VirtualFly TQ6 and TQ6 Plus Flight Sim Throttle Quadrant User Manual
- June 3, 2024
- VirtualFly
Table of Contents
VirtualFly TQ6 and TQ6 Plus Flight Sim Throttle Quadrant
IN THE BOX
- TQ6 / TQ6+
- Clamp
- Allen Screws
- Allen Key
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HARDWARE SETUP
ATTACHING TO DESKTOP/HOME COCKPIT SETUP
You have two options to attach the TQ6/TQ6+ using the included clamp (B) and
allen screws (C). For both options, place the TQ6/TQ6+ on the surface it will
rest and tighten the knob (a) until you feel strong resistance. Use the
provided Allen screws (C) and Allen key (D).
OPTION A: Attaching from back
OPTION B: Attaching from bottom
Make sure to unscrew the two rubber feet before setting up the clamp
CONNECTING TO PC
Connect the integrated USB cable from the TQ6/TQ6+ to the computer where the
flight simulation software is running.
ADJUSTING THE LEVER’S HARDNESS
Your TQ6/TQ6+ offers the possibility to adapt the levers’ hardness to your
preference. You can do so by rotating the knobs, (b) or (c), as seen in the
following diagrams. Knob (b) adjusts the PWR lever, whilst konb (c) adjusts
the RPM and Mixture levers. These knobs are located on the left and right
sides of the TQ6/TQ6+. Once you have adjusted the knobs, move all the levers
simultaneously from top to bottom, at least five times, to distribute the
hardness.
SOFTWARE SETUP
The TQ6/TQ6+ interacts with any computer as a joystick (HID), so it is compatible with any flight simulation software. Below, you have 2 options for setting up your TQ6/TQ6+ with the most popular flight simulation software: MSFS, Prepar3D, and X-Plane 11/12.
OPTION A: Using VFHub (Windows Only) – Recommended
VFHub is the software developed by Virtual Fly to simplify setting up our
products. Thus, it is the recommended software to set up your TQ6/TQ6+. With
VFHub, you can fly your favorite flight simulation software without worrying
about configuring your Virtual Fly flight controls. You can download the
latest VFHub version from this link: https://www.virtual-
fly.com/setup-support. The VFHub installer takes care of installing VFHub and
all the required modules. VFHub is compatible with MSFS, Prepar3DV4-V5 and
X-Plane 11/12. After installing VFHub, make sure your TQ6/TQ6+ is connected to
your computer. Run VFHub, and verify that the TQ6 status displayed in the
Dashboard is “Connected”:
VFHub takes care of making your TQ6/TQ6+ work with MSFS, Prepar3DV4-V5 and X-Plane 11/12, so it must always be running when you use the TQ6/TQ6+. Make sure to use set up a blank profile to the TQ6/ TQ6+ in the controls or joystick menu of the simulation software you are using. You can find the detailed steps in: https://downloads.virtual- fly.com/docs/vfhub/latest/setting_up_a_blank_profile.pdf. If your device is a TQ6 non-PLUS version, make sure to calibrate the device in VFHub. For more details, check the USER’s MANUAL button in the VFHub software
Make sure to use set up a blank profile to the TQ6/ TQ6+ in the controls or joystick menu of the simulation software you are using. You can find the detailed steps in: https://downloads.virtual- fly.com/docs/vfhub/latest/setting_up_a_blank_profile.pdf. If you want to customize how your TQ6/TQ6+ works, select the device’s options button in VFHub’s Dashboard. For detailed instructions on all the tuning and customization possibilities, check the USER’s MANUAL button in the VFHub software
OPTION B: In-game Configuration
The reverse zones are not available with the in-game configuration for MSFS
and Prepar3D. Below, you have a general scheme to set up your TQ6/
TQ6+ with the most popular flight simulation software: MSFS, Prepar3D, and
X-Plane 11/12. If you own a TQ6 non-PLUS version, you must calibrate
your device using Windows Calibration
MSFS
If you own a TQ6 PLUS version, your device is ready to be used in MSFS. If you
own a TQ6 non-PLUS version, open MSFS and go to the options menu. Select the
controls menu, chose the TQ6 from the device list, and assign the axes as you
please.
Prepar3D
Open Prepar3D and go to the “Options” menu. Locate the “Key Assignments” and
“Axis Assignments” and select the “TQ6/TQ6+” from the Controller list. Assign
the axes as you please. Calibrate the device following the instructions inside
“Control Calibration Make sure the “Enable Controllers” option inside
Options/Controls is enabled
X-Plane 11/12
You will only need to calibrate your TQ6/TQ6+ inside X-Plane 11/12, since axes
and reverse zones are automatically assigned. Open X-Plane and go to the
Settings\Joystick submenu, select the TQ6/TQ6+ from the device list and follow
calibration steps for your device.
References
- Virtual Fly | Professional Flight Simulators and Controls
- Flight Simulation Setup & Support | Virtual Fly