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 - NEW AUTO-PITCH & ROLL AXES ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS (from FFBTools V3.3.3 onwards)
NOTE: Starting with FFBTools V3.3.3, calibration of the CLS-60/120 inside X-Plane is no longer required. X-Plane now reads pitch and roll position data directly from the CLS-60/120.
Optimizing the CLS-60/120 Force Feedback Yoke in X-Plane for More Accurate Flight, Autopilot, and Trim Control
To achieve the optimal control response of the CLS-60/120 Force Feedback Yoke in X-Plane, follow these steps:
In X-Plane, do not assign Pitch or Roll controls to the CLS-60/120. If you have previously assigned them, remove those bindings so that Pitch and Roll are unassigned.
Verify that Axis 0 and Axis 1 are both set to None.
In FFBTools V3.3.3 (or higher):
AP & Trim > Enable Pos Direct Input.Be sure to hit 'Ápply'.
You’ll now see a “Mouse Yoke” square box appear in X-Plane.
To remove this "Mouse Yoke" square box:
Open the file:
X-Plane\Output\preferences\X-Plane Joystick Settings.prf
2. Search for the line containing _eq_pfc_yoke and change the value on the right from 0 to 1.
3. Save the file.
4. To revert to the previous state, change the _eq_pfc_yoke value from 1 to 0.
NOTE: If you are using a custom joystick profile (other than the default User Profile), you must update each joystick profile individually as follows:
Navigate to:
X-Plane\Output\preferences\control profiles\
For EACH customized Joystick profile, open the text file e.g. C172 Analog - Joysticks.prf
2. Search for the line containing _eq_pfc_yoke and change the value on the right from 0 to 1.
3. Save the file.
4. To revert to the previous state, change the _eq_pfc_yoke value from 1 to 0.
Step #3 - 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.
Note: FFBTools will automatically install FliteSim XPLink plugin inside X-Plane/Resource/Plugins folder when X-Plane is run alongside FFBTools for the first time. No action in needed on your part.
Happy flight simming!