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Offline Nomak

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I finally did it
« on: September 30, 2006, 08:40:03 PM »
After years of waiting and a debacle online tonight trying to use an X-52...... I orderd a full CH set up tonight :D

That is all....... carry on

Dave
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Offline Dichotomy

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« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2006, 08:47:25 PM »
awsome Dave... you'll freaking LOVE it :D

congrats
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Offline Yeager

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« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2006, 08:47:32 PM »
Grats.

please report back after set up and use.
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Offline Tumor

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« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2006, 09:44:21 PM »
You'll kick yourself for not doing it sooner... I did.  (Had my setup complete about 2wks now)
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Offline LTARokit

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« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2006, 09:48:50 PM »
he he............"Get Ready To Ruuummmbbblllleee"......well once you learn to fly again.  For the better...........it's the difference between night and day.

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« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2006, 09:56:18 PM »
Grats :) money well spent imo .
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Offline Widewing

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Re: I finally did it
« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2006, 01:03:50 AM »
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Originally posted by Nomak
After years of waiting and a debacle online tonight trying to use an X-52...... I orderd a full CH set up tonight :D

That is all....... carry on

Dave


I make a point of emphasizing to players that hardware can be the difference between winning and losing. The more precise the hardware, the more precise a plane can be flown. CH gear is a micrometer compared to Saitek's steel ruler. Once you get accustomed to the new gear, you'll quickly see how much of an improvement it is.

It'll take a few weeks before you find the ideal stick settings and get used to the sliding throttle. If you're the type who rests your hand on the throttle, be advised that you can easily knock it out of WEP. You may find that it's a stretch to reach the hat switches.  I milled a custom hand rest out of Delrin and it clamps to the stick. The rudder pedals are superb.

Unlike Saitek sticks, I cannot yet wear out the hat switches on the CH gear. Every 6 months a Saitek hat would crap out. My FighterStick is as good today as when I bought it a year ago.

You will need to get used to the notchy feel of the CH stick as it transitions from roll to pitch axis. It'll feel odd at first.

I'm sure you'll be very impressed with the CH stuff. Have fun!

My regards,

Widewing
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Offline SkyChimp03

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Re: Re: I finally did it
« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2006, 01:23:34 AM »
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I make a point of emphasizing to players that hardware can be the difference between winning and losing. The more precise the hardware, the more precise a plane can be flown. CH gear is a micrometer compared to Saitek's steel ruler. Once you get accustomed to the new gear, you'll quickly see how much of an improvement it is.

It'll take a few weeks before you find the ideal stick settings and get used to the sliding throttle. If you're the type who rests your hand on the throttle, be advised that you can easily knock it out of WEP. You may find that it's a stretch to reach the hat switches.  I milled a custom hand rest out of Delrin and it clamps to the stick. The rudder pedals are superb.

Unlike Saitek sticks, I cannot yet wear out the hat switches on the CH gear. Every 6 months a Saitek hat would crap out. My FighterStick is as good today as when I bought it a year ago.

You will need to get used to the notchy feel of the CH stick as it transitions from roll to pitch axis. It'll feel odd at first.

I'm sure you'll be very impressed with the CH stuff. Have fun!

My regards,

Widewing


lol the reach is not really  aproblem..  im young not too young ;) i dont have large hands or small i find it hard to belive a full grown man cant reach it. I have to reach to hit red button on fighterstick usb. But my thumb rest on hat easyly.


Grats mak wont say it takes weeks ;)
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Offline Creton

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« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2006, 01:25:18 AM »
WTG Nomak!!!

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Offline Waffle

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« Reply #9 on: October 01, 2006, 02:07:23 AM »
so...did you go with the ch throttle or the ch throttle quadrant?
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Offline B@tfinkV

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« Reply #10 on: October 01, 2006, 03:53:43 AM »
yeah yeah yeah, i shall still punish all you $300 stick dweebs with my $20 saitek cyborg twisty!! mwwaahahaa (PS: jealous)
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Offline Reynolds

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« Reply #11 on: October 01, 2006, 05:43:35 AM »
Damn. How much did THAT run you? Im jealous too! Im so broke im using a Saitek ST290 ($20 stick) and the stick half of a Saitek X-45, because the throttle crapped out. Man I am jealous...
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Offline Sketch

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« Reply #12 on: October 01, 2006, 06:10:20 AM »
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yeah yeah yeah, i shall still punish all you $300 stick dweebs with my $20 saitek cyborg twisty!! mwwaahahaa (PS: jealous)


:rofl

Yeah I hear you there Batfink! From Air Warrior til March 2004 I flew with the old school Microsoft Sidewinder Precision Pro 2!!! ARRRGGGG!!!! :aok  Then went to a Saitek X52.... but don't tell my wife! I just told her that I watered the old sidewinder and it grew!! :noid  She didn't believe me....
I will evevntually move up, but until then I need to stcik with this X52 or else I will be sleeping on the couch for the rest of my marriage! :t
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Offline B@tfinkV

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« Reply #13 on: October 01, 2006, 06:24:22 AM »
i dream of the days when i had my microsoft sidewinder 3D pro 1. compared to a saitek cyborg the sidewinder is the mecca of all twisty sicks.
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Offline Balsy

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Re: I finally did it
« Reply #14 on: October 01, 2006, 07:25:59 AM »
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Originally posted by Nomak
After years of waiting and a debacle online tonight trying to use an X-52...... I orderd a full CH set up tonight :D

That is all....... carry on

Dave


NOMAK,

I got my Ch gear and Track IR at the sametime.  I figured if I was gunna suck again, I might as well learn TIR at the same time.

Take the plunge sir...you wont regret it.

Balsy
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