Can anyone recomend a joystick for flying the jets or helo's. I am in the UK.
Many thanks
Many thanks
I use the Extreme 3D Pro from Logitech and it works great flying both helo and jets.
Use mouse...
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Use the speedlink backwidow... love the throttle... very sturdy and the bugger is cheap too. unbelievable
So do we recommend a joystick with twist and throttle?
I use a microsoft force feedback sidewinder 2 and seems to work fine...
I use a Saitek Cyborg Evo, seems to be good. I've had a Microsoft Sidewinder and Logitech Extreme 3d pro before, and I prefer the Saitek. The reason is not the construction, the comfort, the look or the cost, it's the driver.
Mostly all joysticks are calibrated with a specific utility or through the control panel. The Saitek's drivers allow you to calibrate it on the fly, so if you're in the middle of a game and you realize it's slightly uncalibrated and tilting to the right, you can just put it through the full range of motion and it will recalibrate as you play. This way you never have to get out of the game and calibrate it, or calibrate before you begin playing. After a while, I found the Logitech and Microsoft joysticks needing calibration after every single bootup, and calibrating the joystick that often got annoying. With the Saitek, it's always calibrating itself, so you never have to worry about it.
I also would recommend something with twist handle rudder unless you want to shell out $350 on a stick/throttle/pedal setup.
I would recommend the Saitek X52, but you really don't need that many buttons.
Mostly all joysticks are calibrated with a specific utility or through the control panel. The Saitek's drivers allow you to calibrate it on the fly, so if you're in the middle of a game and you realize it's slightly uncalibrated and tilting to the right, you can just put it through the full range of motion and it will recalibrate as you play. This way you never have to get out of the game and calibrate it, or calibrate before you begin playing. After a while, I found the Logitech and Microsoft joysticks needing calibration after every single bootup, and calibrating the joystick that often got annoying. With the Saitek, it's always calibrating itself, so you never have to worry about it.
I also would recommend something with twist handle rudder unless you want to shell out $350 on a stick/throttle/pedal setup.
I would recommend the Saitek X52, but you really don't need that many buttons.
Ill recommend Logitech Freedom 2.4 Cordless joystick.. I fly jets with it works fine for me. And I think its better to use mouse & keyboard if your flying helo.
[ Aviator Time 42:53:01 Kills 2,852 Deaths 663 Rati
[ Helicopter Time 54:33:29 Kills 2,440 Deaths 1,158 Ratio 2.11
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[ Aviator Time 42:53:01 Kills 2,852 Deaths 663 Rati
[ Helicopter Time 54:33:29 Kills 2,440 Deaths 1,158 Ratio 2.11
Not the best stats but not the worst.
Last edited by Festina (2006-01-24 14:09:27)
I have a sidewinder as well, although sometimes the settings for the joystick goes back to default which makes the invert go away. So when I pull back on the joystick I go stright into the ground
Just bought the saitek x52 and although a little pricey I do love it and it is nignt and day over my old joystick. I still use mouse to fly helo .
Cyborg USB 3d Saitek.. Works ok for me..
I'm using a Saitek Cyborg evo works good and enough button for all options. Flying is still dificult but better then using keyboard and mouse.
Keyboard for Heli's as they fly more stable. Your forever correcting left and right when using a joystick. Joystick for jets definitely. I use a Cyborg Evo Force. An excellent choice.
yes[FMF]Jimbob wrote:
So do we recommend a joystick with twist and throttle?
im using a logi 3d extreme pro, i use it for helis and jets
I second the Logitech Freedom 2.4 Cordless joystick gotta love wireless everything.