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Jul 10^th, 2003 at 9:28am

cessna519NH Offline
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Hello i was looking at saitek x-45 i was curious does anyone have it. do you like it do you fly the boeing's and big jets with it? do you fly helicopters with it? what do you do for rudder control?

Chris

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Reply #1 - Jul 10^th, 2003 at 10:02am

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Well, you might think from some of my posts that I work for Saitek, but I promise, I do not, nor have I ever.

With the disclaimers out of the way, I absolutely LOVE the Saitek X-45!

The throttle is smooth, the buttons are plentiful, and it just "looks cool".

The only thing I would have to say that is bad about it, and the guy in front of me at the store said the same thing when I purchased it, is the "pinky switch". The default is the checklist popup, and I often hit it at the wrong time, but it's nothing major. (It's not enough of a problem that I've reassigned it, let's put it that way!)

All in all, I'd give this stick a definite two thumbs up.

Good luck!

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Reply #2 - Jul 10^th, 2003 at 10:32am

cessna519NH Offline
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Thanks i know where i'm haeading friday after i get paid BEST BUY!!!

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Reply #3 - Jul 10^th, 2003 at 5:05pm

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Heres what I use....prior to the Saitek X-45 I used the Thrustmaster Flight Control stick, ....got that one cause it was a replica of some sticks in use in front line fighters in the late 50's-early 60's.......
Rudder control is a side to side finger squeeze, on the underside of the throttle handle...........

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Reply #4 - Jul 10^th, 2003 at 6:05pm

Alan Devins Guest

the x-45 may be ok for jets but because of the spring its no good for helicopters, you cant make small control inputs, my brother used it and he hated it, i use the x36 its predesesor (no spring or lighted buttons) and its brilliant, that with the pedals and its great for helicopters, I dont fly fixed wings so maybe someone else can help you out there.

hope this helps
Alan

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Reply #5 - Jul 10^th, 2003 at 11:20pm