Simviation Forum - What kind of controller do you use?

Jul 18^th, 2003 at 11:19am

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Reply #1 - Jul 18^th, 2003 at 12:37pm

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I use the Saitek X-45 Joystick with its separate throttle. I love it.

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Reply #2 - Jul 18^th, 2003 at 12:51pm

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You know what i use. BTW when I make the picture(s), I'll post them on the photos directory under

throttle

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Reply #3 - Jul 18^th, 2003 at 12:56pm

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I don't use any of the above. A while ago, I bought the Real Flight Classic (G2 version is too expensive) R/C airplane simulator. It came with a joystick similar to an R/C radio. It's great because I have throttle, rudder, ailerons, elevator's, trims, and three function buttons at my finger tips. It's probably one of the best for flying helicopters.

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Reply #4 - Jul 18^th, 2003 at 12:59pm

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I've had a real one but i used it for a r/c car (once for an aircraft, a few minutes before i drove it into a fence).
When i look back, i can understand that its great for a heli.

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Reply #5 - Jul 18^th, 2003 at 1:07pm

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I just use the classic Microsoft Sidewinder joystick. Simple but good enough for me.

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Reply #6 - Jul 18^th, 2003 at 1:18pm

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Curently they logitech Wingman Extreme, but I'm gonna buy the Hotas Cougar Grin

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Reply #7 - Jul 18^th, 2003 at 1:21pm

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Microsoft Sidewinder Precision Pro - for views
Trust F1 Steeringwheel - for rudder
CH Products Flight Sim Yoke USB - for the rest

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Reply #8 - Jul 18^th, 2003 at 1:31pm

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I'm gonna buy the Hotas Cougar Grin

I hope you're just wishing aloud here. lol For $300 you can get 2 hours of real world flight instruction! haha

I just took a look at the HOTAS Cougar, and I've gotta warn you...it looks very similar to my Saitek X-45, which was about 1/3 the cost. (I think I paid like $95 for mine, and it's substantially cheaper now.)

Plus, on mine, there's a "flip cover" over the "fire" button, much like you'll find in many combat fighters.

It may not be exactly the same, but for $200 less than the Cougar, it's worth my money. lol

Just thought you might wanna know...

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Reply #9 - Jul 18^th, 2003 at 2:30pm

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All those controllers of me aren't expensive if you compare it with the proffesional controllers that are for sale. What I have costs about $300,- and it works fine.
About that covered button; I usualy fly airliners or props wich dont have mavericks and sidewinders. Grin

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Reply #10 - Jul 18^th, 2003 at 2:33pm

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I took a look at the hotas and saitek, and I gotta say: GOOD CHOISE. As you say about the price and just how it looks.

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Reply #11 - Jul 18^th, 2003 at 2:50pm

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Oh, don't get me wrong, I only fly commercial airliners (and I mean ONLY lol) too, but the protection over the button comes in handy for a lot of things. I was thinking of trying to assign it to reverse thrusters, but I don't think I'll be able to. It's also great for things like spoilers, gear, or anything else you don't want to deploy in-flight.

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Reply #12 - Jul 18^th, 2003 at 3:54pm

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Thrust reversers is possible: assign it to decrease throttle, but I can't reverse in the air, I can only do it when one or more wheels touch the ground. Gear is a good idea by the way.

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Reply #13 - Jul 18^th, 2003 at 3:58pm

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Hyperion,

I just suscribed to your site but I don't know what you can do with your site. I read something about Virtual Airlines.

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Reply #14 - Jul 18^th, 2003 at 4:27pm

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Like Hyperion says, the X-45 is THE hotas combo to use....I have had mine for over a year and unlike him, I fly everything with it........I have all sorts of stuff on mine and still only access the basic programming for it....still have to get into the advanced stuff, but for now, its doing all I need it to do.....

Rudder, Elevator, Aileron, Throttle
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