this image. STEP 8: Calibrate the throttles. The system is really simple. Just move the TCA levers to each detent then click the “SET” buttons next to the corresponding detent in the EFB utility. (Video) Please login to display this image. STEP9: This is it ! Check in Flight Simulator that the levers move along with the TCA ones. (Video) Please login to display this image. 1 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanys Lecix 30 Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 And I have one question about this, you will have to calibrate this in every single flight or with just doing it one time it saves for lifetime? Kind regards, Xanys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benutzer 40 Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 vor 5 Minuten, Xanys Lecix sagte: And I have one question about this, you will have to calibrate this in every single flight or with just doing it one time it saves for lifetime? Kind regards, Xanys It should save for lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosoft SimWare 729 Posted February 16, 2021 Author Aerosoft Share Posted February 16, 2021 In theory, once for ever. But it is always a good practice to calibrate any control with any simulator and any addon once in a while. Simply because : 1 - The controls are made of mechanical parts that tend to develop endplay and backlash with time. 2 - There are analog components inside these products such as potentiometers and they drift with time, heat, frequency of use, ... 3 - Because when computers are supposed to fail, they will, and when they are not, they will anyway. So, be smart : Once in a while, redo a calibration, and check your axes and buttons assignments. --- > The C-Check for flight simulators... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosoft SimWare 729 Posted February 16, 2021 Author Aerosoft Share Posted February 16, 2021 Changing USB port or HUB can also mess the calibration and assignments up ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanys Lecix 30 Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Okay, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolly77 1 Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Wow super explanations... what about the spoiler and flaps axis which are not working properly (can't go to full detent for the spoiler (even on the ground) and flaps go from up to full down with no transitional position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colray1 1 Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Throttles are not moviong after calibration with TCA throttles, please help! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noodles4186 3 Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Hi, I have tried all of this but i am unable to use reverse on the controls page as it puts my numbers like this: Max: -16384 TOGA: -15681 Climb: -13821 Idle: 0 Rev Max: 16384 If i take the reverse tick off the control settings it goes like this Max: 16384 Toga: 0 Climb: -13851 Idle:-15686 Rev Max: -16384 Has someone else having this issue? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kermit3 1 Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 yep i have something similar and i cant get the throttles to work at all i even reset all my sensitivity curves and that has made no difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterEvo 9 Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 i guess this is a TCA issue, but I have both throttles on my TCA on the same "amount" but in the efb the values differ by around 200 input units.. Resulting to a imbalance in thrust.. Anyone also having this issue, that the tca is too sensetiv? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Shark 77 Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 2 hours ago, noodles4186 said: Hi, I have tried all of this but i am unable to use reverse on the controls page as it puts my numbers like this: Max: -16384 TOGA: -15681 Climb: -13821 Idle: 0 Rev Max: 16384 If i take the reverse tick off the control settings it goes like this Max: 16384 Toga: 0 Climb: -13851 Idle:-15686 Rev Max: -16384 Has someone else having this issue? Yep, I've got the detents lined up and working, but the reversers are inop. Guess I better use long runways for now! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khendal 4 Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 3 hours ago, noodles4186 said: Hi, I have tried all of this but i am unable to use reverse on the controls page as it puts my numbers like this: Max: -16384 TOGA: -15681 Climb: -13821 Idle: 0 Rev Max: 16384 If i take the reverse tick off the control settings it goes like this Max: 16384 Toga: 0 Climb: -13851 Idle:-15686 Rev Max: -16384 Has someone else having this issue? I have same issue...and reverse not work yet! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterEvo 9 Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 vor 7 Minuten, Khendal sagte: I have same issue...and reverse not work yet! My idle is around -7600 sure your idle is zero? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 340 4 Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 I did what was said above, and i'm having the same problem as well we all having the same problem its frustrating. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khendal 4 Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 13 minutes ago, MisterEvo said: My idle is around -7600 sure you idle is zero? i have : Max Power : 16384 TOGA: 0 Climb: -13738 IDLE: -15655 REV MAX: -16384 When i click validate it say: ERROR: Engine 1 REV MAX overlaps IDLE ERROR: Engine 2 REV MAX overlaps IDLE Throttle move well now ..but REVERSE not working. EDIT: now everything is working... use the gap for example my gap IDLE-REV MAX was 1000 ...but if you see che real value...the difference is 600 ...so i put 600 in gap and now reverse work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterEvo 9 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 vor 13 Minuten, Khendal sagte: i have : Max Power : 16384 TOGA: 0 Climb: -13738 IDLE: -15655 REV MAX: -16384 When i click validate it say: ERROR: Engine 1 REV MAX overlaps IDLE ERROR: Engine 2 REV MAX overlaps IDLE Throttle move well now ..but REVERSE not working. yea yours seems off. Which quadrant are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khendal 4 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 6 minutes ago, MisterEvo said: yea yours seems off. Which quadrant are you using? TCA airbus throttle quadrant...i have full set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdc17 1 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 My throttles are inverted. I pull back to reverse and I get max thrust. Push the levers forward and my reversers deploy......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Shark 77 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 So here's what worked for me. First, I had to reset my sensitivity settings in the sim. Then I loaded the CRJ and went in to the Options menu. These are the settings that worked for me. When I clicked Validate, there were not any conflictions. I'm still tweaking it though. I did a take off and landing and although it had adequate speed at V1,and VR, the N1 didn't seem very high. Also, now my problem is the Flap settings. My keyboard freaks it out and then it locks at 30 and will not retract. Using the mouse works, but it is not precise and sometimes the flaps retract when I need to extend them. Clearly I need more work on this, but otherwise it was quite nice. Please login to display this image. S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quincey 6 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 vor 9 Stunden , Jay 340 sagte: I did what was said above, and i'm having the same problem as well we all having the same problem its frustrating. Me too: When calibrating in EFB, MAX POWER is -16384. Thrust Levers do not move. Seems, there is no connection between Thrustmaster and CRJ. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWS Plane 10 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 i need help i dont find out, problems with my controll settings Please login to display this image. i need he Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosoft Aerosoft Team [Inactive Account] 51558 Posted March 17, 2021 Aerosoft Share Posted March 17, 2021 10 minutes ago, PetterWS said: i need help i dont find out, problems with my controll settings Please login to display this image. i need he And we are supposed to understand your problem from the image? All looks totally normal to me. I can set my aircraft up like that and it would be 100% normal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wereiche 10 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Hello, I use the TCA Throttle Quadrant with aa-on, tried to calibrate the throttle, but it doesntb work. The throttle levers do not move in the cockpit and also not in the EFB. Speedbrake and gear work, landing flaps only 0 and full. Who can help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosoft SimWare 729 Posted March 17, 2021 Author Aerosoft Share Posted March 17, 2021 Some basic guidelines in case your controller isn't recognized in the EFB calibration utility : 1 - Axes assignments in Flight Simulator : Do NOT use THROTTLE 1 AXIS (0 TO100%) and THROTTLE 2 AXIS (0 TO100%) Use instead THROTTLE 1 AXIS and THROTTLE 2 AXIS 2 - Make sure that no other control has any axis still assigned to any trottle function. (Such as default assignments of yoke, rudder, interface boxes...) 4 - Calibrate you controller in the Windows joystick utility first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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