Simviation Forum - Flight Control Systems???

Aug 4^th, 2010 at 9:22pm

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I'm interested in learning what the majority of users of FS use to fly. I would appreciate it if you would also state the brand and model of your hardware, as well as your opinion of it.

I have been using a Saitek X52 Pro for about four months, but it was back at the factory for repair for one of those months. It is now doing the exact same thing again, erratic Z rotation, which controls the rudder via twist on the joystick. It has a separate throttle with multiple buttons on both parts. When it worked right, I loved it. But now it is almost impossible to use when taxing or landing. I am convinced it is a hardware issue, but Alienware thinks otherwise. And Saitek is not responding to my emails. In any event, the problem has yet to be resolved and I am considering my options, one of which is the purchase of a new system, thus the poll. Thanks for your participation.

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Reply #1 - Aug 4^th, 2010 at 9:49pm

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Other.. Joystick and keyboard. Wink

Flying with twins is a lot of fun..

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Reply #2 - Aug 4^th, 2010 at 9:58pm

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Steve M wrote on Aug 4^th, 2010 at 9:49pm:

Other.. Joystick and keyboard. Wink

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Reply #3 - Aug 4^th, 2010 at 10:36pm

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Voted yoke, throttles, and pedals... but should have voted "other"..... simpit.

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Reply #4 - Aug 4^th, 2010 at 11:59pm

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JBaymore wrote on Aug 4^th, 2010 at 10:36pm:

Voted yoke, throttles, and pedals... but should have voted "other"..... simpit.

best,

...............john

Sorry John, should have included simpit in the poll. Embarrassed

I changed it John.

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Reply #5 - Aug 5^th, 2010 at 12:02am

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I too have an X52Pro. {Never had a bit o' difficulty with it.} In addition to that I have the Saitek SwitchPanel and recently the MultiPanel. To top it all off, a Saitek Cyborg Keyboard.

Love the MultiPanel!!! Very cool! Cool

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Reply #6 - Aug 5^th, 2010 at 2:45pm

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U4EA wrote on Aug 5^th, 2010 at 12:02am:

I too have an X52Pro. {Never had a bit o' difficulty with it.} In addition to that I have the Saitek SwitchPanel and recently the MultiPanel. To top it all off, a Saitek Cyborg Keyboard.

Love the MultiPanel!!! Very cool! Cool

A Saitek man. Grin

Just a joystick for me, don't have enough money to get everything else. Embarrassed

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Reply #7 - Aug 5^th, 2010 at 8:34pm

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Rich H wrote on Aug 5^th, 2010 at 2:45pm:

U4EA wrote on Aug 5^th, 2010 at 12:02am:

I too have an X52Pro. {Never had a bit o' difficulty with it.} In addition to that I have the Saitek SwitchPanel and recently the MultiPanel. To top it all off, a Saitek Cyborg Keyboard.

Love the MultiPanel!!! Very cool! Cool

A Saitek man. Grin

Just a joystick for me, don't have enough money to get everything else. Embarrassed

Me neither! Angry

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Reply #8 - Aug 6^th, 2010 at 12:21am

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FuturePilot wrote on Aug 5^th, 2010 at 8:34pm:

Rich H wrote on Aug 5^th, 2010 at 2:45pm:

U4EA wrote on Aug 5^th, 2010 at 12:02am:

I too have an X52Pro. {Never had a bit o' difficulty with it.} In addition to that I have the Saitek SwitchPanel and recently the MultiPanel. To top it all off, a Saitek Cyborg Keyboard.

Love the MultiPanel!!! Very cool! Cool

A Saitek man. Grin

Just a joystick for me, don't have enough money to get everything else. Embarrassed

Me neither! Angry

I saved change for a while......emptied my pockets every evenin'........you'd be surpised how quick it adds up!

And yes, I be lovin' me some Saitek! Good stuff, esy to install, as problem-free as they come, and lots of cool litte lights and displays! Cool

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Reply #9 - Aug 6^th, 2010 at 7:28am

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My latest, trusty Saitek Cyborg Evo Force twist Joystick combined with Throttle.

I have always used the same type of Joystick in all my Flight Sims, since 1995: Flight Unlimited II+III, Pro Pilot 2, Fly!, Gunship, CFS 2, FS'98/2000/2002/2004/FSX, etc, etc....
I have always liked the method of; "Twist, Point, and Fly", using a Joystick rather than a Yoke and Pedals....

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(Think, "Military Aircraft"!)... Wink

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...and its the cheapest method of controlling a Sim Aircraft!

It also works for Helicopters, ......for those brave enough to fly them!.... Shocked

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