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Aviator Joystick

Postby town » Thu Sep 07, 2006 6:32 am

Saitek have a new joystick in their portfolio. It's called the Aviator and has 2 throttle controls. It does not look as good as and X52 though.

Just thought I'd let you all know.
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Re: Aviator Joystick

Postby ctjoyce » Thu Sep 07, 2006 2:00 pm

Heres the link to the stick.
http://www.saitekusa.com/usa/prod/av8r.htm

Personally I don't like it. I think it just looks well.....tackey.

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Re: Aviator Joystick

Postby Jakemaster » Thu Sep 07, 2006 7:43 pm

It looks...odd.  And the throttles are in front which is strange.  Ill stick with my CH Yoke and Pedals ;)
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Re: Aviator Joystick

Postby Politically Incorrect » Fri Sep 08, 2006 4:12 am

:o WTF? is that?

Tacky is a good choice of wording CT ;) sort of goes with all of Saitek's current design tecniques, check out that set of rudder pedals.

I agree don't see much use of the throttle controls being placed where they are,

And a first in joystick design, the Saitek Aviator features dual throttle levers.


and last for you, lmao. I don't get it, unless the photo is at a really awkward angle they appear useless, current cost is $40 we will see these in the $10-15 range soon after release.
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Re: Aviator Joystick

Postby ctjoyce » Fri Sep 08, 2006 5:38 am

Withen about a year your going to be able to pick these up on eBay for about $5 a piece. Which is going to be great. Now we will all be able to have a decent backup stick for under $10

Oh Saitek, :(

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Re: Aviator Joystick

Postby Jakemaster » Fri Sep 08, 2006 9:03 am

Im gonna need a cheap stick next year, cant lug my CH Yoke and Pedals to college LOL
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