how many of you helicopter pilots use a joystick for heli piloting?
just wondering who uses one and what joystick you use...
just wondering who uses one and what joystick you use...
Logitech freedom 2.4 cordless......Sometimes its a bummer when I forget to "wake it up"...
i use a logitech X3d and I love it, I have yet to enoucnter another pilot that can move the helocopter as accurately or as dynamically as I can
I seem to have pretty good luck just using the mouse and keyboard, but I have a hunch that a joystick would probably improve my performance even more. As it is, I think I have about a 10/1 KD ratio against other attack helicopters. My overall helicopter KD is only around 2.4, but the majority of my deaths in the heli are the result of anti-air, humvees & vodniks, or lag. I can only play on my work computer, and if any of my coworkers decides to use the internet or set off a render after hours then it screws with my connection. I sometimes will get pings of 800-1000 ms. Trying to fly when you get 1 frame per 2 seconds is not pleasant.
i also use the Logitech X3dpro and i must say its really fun when u get it. i still suck at aiming with the missles so i prefer to have a good gunner.
LG-MindB i would suggest not to switch anymore. ive been using a joypad the first weeks and then bought my new joystick. i mainly bought it for flying jets but i had to relearn the choppers completely so think about it
LG-MindB i would suggest not to switch anymore. ive been using a joypad the first weeks and then bought my new joystick. i mainly bought it for flying jets but i had to relearn the choppers completely so think about it
Logitech Wingman Extreme(it sucks but its better then nothing)
Thrustmaster FCS, Was the best 10 years ago and it still is today.
I am total crap at piloting (not that I've applied much), yet I use a Logitech Attack 3. Simple and functional, that is. I mainyl use it to save my arse when some asshole pilot (YES, I HATE YOU, YOU FUCKING MOTHERFUCKERS!!!!) resolves to bail out without warning the crew...
I have a Saitek ST90 but I use a razer mouse & keyboard for choppers, since you get a greater degree of accuracy with it which can be very beneficial for those co-pilots skillful enough to TV guide
lol jools, don't you just love when that happens
lol jools, don't you just love when that happens
lol i use a keyboard. id rather use a joystick for the jet. but my dad threw it away by mistake lmao
I use my Logitech wingman interceptor for flying (heli, plane) tasks.. Last of the good logitech joysticks, before they went all silvery and cheap feeling.. Why no good joysticks anymore! Boo. Gameport though
I've tried mouse and keyboard but the years and years of playing flight sims are working against me I guess because I can't get into it..
I've tried mouse and keyboard but the years and years of playing flight sims are working against me I guess because I can't get into it..
I use Saitek X52..Made a console for it too..(Cheap* some 2x4s and some MDF board..) I know it looks cheap as hell, but I have my flight stick to a level I like..HellSibling wrote:
how many of you helicopter pilots use a joystick for heli piloting?
just wondering who uses one and what joystick you use...
thats an awesome set up u got man. can uset the pedals down there like pedals in a heli?
I use the pedals for Accel..I us brake for "TALK" I do not use them as rudders..But you can..I have done it before, but was not comfortable with it!Maj.Do wrote:
thats an awesome set up u got man. can uset the pedals down there like pedals in a heli?
Last edited by Jerry_Signfeld (2005-12-05 21:53:46)
Just the main monitor...<{SoE}>Agamemnar wrote:
Ew dell...
keyboard and mouse here...i have the x52 as well, but reaction is too slow on the helo and its hard to control
ah i dont want to try learning to fly helos from my joystick. I just fly jets with it, i still hate j-10s on my tail if i have an f-15. just cant out manuevre them (sorry for poor spelling)
Last edited by Miller (2005-12-05 23:05:09)
You can out manuevre them! Since patch has come out...It is even harder though!Miller wrote:
ah i dont want to try learning to fly helos from my joystick. I just fly jets with it, i still hate j-10s on my tail if i have an f-15. just cant out manuevre them (sorry for poor spelling)
awds and ARROW keys FTW !
I fly chopper with mouse and keyboard. I cannot maneuver as quickly as with the joystick but I'm more precise with lining up targets with the mouse.
I have noticed it is much easier to do rolls and loops with the joystick though. Also, the throttle is more responsive than with the keyboard.
I'd like to have a setup like the one above!!
I have noticed it is much easier to do rolls and loops with the joystick though. Also, the throttle is more responsive than with the keyboard.
I'd like to have a setup like the one above!!
I use a Microsoft sidewinder precision pro, the best js ive owned. Its old but awesome. Im mostly a helo pilot but can fly jets with no problem with it.
logitech x3d pro, couldn't imagine trying to fly helo without a joystick, just doesnt sound fun or very rewarding to me
I also have a logitech x3d pro one of the best iv used