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 X-Plane (ONE-TIME SETUP)
This step is IMPORTANT as X-Plane relies on the calibration data within X-Plane; and not from Windows Game Controller!
Open up X-Plane > Joystick
(Do not open up FFBTools and do not connect the yoke to FFBTools yet)
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 X-Plane.
Do note in particular the following axes mapping:
Elevator Axis mapped to Axis 0 > Pitch (Reverse Axis)
Aileron Axis mapped to Axis 1 > Roll
Ensure you carefully follow the calibration instructions in the video below to calibrate the pitch and roll axes of the CLS-60/120.
Watch the video below for step-by-step instructions.
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.
Step #3 - Install XPlaneConnect Folder in X-Plane (ONE-TIME SETUP)
Download & Install XPlaneConnect - This is only required if you are running X-Plane (WINDOWS ONLY).
IMPORTANT: Unzip the file and place the XPlaneConnect FOLDER (not the zip file) in the following path:X-Plane 11 (or 12)\Resources\plugins
Watch the video below for step-by-step instructions.
Step #4 - Connect the CLS-60/120 to FFB Tools Sofware
Open up FFBTools V3 software.
Ensure the yoke is powered up.
Finally open X-Plane, select your aircraft and load the aircraft profile in FFBTools V3.
Happy flight simming!