it doesnt see my joystick
any ideas?

If you're not using Rebirth, you should be. Check out the FAQ on this forum to get all the info you need on it :)

The Flight HOTAS X is Thrustmaster and not Logitech!!

About the problem, the doxbox config file for this game is erroneus, your need to edit the dosxboxDescent.conf file, find the [Joystick] entry (is near the end), and change these values:

joysticktype=auto
timed=true
autofire=false
swap34=false
buttonwrap=true

by these others:

joysticktype=auto
timed=true
autofire=false
swap34=true
buttonwrap=false

A last note, in the game, you need to select CH Flighstick Pro.