Axair MIAP User manual
The AXAIR MIAP std (Mini Autopilot standard) controller can be used to quickly change values of the airplane
autopilot and COM/NAV radio’s. The PC version can be used on almost all simulator software but possibilities
per software package do differ. X-plane users will notice that nearly all cockpit functions can be assigned where
Flight Simulator 2020 still needs some MS updates to complete functionality. Nevertheless most of the essential
actions for in FS2020 do work and these can all be assigned to the buttons, knobs and switches of the MIAP.
The casing made is from acrylic and has a back-lighted front panel plus switch position indication lights. The
foot plate of the MIAP has holes to optionally mount the controller to an existing setup. Note that screws being
used to mount the bottom plate to a surface, should only be tightened lightly to make sure the acrylic will not
crack.
The latest addition to the MIAP family is an XBOX console version. This manual is intended to guide users in
assigning the buttons, rotary knobs, and switches for use with Flight-simulator 2020 on XBOX series S/X. The
unit its firmware is flashed into the main processor of the MIAP to act as an solo keyboard or an extension to an
existing keyboard connected to the game console. This means that all buttons, rotaries and switches generate a
key string, to note that the left top rotary button function, the radio frequency button and the COM/NAV toggle
switch act similar to a shift button on a keyboard. When these are pressed or toggled a different set of key
strings is generated for each position. This also means that no key string of the button and switch itself will
show. Users have the flexibility in FS2020 to build several different aircraft profiles with also a different set of
MIAP button assignments.
Since all buttons and knobs are assigned the same way we would not like to keep repeating the steps but rather
explain how to assign a button, a rotary knob , rotary button and how to use the SHIFT functions. A basic
example list of possible assignments is provided in reference table ‘A’ to get a head start. We encourage users to
share profile settings on our AXAIR Facebook/parts4sim site. Please use the MIAP reference picture in this
manual when proceeding with the step by step setup.
Note: When the MIAP is not responding as described in this manual, for instance scanning shows none or
different results in the simulator control settings menu, please restart the XBOX and also the Flight Simulator
program. You can do this with either the MIAP connected or disconnected. For reason, the MIAP has no sleep
function build in so if you want the MIAP controller to be un-powered after XBOX shutdown please unplug the
USB cable.
The USB cable is of a high quality silicon type with a standard length of 1 meter. You can use USB 2 or USB 3
extension cables to extent yo your desired length. (USB cable type FEMALE A to MALE A)
Connect the MIAP to the XBOX series S or Series X by plugging the USB connector in any of the console USB
ports. USB hubs can be used in general but we cannot guarantee correct MIAP functionality using your hub. In
any way, a powered USB hub is recommended.
Recommended is to disconnect all other keyboards prior to connecting the MIAP for the first time and
start with a fresh start of Flight-simulator (not quick resume) the first time you connect and assign functions to
the MIAP. Once the MIAP is connected it will show up as a general keyboard. If you have other keyboards
connected at the same time they will merge with the MIAP. Note that only 1 keyboard will show up in this case.
All keyboard connected that merged as 1 keyboard can be used at the same time.
Assigning a button, a switch and a knob are shown at the following steps.
STEP 1: Click on “CONTROL OPTIONS” from the main menu
STEP 2: Create or add a new profile by clicking on the “+”
STEP 3: Type a name for the profile to be created. You can add as many profiles as you wish for as many
airplane models as you wish. Click OK to create the profile.
STEP 4: Click in the SEARCH BY NAME tab to search for the action you wish to assign, In this example we
choose to assign an action to a rotary knob that will increase the Autopilot altitude.
STEP 5: Type ‘reference’ and note that all actions that can be assigned and have reference in the name will
show up. (Note: make sure that FILTER below the SEARCH tab is set to show ‘ALL’ actions)
STEP 6: Click in the window (TAB) as highlighted. Note that there are 2 rows of Tabs, the second row can be
used to assign a secondary button or knob to the same action.
STEP 7: Click in the grey TAB showing ‘START SCANNING’
STEP 8: Rotate the ALT knob clockwise.
STEP 9: In this case “ALT + ; ” will show in the scan TAB. Use reference sheet A to check if the input is
correct. If it does show the string as recognized as in reference table ‘A’ than scan it again till it shows the
correct string. Next, validate the assigned action.
STEP 10: In the actions list you will now see the knob that we have been rotating assigned to perform the action
‘INCREASE AUTOPILOT REFERENCE ALTITUDE’ .
Step 11: Go back to the main menu after saving the profile you created. Start a flight and check the actions you
assigned.
Repeat from STEP 4 to assign all rotary knobs. For additional information on the
functionality of the CRS knob and FREQ knob please got step 16
STEP 11: In this next example we will assign a button to an action, in this case the HDG button.
Click in the ‘SEARCH BY NAME’ tab and type ‘Heading hold”
STEP 12: Click in the TAB next to ‘TOGGLE AUTOPILOT HEADING HOLD’
STEP 13: START SCANNING by clicking in the corresponding window
STEP 14: Press the HDG button on the MIAP once
STEP 15: ‘RIGHT CTRL + \’ should show in the scan window after pressing the button on the MIAP.
If for some reason it does show a different string. than try to scan the button again.
