Questions about joysticks

[Forgottenfighter]

about joysticks i have an av8r i know its only a cheep stick but do any off you guys use it ?? i just got my copy today and the stick isnt working at all the throttle dont work and the twist for rudder isnt working and the hat switch dont seem to be working too ??

do i have to download a driver ?? im using vista and when i plugg it in if finds and sets the av8r up auto

or once the patches for 1946 have finished down loading will that solve the prob ???

many thanks dazz

Did you assign the functions in the controls menu? You can get to the controls menu from the main menu, or by pressing escape while flying and selecting "Controls". Once you are in the controls menu, scroll all the way down to where it says "HOTAS". Assign the functions there.