Combat Flight Simulator: Description of the Auto-Rudder Feature (194816)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator: WWII Europe Series 1.0
  • Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator 2: WWII Pacific Theater
  • Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator 3: Battle for Europe
This article was previously published under Q194816

SUMMARY

This article describes the functionality of the Auto-Rudder feature in Combat Flight Simulator.

Because the functionality of the Auto-Rudder feature in Combat Flight Simulator was improved after the Combat Flight Simulator Pilot's Manual went to press, the description of the Auto-Rudder feature on pages 30 and 33-34 in the Combat Flight Simulator Pilot's Manual is no longer accurate.

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Using the Auto-Rudder

Combat Flight Simulator 3.0

By default, auto-rudder is turned off. This adds realism to your flights: you can control the rudder through rudder pedals, a joystick, or the keyboard. When auto-rudder is turned on, the rudder moves automatically to maintain coordinated flight in turns, making your airplane easier to fly.

To turn auto-rudder on or off:
  1. On the main screen, click Options.
  2. In the Realism Options dialog box, select or clear the Enable auto-rudder check box.

Previous Versions

The Auto-Rudder feature in Combat Flight Simulator and in Combat Flight Simulator 2 is designed to make your airplane easier to fly if your joystick does not have a rudder axis or rudder pedals. When the Auto-Rudder feature is enabled, it moves the rudder automatically when you move the ailerons.

Combat Flight Simulator and Combat Flight Simulator 2 automatically detect if your joystick has a rudder axis or rudder pedals. If your joystick has a rudder axis or rudder pedals, the game disables the Auto-Rudder feature. If your joystick does not have a rudder axis or rudder pedals, the game enables the Auto-Rudder feature.

Some air combat maneuvers may be easier to execute if you disable the Auto-Rudder feature. To enable or disable the Auto-Rudder feature:
  1. On the Combat Flight Simulator startup screen, click Settings.
  2. Under Controls, click to select or clear the Enable Auto-Rudder check box, and then click OK.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/17/2005
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