Click on VALIDATE to confirm the action for the button we just pressed.
Repeat from STEP 11 to assign all rotary buttons (action by pressing on top of the a
rotary knob), the square buttons and the top left toggle switch actions.
The bottom right toggle switch can be set to COM or NAV to either tune communication or navigation
frequencies using the same ROTARY KNOB. Also the SWAP button will generate a different string in both
COM and NAV position of the switch.
The CRS knob will also generate a new set of strings after pushing on the knob once.
The following steps shows an example of how to assign actions to this combination of toggle switch, button and
rotary knob
STEP 16: Toggle the switch to ‘COM’
STEP 17: Search for ‘COM1’ and click in the TAB next to ‘INCREASE COM1 (WHOLE)’
STEP 18: Rotate the FREQ button clockwise. check if the string is correct using the reference table ‘A’ and
Validate the action.
Repeat the steps by scanning ‘DECREASE COM1 (WHOLE) and rotating the FREQ knob anti-clockwise.
Next press on top of the FREQ knob once and repeat the steps but now by selecting INCREASE COM1
(FRACT) and DECREASE COM1 (FRACT)
If preformed correctly you can toggle between tuning in MHz and kHz by pressing once on the rotary.
STEP 19: Repeat from STEP 16 but toggle to NAV and search for NAV1 to assign navigation frequencies to the
same switch, knob and buttons.
Always SAVE your profile when going back to the main menu.
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Possible assignment
Key Code
Description
1
OBS 1 +
L_CTRL+KEY_SEMICOLON
Increase VOR1 OBS
2
OBS 1 -
L_CTRL+KEY_GRAVE
Decrease Vor1 OBS
3
OBS 2 +
L_CTRL+KEY_COMMA
4
OBS 2 -
L_CTRL+KEY_BACKSLASH
5
IAS+
L_CTRL+KEY_BRACKET_LEFT
Increase autopilot reference airspeed
6
IAS-
L_CTRL+KEY_BRACKET_RIGHT
Decrease autopilot reference airspeed
7
HDG+
L_CTRL+KEY_APOSTROPHE
Increase heading bug
8
HDG-
L_CTRL+KEY_CAPS_LOCK
Decrease heading bug
9
ALT+
L_ALT+KEY_SEMICOLON
Increase autopilot reference altitude
10
ALT-
L_ALT+KEY_GRAVE
Decrease autopilot reference altitude
11
VS+
L_ALT+KEY_COMMA
Increase autopilot reference vs
12
VS-
L_ALT+KEY_BACKSLASH
Decrease autopilot reference vs
13
COM-FREQ1+ Mhz
R_CTRL+R_ALT+KEY_BRACKET_LEFT
14
COM-FREQ1- Mhz
R_CTRL+R_ALT+KEY_BRACKET_RIGHT
15
COM-FREQ2+ Khz
R_CTRL+R_ALT+KEY_APOSTROPHE
16
COM-FREQ2- Khz
R_CTRL+R_ALT+KEY_CAPS_LOCK
17
NAV-FREQ1+ Mhz
R_CTRL+R_ALT+KEY_SEMICOLON
Increase Nav1 Frequency
18
NAV-FREQ1- Mhz
R_CTRL+R_ALT+KEY_GRAVE
Decrease Nav1 Frequency
19
NAV-FREQ2+ Khz
R_CTRL+R_ALT+KEY_COMMA
20
NAV-FREQ2- Khz
R_CTRL+R_ALT+KEY_BACKSLASH
21
IAS
L_ALT+KEY_BRACKET_LEFT
Select airspeed bug
22
HDG
L_ALT+KEY_BRACKET_RIGHT
Select heading bug
23
ALT
L_ALT+KEY_APOSTROPHE
Select altitude bug
24
VS
L_ALT+KEY_CAPS_LOCK
25
AP TOGGLE
R_CTRL+KEY_SEMICOLON
Toggle autopilot master
26
R_CTRL+KEY_GRAVE
VOR OBS
27
IAS HOLD
R_CTRL+KEY_COMMA
Autopilot Airspeed Hold
28
HDG HOLD
R_CTRL+KEY_BACKSLASH
Heading HOLD
29
ALT HOLD
R_CTRL+KEY_BRACKET_LEFT
Altitude HOLD
30
VS HOLD
R_CTRL+KEY_BRACKET_RIGHT
Vertical Speed HOLD
31
V-NAV / FD
R_CTRL+KEY_APOSTROPHE
Toggle Flight director
32
L-NAV / NAV1
R_CTRL+KEY_CAPS_LOCK
Autopilot Nav1 Hold
33
LOC
R_ALT+KEY_SEMICOLON
Toggle autopilot localizer hold
34
APPR
R_ALT+KEY_GRAVE
Toggle autopilot approach hold
35
SWAP-COM
R_ALT+KEY_COMMA
Com1 Swap
36
SWAP-NAV
R_ALT+KEY_BACKSLASH
Nav1 Swap
37
AUTOTHROTTLE ARM
R_ALT+KEY_BRACKET_LEFT
Arm Auto Throttle
38
AUTOTHROTTLE DISC
R_ALT+KEY_BRACKET_RIGHT
Auto Throttle Disconnect
REFERENCE TABLE “A”
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