I marked it solved for the issue that I had started this thread with.
I have been a huge MSFS fan since the 80’s and I too have invested funds HEAVILY into my enjoyment of every iteration of the sim since I can remember.
Of course there are more issues that need addressing, ALOT more, however, those issues are posted in other threads on this forum and hopefully they get resolved in a timely manner…HOPEFULLY!
It is beyond infuriating at how the ball got dropped since fs2020 and we find ourselves dealing with the issues all over again in the here and now and no telling when any of them will get fixed.
I have since been able to get into free flight mode, file a flight plan, use beyond atc throughout the flight and had very minor graphic glitches, even at 36000 ft, all the way down to final and landing.
My sim rig is an absolute beast of a machine and handles fs2020 and fs2024 beautifully, so I know it’s not a pc issue.
My controls are now working as desired, thanks in large part to the input on this thread from other dedicated flight simmers.
I want to thank everyone for the info and help.
We have a very long way to go before this sim is fixed, polished, and working flawlessly.
It sucks, but, it is what we have to deal with for now.
As unacceptable as that is and believe me, it is absolutely unacceptable.
My only alternative is X-Plane, but I’ve spent enough time and money on the Microsoft title up to this point.
Happy flying!!!