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Jul 1^st, 2009 at 5:33pm

Phoenix21 Offline
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Hey guys, I'm back to ask yet another question.

I am trying to decide what hardware to buy -- I am trying to decide between the Saitek X52 PRO, or the CH Products Flight Yoke. I'm also interested in the Saitek Pro Flight Yoke System PZ44 with Yoke & Quadrant, but I don't have much money to spend, so I want to make sure that I spend it on something that is worth it.

I am very familiar with Saitek and would love to stick with them, but maybe it's time to try something else. I know that the majority of aircraft use yokes instead of joysticks, and since I prefer to fly Cessna's or commercial jetliners, the yoke seems more natural.

Can anyone make a suggestion for me? Better yet, do you have an old yoke or joystick laying around that you want off your desk to make room for a new one? Any help would be appreciated

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Thanks,

Matt

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Reply #1 - Jul 1^st, 2009 at 6:57pm

mhoffman50 Offline
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You can fly a civy aircraft just fine with a joystick as well as a yoke. For me I use a joystick because I also play IL2. My rig is a MSFF2 in combination with a Saitech X45. It's just a matter of your personal preference and how "real" you want it to seem for the planes you like. If I only flew non-joystick planes I would probably have a yoke. Also, they are expensive but you should take a look at these:

http://www.gogamer.com/Microsoft-Sidewinder-Force-Feedback-2-Joystick-Joysticks_...

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/gaming/pc_gaming/joysticks/devices/5855&cl=us,...

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Reply #2 - Jul 1^st, 2009 at 7:14pm

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I've always like my"Twist Joysticks" for all my various Aeroplanes....

The Aircraft goes where I POINT the Joystick...like it does in a Fighter Plane... Wink

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...and they only cost around £25... Wink

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..and does the job!... Grin

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Reply #3 - Jul 8^th, 2009 at 12:22pm

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Started with an X52 and, after some home-made mods, am fairly satisfied with it. The twist function is supposed to provide control of the yaw axis but it just gives me fits so I keep my ball centered with the big red check mark. A yoke, with separate throttles and rudder pedals tend to create a more realistic 'cockpit' atmosphere, especially flying the big iron and rudder pedals might provide more precise control.

THIS IS NOT A PANAM CLIPPER

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