Properly Instaling, Calibrating and Troubleshooting Your GWS USB FMS Flight Simulator PC Interface Controller

The FMS flight simulator is a great training tool for learning to fly RC helicopters and RC airplanes without worrying about crashing. The FMS simulator software and aircraft models are free to download from the FMS Web site. The simulator software is compatible with computers running Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP and Vista. The software will not work on Macintosh computers. We sell GWS transmitter to PC USB interface cables so you can connect your RC transmitter to your PC allowing you to control the model on the FMS simulator with your actual Futaba, Hitec or JR RC transmitter.

Troubleshooting Your FMS Setup

What do you do when you have everything connected and you can’t get the model to fly properly? We have some common troubleshooting procedures to help you get everything sorted out.

First, check the simple things:

1. Are you using a Mac? If so the FMS software will not work nomatter what you try. It is only compatible with Windows.
2. Are you using Windows Vista? If so there is one extra step you need to do. You’ll need to install the file d3drm.dll. Follow these simple instructions.
3. Are the transmitter batteries fresh/fully charged?
4. Is the cable plugged in firmly to the transmitter’s trainer port?
5. Is the USB end of the cable firmly connected to your computer?
6. Ensure that the transmitter is turned on.

Calibrating Your Transmitter With Your PC and the FMS Software

1. Turn on your computer (Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP and Vista)
2. Turn on your transmitter and plug in the USB cable to computer
3. Click the Start button on your Windows taskbar
4. Goto Control Panel
5. You may need to click the button for Classic View
6. Now click on Game Controllers
7. Your RC controller should show up in the list, possibly named PPM
8. If there is nothing displayed then there may be a problem with the transmitter, USB cable, or computer
9. If there is more that one controller and you are unsure which one it is, double-click on each one and while in test mode check if there is any on-screen response to stick movement
10. Once you find the correct one, select Properties -> Settings -> Calibrate
11. Follow the instructions
12. When it is finished click OK and close the game controller and control panel windows.
13. Run the FMS simulator software
14. Select Controls -> Analog Control -> Joystick Interface -> Mapping/Calibration -> Calibrate
15. Follow the instructions
16. Click Finish, then click OK to exit the Calibration window, and then the Mapping window.
17. You should now be able to control the simulator with your RC transmitter connected via USB FMS calble.

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