Configuration guide for X-Plane 11 and X-Plane 12 with MOZA Flight hardware. Covers control binding, telemetry force feedback, and common aircraft-specific setups.
Telemetry Support: X-Plane 11 and X-Plane 12 both support telemetry-driven force feedback through MOZA Cockpit. This enables realistic control forces based on flight conditions.
Initial Setup
- In MOZA Cockpit, select X-Plane 11 or X-Plane 12 from the preset dropdown
- Launch X-Plane and go to Settings → Joystick
- Select your MOZA device from the device list
- Calibrate axes within X-Plane if prompted
- Bind axes: pitch, roll, yaw (rudder pedals), throttle
- Bind buttons and switches to desired functions
Axis Binding Best Practices
| Pitch / Roll / Yaw | Bind under Flight Controls → Basic |
| Throttle | Bind under Flight Controls → Basic. For multi-engine: Throttle 1, Throttle 2, etc. |
| Flaps / Speed Brake | Bind under Flight Controls → Basic if using an axis; Buttons if using switches |
| Toe Brakes | Bind under Flight Controls → Basic → Left/Right Toe Brake |
| Autopilot Controls | Bind under Autopilot section or use X-Plane commands |
ZIBO 737 Setup
For the popular ZIBO 737 add-on, additional configuration is needed:
- Bind the MTQ rotary encoders to autopilot functions: HDG, ALT, SPD, CRS, V/S
- Map the Auto Brake switch to a rotary or toggle switch on the MTQ or MTLP
- Bind Engine Start switches to the MTQ toggle switches (bottom right)
- For the Speed Brake, bind the spoiler axis and configure the arm/detent position
Note: X-Plane assigns some default bindings automatically. Review all assignments after initial setup to prevent conflicts. In particular, X-Plane may assign pitch/roll to multiple connected devices — unbind duplicates.
A320 / Airbus Setup
For Airbus aircraft in X-Plane (ToLiss, FlightFactor, default A330):
- Use the MTQ with the TQA handle for the most authentic Airbus throttle experience
- Configure the idle and climb detents to match the Airbus throttle gates
- Bind autopilot controls to the MTLP panel if available
Troubleshooting
X-Plane recognizes the device as "MH16 Fighter Stick" and the axis behavior is wrong
This is a known X-Plane auto-detection quirk. Go to Settings → Joystick, find the misidentified device, and manually rebind all axes and buttons correctly. The device name displayed does not affect functionality — it is purely a label in X-Plane.
MTQ throttle axis not recognized when connected through AY210 via RJ11
When connected via RJ11 passthrough, X-Plane may see the combined device differently. Try connecting the MTQ directly to a PC USB port instead. If the MTQ must be connected through the AY210, check MOZA Cockpit for combined device settings and ensure both devices have the latest firmware.
Auto Brake rotary doesn't function correctly in ZIBO 737
ZIBO uses custom commands for the auto brake switch. In X-Plane, bind the rotary to the ZIBO-specific command (search for "ZIBO" or "B738" in the command list) rather than the default X-Plane auto brake command. Use the Custom Command binding option in the joystick settings.