# Troubleshooting

> Fixes for SkyYoke connection problems, controls that do not respond, stuck brakes, reverse thrust, lag and the reconnecting screen, plus the built-in connection check-up.

Source: https://ifkits.com/wiki/troubleshooting/

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Most problems come from one of three things: the two devices cannot see each other, an axis is not bound in Infinite Flight, or the Wi-Fi is slow. Start with the check-up below.

## Run the connection check-up

SkyYoke can test your setup and suggest fixes. Open it from **Trouble connecting? Test my connection** on the connection screen, or from **Settings → Test my connection**.

It measures the delay to the simulator, checks your network type, whether a VPN is on and how capable the phone is, then gives one of four results:

| Result | Meaning |
| --- | --- |
| Your setup looks great | Ready for a smooth, stable link |
| A few things could be better | It works; the suggested fixes make it more reliable |
| Your connection needs attention | This setup often causes drop-outs |
| Couldn't fully check your setup | Connect to the simulator first, then run it again |

![The connection check-up result with suggested fixes](https://ifkits.com/wiki/img/connection-checkup.png)

Typical fixes it suggests: join the simulator's Wi-Fi instead of cellular, use your Personal Hotspot, turn off a VPN or Private Relay, move closer to the router, or use a Wi-Fi 5 or 6 router.

## SkyYoke cannot find Infinite Flight

- Turn on **Enable Infinite Flight Connect** in Infinite Flight's **Settings → General**.
- Put both devices on the same Wi-Fi network. Guest, hotel, airport and some office networks keep devices apart; use the iPhone's Personal Hotspot instead.
- Allow **Local Network** for SkyYoke in **Settings → Privacy & Security → Local Network** on the iPhone.
- Turn off VPN and iCloud Private Relay.
- [Connect by IP address](https://ifkits.com/wiki/find-ip-address/).

## The controls move in SkyYoke but the aircraft does not

The axis is not bound in Infinite Flight. Open the [Setup Guide](https://ifkits.com/wiki/bind-axes/) and repeat the binding step for that control. If SkyYoke shows **Re-configure your axes** after an update, run the guide again and confirm.

## The wheel brakes stay on at low speed

In Infinite Flight's controller settings, unbind **Axis 4 → Wheel Brakes**. SkyYoke now applies the brakes through Infinite Flight's brake button, and an axis left bound holds about 50% brake.

## Reverse thrust does not work

- Bind **Reverse Thrust** to button 0 in step 7 of the [Setup Guide](https://ifkits.com/wiki/bind-axes/).
- Reverse only engages on the ground with the throttle at idle. Below 40 kt the throttle's red zone applies the wheel brakes instead. See [Throttle, reverse thrust and brakes](https://ifkits.com/wiki/throttle-reverse-brakes/#the-red-zone).

## Pushing the throttle to full gives idle

Turn on **Settings → Reverse throttle direction**. Also check you are not on the free version's 85% cap; see [Free and Pro](https://ifkits.com/wiki/free-and-pro/).

## The aircraft wobbles or reacts late

- Run the connection check-up and follow its fixes.
- Lower **Sensitivity** or raise **Dead zone** for pitch and roll in [Settings](https://ifkits.com/wiki/settings/#pitch-roll-and-yaw).
- Tap **Recenter** while holding the phone in your neutral position.

## "Connection lost"

SkyYoke lost contact with Infinite Flight, often because the iPad slept, Wi-Fi dropped or Infinite Flight was closed. It keeps trying for about a minute and reloads the aircraft when it reconnects. Tap **Disconnect** to stop and connect again from the list.

![The Connection lost screen while SkyYoke reconnects](https://ifkits.com/wiki/img/reconnecting.png)

## SkyYoke switched aircraft by itself

When you start a new flight in a different aircraft, SkyYoke detects it and reconnects so every control matches the new aircraft. This is expected.

## Still stuck?

Contact the developer from the connection screen: the Discord, website and email icons sit in its top-left corner.