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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.

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.

Cheers
Cameron

It looks...odd.  And the throttles are in front which is strange.  Ill stick with my CH Yoke and Pedals

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.

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,

Cheers
Cameron

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