


There are a number of these to choose from, but we went with the Thrustmaster T16000M FCS HOTAS which includes the added pedals. Combining one of these with X-Plane 11 will increase the immersion considerably. A HOTAS, or “hands-on throttle-and-stick,” is a set of peripherals that allow you to control your in-game aircraft with more realistic inputs.

Be sure to adjust the settings in the menu to your specific setup for things like resolution, quality, controls, etc.Īside from setting up your game, it’s a good idea to connect your HOTAS during the initial setup. Once your software is fully set up, you can now launch the game and get yourself flying. While many popular flight simulators are starting to show their age, X-Plane 11 is a breath of fresh air in the genre, and a breathtaking one at that.
