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![Thrustmaster TCA Quadrant Add-on Airbus Edition](../assets/api-guide/thrustmaster-tca-quadrant-add-on.png "Thrustmaster TCA Quadrant Add-on Airbus Edition"){loading=lazy}

### Thrustmaster T.Flight Rudder Pedals

![thrustmaster-tca-quadrant.png](../assets/api-guide/thrustmaster-t-flight-rudder.png){loading=lazy}

!!! tip ""
If you experience problems like brakes getting stuck while taxiing or twitching rudders, make sure that your pedals
are set up correctly. [T.Flight Rudder Pedals Settings](../support/detail-pages/rudder.md)

### Elgato Stream Deck

![Elgato Stream Deck](../assets/api-guide/stream-deck.png "Elgato Stream Deck"){loading=lazy}
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# Thrustmaster T.Flight Rudder Pedal Settings

## Introduction

This guide will help you set up your pedals for use with the FlyByWire A32NX.

!!! tip ""
You do not need to install the **`Unified Drivers Package - 2018.FFD.2`** driver as it will make the reset/calibration dialog unavailable. If you accidentally installed it, the driver can be removed from **`Add or remove programs`** in the Windows Start menu.

## Microsoft Flight Simulator Control Options

### 1. Open Control Options

Open **`Control Options`**, choose your pedals and click on the **`Sensitivity`** button.

![Rudder Control Settings](../../assets/rudder/ThrustmasterRudderSettings.jpg "Rudder Control Settings"){loading=lazy}

### 2. Confirm Calibration

Check that the mappings are correct. If you push the pedals forwards ("toe brakes"), the Joystick L-Axis X and Joystick L-Axis Y indicators should move from top right (0% brakes applied) to bottom left (100% brakes applied). If the Joystick L-Axis X/Y indicators behave differently, you will need to calibrate your pedals.

![Rudder Sensitivity Settings](../../assets/rudder/ThrustmasterRudderSensitiviy.jpg "Rudder Sensitivity Settings"){loading=lazy}

### 3. Reset and Calibrate (Optional)

1. From the Windows Start menu or the Control Panel, search for **`Set up USB game controllers`**.
2. Your game controllers should be displayed. Select your pedals (i.e., **`T-Rudder`**) from the list. Click the **`Properties`** button. ![USB Controller Settings](../../assets/rudder/GameControllersThrustmaster.jpg "USB Controller Settings"){loading=lazy}
3. From the **`Settings`** tab, click on **`Reset to default`**.
4. Click on the **`Test`** tab to confirm the settings. The cursor should be displayed in the bottom-right corner (0% brakes applied) or top-left corner (100% brakes applied), while the Z-Axis indicator should be at 50% if the rudder is centered. ![Calibrated Settings](../../assets/rudder/GameControllersRudderSettings.jpg "Calibrated Settings"){loading=lazy}

### 4. Define Deadzones (Optional)

If you experience rudder twitching, your deadzones might not be configured correctly.

1. Download and install the Advanced Calibration Software from the [Thrustmaster Support Page](https://support.thrustmaster.com/en/product/tfrp-en/).
2. Adjust the deadzones in the Calibration Tool until the flickering from the pedal sensors are contained. ![TPR Calibration Tool](../../assets/rudder/TRJ12-Calibration.jpg){loading=lazy}
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The aircraft is unable to move or taxi. The ECAM is showing a "NW STRG DISC" warning.
This is caused by an invisible tug which is still connected to the aircraft.
This is an MSFS issue as the visual representation of the tug and the connection to the aircraft can get out of
sync.
sync.

^^Possible Solution or Workaround^^
If you are using rudders/pedals like the Thrustmaster T.Flight Rudder Pedals, make sure they are correctly set up and calibrated. Otherwise the toe brakes may be impeding taxiing.

^^Possible Solutions or Workarounds^^

- [Disconnect the Tug](#disconnect-the-tug)
- [Toolbar Pushback Add-on Issues](#toolbar-pushback-add-on-issues)

??? bug "Hard To Control the Aircraft during Taxi, TakeOff, or Landing"
### Hard To Control the Aircraft during Taxi, TakeOff, or Landing

!!! tip ""
*Affected versions: Stable, Development*

^^Description^^

The aircraft is hard to control during taxi, takeoff, or landing.

^^Possible Solution or Workaround^^

- [Deactivate MSFS Assistance Features](../../fbw-a32nx/settings.md#deactivate-msfs-assistance-features)
- [Rudder/Pedal Settings](#rudder-or-toe-brake-operation-issues)

??? bug "Unexpected Engines Shut Down"
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[MSFS Popout Workaround / Pop out panel manager issue](https://github.com/hawkeye-stan/msfs-popout-panel-manager/issues/73){target=new .md-button}

??? tip "Hard To Control the Aircraft during Taxi, TakeOff, or Landing"
### Hard To Control the Aircraft during Taxi, TakeOff, or Landing

!!! tip ""
*Affected versions: Stable, Development*

^^Description^^

The aircraft is hard to control during taxi, takeoff, or landing.

^^Possible Solution or Workaround^^

- [Deactivate MSFS Assistance Features](../../fbw-a32nx/settings.md#deactivate-msfs-assistance-features)

??? tip "Rudder or Toe Brake Operation Issues"
### Rudder or Toe Brake Operation Issues

!!! tip ""
*Affected versions: Stable, Development*

^^Description^^

Experience problems like brakes getting stuck while taxiing or twitching rudders, or taxiing is erratic.

^^Root Cause^^

- MSFS Assistance settings (esp. AUTO_RUDDER) are activated. These need to be **deactivated** for the A32NX.
- Rudder setup is not correct.

^^Possible Solution or Workaround^^

- Deactivate [MSFS Assistance Features](../../fbw-a32nx/settings.md#deactivate-msfs-assistance-features)
- Rudder Settings: See the correct settings for rudder using the T.Flight Rudder Pedals as an example: [T.Flight Rudder Pedals Settings](./detail-pages/rudder.md)

??? tip "++ctrl+'E'++ - Engine Start Unsupported"
### ++ctrl+'E'++ - Engine Start Unsupported

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