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i also fly with no hud log fortunately i have the x52 and i am able to fully program all of the axis commands, for example, i will have flaps on the slider in mode 1 and rad settings on the same slider in mode 2 and brakes on same in 3,( when you switch modes, the settings remain as you left them) so in effect, i have a mode for take off and landing, one for navigation and prop/mix settings and one for combat. this works very well once you get used to it. maybe you might want to think about an upgrade?
you may also be able to use 2x throttle quadrants( if you have 2 ) and set one up in the controls hotas section to work the rad settings etc.

when i fly a plane that dose not represent the settings with a lever in the cockpit, i watch the temp gauges a little more closely :wink: