When frustrated, hang in there guys
I have been having nothing but problems with the controls (read electronics) of my T-38 pit. Nothing wants to work correctly.
I had a wire come loose on one of the control stick pots, during the reassembly. Then I managed to blow the micro chip on the axes card. Ever try and communicate with the folks at Opencockpits? It is like trying to get the girl at the McDonalds' drive up window understand what you want to order.
Anyway, that and problems getting three computers to talk to each other for the FSGuage program had gotten me down.
Well, this weekend, I pulled an old Logitech Wingman apart and use the card for my control stick. Took me most of the day to get everything ironed out right but tonight I flew the way I remember flying in the Air Force. With fingertips on the stick and just flying intuitively.
Guys, being in that cockpit and flying that way made me almost feel like it was real. It was wonderful. All the frustrations are gone.
So, if and when the pit is biting back and sweat is falling from your brow as fast as the bad words are pouring from your mouth. Keep the faith. It will eventually work.
Besides, I had to tell someone who would understand. :D I knew you guys would.