Simviation Forum - new joystick

Jul 29^th, 2004 at 10:00pm

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I killed my old joystick, well it killed it's self, but i am thinking of getting a Saitek Industries Saitek X45 Flight Control System Game Controller. I am wondering if anyone has one and how well it is liked. Thanks for any imputs.

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Reply #1 - Jul 29^th, 2004 at 10:07pm

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I've used it, it is great for use with fighters and helicopters but not GA and airliners. For GA and airliners a yoke is your best bet.

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Reply #2 - Jul 29^th, 2004 at 10:39pm

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I fly airliners alot..........
any product to recomend?????????
(no matter the price)

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Reply #3 - Jul 30^th, 2004 at 7:31am

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I love the X-45, as you'll notice by my frequent recommendations. It's not the most realistic stick for an airliner, but it's very, very good. Hands down the best stick available.

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Reply #4 - Jul 30^th, 2004 at 11:24am

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I have an X45 and love it. For GA aircraft, I use CH Products Flight Sim Yoke LE

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Reply #5 - Aug 2^nd, 2004 at 5:03pm

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Hi Skittles,

I just got a yoke and I have a question on the prop control where should it be (forward or back) with a single engine plane and it it different for a twin or jets.
Also,how do you work the rich/lean mix?

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Reply #6 - Aug 3^rd, 2004 at 12:12pm

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Hi Skittles,

I just got a yoke and I have a question on the prop control where should it be (forward or back) with a single engine plane and it it different for a twin or jets.
Also,how do you work the rich/lean mix?

Thanks,

Chief

If I understand your question correctly you want to know the starting position of the Throttle? I have all of mine starting in the back position so that pushing forward increases the action.

I guess you're saying your yoke only has one lever on top or three?

If one... you'd need to adjust mix & pitch with buttons or another lever. I have the GoFlight TQ-6 performing all engine functions.

If three, you'd set one for "Throttle" to control All engines not ENG1 throttle which would control one engine of several.
Then do the same for the "Mixture" and "Pitch".

Did I answer your questions?

Joe

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