I'm looking at possibly getting the yolk/throttle package and rudder pedals.  Does anyone have the any of the panels such as radio stack, autopilot, etc. and if so how are they? I prefer GoFlight, but right now that's out of my budget.

Having looked at the Saitek stuff, and having CH Products yoke, pedals, and throttle quad as well as a lot of Goflight stuff, I'd personally say save your pennies in a jar and wait til you can afford the better stuff.  I find the Saitek stuff kind of "gamey" rather than "aircrafty".  And physciallty better made.

Personal opinion....your mileage may vary.

best,

......................john

Thanks for the input.  I haven't received the new computer yet, and it may be a couple of weeks before I can afford the yoke and pedals.  I still (I think) have a couple of my GoFlight modules from several years ago.

I have the Siatek system, but use a VRinsight panel for radio, gear, flaps and autopilot.

Matt

Hi,

I use both GoFlight and Saitek. Go flight it undoubtedly superior for most parts.

Saitek radios/Nav panels are very sensitive and jumpy while tuning, but you get two parts for a price of one compared to GoFlight. There is a software called "SPAD" which corrects the jumpiness.

The Saotek backlit information panel is great if you want real time info about engines, landing gear, oil pressure and related stuff.

I use a pair of Saitek throttles along with the trim wheel. I like these very much. The throttles come with three rocker switches which you can assign functions.

The switch panel is mainly designed for Cessna, but still can be customized using spad and FSUIPC.

I use 2X EFIS and MCP Pro along with GF-46 panel and works flawlessly.

I can't say about Saitek Pedals and Yoke, I use CH products.

Bottom line: STAY AWAY FROM SAITEK RADIO/NAV PANELS. Ultimately it is your choice, but as John has already said, take your time and enjoy working panels. 

Thanks,
Ermais

I currently have the following Saitek products:

(1) Saitek Proflight Yoke - http://saitek.com/uk/prod/yoke.html
(1) Saitek Rudder pedals - http://saitek.com/uk/prod/pedals.html
(1) Saitek Multi-panel - http://saitek.com/uk/prod/multi.html
(1) Saitek switch panel - http://saitek.com/uk/prod/switch.html
(2) Saitek Radio panels - http://saitek.com/uk/prod/radio.html
(1) Saitek Trim wheel - http://saitek.com/uk/prod/trimwheel.html
(1) TrackIR setup (with track clip)
(9) Saitek Flight instrument panels
1) samsung galaxy (7 inch) tablet (used for moving map gps)

As for the radio panels being jumpy when tuning the spad drivers resolve 99% of that issue.

The flight instrument panels use quite a bit of a computers resources (especially with 9 running) and being square they are not the best representation of a true cockpit, however for the money it's a decent setup. I actually just got the 9 FIP's in last week and mounted everything into a panel. I'll post pictures here in the next day or so showing the progress I've made thus far.