A flight simulator control loading system (10A) comprises a compression assembly (18a), a tension assembly (18b), and a motor (30) which rotates a shaft (78). The compression assembly (18a) and the tension assembly (18b) each include a fixed actuator (50a,50b) fixedly secured to an outer housing (46a,46b), and an adjustable actuator (52a,52b) slidably mounted within a guide housing (48a,48b). Springs (54a,54b,56a,56b) are located between and push against the actuators (50a,50b,52a,52b). As the shaft (78) is rotated in an increase direction, each adjustable actuator (52a,52b) slides toward the respective fixed actuator (50a,50b), compressing the springs (54a,54b,56a,56b) and increasing control load. As the shaft (78) is rotated in a decrease direction, each adjustable actuator (52a,52b) slides away from the respective fixed actuator (50a,50b), relieving compression on the springs (54a,54b,56a< / HI