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Originally Posted by Rufus_the_Rat

I have the exact same problem. Arcade is too simple but the controls for Realistic and Simulation are ridiculously tricky.

I just played on Realistic mode on my joypad so far. While the controls are tricky, it is possible to master them. I remember how great it felt when I took out tanks, made an Immelmann turn and engaged again without falling out of the sky in my P-51

I'm quite sure that pulling too much on the stick in a real plane will also make you stall. It's like the steering wheel of a car. You don't wanna turn it the maximum range while going 200 on the highway.