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One more addition to my new cockpit

Postby BigTruck » Sun Jan 04, 2009 10:28 pm

Couldn't get a new desk and call it a new cockpit without getting a new flight deck   ;D

Went and got me the Saitek X52 to replace my old Evo, and a light up Logitech keyboard as well, I gotta say, I LOVE this new Joystick/throttle, much more comfy than using two hands on one stick (insert joke here, you sickos)


As you can see, I got a new co-pilot, he aint much better though...
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Re: One more addition to my new cockpit

Postby Sir_Crashalot » Sun Jan 04, 2009 10:36 pm

Best stick there is...

Crash ;)
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Re: One more addition to my new cockpit

Postby AMDDDA » Sun Jan 04, 2009 10:47 pm

Wait, you're supposed to use those thingy's on the bottom?  :-?.

I love my X-52, very very comfy :D.
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Re: One more addition to my new cockpit

Postby Rifleman » Mon Jan 05, 2009 1:32 am

Only thing wrong with the X-52 is the twist rudder.....real planes don't have a twisting stick.....I prefer my old X-45 with a rudder control under the throttle .........but ........to each their own.......nice setup for you in any event.....
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Re: One more addition to my new cockpit

Postby BigTruck » Mon Jan 05, 2009 1:44 am

Only thing wrong with the X-52 is the twist rudder.....real planes don't have a twisting stick.....I prefer my old X-45 with a rudder control under the throttle .........but ........to each their own.......nice setup for you in any event.....


Gotta make do with what I got  ;)  Rudder pedals will be here eventually, but the wife's birthday and Valentines day is coming up, and every man here knows what that does to the paycheck  ;D
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Re: One more addition to my new cockpit

Postby pepper_airborne » Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:56 am

You sure have a good taste, i have a G15 keyboard with a X52 stick, only thing missing for you are the pedals!q
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Re: One more addition to my new cockpit

Postby Anxyous » Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:05 am

That's right BigTruck, just rub it in ::) ;D
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Re: One more addition to my new cockpit

Postby Roughrider » Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:10 am

Only thing wrong with the X-52 is the twist rudder.....real planes don't have a twisting stick.....I prefer my old X-45 with a rudder control under the throttle .........but ........to each their own.......nice setup for you in any event.....


Gotta make do with what I got
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Re: One more addition to my new cockpit

Postby AMDDDA » Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:27 am

Only thing wrong with the X-52 is the twist rudder.....real planes don't have a twisting stick.....I prefer my old X-45 with a rudder control under the throttle .........but ........to each their own.......nice setup for you in any event.....


Gotta make do with what I got
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Re: One more addition to my new cockpit

Postby C » Mon Jan 05, 2009 12:29 pm

Only thing wrong with the X-52 is the twist rudder.....real planes don't have a twisting stick.....I prefer my old X-45 with a rudder control under the throttle .........but ........to each their own.......nice setup for you in any event.....



I was about to say the same thing. :)
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Re: One more addition to my new cockpit

Postby beaky » Mon Jan 05, 2009 2:40 pm

Only thing wrong with the X-52 is the twist rudder.....real planes don't have a twisting stick.....I prefer my old X-45 with a rudder control under the throttle .........but ........to each their own.......nice setup for you in any event.....


Gotta make do with what I got  ;)  Rudder pedals will be here eventually, but the wife's birthday and Valentines day is coming up, and every man here knows what that does to the paycheck  ;D



Heres an Idea, get her the Rudder pedals for valentines Day. ;D ;D ;D



There is a precedent for NOT doing that... ;D

http://www.hulu.com/watch/30910/the-sim ... n-birthday
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Re: One more addition to my new cockpit

Postby BigTruck » Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:02 pm

;D  I like your thinking Roughrider!  I think I might do that!  The doghouse isn't THAT bad  ;)
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Re: One more addition to my new cockpit

Postby Isak922 » Tue Jan 06, 2009 12:11 am

You follow in my footsteps!

I started with a Cyborg Evo myself...

And upgraded to the X-52!

We vary in our keyboard tastes though.

I quite enjoy my Saitek Eclipse II.

I guess I like the company :P

Although, I haven't seen a Saitek mouse that can compare to my Razer Diamondback!
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Re: One more addition to my new cockpit

Postby BigTruck » Tue Jan 06, 2009 1:09 am

You follow in my footsteps!

I started with a Cyborg Evo myself...

And upgraded to the X-52!

We vary in our keyboard tastes though.

I quite enjoy my Saitek Eclipse II.

I guess I like the company :P

Although, I haven't seen a Saitek mouse that can compare to my Razer Diamondback!



The keyboard was a last resort when my HP wireless failed, and it was only $60 at Target...I would have gone top end but I onlyu use my keyboard to post SimV posts, so this works for me.  As far as the stick and throttle...I love it!!!!  Pedals will be here before March!!
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Re: One more addition to my new cockpit

Postby Willit Run » Tue Jan 06, 2009 11:20 am

Only thing wrong with the X-52 is the twist rudder.....real planes don't have a twisting stick.....I prefer my old X-45 with a rudder control under the throttle .........but ........to each their own.......nice setup for you in any event.....


Gotta make do with what I got
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