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Joysticks and rudder pedals

Postby FS_Pilot » Tue Sep 14, 2004 1:56 am

I am currently looking at upgrading my sidewinder pro which i have been really happy with to a better joystick as well as using pedals for more realism. i was thinking of CH pro pedals but am unsure about joysticks although i have been looking at the CH Fighterstick. does anyone have any suggestions or a comment i would be very interested in your ideas.
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Re: Joysticks and rudder pedals

Postby Politically Incorrect » Tue Sep 14, 2004 3:59 am

As far as the CH Joystick I can't comment. But the pedals and the yoke are pretty nice for the price. I'm currently thinking of buying them. I have used them many times and they add a bit of realism to the sim, I just wish that they would introduce a yoke with force feedback.
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Re: Joysticks and rudder pedals

Postby Dan » Tue Sep 14, 2004 4:42 am

I fly with a Saitek Cyborg. My mate has the CH gear, and he thinks its viceless!
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Re: Joysticks and rudder pedals

Postby SaVas » Tue Sep 14, 2004 7:16 am

I use a Saitek X-45 Joystick with a separate throttle body. Very customizable, and easy to use.

Only issue I have had with it, is occasionally I have to recalibrate it, which only takes about 60 seconds, then Im back in the sim.

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Re: Joysticks and rudder pedals

Postby JBaymore » Tue Sep 14, 2004 7:26 am

I have the CH usb yoke and pedals...... they are great.
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Re: Joysticks and rudder pedals

Postby richardd43 » Thu Sep 23, 2004 11:43 pm

I also use the CH yoke and pedals but I recently bought the Saitek X45 to fly the older war birds.

I like both setups as the CH rudder pedals work fine with the Saitek stick.
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Re: Joysticks and rudder pedals

Postby FS_Pilot » Fri Sep 24, 2004 7:25 am

The trouble here in Australia there is only one place to buy them and that is pcaviator and the rudder and yoke are $504.00 and the joystick about $250.00. I have tried to convince the accountant (Wife) with no luck.
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Re: Joysticks and rudder pedals

Postby Hugh02 » Fri Sep 24, 2004 1:26 pm

I sugest the defender twist joystick. It is a joystick and rudder pedals combined. You can buy it for about 12 quid on http://www.specialreserve.com ;D
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Re: Joysticks and rudder pedals

Postby zeberdee » Fri Sep 24, 2004 6:45 pm

Hi have you tried E-BAY some times they come quite cheap there! Regards Chris
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Re: Joysticks and rudder pedals

Postby FS_Pilot » Fri Sep 24, 2004 10:44 pm

Chris, Yes i have none in australia and the cost of shipping from the us makes it unviable
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Re: Joysticks and rudder pedals

Postby JBaymore » Sun Sep 26, 2004 1:23 pm

[quote]Throttle= ALL USB Connections.
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