I own a Thrustmaster TCA Airbus sidestick.
After a month of use I also started getting these strange false inputs even when not touching the stick.
The windows USB controller panel showing the issue was the controller sending erroneous inputs, not the game.
Unfortunately I am not the only one with this issue : it’s a common Thrustmaster joystick problem for T16000 and TCA. I didn’t know the much more expensive hotas model also had this issue.
The problem lies inside the stick : the wires for the buttons are not secured properly inside the handle and are pressing on the Rudder axis sensor. The sensor picks up interference from the wires (power isn’t smooth), and you get these false inputs.
You have 2 options :
- Return to Manufacturer (if you are still under guarantee, takes time, no guarantee the stick will come back fixed)
- Fix it yourself : unscrew the handle’s case to open it, untangle the wires and secure them to make sure they no longer press on the sensor
(I did option 2 on my Thrustmaster TCA sidestick, works like new)