"Kobra" said:
I have MSFS2002 and I'll ask you a question. You say the plane is too
stable and your next line says the VSI is too sensitive and fast?

The VSI needle in FS04 is much more responsive than the real thing - too
responsive. It seems to translate pitch changes instantly into vertical
speed. A real 172 VSI lags for about 5-7 seconds before stabilizing on
vertical speed indication. Not a huge deal if you pay due attention to the
altimeter, but it can be distracting.

I don't think the original poster was connecting the stability of the model
with the overly sensitive VSI. Two separate issues.

On my computer I can't keep the damn thing on heading or altitude. I
don't
care how I trim it or adjust my joystick (and once owned the CH Products
Yoke and Pro Pedals), it always wants to turn left or right. You are
correct that the pitch is WAY too sensitive and the VSI make wild
fluctuations. I tried adjusting the sensitivities and no joy on
improvement.


I agree. Occasionally, I've ben able to get into a groove and stabilize
nicely but not very often. I use the CH pedals and rudder and have played
with the sensitivity and null zone settings to no avail. Can't find
anything that satisfies me. The other night I tried flying the Baron and
all surfaces - elevator especially - seemed ridiculously sensitive to
control input.

-Scott