Microsoft Flight Simulator X (FSX) is used in the steps below. Other titles, including its predecessor, Flight Sim 2004, have similar setup routines.

When you load FSX, the game will detect the Rhino’s Throttle and Stick as separate controllers. (Ex. As a Yoke and Pedals.) Both units will need to be set up correctly so you don’t get conflicting axes reporting on the same axis event.

Setting up the X-55 Rhino Stick
 To familiarize yourself with the default setup, take a minute to look at the Rhino Stick Overview

1. Go to Settings > Controls > and select the Control Axes tab.
2. Make sure the Saitek Pro Flight X-55 Rhino Stick is selected from the Controller Type drop-down list.
3. Scroll through the axes assignments making sure that the Ailerons event has the X Axis assigned, the Elevator event has the Y Axis assigned and the Rudder Axis event has the Z rotation Axis assigned.
4. For the Throttle Axis, which will appear as Z Axis or maybe Axis 04, you will need to click Delete Joystick Assignment. The X-55 Rhino Stick only has three axes — you’ll  want the throttle controlled by the X-55 Rhino Throttle unit.
5. Click OK to save the changes.
6. Make sure that the axes have the correct sensitivity and null zone settings. Go to Settings > Controls > and select the Calibration tab. Make sure to select the Saitek Pro FlightX-55 Rhino Stick in the Controller Type drop-down menu (you might need to scroll through the devices if you have several). Turn on Advanced Controls by clicking its radio button.
7. Set the Aileron (X), Elevator (Y) and Rudder (Z Rotation) to:  

8. If you wish to set dead bands, we suggest you use the HUD software and adjust this in the settings. (How to set dead bands is covered in the manual.)

The X-55 RHINO Stick is now set up for flight. You’ll need to also set up your X-55 Rhino Throttle if you have not already.

Setting up the X-55 Rhino Throttle
To familiarize yourself with the default setup, take a minute to look at the Rhino Throttle Overview

1. Go to Settings > Controls > and select the Control Axes tab.
2. Make sure the Saitek Pro Flight X-55 Rhino Throttle is selected from the Controller Type drop-down list.
3. Scroll through the axes assignments and delete the Joystick assignments for the Ailerons event, the Elevator event, the Rudder Axis event and the Throttle Axis.
4. Make sure the Throttle Lock is disengaged, so both parts of the throttle can move independently.
5. For a Single Engine, select the Throttle Axis event and then click Change Assignment. Move the left Throttle so X Axis appears. Click OK to save the changes.
6. For Dual Engines, select the Engine 1 Throttle Axis event and then click Change Assignment. Move the left Throttle so X Axis appears, then select the Engine 2 Throttle Axis event and click Change Assignment. Move the right Throttle so Y Axis appears.
7. If you wish to assign axes to any of the four Rotary dials, follow the steps above.
8. Click OK to save the changes
9. Make sure that the axes have the correct sensitivity and null zone settings. Go to Settings > Controls > and select the Calibration tab. Make sure to select the Saitek Pro FlightX-55 Rhino Throttle in the Controller Type drop-down menu (you might need to scroll through the devices if you have several) and then turn on Advanced Controls by clicking its radio button.
10. Set the Engine 1 Throttle Axis (X) and Engine 1 Throttle Axis (Y) to: