Throttle position keybinds?

[Elsid Barrett]

So right now there's pretty much no way to pilot with any manner of analog throttle control. I could see how adding a whole control axis could be tough, but what about maybe adding a keybind for each throttle position? That way, folks with programmable throttles could set up bands for keystrokes and use 'em that way.

[Schwalbe]

Either I don't understand or see an issue. Also, as a european, I barely held myself from making a joke about americans and their automatic gearboxes.

[Elsid Barrett]

Ha! I've driven a standard since 1998

Anyway, I just love the feel of a throttle over smashing keys for forward and backward speeds. There's just no way to set up a throttle to work right now. I thought maybe offering a keybind for each position would be a nice, easy way to make programmable throttles work, and give some added functionality to keyboard players, too.

[redria]

Have you tried binding throttle to your scroll wheel on mouse? Feels very fluid.

[Fynx]

Have you tried binding throttle to your scroll wheel on mouse? Feels very fluid.

No, it doesn't at all. Max forward/backwards throttle would be extremely useful. If it's not against the design.