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Title Screen for FLIGHTSTICK PRO Manual                Version 1.0

          CH PRODUCTS FLIGHTSTICK PRO ELECTRONIC MANUAL

Press [Tab] on your keyboard to select the CONTENTS button and press
[Enter] to see the TABLE OF CONTENTS, or click the mouse over one of the
topics below (between the triangular bullets) for more information.

Help on Using this Manual
FLIGHTSTICK PRO Introduction
Hard Drive Installation
Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
                         ***** TABLE OF CONTENTS *****

        INTRODUCTION
       --------------
Help on Using this Manual
FLIGHTSTICK PRO Introduction
Hard Drive Installation
Hardware Requirements
Feature Summary

         GETTING STARTED                           ADDITIONAL INFO.
        -----------------                         ------------------
Connecting the FLIGHTSTICK PRO                Gameport Information
Centering the Joystick                        Technical Support
Test Program (TESTALL.EXE)                    Green Motherboard Owners
Alternate Test Program (JCENTER.EXE)          FLIGHTSTICK PRO Specs.
Game Adapter Test (MSD)                       Warranty
Game Support and Setup                        
Windows 95 Joystick Setup
Troubleshooting


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Game Support and Setup

                    ***** GAME SUPPORT AND SETUP *****

All joysticks require support and setup within each game.  The 
FLIGHTSTICK PRO is special in that it has 8 buttons and a Throttle 
Wheel, which means you must let the game know this.  Most advanced 
games will give you complete compatiblility as long as you have made 
the correct selections inside each game's joystick menu.  If given the 
option, choose CH FLIGHTSTICK PRO, CH PRO STICK, CH COMBATSTICK or 
CH VIRTUAL PILOT PRO for proper game setup.  Otherwise, you will have 
to choose a combination of 'A' and 'B' joysticks since the Throttle 
Wheel uses the 'B' joysticks Y-axis.

      GAME SUPPORT
     --------------
Software Compatibility
Software Button Patches

       SAMPLE GAME/SOFTWARE SETUPS
      -----------------------------
MS Flight Simulator 4.0 (Joystick Setup)
MS Flight Simulator 5.0 & 5.1 (Joystick Setup)
Aces Over Europe (Joystick Setup)
Flight Unlimited (Joystick Setup)
Indycar and NASCAR Racing (Joystick Setup)
Air Warrior (Joystick Setup)
Descent (Joystick Setup)
Falcon 3.0 (Joystick Setup)
Comanche (Joystick Setup)
APACHE Longbow (Joystick Setup)
Heretic (Joystick Setup)
US NAVY FIGHTERS (Joystick Setup)
Mega Race (Hint)
MS Flight Simulator 5.0 Update (FS50a)

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Software Button Patches

      SOFTWARE BUTTON PATCHES
     -------------------------
 MS Flight Simulator 4.0 Button Patch
 MS Flight Simulator 5.0 & 5.1 Button Patch

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Help on Using this Manual
                ***** HELP ON USING THIS MANUAL *****

To select a Help Link:  Mouse Users - Click on phrases outlined by
the two triangles.   Keyboard Users - Press [Tab] or [Shift]-[Tab] to
select the Index Button. Press [Enter].  Use the arrow keys to select
the desired topic, and press [Enter] to jump to that topic.

To scroll in the Help Window:  Mouse Users - Click on the horizontal
or vertical scroll bars.    Keyboard Users - Press the arrow keys or
the Page Up and Page Down keys.

To Close the Help Window:  Mouse Users - Click on the Cancel Button.
                        Keyboard Users - Press [Esc].

To use On-Screen Buttons: Use the mouse to click a button or press
the highlighted letter.

Contents - Displays the Table of Contents for the FLIGHTSTICK PRO Manual.
Press 'C' to select Contents.

Index - Opens a dialog box that lists all available Help topics
in alphabetical order.  Press 'I' to select Index, then select a
topic from the list box and press [Enter].

Back - jumps to the last Help topic viewed.  Press 'B' to select Back.

Cancel - exits from Help, and returns to the FLIGHTSTICK PRO menu (JMENU).

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FLIGHTSTICK PRO Introduction
                      ***** INTRODUCTION *****

The award winning FLIGHTSTICK PRO features a comfortable ambidextrous 
jet stick grip.  It is an advanced eight button/function joystick ideal 
for novice to experienced gamers looking for the highest degree of 
functionality without complicated setup procedures.    

The FLIGHTSTICK PRO displays excellent return-to-center characteristics 
with CH's famous gimble design. Trim Wheels are provided to allow the 
user to adjust electrical center to the mechanical center of the 
joystick, which will assure even, accurate joystick response for years 
to come.  The Throttle Control Wheel provides a third analog axis to 
control engine speed in most flight simulators.  All eight button 
functions on the FLIGHTSTICK PRO are strategically placed for maximum 
comfort and realism, providing full support by virtually all flight 
simulation software on the market today.
                     See Hard Drive Installation

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Hard Drive Installation
                    ***** HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION *****

The Electronic Manual and the testing/centering software included with
the FLIGHTSTICK PRO can be stored on your hard drive for faster 
operation and convenience.  The "INSTALL" program creates a directory 
on your C: drive called "CHFSPRO" and copies all the files on the 
diskette into it.  If you have not already done so, run INSTALL.  
Insert the FLIGHTSTICK PRO diskette into your floppy drive and change 
to that drive by typing:  A: (Enter) or B: (Enter).
     Then type:  INSTALL (Enter) to copy the files to your hard drive.
     Then type:  JMENU (Enter)  to run the menu.


To run the menu at a later date will require you to perform the following:
     While at the C:\ type: CD \CHFSPRO (Enter).
     Then type:  JMENU (Enter)

                  See Feature Summary
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Feature Summary

             ***** FLIGHTSTICK PRO FEATURE SUMMARY *****

                    FLIGHTSTICK PRO        GAMEPORT FUNCTION
                  -------------------     -------------------
              Red Trigger Button (1)   =   Joystick-A button 1
           Left Gray Push Button (2)   =   Joystick-A button 2
          Right Gray Push Button (3)   =   Joystick-B button 1
         Middle Gray Push Button (4)   =   Joystick-B button 2
              (Hat) Top 4-way Switch   =   "View Switch" Btn Combos
        Joystick Left/Right Movement   =   Joystick-A X-axis
      Joystick Forward/Back Movement   =   Joystick-A Y-axis
    Joystick Throttle Wheel Movement   =   Joystick-B Y-axis
     (Larger Wheel on the Left-side)
               Right-side Trim Wheel   =   Adjusts Joystick-A Y-axis
                   Center Trim Wheel   =   Adjusts Joystick-A X-axis

                       See Hardware Requirements
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Hardware Requirements

                   ***** HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS *****

Your CH FLIGHTSTICK PRO can be used with all IBM PC/XT/AT/PS2 and
compatible computers with a standard IBM gameport.

