MOZA FLIGHT TQB Throttle Module: Axis and Detent Mapping Guide

Start with the TQB’s physical controls

The MOZA FLIGHT TQB Throttle Module is a Boeing-style throttle with three distinct control features: a main throttle lever with extended forward travel, a reverse thrust lever that you lift to arm, and a TO/GA button for takeoff and go-around. Mapping axes and buttons starts by treating each of those as a separate job in your simulator’s control settings.

The module is listed at USD 32.94 (catalog comparison price USD 54.00). The supplied information does not include axis count, detent positions, or calibration steps, so this guide focuses on the process and what to verify in your own sim rather than inventing exact values.

Map the main throttle axis first

Do this before touching the reverse lever or TO/GA button so you have a clean baseline.

1. Connect and identify the device: Plug in the TQB module and confirm your simulator or control software sees it as a game controller. The supplied information does not name specific drivers or software, so use the detection method your sim provides.
2. Assign the main throttle axis: In your sim’s axis settings, move the main throttle lever through its full forward travel and assign that movement to the throttle axis. The TQB’s extended forward travel is the feature to capture here.
3. Check direction and endpoints: Move the lever to idle and full forward. If the axis moves in reverse, invert it in software. The supplied information does not specify endpoint values, so set them by watching the in-sim throttle indicator rather than guessing numbers.
4. Save and test in a simple scenario: Load a free-flight or practice scenario and confirm smooth throttle response from idle to full power before adding reverse or button mappings.

Treat the reverse thrust lever as a separate control

The TQB’s reverse thrust lever is lift-to-arm, meaning you raise it before moving it into the reverse range. In most flight sims, reverse thrust is handled either as a separate axis or as a button or key event. The supplied information does not state how the reverse lever is reported, so check your sim’s control assignment screen while moving the lever: if a new axis appears, assign it to reverse thrust; if a button event appears, map that event to your sim’s reverse thrust command. Because the lever is lift-to-arm, test that the assignment only triggers when you intentionally lift and move it, not during normal forward throttle movement.

Map the TO/GA button for takeoff and go-around

The TO/GA button is a discrete button, not an axis. In your sim’s button mapping section, press the TO/GA button and assign it to the takeoff/go-around command your aircraft uses. The supplied information does not specify whether the button is momentary or latching, so verify its behavior in the sim’s button test screen: a momentary button should register only while pressed. If your sim offers separate TO/GA and go-around commands, assign the one that matches your typical procedure, and test it in a practice takeoff before relying on it in a full flight.

What about detents?

The search phrase “MOZA FLIGHT throttle detents” often comes up because real Boeing throttles have physical detents at idle, climb, and other positions. The supplied product information for the TQB module describes extended forward travel and a lift-to-arm reverse lever but does not confirm physical detent positions, detent force, or whether detents are adjustable. Do not assume detents exist or try to force the lever past a stop. If you feel a distinct notch or resistance point during movement, treat it as a physical feature to observe, not a calibration target. Your sim’s throttle axis will still read a continuous value unless the sim itself models detents. For setup purposes, map the axis as described above and use your sim’s throttle detent or gate settings if it has them; the TQB’s supplied information does not include a detent calibration procedure.

TQB features that affect mapping

• MOZA FLIGHT TQB Throttle Module: The MOZA TQB Boeing-style throttle module offers extended forward travel. Extended travel gives your main throttle axis a longer physical range, which is why you should assign and test the full forward sweep before adding other controls.

  

• MOZA FLIGHT TQB Throttle Module: It has a lift-to-arm reverse thrust lever. The lift-to-arm action means reverse thrust is intentionally armed, so map it separately and test that it does not trigger during normal forward throttle use.
• MOZA FLIGHT TQB Throttle Module: It includes a TO/GA button for authentic takeoff and go-around procedures. The TO/GA button is a discrete control for button mapping, separate from the throttle axis.

Checkpoints before your first flight

Run these checks in a practice session; they rely only on the controls the supplied information confirms.

• Main throttle sweeps smoothly: Move from idle to full forward and confirm the in-sim throttle follows without jumps or reversals.
• Reverse lever only acts when lifted: Lift and move the reverse lever; confirm reverse thrust engages. Then move the main throttle forward and confirm reverse does not engage.
• TO/GA button triggers the correct command: Press the button and verify your sim’s takeoff/go-around action responds. If it does not, recheck the button assignment.
• No unintended button conflicts: The supplied information does not list button counts, so review your sim’s assignment list for any duplicate bindings you created during mapping.

What the supplied information does not cover

The supplied product record does not include axis resolution, detent specifications, calibration software, or a list of compatible sims. That means you should not expect a manufacturer-provided calibration sequence in this guide. Instead, use your simulator’s own axis and button assignment tools, and treat the TQB’s physical features—extended forward travel, lift-to-arm reverse, and TO/GA button—as the fixed points your mapping must respect. If your sim requires a calibration wizard, run it after assigning the main axis and before mapping buttons, so the axis range is set first.