Should I map my joystick thrust slider to "analogue" or normal actions?

[Njayjay 10]

Like the title says, should I map my joystick slider to the "analogue" version of increase/decrease thrust or the other one? Same goes for the rudder slider. Thx in advance.

[Mysteryman5150 10]

If you use the analog version you can maintain a certain thrust level with your slider. If you use the standard one (no analog) it is like an on/off switch, basically max thrust and max decrease thrust when engaged. I believe the rudder works the same. I use the analog versions so I can maintain a steady control of both. That is my understanding of this.

[Dead3yez 0]

analogue is better. it takes a little getting used to compared to the old control type.

just remember to unmap your controls form the old ones.

[Lt_Darkman 0]

Try 'em both and see which you prefer.

I'd normally vote analogue too, but the strange BIS method of putting collective/thrust and brakes on the same axis is too counter-intuitive for my liking so I've gone back to the old 4 position collective/thrust as at least I know what the helo/plane is going to do then.

Not ideal I'll grant but the best I can achieve until BIS use different axes for each like any other program I've ever used.

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[Thirdup 0]

The problem with analog throttle in ArmA2 is that it's 50% throttle and 50% brake.

I agree with Lt Darkman, try em both and see what you can live with.

I'm a sim pilot from way back and wouldn't dream of using anything but analog...that is, until until ArmA2. It's too easy to throttle back and and miss the mid-point....then find yourself falling from the sky.

Hopefully one day BI will revisit their analog design.

*I'd really like to see an independent set of control options for both planes and rotory, too