   NOTE: A standard IBM gameport is one that fully supports two joysticks,
         joystick 'A' and joystick 'B'.  The FLIGHTSTICK PRO uses the
         A and B joystick functions.


                 Also see Gameport Information
                          Connecting the FLIGHTSTICK PRO

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Connecting the FLIGHTSTICK PRO
               ***** CONNECTING THE FLIGHTSTICK PRO *****

 1. Before connecting your FLIGHTSTICK PRO to your computer, turn OFF
    the power to your computer.  Connecting your FLIGHTSTICK PRO
    with the computer turned ON may cause damage to your computer or 
    the FLIGHTSTICK PRO.

 2. Connect the FLIGHTSTICK PRO 15-pin male connector to the gameport 
    of your computer.  If your gamecard has two connectors, be sure to 
    use the one indicated as (joystick A).  If the ports are not 
    labeled, the 'A' port is most likely the "TOP" port, or the one
    furthest away from the motherboard.

 3. Turn ON the power to your computer.  You are done!!

  NOTE: Using a Y-cable splitter between the gameport and the FLIGHTSTICK
        PRO will not allow all of the functions of the FLIGHTSTICK PRO 
        to work.  Always plug the FLIGHTSTICK PRO directly into the 
        gameport to get all the functions to work properly.  If you wish 
        to connect two joysticks to your computer, you can use a Y-cable 
        but the Throttle Wheel will not work and you may lose the 
        operation of buttons 3 and 4.  Using a CH Products Y-CABLE will 
        allow all buttons to work but you will still lose the Throttle.

                      See Centering the Joystick
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Centering the Joystick
                   ***** CENTERING THE JOYSTICK *****

The FLIGHTSTICK PRO has excellent return-to-center abilities.  This 
means that the joystick will always return to mechanical center when 
the joystick is released or at rest.  To align the joystick's mechanical 
center with it's electrical center, Trim Wheel Adjustors have been 
provided on the joystick base.  Turning these wheels will actually 
change the electrical center of the joystick.  Adjusting electrical 
center to mechanical center assures even joystick control in each 
direction.

The trim wheels are the two smaller wheels found on the top right and 
top middle of the joystick base.  The right wheel adjusts the Y-axis 
(elevator) and the middle wheel adjusts the X-axis (ailerons).  The 
larger wheel found on the top left side of the base is the Throttle 
Control Wheel (Y-axis of joystick B) and requires no centering.

The quickest way to get up and flying is to estimate electrical center 
on the joystick by placing the small flat area, found on each trim 
wheel, at the center of it's travel.  The best way to center the 
joystick is to use one of the provided test and centering programs 
(JCENTER.EXE or TESTALL.EXE) to adjust precise joystick center.  Either 
method requires that you calibrate the joystick within each game you 
plan to use with the joystick, especially if you experience "drifting" 
during game play.

NOTE: Each game has its own mothod of calibrating and you will have to
search through them to find the area in which joystick calibration is 
done.

                  See Test Program (TESTALL)
                      Alternate Test Program (JCENTER)

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Test Program
                     ***** TESTALL *****

The Joystick Test and Centering program on this disk TESTALL.EXE is a 
useful program to have on your hard disk.  It provides a quick means 
for setting the trim wheels to center your joystick.  Once your joystick 
is centered, small changes in the trim wheels can be made to recenter 
the joystick.  

While in the test, use your mouse or keyboard arrow keys to select the 
appropriate joystick mode on the left (choose FLIGHTSTICK PRO).  Stir 
the stick to all four corners and rotate the throttle wheel all the way 
up and back to make sure the maximum and minimum ranges of the joystick 
are reached, repeat the trim adjustment as necessary.  After changing 
modes in TESTALL remember to move the joystick and throttle to their 
limits because the program restarts after each mode selection.

The PORT button should be left at H201.  The other addresses are for 
an address selectable gamecard that CH Products will release in '96, 
the CH GAMECARD PRO AUTOMATIC.

Centering your joystick well, prior to entering your game, will ensure 
even stick throw in each axis.  Remember to follow all joystick 
calibrations inside each game so the game will recognize your new
joystick center.

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Alternate Test Program
                     ****** JCENTER.EXE ******

IF you have trouble running the test " T " from the menu, try running
JCENTER.EXE, 'J' from JMENU or from the command line prompt (a:jcenter)
or (b:jcenter) ENTER.  JCENTER is a centering program that will allow
you to test your joystick X and Y axes, throttle, and buttons.  The 
FLIGHTSTICK PRO uses the A and B joystick functions.
They are as follows:
                                     A         B
                                 BTN1 BTN2 BTN1 BTN2
           (Trigger) Button 1 --  ON
      Left Gray Push Button 2 --       ON
     Right Gray Push Button 3 --            ON
    Middle Gray Push Button 4 --                 ON
          Top 4-way Switch Up --  ON   ON   ON   ON
        Top 4-way Switch Down --  ON   ON   ON
       Top 4-way Switch Right --  ON   ON        ON
        Top 4-way Switch Left --  ON   ON

The Stick controls the X and Y-axes of Joystick A.

The Throttle Wheel operates the Y-axis of Joystick B.

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Troubleshooting
                     ***** Troubleshooting ******

If you can only get buttons A1 and A2 to work, this means that your
gameport only supports one joystick. You will have to install a 
gamecard that supports two joysticks, such as the CH Products GAMECARD 
3 AUTOMATIC if you want to use all four buttons and the throttle wheel.

Many computers have multi-IO cards that provide gameports.  
Unfortunately, many of these gamports DO NOT support two joysticks.  
You will have to use a different gameport (e.g., your soundcard gamport) 
or install a gamecard that does support two joysticks, such as the 
CH Products GAMECARD 3 AUTOMATIC.  Both of these solutions require that 
you turn off (disable) the gameport you are currently using and use 
another one.

The other reason for the malfunction mentioned above is that there is a
conflict between gameports.  Only one active gameport is allowed in
a computer. If you have more than one gameport on separate boards (such 
as on an I/O board and on a sound board), one of these gameports will 
have to be disabled (contact the manufacturer of your computer or sound 
board for help in disabling gameports).

The most obvious reason for malfunction is that the joystick is not
connected properly.  The joystick must be connected to the "A" joystick
connector of a two port/twin port gamecard (like the CH GAMECARD 3
AUTOMATIC).  If you plug into port "B", the games may not see it and the
Throttle Wheel will not work.

If you get absoutely no action from your joystick (axis and buttons)
in all of the testing software provided, you may be plugged into the 
wrong port in your computer.  Check the back of your computer to see 
if there is another place the 15-pin connector of the FLIGHTSTICK PRO 
will fit.  If so, try using it.  If there is no other port or it fails 
to operate in all other ports, you most likely need to enable (turn on) 
your gameport.  Try running MSD to test the presence of a game adapter. 
For assistance on enabling and disabling gameports, you must contact 
the manufacturer of the card on which the gameport resides (e.g., the 
sound card manufacturer or the company from which you purchased the 
computer).

