IDLE BECOMING REVERSE: SEPARATE THE GATES
A TCA lever can reach a different input when pressed against its idle stop. Fenix documents the resulting brief reverse selection and recommends separating recorded idle and reverse-idle positions. Reproduce the symptom gently on the ground: rest at idle, release your hand, then apply the small pressure that caused it. Observe the input before changing anything. [71, Idle resting position and reverse-detent proximity]
Repeat calibration with distinct positions; adjust the aircraft nullzone only as needed and retest both levers. Do not widen it until adjacent gates overlap. The article suggests 0.5% as a troubleshooting value, not a universal requirement. Start with normal calibration rather than editing calibration.xml directly. [71, Detent separation; MCDU nullzone; author-proposed recovery order]
V3 launch reports on AVSIM describe similar idle/reverse trouble, but replies disagree about axis choice. The discussion establishes user-reported symptoms, not a fix for every device. Use the official model-specific instructions, then supply profile and calibration evidence if the problem persists. [72, BWBriscoe report and rick celik reply, page4; conflicting suggestions]