Is there a setting where one can disable the automatic selection of autopilot in FSX? There does not appear to be a line in the FSX.cfg file.
I have downloaded a few FSX native a/c but have found them (initially) to be uncrontrollable because the autopilot seems to be automatically engaged - even though the aircraft does'nt have an autopilot!!! I have therefore to take off (usually at some ridiculous speed), find I'm going straight ahead & then have to select Ctrl+Z until I gain control. (BTW that last bit Ctrl+Z is thanks to Rick Piper...).
Keith
The autopilot shouldn't be automatically engaged.
Sounds like you may have replaced your default flight with a saved one that had the autopilot engaged whilst saving.