Always remember to setup your joystick and calibrate it inside your
game.  Most games must be told where to look for controller input and
what type/brand of controller you are going to use, not everyone has a 
joystick.  For the FLIGHTSTICK PRO, choose CH FLGHTSTICK PRO or CH PRO
STICK if available.

               See Game Adapter Test (MSD)

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Game Adapter Test (MSD)
             ***** Microsoft Diagnostics (MSD)******
     
If you have DOS 6.0+ or WINDOWS 3.1, then you have Microsoft
Diagnostics (MSD).  This program can be very useful in detecting the 
presence of gameports in your computer.  To run MSD do the following:

 (1)  Type  MSD  at the DOS prompt ( C:\> ) or the DOS directory 
( C:\DOS> ) or the WINDOWS directory ( C:\WINDOWS\> ) and press Enter.  

 (2)  When the menu appears, select "Other Adapters" with your mouse
or press 'A' on the keyboard.  

You should see the message "Gameport Detected" with a listing
for each channel of joystick A and joystick B.  Note that the Buttons 
should say "ON" when no joystick buttons are being pressed and "OFF" 
when the corresponding buttons are being pressed.  To test buttons 
you must be pressing the button you want to test when you select
"Other Adapters".  If you press "Esc" it will return you to the menu 
screen.  You must toggle between the two screens to test all functions.
        
If the message "Gameport Not Detected" appears, then you either
don't have your gameport enabled or you may have more than one gameport
active in your computer and MSD is confused by the conflict.  

To fix this problem you must consult the appropriate documentation
for each card on which your gameport(s) reside.  You must disable all 
gameports besides the ONE and only ONE being used.  If you are sure 
there is only one gameport then check to see that it is enabled.   

Remember that most sound cards have gameports on them that are
usually better than most Multi-IO board gameports.  However, the best
gameports are speed adjustable, like the CH Products GAMECARD 3 
AUTOMATIC, when all other gameports are disabled.

               Also see Troubleshooting

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Windows 95 Joystick Setup
                ***** WINDOWS 95 / FLIGHTSTICK PRO SETUP *****

Microsoft's Windows 95 has joystick drivers built into it for various
different joysticks.  The FLIGTSTICK PRO has a listing in the Windows 95 
Control Panel called "CH Flightstick Pro".  Please understand that these 
drivers cannot make the joystick work for all Windows 95 applications.  
Joysticks will only work for applications that choose to use the Windows 
joystick drivers (ie. some Windows 95 compatible games).  Simply being a 
Windows 95 game or application does not ensure joystick compatibility so 
consult your application manuals.

To setup Windows 95 to use the FLIGHTSTICK PRO in joystick compatible 
software, you must do the following:

1.  In Windows 95 click on 'Start'.

2.  Then under 'Settings' click on 'Control Panel'.

3.  Now double click on the 'Joystick' icon.

Note:  If a message appears saying "Your joystick is not properly 
       attached- make sure you have a gamecard driver installed"
       see Adding a gameport to Windows 95 otherwise continue 
       with step 4.

4.  Under 'Joystick selection' choose "CH Flightstick Pro".

5.  Then choose 'Calibrate' and follow the directions on the screen for
    Joystick & Throttle.  The indicators may not reach their full 
    travel, this is normal (see step 6).

6.  Choose 'Test' to test the joystick calibration and buttons.  The 
    indicators should reach their full travel, if not you may need a 
    speed adjustable gamecard.  If you are already using a speed 
    adjustable gamecard, you may need to adjust it for larger joystick 
    values.

7.  Select 'OK' then 'Finish'.

                  See Adding a gameport to Windows 95

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Adding a gameport to Windows 95
               ***** ADDING A GAMEPORT TO MS WINDOWS 95 *****

Windows 95 will try to auto-detect gameports in your system, but if it
fails to do so correctly you will have to add the gameport driver
yourself.  If when you open the 'Joystick' icon in the 'Control panel'
you get a message telling you that your joystick is not properly 
attached- make sure you have a gamecard driver installed, (assuming 
that you actually have a gameport in your computer) you will have to 
install the driver by following these directions:

1.  From Windows 95 select 'Start".

2.  Goto 'Settings' and click on 'Control Panel'.

3.  Double click on 'Add new hardware'.

4.  Click on 'Next'.

5.  Click on 'No'.

6.  Click on 'Next'.

7.  Scroll down the hardware and double click on "sound, video and game
    controllers".

8.  Scroll down the selections and double click on "Microsoft".

9.  Double click on 'Gameport Joystick'.

10. Click on 'Next', then click on 'Finish'.

11. Select 'Yes' when asked to shut down Windows; Windows will restart.
    Now follow the directions for Windows 95 Joystick Setup.

NOTE: This is the procedure that worked for us.  Your system may have 
      different components and may require slight variations in the 
      process.  If you have trouble getting your Windows 95 gameport 
      driver installed, we recommend contacting Microsoft for 
      assistance.

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MS Flight Simulator 4.0 (Joystick Setup)
          ****** Microsoft FLIGHT SIMULATOR 4.0 ******
     
To setup Microsoft Flight Simulator 4.0 for use with a joystick select 
option "C" from the joystick options section of the 
start-up menus.  This should be:

                        Stick A - YOKE
                        Stick B - Throttle/Rudder

                                OR

While at the runway select 'SIM' from the pull-down menu (4 on the
keyboard). Then select 'E' for JOYSTICK and make sure you have a '+'   
in front of joystick options 1 and 3.

Make sure you have your joystick/throttle in the calibration position
and press '4' to calibrate.

Calibration Position for the most games is with the joystick centered
and the Throttle Wheel in the full back (towards you) position.

Pressing <Esc> twice will get you back to the runway.

              See MS Flight Simulator 4.0 Button Patch
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MS Flight Simulator 4.0 Button Patch
            ****** MS FLIGHT SIMULATOR 4.0 BUTTON PATCH ******
     
Selecting "4" from JMENU will run FS4PATCH which will install the 
necessary drivers into Flight Simulator 4.0.  You must already have 
Microsoft Flight Simulator Version 4.0 (TM) on your hard drive to 
install this BUTTON driver into it.

At the prompt input the current location of FS4 and the drivers will be
installed for you.

    * NOTE: FS4PATCH is for Microsoft Flight Simulator 4.0 ONLY        
            and will not work for any other program or game!

             Control Summary - Flight Simulator 4.0

                 JOYSTICK BUTTON         SIMULATOR FUNCTION
                -----------------       --------------------
                   4-way Switch     -      Pilot Viewing
                Red Trigger (1)     -      Brakes
      Left Gray Push Button (2)     -      Flaps Down
     Right Gray Push Button (3)     -      Flaps Up
    Middle Gray Push Button (4)     -      Gear up/down   


  ****** MANUAL INSTALLATION OF FLIGHT SIMULATOR 4.0 DRIVERS  ******

If after installing the button driver to Flight Sim 4.0 you do not
get the extra button functions, the install procedure FS4PATCH ("4" from
JMENU) may not have been successful.  If this is the case, you will have
to do a manual install as follows:

   CAUTION: If you have never edited a file we suggest you call our
            TECHNICAL SUPPORT for assistance!

