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Controller setup guide

The TBAS uses a joystick at the test center. Practicing with the same input device eliminates a major variable on exam day.

Recommended controllers

  • HOTAS — Thrustmaster T.16000M, Logitech X52/X56
  • Gamepad — Xbox Series controller, DualSense (via supported browser)
  • Keyboard — Full fallback for every axis and trigger

Browser requirements

Use a Chromium-based browser (Chrome, Edge, Brave) or Firefox with Gamepad API support. Connect your controller before starting a tracking or multitasking session.

Safari has limited gamepad support — we recommend Chrome or Edge on macOS for joystick practice.

Axis mapping

Default joystick layout

Tracking games use a standard three-axis mapping. Values are configurable per session.

Control Default axis / key Used in
Top target X/Y Joystick axes 0 & 1 Track, HTT, ATT
Rudder / secondary Joystick axis 2 Track, HTT
Bottom target Z / C keys Track, HTT
Audio trigger Space / Enter Track, HTT, ATT
Directional input Arrow keys or POV hat Orientation

Gamepad deadzone defaults to 0.05 with a magnitude threshold of 0.08 to filter stick drift without sacrificing fine control.

Controller connected?

Head to Features to pick a tracking module and verify your axes respond correctly before committing to a full round.

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