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Dec 23rd, 2004 at 9:40pm

737NGCapt   Offline
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So this year, I’ve looked to heighten the realism of my flight simulation, and have thought of purchasing a yoke and a nice throttle quadrant. So far I’ve looked into CH Products, and have considering purchasing their yoke and throttle, but I’m looking for a more "airliner" style setup. Any input on these products, and any recommendations are GREATLY appreciated!!
 
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Reply #1 - Dec 24th, 2004 at 4:06am

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  Have you looked over the "Homebuilt Cockpits" forum? I never go there myself but you might find some info there.
 

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Reply #2 - Dec 25th, 2004 at 10:15am

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When it comes to bang for the buck you can't beat CH.  I have the USB Yoke with the on board prop/throttle/mixture and the Pro-Pedals.  If you want to get realistic simming with minimal initial expense I would go with the CH Yoke/Pedals. For a separate throttle which I can place by my right knee on a stand I have the Thrustmaster Afterburner.  Granted, that throttle is only single lever but it has enough buttons and switches that I can also assign prop/mix and flap/speed brake control to it.  Not 100% real but at least the physical location is right.  Although, without rudder pedals no yoke/throttle will be realistic because I know of no plane that does not have rudder pedals. They are a must have above a yoke or throttle.  Also, I wish to highly recommend CH on the basis of how they stand by their products.  So far, I've had to send my Yoke back once due to me stupidly pinching the USB cord and damaging it while clamping it on my desk.  CH did not charge me for the repair.  All I paid was shipping.  Also, I needed  clamp screw because one had started to stip at the threads.  Warrenty long expired but CH still sent me a clamp screw for free.  I tell you, once you have a CH device, you will have it forever and if you let em know about problems and wear an tear they will keep it going for you.  Great company, great products, great service and in the inflated world of FS peripherals nobody beats their prices.  I intend to buy CH's new throttle quad and I just know that even though it doesn't look much like an actual jet quadrent it will work just as well and with all the buttons along with six axis' it will surely make my flying a lot easier and even more immersive and best thing is I'll have it for life.
 

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Reply #3 - Dec 25th, 2004 at 10:57am

Gary R.   Offline
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http://www.pcaviator.com/shop/viewAProduct.php?pid=167 http://www.pcaviator.com/shop/viewAProduct.php?pid=125

Follow those links and you can do a comparison.  While the goflight quadrent looks more like a jet quadrent just check what you get for almost $400 USD.  With the CH unit you get more than twice the functionality for less than half the price.  Can't beat it.  As far as yokes go, CH is the value leader there to. http://www.pcaviator.com/shop/viewAProduct.php?pid=20 http://www.pcaviator.com/shop/viewAProduct.php?pid=93 ; If you compare these two selections, it is a no brainer which yoke to go with.   Grin
 

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