1. From the FS4 subdirectory, make a backup of the original file.
            COPY CONFIG.FS4 CONFIG.BAK

2. Copy the CH Products driver files to the FS4 Subdirectory.
            COPY A:\FSP.DRV
            COPY A:\FSPB.DRV

3. Edit CONFIG.FS4 file to include FSP.DRV to the first line of the file 
   and save. Run Flight Simulator and the all buttons should work.

If you are still having problems or the program locks up,
substitute FSPB.DRV for FSP.DRV in the CONFIG.FS4 File.  You may have 
Flight Simulator version FS4.0b.  

The installation program assumes that you have version FS4.0 and if you 
install to version FS4.0b it will not work.

Once you get the buttons working properly you can then delete the backup
CONFIG.BAK file you created, since it will no longer be needed.
  
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MS Flight Simulator 5.0 & 5.1 (Joystick Setup)
        ****** Microsoft FLIGHT SIMULATOR 5.0 & 5.1 ******

Note:   Proper joystick selection in F/S 5.0 is a must or the joystick 
and throttle will not work.  To setup the joystick in Flight Simulator
5; select "Options" then "Preferences" and then "Joystick".
Choose the following: 
   
   JOYSTICK 1 - [AILERON & ELEVATOR]     JOYSTICK 2 - [THROTTLE ONLY]

     
Then, with the joystick in its calibration position (centered with the
throttle wheel fully back towards you) select "CALIBRATE" and then
"OK".  This will bring up a PREFERENCES ALERT if changes were made to
the joystick configuration.

Next select "EXIT FLIGHT SIMULATOR & RESTART."  The simulator will
restart (this may vary for version 5.0a and 5.1, so just follow the
directions on the screen).  

To RECALIBRATE inside the simulator, release the joystick, set the
throttle lever to its minimum thrust position and press "K" on the
keyboard ("K" a second time will calibrate the throttle for FS 5.0a and
5.1).  If you continue to have problems, try following the above
directions but select "OFF" for JOYSTICK 2 instead of "THROTTLE ONLY".
If this works, then your gameport may not support two joysticks as is
required for full operation of the FLIGHTSTICK PRO.

Another cause may be that you have a conflict with another gameport in 
your computer. There can only be one active gamecard in any computer,
all others must be disabled.

           See MS Flight Simulator 5.0 & 5.1 Button Patch
Flight Simulator 5.0 users see MS Flight Simulator 5.0 Update (FS50a)

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MS Flight Simulator 5.0 Update
                          ***** FS50a ******

FS50a update is available from Microsoft at no charge.  If you are a
registered user and want Microsoft to send you a disk call Microsoft 
Sales at (800)426-9400.  

You can download it from the Microsoft Download Network at (206)936-MSDL 
     or Compuserve at  GO HOTGAMES (Filename: FS50A.ZIP)
     or Internet FTP site at  FTP.MICROSOFT.COM   

or you will have to purchase Flight Simulator version 5.1

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MS Flight Simulator 5.0 & 5.1 Button Patch
            ****** FLIGHT SIMULATOR 5 BUTTON PATCH ******

Selecting "5" from JMENU will run FS5PATCH which will install the 
necessary button drivers into Microsoft Flight Simulator Version 5.0, 
5.0a or 5.1 (TM).  You must already have one of the above versions of
Microsoft Flight Simulator 5 on your hard drive to install the button
patch into it.

At the prompt, input the current location of Flight Simulator 5 and
the driver will be installed for you.

    * NOTE: FS5PATCH is for Microsoft Flight Simulator 5.0, 5.0a and 
            5.1 ONLY!  It will not work with any other program or game.
    
Control Summary - for MS Flight Simulator 5 with button patch.

                     FLIGHTSTICK PRO/FS5 FUNCTIONS
                    ===============================


               JOYSTICK BUTTON       MS FLIGHT SIMULATOR 5 FUNCTION
              -----------------     --------------------------------

              Red Trigger (1)          Brakes
    Left Gray Push Button (2)          Flaps Down
   Right Gray Push Button (3)          Landing Gear Up/Down
  Middle Gray Push Button (4)          Flaps Up
              4-way Switch Up          View Forward
            4-way Switch Down          View Aft
            4-way Switch Left          Pan View Left
           4-way Switch Right          Pan View Right


                Flight Simulator v5.0 & 5.1 Button Patch
                    (c) 1995 CH Products,  BAO, Ltd. 
                               

INSTALLATION:
=============  

1) Choose FS5PATCH (5) from JMENU or Type: FS5PATCH {Enter} from A:\ prompt.

2) Enter the path to the Flight simulator directory if different than default.



MANUAL INSTALLATION: (Use only if automatic install "FS5PATCH" fails and
====================  you are familiar with editing files)

1) Remove any other joystick driver that you may have installed.

2) Copy the driver, CHVPP.FSO, into your fltsim5 root directory.  It is 
the same directory were the file STICK2.FSO is located.

3) Using DOSEDIT or similar editor you must modify your FS5.INI file.  
This file must have a line entered as follows:

DEVICE=CHVPP.FSO


If you have a line in the FS5.INI file that reads:

DEVICE=STICK2.FSO

Remove it and substitute CHVPP.FSO for STICK2.FSO.  Typically, you can 
expect to see the above entry at the end of the FS5.INI file if it 
exists.

If DEVICE=CH.FSO is present, remove it as well.


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XWING/TIE FIGHTER Button Support
		    ****** XWING / TIE FIGHTER ******

XWING and TIE FIGHTER do not support the use of the throttle wheel on 
the FLIGHTSTICK PRO and the game auto-detects the presence of a 
joystick when the game starts.  LucasArts assigned the following 
functions to the buttons:

               JOYSTICK  BUTTON       GAME FUNCTION
              ------------------     ---------------
                        Trigger  - -  Fires Weapons       
 	 Left Gray Push Button (2) - -  Target Select/Roll
	 Button 2 and Stick Y-axis  -   (Throttle for TIE FIGHTER Only) 
      Right Gray Push Button (3) - -  Selects Next Closest Target
     Middle Gray Push Button (4) - -  Cockpit On/Off
                 4-way Switch Up  -   Weapon Select
               4-way Switch Down  -   Shield (Forward/Even/Rear)
               4-way Switch Left  -   Roll and Fire Weapons
              4-way Switch Right  -   Transfer Power to Shield

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Aces Over Europe (Joystick Setup)
            ****** ACES OVER EUROPE (Joystick Setup) ******

To setup ACES OVER EUROPE(TM) by Dynamix for use with the FLIGHTSTICK 
PRO, select "Other Options" from the main menu, then "Preferences" and 
choose the following:

               JOYSTICK:  " ON "        MOUSE:  " ON "

                 FLIGHT:  " FLIGHTSTICK PRO "
                 RUDDER:  " KEYBOARD " (or other appropriate device) 
               THROTTLE:  " SLIDER "   (the wheel on the left side)

You then must select "CALIBRATE."  A sub-menu will appear with
FLIGHTSTICK PRO and SLIDER in it. Highlight FLIGHTSTICK PRO then 
choose "ACCEPT" and follow the directions on the screen.  Then select 
"CALIBRATE" again and this time highlight SLIDER and choose "ACCEPT" 
and follow the directions on the screen.  Check these options and 
calibrate before every flight session for best results. 
"ACCEPT" again will get you back to the MAIN MENU. 

