My Joystick Setup

Thrustmaster T.Flight HOTAS X

Cyclic Pitch- Stick Y
Cyclic Pitch- Stick X
Yaw Right- Stick Rotate Right
Yaw Left- Stick Rotate Left
Collective Increase- Throttle Down
Collective Increase- Throttle Up
Fire Main Gun- Trigger 1
Look Right- Hat Right
Look Down Right- Hat Down Right
Look Left- Hat Left
Look Down Left- Hat Down Left
Look Up- Hat Up
Look Up Right- Hat Up Right
Look Up Left- Hat Up Left
Look Down- Hat Down
Look Reset- ST Button
Quick Look Left- Throttle Rocker –
Quick Look Right- Throttle Rocker +
Fire- Stick Thumb Button 2
Next Weapon- Throttle Button 5
Cockpit In/Out- Stick Button 3
Drop Flares- Stick Button 4
Weapons Mode- SE Button
Drop Manpad- Throttle Button 8
Drop RPG- Throttle Button 6
Drop Mortar- Throttle Button 7
Precise Mode- Throttle Button 9
Radio: Enemy Spotted- Throttle Button 10


I also use a RedDragon Perdition gaming mouse with 12 side button. I use the mouse side buttons to change helicopters, p/u troups, settings, radio signals, and zoom in and out in 3rd person view.

In the General Settings set the sensitivity to what you are comfortable with.

I hope this will help you if you are using a joystick.