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Originally posted by jetsetkiwi View PostYes it does matter if your flying a "regular" plane with a yoke. You are usually always flying with one hand one the yoke, and your other hand on your lap, throttle or some other button or switch...
But yes, you just adapt to it, Ive flown both and I actually find it easier to fly with my left hand anyways (im a right hander)
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Yes it does matter if your flying a "regular" plane with a yoke. You are usually always flying with one hand one the yoke, and your other hand on your lap, throttle or some other button or switch...
But yes, you just adapt to it, Ive flown both and I actually find it easier to fly with my left hand anyways (im a right hander)
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Originally posted by Top_Gun View PostBut left handled pilots don't have the cockpit changed around for their hands, they adapt just like photographers do as all cameras are based for right handed people.
I used the Saitek X-45 HOTAS, great for fighters but not sure it would give the realistic feeling for civilian. If that's your preference then look for a yoke.
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Originally posted by bigdave View PostI've got the one pictured at the top. It's great for comfort, it's twist function, and it's non-slip grip. BUT!! as mentioned it is predominantly for right-handed people and use. I'm naturally right handed when writing but i trained myself to use my left hand for flying on flight sim. Logitech should design one so that it can be used left and right handed, Maybe install a swivvel hand rest or install an option for when purchasing the product where you can select a right handed one or a left handed one.
I used the Saitek X-45 HOTAS, great for fighters but not sure it would give the realistic feeling for civilian. If that's your preference then look for a yoke.
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I have a Saitek 290 pro.Really great in comfort,even has a hand rest!Heres a picture
http://www.saitek.com/fr/info/pi_joystick.htm go to St290 pro picture 1
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Eh, so far I don't agree with most of these choices. Get Saiteks newest X52 model. Not the most expensive one out there but its great, comes with a throttle too. I suggest getting their pedals too if you can afford it.
But unless you are flying A320s or Fighters or something with a stick all the time, I'd recommend Saitek's new yoke, its great, feels much more realistic than the CH model.
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I've got the one pictured at the top. It's great for comfort, it's twist function, and it's non-slip grip. BUT!! as mentioned it is predominantly for right-handed people and use. I'm naturally right handed when writing but i trained myself to use my left hand for flying on flight sim. Logitech should design one so that it can be used left and right handed, Maybe install a swivvel hand rest or install an option for when purchasing the product where you can select a right handed one or a left handed one.
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I have a saitek and it is amazing. I have the saitek aviator and my friend has a logiteck one and he doesn't like his since the whole thing is really bulky and has a tiny throttle lever. The saitek however has a big throttle lever and is pretty light weight. I don't really use the buttons but it does have a few. Another problem is that the logiteck is more for right handed people as it has the form and it feels aukward with a left hand. The saitek however can be used for righty or a lefty person. You also might want to consider that the prices vary for logiteck and saitek if you really want soemthing then you can get a yoke or joystick and throttle quadrent. Though if you really want an average joystick then just get the saitek aviator. Heres a picture on the joystick I have. I'll also include some website you can buy joysticks from.
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They all look real good, but after a quick Google search, Saitek look to be one of the leading brands, what are they like?
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Hello,
You can go for either of the three joysticks by Logitech. If price aint a big worry, for the Force 3D pro. OR the Extreme 3D is also good but without force feedback. If you need wireless then Freedom it is.
A little note as a logitech user Dont worry about your stick losing calib after a while. Its a windows issue which doesn't calibrate it correctly. SO when you face such snags use the Logitech utility to cleanup the windows calib file and re-calib with the Logitech software. These are there on the website.
Logitech Force 3D Pro $69.99
Rudder Twist, Force Feedback.
Logitech Extreme 3D Pro $29.99
Rudder twist. No Force Feedback.. but you'll be alright without it.
Logitech Freedom 2.4Ghz Cordless $59.99
Wireless, runs on 2 AA Batteries, Rudder twist. NO Force Feedback.
Do let us know which one you've settled for.
-Sreenath.
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Need Help Buying A Joystick for FS
Can anyone recommend a joystick for FS? I know a couple of years ago the market leader was the Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback Pro, or something like that, is this still the case?Tags: None
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