NOTE: For optimal performance, connect the CLS-60/120 DIRECTLY to your computer. DO NOT connect it via a USB hub.
The force feedback yoke brings an unprecedented level of realism to flight simulation. Once you've flown with a force feedback yoke, you'll never want to return to non-force feedback yokes!
However, it will take a little learning curve and some effort before you are able to fully grasp how it works.
As such, I STRONGLY SUGGEST you fly the default Cessna 172 first to orientate yourself with the default pitch and roll forces and effects.
Step #1 - Setup the CLS-60/120 (ONE-TIME SETUP)
Before connecting the cables, ensure the Emergency Stop button is pressed down to ensure the yoke is not powered at this stage.
Ensure the yoke is setup correctly by connecting the following cables to the yoke:
USB Port: Connected to the USB-A port of your computer (using a USB-C to USB-A cable)
STOP Port: Connected to the Emergency Stop
PWR Port: Connected to the Power Supply
Finally, ensure the yoke is securely clamped to your desk or table using two C-Clamps (not included).
To power up the yoke, ensure the power supply is powered. Then twist the Emergency Stop button to the right and up. This will power up the yoke.
Step #2 - Calibrate the CLS-60/120 in Windows Game Controller (ONE-TIME SETUP)
This step is IMPORTANT as MSFS2020 relies on the calibration data in Windows Game Controller!
NOTE: If you own the FC-50 or FC-100, you MUST calibrate FC-50 & FC-100 axes (FLAPS & TRIM) and FC-50TQ & FC-100TQ axes (THROTTLE, PROP & MIXTURE) in Windows Games Controllers.
Open up Windows Game Controller as follows
Click on the Windows icon > Search 'setup usb' > Click on 'Set up USB game controllers
(Do not open up FFBTools and do not connect the yoke to FFBTools yet)
Click on Properties, then click on Settings > Calibrate, then follow the Calibration Wizard instructions
Ensure you carefully follow the calibration instructions to calibrate the pitch and roll axes of the CLS-60/120.
To calibrate:
Pitch Axis: Push and pull the yoke fully through its full range to its end stops.
Roll Axis: Turn the yoke fully left and right through its full range to its end stops.
Watch step-by-step video instructions below:
IMPORTANT: If you are not able to click on 'Calibrate', DELETE the CLS-60/120 profile in Windows 10 'Device and Printers' or Windows 11 'Bluetooth & Devices' (Locate the 3 dots on the right of the CLS-60/120 and select 'Remove device'. Then restart the yoke by pressing down on the Emergency Stop button and twisting the button to the right and up. A new CLS-60/120 profile will appear and you will be able to click on 'Calibrate' in Windows Game Controller.
Watch the video below for step-by-step instructions.
Step #3 - Assign Axes in MSFS2020 (ONE-TIME SETUP)
Once you have successfully calibrated the yoke in Windows Game Controller, open up MSFS2020.
Again, do not connect FFBTools software as yet.
Head over to the MSFS2020 > Control Options.
Your yoke should be detected and recognised automatically.
NOTE: Disconnect any other yoke and flight stick hardware to ensure there are no conflicts with the Elevator and Aileron axes.
Here are the recommended bindings for MSFS2020.
Do note in particular the following axes mapping:
Elevator Axis mapped to JOYSTICK L-AXIS Y
Aileron Axis mapped to JOYSTICK L-AXIS X (Tick the REVERSE AXIS box)
You can bind the 8-way hat switch with the internal and external cockpit cameras:
You can bind the red autopilot button with the TOGGLE AUTOPILOT MASTER.
Step #4 - Connect the CLS-60/120 to FFB Tools Sofware
Open up FFBTools V3 software.
Ensure the yoke is powered up.
Finally open MSFS2020, select your aircraft and load the environment.
Happy flight simming!