How do I get FMS to read my joystick?

[TECH GEEK]

Hi I'm trying to control the threedee Heli in FMS using a USB gamepad. (Xbox 360 Afterglow)
The problem I face is that I can get FMS to read the axis during calibration in the setup menu, but moving the sticks while the simulation is running has no effect on the model.
Another thing I noticed was when I first changed the R/C controller from being set as the keyboard to joystick, I was able to control the Heli for 1 second then never again.

Also I'm running Windows7 64-bit, and I'm able to use the Xbox 360 Afterglow with other programs such as Microsoft Flight Simulator X Gold edition..

[ggunners]

You should be running FMS 2 alpha 8.5. If you are running FMS 2 beta 7, it will not fly alpha 8 models. They will sit on the runway and not move.

-- ggunners

[TECH GEEK]

I am running 8.5

[TECH GEEK]

Never mind I figured it out

[ggunners]

And.... The fix was.... Sharing is always good.

[TECH GEEK]

Fix was that I had Tail, Nick, Roll & Pitch set to unused channel 8. I thought that they were, what would be on a real r/c plane, channels 5 through 8.

New question, I recently got a Esky transmitter (EK2-0406) and want to use it with FMS. It came with some form of PS/2 port on the back, and a USB cable that plugs into the port.
I want to know if anyone knows if it will work with FMS...
Also I don't have it yet, I'll be getting it later today.

[ggunners]

The Esky transmitter will work with FMS, RC Desk Pilot and ClearView as long as you do not have mixing turned on.

-- ggunners