The following functions are assigned to the joystick buttons:

            FLIGHTSTICK PRO BUTTON      GAME FUNCTION
           ------------------------    ---------------
                      4-way Switch  -   Pilot Viewing
                           Trigger  -   Fire Weapons
         Left Gray Push Button (2)  -   Cockpit/External View
        Right Gray Push Button (3)  -   Drop Bombs
       Middle Gray Push Button (4)  -   Select Guns

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Flight Unlimited (Joystick Setup)
             ***** FLIGHT UNLIMITED (Joystick Setup) *****

    Flight Unlimited by Looking Glass Technologies has partial support 
for the FLIGHTSTICK PRO.  To setup the simulator to work with the 
FLIGHTSTICK PRO, do the following:

1.  Start Flight Unlimited, select a plane and begin flight, then 
press 'Esc'.  (If the cursor is uncontrollable and you can't select
a plane, just press 'Esc' on the keyboard and continue with these 
instructions or press "Alt J" to goto the joystick calibration).

2.  Choose "Controls" with your mouse or keyboard arrow keys.

3.  The box on the top left may say "NO Joystick", if so click on it
with the mouse and it will change to "Joystick".

4.  Now click on the middle left box until it says "Flightstick Pro".

5.  Now click on "Recalibrate" and follow the directions on the screen
with the joystick and throttle.

NOTE: 
Upper left means, push the joystick forward & left then press a button
on the stick.  Lower Right means, pull the joystick back & right then
press a button on the stick.  Release the joystick means, center the
joystick and press a button.  Throttle Max. means, roll the throttle 
wheel all the way away from you and press a button on the stick.  
Throttle Min. means, pull the throttle wheel back to you an and press 
a joystick button.

Dead Zone lets you adjust the "Null Zone" for the joystick.  There is
no standard setup for this since each computer, gameport, joystick and 
style of flight is a little different, so experiment.

6.  While at the main menu choose "View" to adjust your cockpit view.
Some cockpit view selections do not allow for viewing from the 
FLIGHTSTICK PRO so you may have to try a few before you the 4-way view 
switch works.

7.  "Return" gets you back to where you were before (flying the plane 
or selecting one).

The "Screen Resolution" setting will also affect the way the program 
runs.  Try lowering the resolution if you are getting a slow frame rate 
which will make the plane difficult to control (a Pentium processor or 
greater is recommended for best control).

Remember, Alt-J at any time will bring up the Joystick Calibration.

                  FLIGHT UNLIMITED BUTTON FUNCTIONS

              JOYSTICK BUTTON         GAME FUNCTION
             -----------------       ---------------
                  Trigger (1)    -    Selects Menu Items
  Stick Movement & Button (2)    -    Camera Control/Cockpit Views
  Stick Movement & Button (3)    -    Camera Control/Cockpit Views
  Middle Gray Push Button (4)    -    Release Smoke
             Top 4-way Switch    -    Camera Control/Cockpit Views

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Indycar and NASCAR Racing (Joystick Setup)
       ***** IndyCar and NASCAR Racing by Papyrus *****
     
To setup IndyCar Racing and NASCAR(TM) Racing by Papyrus for use
with a joystick (FLIGHTSTICK PRO) perform the following steps:

1) Start either program and go to the "Controls" menu, select "Calibrate
   Joystick - 1" and follow the instructions on the screen with your
   joystick.

2) Press <Enter> to finish the calibration process.

3) Choose "Set Controls".

4) With the joystick centered, choose "Accelerate" from the menu.

5) When asked to hit the control for "Accelerate", push the joystick
   all the way forward (away from you).

6) Center the joystick and choose "Brake" from the menu.

7) When asked to hit the control for "Brake" pull the joystick all
   the way back towards you or press a joystick button. 

8) You can set up the buttons to shift up, down and reverse etc. in the 
   same manner.

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Air Warrior (Joystick Setup)
       ***** AIR WARRIOR (ver. 1.13g or higher) by Kesmai *****

To setup Air Warrior by Kesmai for use with the FLIGHTSTICK PRO, perform 
the following steps:

1. From the opening screen in Air Warrior, select 'Multi-User' or
'Single User'.

2. Then choose 'Options' then 'Aircraft'.

3. Select your joystick (CH Pro):

         [CH Pro]        [X] Throttle    [ ] Rudder

4. Choose 'Configure' under each option to calibrate and configure
each device one at a time.  Just follow the directions on the screen 
for each.

5. Select 'OK' when finished.

Note:  Select 'Scale' to adjust sensitivity/Dead Zone for each device.

The following functions are assigned to the joystick buttons:

            FLIGHTSTICK PRO BUTTON      GAME FUNCTION
           ------------------------    ---------------
                      4-way Switch  -   Pilot Viewing
                           Trigger  -   Fire Guns
         Left Gray Push Button (2)  -   Drop Bombs
        Right Gray Push Button (3)  -   Toggles Top 4-way View Sets
       Middle Gray Push Button (4)  -   Brakes

   Note:  Buttons 2, 3 & 4 are configurable inside Air Warrior under the
          CH PRO 'Configure' button.  Press the desired joystick button 
          when the functions are displayed.

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Descent (Joystick Setup)
             ***** DESCENT by Interplay *****

To setup DESCENT by Interplay for use with the FLIGHTSTICK PRO, perform 
the following steps:

1. From the main menu in DESCENT, use the arrow keys on the keyboard to
highlight "OPTIONS" and press (Enter).

2. Use the arrow keys to select your joystick (CH FLIGHTSTICK PRO) then
choose "CUSTOMIZE ABOVE".

3. You can customize your joystick BUTTONS and AXIS in this section
by using the arrow keys to highlight a control and pressing (Enter).
Then press the joystick BUTTON or move the joystick AXIS you would
like to assign to that control/function.  The joystick buttons 1 thru 4
and the top 4-way switch can be setup any way you would like but the 
joystick axis should probably be setup like this:

              AXIS        INVERT                     AXIS         INVERT
PITCH U/D    [ Y1 ]        [ N ]        SLIDE L/R    [  ]          [  ]
 TURN L/R    [ X1 ]        [ N ]        SLIDE U/D    [  ]          [  ]
                                         BANK L/R    [  ]          [  ]
                                         THROTTLE   [ Y2 ]         [ N ]


NOTE:  If you have trouble getting your joystick axis setup because the
X2 axis always jumps into the highlighted control before you can move
the desired control axis, you will have to repeat the process while
rapidly moving the desired contol axis until it comes out right.  This
is usually caused by a floating axis on the gameport which the game
picks up as joystick movement.  This is a known game problem, so you 
just have to work with it until you get it the way you want it.

