This is a tweak that I HIGHLY recommend to everyone and also happens to work in FS9 as well as FSX.
Locate your fsx.cfg file (search it or go to /documents and settings/(username)/application data/microsoft/fsx). Open the file with notepad.
Under the [controls] section, add the following:
stick_sensitivity_mode=0
It should look like this if done properly:
[CONTROLS]
stick_sensitivity_mode=0
NOTE! Don't remove any other settings. Just add the line in directly below the [controls] section.
Now, you are NOT done!
Go back into the simulator and open up your control settings. For your joystick (and rudder if applicable), set your sensitivity for all axes to HIGH. Set your Null Zones for 1, or close to one. Alternatively, you can manually adjust all the axes.
If you find it a little too sensitive when the stick is centered (it moves ever so slightly on its own), raise the null zone. Make sure the sensitivity of the control is at it's highest to give the FULL range of motion. Not doing so will limit the effect of your aileron, rudder and elevator. The sensitivity acts as a slider which adjusts the full range of motion. If set to 50%, then the aileron for example will only move within 50% of its full motion with full deflection of your joystick.
You will now find your controls more responsive to smaller inputs. Making turns should be easier, especially slight inputs to adjust for course or otherwise.
Enjoy!
-Cody
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