Zeppelin NT - Forward swivel levers not implemented correctly

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ISSUE DESCRIPTION

Description of the issue:

The forward swivel levers are not implemented correctly.

Expected behavior (real aircraft):

The forward swivel levers are a very important part of the Zeppelin NT thrust vector control system.

During hover, takeoff and landing, the pilot uses the swivel levers continuously to control lift and forward airspeed. This involves many small, precise inputs and frequent transitions between the swivel levers and the thrust levers using the right hand.

The LH and RH forward swivel levers are mechanically interconnected. Therefore:

  • They always move together.
  • There is no possibility to operate them independently.

The swivel levers have a continuous range of movement from 0° to 120°.

  • There are no steps, detents, or fixed positions.
  • The pilot can make very small adjustments throughout the entire range.
  • Precise control inputs are essential, especially during low-speed operations, takeoff, landing, and hovering.

Current behavior in the simulator:

  • The left and right forward swivel levers are independent and not mechanically linked.
  • The movement range is divided into fixed 30° steps.
  • Fine adjustments are not possible.
  • The option to assign an axis is missing.

This makes the operation unrealistic and significantly complicates takeoff, landing, and low-speed maneuvering compared to the real Zeppelin NT.

FREQUENCY OF ISSUE

Every time on sim load

REPRODUCTION STEPS

Please list clear steps you took in order to help our test team reproduce the same issue:

  1. Load the Zeppelin NT, flying

  2. Change the angle of the LH swivel lever

  3. Observe that the RH swivel lever stays in previous position

  4. Observe that there are 30° steps

  5. Check the controller settings

  6. Observe that there is no axis binding for the swivel levers

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