4. Press (Esc) twice and select "CALIBRATE JOYSTICK".

5. When asked to "MOVE JOYSTICK #1 TO THE UPPER-LEFT CORNER", push the
joystick all the way forward (away from you) and left and press a
joystick button.

6. When asked to "MOVE JOYSTICK #1 TO THE LOWER-RIGHT CORNER", pull the
joystick all the way back (towards you) and right and press a joystick
button.

7. When asked to "MOVE JOYSTICK #1 TO THE CENTER", release the joystick
and press a joystick button.

8.  If you have setup THROTTLE for the Throttle Wheel of the FLIGHTSTICK
PRO (Y2) you must then calibrate it as joystick #2.  You will be asked 
to "MOVE JOYSTICK #2 TO THE UPPER-LEFT CORNER", roll the Throttle Wheel 
all the way forward (away from you) and press a joystick button.

9. When asked to "MOVE JOYSTICK #2 TO THE LOWER-RIGHT CORNER", roll the
Throttle Wheel all the way back towards you and press a joystick button.

10. When asked to "MOVE JOYSTICK #2 TO THE CENTER", estimate the center
of the Throttle Wheel and press a joystick button.

11. Press (Esc) to return to the main menu and start your game.


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Falcon 3.0 (Joystick Setup)
     ***** FALCON 3.0 by SPECTRUM HOLOBYTE (Joystick Setup) *****

You may want to make sure you have the latest version of FALCON which
at this time is 3.05.  Version 3.02 is the first version that will allow
all the features of the FLIGHTSTICK PRO work.  To setup FALCON 3.0 for
use with the FLIGHTSTICK PRO, perform the following:

1.  Start FALCON 3.0 and get to the "War Room".

2.  Use your mouse to click on the bottom left monitor labeled "CONFIG".

3.  Select "SYSTEM SETUP" along the top bar menu.

4.  Under FLIGHT CONTROL select "CH PROSTICK".

5.  Select "DONE" and start your mission.  Once in the cockpit press
    'Esc' on the keyboard.

6.  Select "CONTROL" from the menu bar, then "JOYSTICK", then
    "RECALIBRATE".

7.  Center the trim wheels on the FLIGHTSTICK PRO and follow the
    directions on the screen for calibrating JOYSTICK 1.

8.  If you want to use the left side Throttle Wheel, press 'Y' when
    asked if you want to activate it.

9.  When asked to "CENTER THROTTLE THEN PRESS BUTTON", estimate center
    of the Throttle Wheel and pull the trigger on the joystick.

10.  When prompted, roll the Throttle Wheel fully up and back, then
     pull the trigger on the joystick.

11.  Select "SAVE AS DEFAULT" then "EXIT".  If you make a mistake
     during the process you can choose "RESTART".

12.  Press 'Esc' to get back to the cockpit to continue your mission.

                    FALCON 3.0 BUTTON FUNCTIONS
              
         FLIGHTSTICK PRO BUTTON       SIMULATOR FUNCTION
        ------------------------     --------------------
                   Trigger (1)    -     Fire Weapons
     Left Gray Push Button (2)    -     Weapon Select
    Right Gray Push Button (3)    -     Radar
   Middle Gray Push Button (4)    -     Air Brake
                  4-way Switch    -     Pilot Viewing

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Comanche (Joystick Setup)
        ***** COMANCHE MAXIMUM OVERKILL by Nova Logic *****

To get FLIGHTSTICK PRO support in Comanche Maximum Overkill, you must 
have the CMOM2C.EXE update, the Over the Edge Mission upgrade or the CD 
version of Comanche.  To Setup Comanche to use the FLIGHTSTICK PRO, 
perform the following:

1.  Start COMANCHE and enter a mission.

2.  Once in the cockpit, press (Esc) on the keyboard.  Use the arrow 
    keys on the keyboard to highlight "Control" and press (Enter).

3.  Use the arrow keys on the keyboard to highlight "CH Flightstick Pro"
    and press (Enter).

4.  Now use the arrow keys to highlight "Calibrate Joystick" and press
    (Enter).

5.  Center the FLIGHTSTICK PRO's trim wheels and press a button on the
    keyboard.  Then when prompted to swirl the joystick, move the 
    joystick to all four corners and roll the throttle wheel up and 
    back, then press a button on the keyboard.

6.  Use the arrow keys to highlight "Game" and press (Enter), then
    highlight "Save Menu Settings" and press (Enter).

7.  Press (Esc) twice to return to your mission.

                      COMANCHE BUTTON FUNCTIONS
              
                JOYSTICK BUTTON       GAME FUNCTION
               -----------------     ---------------
                   Trigger (1)    -    Fire Weapons
     Left Gray Push Button (2)    -    Select Target 
    Right Gray Push Button (3)    -    Right Rudder
   Middle Gray Push Button (4)    -    Left Rudder
                  4-way Switch    -    Pilot Viewing

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Heretic (Joystick Setup)
         ***** HERETIC by ID Software JOYSTICK SETUP *****

To setup HERETIC to use the FLIGHTSTICK PRO you must perform the
following:

1. Upon installation of HERETIC, you are left at the "Controller Type"
   menu, choose 'Keyboard and Joystick'.
   To change the setup of a pre-installed HERETIC game you will have to
   type: SETUP (Enter) from your HERETIC directory on your hard drive
   and choose "Controller Type" then choose 'Keyboard and Joystick'.

2. Select "Configure Controller" from the main menu and choose 
   'Joystick'.  From here you can assign the four functions (Fire, 
   Forward, Use and Strafe) to the four primary FLIGHTSTICK PRO buttons.  
   Press F10 when finished.

3. When you start HERETIC, follow the directions on the screen to
   calibrate the joystick.

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US NAVY FIGHTERS (Joystick Setup)
                ***** US NAVY FIGHTERS JOYSTICK SETUP *****

US NAVY FIGHTERS version 1.1 by Electronic Arts will support the 8 
button functions of the FlightStick Pro, version 1.0 does not support 
them.  To setup USNF for the FlightStick Pro do the following:

1. While in USNF ver. 1.1, go through the start up procedures and press
   "Esc" on the key board when you get into the cockpit.  This will 
   bring up a menu bar.

2. Choose "Pref" then "Stick" then "CH Flightstick Pro".

3. Follow the joystick calibration procedures on the screen.

4. When asked "Do you want to use your stick's throttle control?"
   Select "Yes".

5. When asked to "Move the throttle control to min power position and 
   press a key." Roll the throttle wheel on the F/S Pro fully back 
   towards you and press a key on the keyboard.

6. When asked to "Move the throttle control to max military power and 
   press a key." Roll the throttle wheel all the way forward (away 
   from you) and then roll it back about 1/8 inch and press a key on 
   the keyboard.

