Saitek Joysticks

Bobl · Trainee Joined: Nov 25, 2006 Posts: 8 Location: Sydney, OZ

I see you guys are going to be stocking the Saitek range of controllers in the new year, I can hardly wait. The CH Yoke that I use is great for most types of aircraft but I find it difficult using it with a chopper and also with a sail-plane. I realise this is due to my inexperience but I think a decent joy-stick would make a difference. Laughing

Bob.
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adrian · Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 3:20 pm Post subject:

Yes The FlightSim Store will be stocking Saitek hardware in the new year. Now personally I wouldn't have a clue how those egg beaters work even after a few tips from Gavin our resident "Rotor Head", but apparently the X52 is one of the best HOTAS you'll find.
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Marty · Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 7:52 am Post subject:

I think there is a review on that stick from Gavin, kicking around here some place.

Bobl · Trainee Joined: Nov 25, 2006 Posts: 8 Location: Sydney, OZ

Yeah, I read that one and it's a very positive review, I also read a review by a guy who pilots a 747 in real life and he also rated it very well. I can't wait until the FlightSim Store gets them in. Laughing

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glottis · Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 12:56 pm Post subject:

Well Bobl, i love mine, best thing i did after 6yrs with a MS sidewinder
got a million buttons to play with and is very well constructed, cannot fault it,
not heard of any complaints about it yet, and i did my homework on it way before i purchased it, the best part i like about the Saitek is having two separate controllers

Bobl · Trainee Joined: Nov 25, 2006 Posts: 8 Location: Sydney, OZ

Having the two separate controllers is what appealed to me too, after checking out the other major brands I realised that the Saitek X52 had to be the way to go. Smile

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Scott · Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 8:20 pm Post subject:

Hello Boys and Girls Smile

After two years of simming with the X52 ,or should I say nearly two years, I brought it back to the shop,because one of the three Modes could not be used any longer.Two DAYS before the end of the warranty,the man in the shop told me ,that things like that will not be repaired,and gave me back my money Smile

I immediately ordered the new X52 Pro,which I will get in three days.
I will let you know about my experience with that new model.

Scotty
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