7. When asked to " Move the throttle control to afterburner position 
   and press a key."  Roll the throttle wheel the rest of the way 
   forward until it stops and press and key on the keyboard.

                   US NAVY FIGHTERS BUTTON FUNCTIONS
                   ---------------------------------

               JOYSTICK BUTTON     GAME FUNCTION
              -----------------   ---------------
                   Trigger (1)  -  Fire Gun
     Left Gray Push Button (2)  -  Fire Current Weapon
    Right Gray Push Button (3)  -  Next Visible Target
   Middle Gray Push Button (4)  -  Select Next Weapon (excluding Gun)
            4-way Switch (hat)  -  Slew Viewing

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APACHE Longbow (Joystick Setup)
                  ***** APACHE LONGBOW (Joystick Setup) *****

APACHE Longbow by Digital Integration supports all 8-button functions
of the FLIGHTSTICK PRO.  To set the game up, choose 'Preferences' form
the main screen.  Center the trim wheels on the FLIGHTSTICK PRO (left
and middle wheels) then selcet "FLIGHTSTICK PRO" and "STICK THROTTLE"
from the Controls Menu.  After selecting your controls, move them to 
their full extents to test them.  Game calibration occurs when the 
controls are selected.  To recalibrate, center the trims and reselect 
"FLIGHTSTICK PRO".  To recalibrate during the game press 'ALT' and 'J'
together.

                  Collective  =  Throttle Stick
                  Tail Rotor  =   (setup as desired) 
                  Cyclic      =  Flightstick Pro


Control Summary - for APACHE LONGBOW.

                    FLIGHTSTICK PRO/APACHE FUNCTIONS
                   ==================================


               JOYSTICK BUTTON       APACHE LONGBOW FUNCTION
              -----------------     -------------------------

               Red Trigger (1)       Fire Weapon 
     Left Gray Push Button (2)       Select Next Target
    Right Gray Push Button (3)       Lock/Unlock Target 
   Middle Gray Push Button (4)       Arm & Select Weapon
               4-way Switch Up       Gunner Front View
             4-way Switch Down       Pilot Front View
             4-way Switch Left       Look Left
            4-way Switch Right       Look Right
      
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Mega Race (Hint)
               ***** MEGA RACE JOYSTICK SETUP *****

If you are unable to get the joystick to operate in Mega Race by The
Software Toolworks and you get the message "Joystick Not Installed,
Please Reinstall", it means you need to reinstall Mega Race.  When
Mega Race is installed, it gives the option for Automatic Install and
Manual Install.  You need to choose "Manual Install" because the
Automatic Install does not setup the game for use with a joystick.
Contact the game manufacturer or who ever installed the game for
assistance.

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Software Compatibility
                    ****** COMPATIBILITY ******                 1/18/96
The FLIGHTSTICK PRO will work with any game that uses a joystick.  
Some games may not support all eight buttons on the FLIGHTSTICK PRO, but 
the joystick will work as long as the game supports the use of a 
joystick.  If given the option, choose FLIGHTSTICK PRO, CH PRO STICK, 
COMBATSTICK or VIRTUAL PILOT PRO in the game's joystick setup to ensure 
compatibility.

At this time, the following simulators support all eight of the 
FLIGHTSTICK PRO's buttons: 


               TITLE                            MANUFACTURER
              -------                          --------------
    Flight Simulator 5.1 (w/provided patch)    Microsoft
    Flight Simulator 5.0 (w/provided patch)    Microsoft
    Flight Simulator 4.0 (w/provided patch)    Microsoft
    F15 Strike Eagle III                       Microprose
    F-14 Fleet Defender                        Microprose
    1942 The Pacific Air War                   Microprose
    Strike Commander                           Origin
    Pacific Strike                             Origin
    Wings of Glory                             Origin
    X-Wing/Imperial Pursuit                    LucasArts Games
    B-Wing                                     LucasArts Games
    Tie Fighter                                LucasArts Games
    Falcon 3.02 (or higher)                    Spectrum Holobyte
    Mig-29 (Falcon add-on or stand alone)      Spectrum Holobyte
    F-18 Hornet                                Spectrum Holobyte
    Tornado                                    Digital Integration
    Aces Over Europe                           Dynamix
    Flight Sim Toolkit (w/Update)              Domark
    World War II                               Domark
    Confirmed Kill                             Domark
    Air Warrior (w/1.13g Update)               Kesmai
    Comanche Maximum Overkill (On CD ROM,
        w/Over the Edge or CMOM2C Update)      Nova Logic
    Armored Fist                               Nova Logic
    TFX                                        Ocean of America
    IFT-PRO (version 5.12c or later)           Flight Deck Software
    Metaltech: Battledrome                     Dynamix
    Metaltech: Earthseige                      Dynamix
    Dawn Patrol                                Empire Interactive
    Mech Warrior II (Comming Soon)             Activision
    U.S. NAVY FIGHTERS (w/update)              Electronic Arts
    DESCENT                                    Interplay
    DESCENT II                                 Interplay
    Flight Unlimited                           Looking Glass Tech.
    ZEPHYR                                     New World Computing
    Terminal Velocity                          3D Realms Entertainment
    Flight Light Plus                          subLOGIC
    Fighter Duel                               Jaeger Software
    WarBirds                                   ICI Games
    EF-2000                                    OCEAN
    Su-27 Flanker                              SSI

                  ***** FOUR BUTTON SUPPORT *****    

The following games support the four primary joystick buttons:

          TITLE                                    MANUFACTURER
         ------                                   --------------

      DOOM                                       ID Software
      DOOM II                                    ID Software
      HERETIC                                    ID Software
      Wolfenstein 3-D                            ID Software
      Rise of the Triad                          Apogee
      Dark Forces                                LucasArts Games
      Mortal Kombat II                           Acclaim Entertainment
      Air Duel                                   Microprose
      Gunship 2000                               Microprose
      A-10 Tank Killer                           Dynamix/Sierra
      Flight Assignment A.T.P.                   subLOGIC
      Indycar Racing                             Papyrus
      Indycar Racing II                          Papyrus
      NASCAR Racing                              Papyrus

In the near future other software manufactures will also support the
FLIGHTSTICK PRO with upgrades to existing software or new product 
releases.

These include:
              TITLE                         MANUFACTURER
             -------                       --------------
        Jet Fighter III                   Velocity   
        Hard Wired                        Nova Logic
        BattleCruiser: 3000AD             3000AD
        Battlestorm: The Aftermath        3000AD
        Inferno                           Ocean of America
        Escape From the Dead Zone         Software Sorcery
        D-Day: Operation Overload         Virgin Interactive 
        HAWC                              Virgin Interactive

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Gameport Information
               ***** GAMEPORT INFORMATION *****
     
Please note that many multi-I/O card gameports do not support two
joysticks.  For this reason, CH Products does not recommend using the 
gameport on a multi-I/O or drive controller card.

IBM compatible game adapters support the functions of two standard
joysticks, which are commonly referred to as either Joystick A and 
Joystick B, or Joystick 1 and Joystick 2.  Each standard joystick has
two axes (e.g., X and Y) and two push button switches.  All of these
functions may be available from a single 15-pin connector if you use the
right gamecard such as the CH Products GAMECARD 3 AUTOMATIC (TM) or
GAMECARD PRO AUTOMATIC. However, some gameports, even though configured
with a standard 15-pin connector, will have only enough circuitry for
one standard joystick.  The FLIGHTSTICK PRO requires that the
gameport support two joysticks or the Throttle Wheel and most of the 
buttons will not work.

Conflicts between two different gameports may also cause problems.
Only one active gameport is allowed in the computer. If you have more
than one gameport on separate boards (such as on an I/O board and
on a sound board), one of these gameports will have to be disabled.
(contact the manufacturer of your computer or sound board for help
in disabling a gameport).

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Green Motherboard Owners
                    ***** GREEN MOTHERBOARD OWNERS *****

If your computer is considered a "GREEN PC" which means your computer
has a CPU power saving mode, turn it off.  In most cases, the power 
saving mode will actually change your CPU speed and/or the voltage 
through it to a lower rate at times when there is not much action. 
This will cause the joystick to go crazy since the process of reading 
the joystick position is totally timing dependent.  

Turn off all GREEN PC or Power Saving modes in the computer.  See your
computer documentation or call your computer dealer/manufacturer for 
assistance.            


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Technical Support
                  ***** TECHNICAL SUPPORT ******

At CH Products we have some of the best technicians in the business to
help you with your problems and they are only a letter, fax, E-Mail or
phone call away.  To get the most efficient support, we recommend that
you do the following things before you call:
    1) Read through the troubleshooting guide.  Our technicians often 
hear the same questions several times a day.  Some of the more common 
questions and answers are incorporated in the troubleshooting guide to
save you the time, effort, and expense of a call.
    2) Do a little research on your computer system so that you can
have answers ready for the questions the techs may ask.  You may want to 
write down answers to the following:

   - What kind of computer do you have? (486, Pentium 90 etc.)
   - Which product are you having trouble with? (FLIGHTSTICK PRO etc.)
   - Where is it plugged in? (sound card?  Multi-I/O card?)
   - With which software are you having a problem?  Please have the
     names of the programs available.

    3) Once you have done your research, and have answered all of the
above as well as written down a good description of the problem, you are
ready to get some help.

    4) Just before you pick up the phone:
       - Make sure your FLIGHTSTICK PRO is plugged in.
       - Start up your computer.
       - Exit Windows or any shell program you may be running and get 
         to a DOS prompt (C:\>).

    5) Now contact us through one of the following ways:

    * Phone our direct Technical Support line at (619) 598-7833 
      between the hours of 8:00am and 4:15pm (west coast time).

    * Fax us at (619) 598-2524

    * Write to us at:               

                          CH Products 
                          c/o Tech Support
                          970 Park Center Drive
                          Vista, CA 92083

    * E-Mail us at one of the following on-line sevices:

            CH Products BBS:       (619) 598-3224
            America On-line:       CHProducts 
            CompuServe:            74431,24
            Delphi:                CHProducts
            Genie:                 CH.Products
            Internet:              tech@chproducts.com
            Prodigy:               FBVU54A

    * Leave a message at one of our on-line support areas on one of 
      the following on-line services:
        CH Products BBS:    (619) 598-2524
        America On-line:    Keyword: CHProducts
        CompuServe:         GO GAMEDPUB
        Cris.com:           Choose "Multi-Player Game",
                               then choose "AirWarrior Forums"
        Delphi:             Go Custom 219 (Flight Sim Forum)
                               or Go Elec AI
        Genie:              Page 1045, MPG Roundtable/Bulletinboard/
                                AirWarrior Technical Topics
        Internet Web Page:  http://www.chproducts.com

How can I get testing/calibration programs and the latest software 
updates from CH Products?

        CH Products BBS:       (619) 598-3224
        America On-line:       Keyword: CHProducts, double-click on
                                        "Software Libraries"
        Compuserve:            GO GAMEDPUB, then "Browse Libraries"
                                         of "CH Products"
        Internet Web Page:     http://www.chproducts.com
        Internet FTP Site:     ftp://ftp.chproducts.com/pub/CH

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FLIGHTSTICK PRO Specs.
                    ***** SPECIFICATIONS *****

        3 100K Potentiometers rated @ 2,000,000 cycles

        4 Micro-switches rated @ 10,000,000 shots each

        1 Four-way switches rated @ 1,000,000 shots each direction

        Current: approx. 30 mA

        Voltage: +5VDC

        Connector specifications for the DB-15

            Pin #           Signal Name
            -----           -----------
          1,8,9,15            +5 VDC
             2                Button A1   (Trigger)
             3                AX-axis     (Ailerons)
             4                Ground
             5                Not Used
             6                AY-Axis     (Elevator)
             7                Button A2   (Button 2)
            10                Button B1   (Button 3)
            11                BX-Axis     (Left Open for Rudder Pedals)
            12                Not Used
            13                BY-Axis     (Throttle Wheel)
            14                Button B2   (Button 4)

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Warranty
                  ***** THREE YEAR WARRANTY *****

The FLIGHTSTICK PRO is warranted to the original purchaser to be
free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three
years from the date of purchase.  During this warranty period, CH
Products will, at its option, repair or replace, at no charge, any
component determined to be defective.

The liability under this warranty is limited to the repair of and/or 
replacement of the defect or defective part at our factory, and does
not include shipping expenses.

The warranty does not apply if, in the opinion of CH Products, the
FLIGHTSTICK PRO has been damaged by accident, abuse, improper usage,
or as a result of service or modification by other than CH Products.

     "NO OTHER WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING,
      BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF SALEABILITY
      AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  CH PRODUCTS IS NOT
      RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMGES."  SOME STATES DO NOT
      ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
      CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION
      MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.

To obtain warranty services, send the FLIGHTSTICK PRO, postage
prepaid, with a check for $5.00 to cover shipping and handling,
together with a dated proof of purchase and RMA# (Return Merchandise
Authorization) from CH PRODUCTS to:

                                CH Products
                             Customer Service
                            970 Park Center Dr.
                              Vista, CA 92083
                               619-598-2518


The software is made available as is, and without warranties of any
kind.  All warranty claims made on CH Products relating to defects
which may be present are expressly excluded where this is legally
permissible.  CH Products assumes no liability for the correctness,
precision, or currency of the software or of its accompanying
documentation, nor for the suitability of the software for a specific
purpose or for normal market quality.

The risk relating to usability or the running characteristics of the
software and the accompanying hardware lies with the user of the
software.  CH Products shall not be liable for the performance of the
software or for its functional capability in a multiple users 
association.  The user shall bear the costs for correction of defects, 
costs for maintenance, repair or improvement work and not CH Products, 
its dealers, distributors, representatives or employees.

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