Author Topic: A few words on throttles (Read 2099 times)

DREDIOCK · « **on:** February 12, 2007, 07:38:05 AM »

If you dont have one. Get one

Big difference from flying with only a stick and keyboard.

That is all

68Ripper · « **Reply #1 on:** February 12, 2007, 08:08:55 AM »

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Originally posted by DREDIOCK
If you dont have one. Get one

Big difference from flying with only a stick and keyboard.

That is all

What? you guys have throttles? No wonder I cant get a plane off the ground!!

Kazaa · « **Reply #2 on:** February 12, 2007, 09:31:45 AM »

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Originally posted by 68Ripper
What? you guys have throttles? No wonder I cant get a plane off the ground!!

The Fury · « **Reply #3 on:** February 12, 2007, 01:18:31 PM »

i second kazaa on that

Krusty · « **Reply #4 on:** February 12, 2007, 01:19:41 PM »

I can understand flying without a rudder, as some joysticks don't have that. I can't understand, however, flying without a throttle. Most joysticks have them built onto the stick, and many have them as separate units.

I'd be very curious to see what kind of stick you were using that had no throttle built into it.

Bronk · « **Reply #5 on:** February 12, 2007, 01:24:57 PM »

Bronk

Kya · « **Reply #6 on:** February 12, 2007, 01:28:37 PM »

I've been following your other thread as I've been in the same boat of needing to upgrade for years. Right now I'm trying to decide, if I can get one piece (for the time being) should it be a set of pedals, new stick, or a throttle unit?

The current stick I have is very limited (only four buttons, 4 way hat) but it does have a throttle wheel. So my biggest issue probably is using the keyboard for both rudder and my up/diagonal views. Which pedals could eliminate. But a throttle unit could also give me more buttons, an 8 way hat, and reduce the number of functions I use my keyboard for.

You have your rudder set to three buttons on the throttle? How do you find this setup?

Krusty · « **Reply #7 on:** February 12, 2007, 01:44:33 PM »

If your stick is that old get a 4-axis stick with more buttons. That will also give you rudder (twist) axis.

Check out the Saitek Cyborg Evo.

LTARokit · « **Reply #8 on:** February 12, 2007, 01:53:26 PM »

Saitek.....ST290 Pro..........economical, 6 programmable buttons, twisty stick, 8 hat, throttle built in. Wally World for about $20.

or

CH throttle, 3 hat switches, many more programmable buttons, keep your stick. $150. Get all set up, less dependence on keyboard.

68Ripper · « **Reply #9 on:** February 12, 2007, 01:53:28 PM »

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Originally posted by Bronk

Bronk

Hey that looks like mine except mine doesn't even have that red button thingy

Bronk · « **Reply #10 on:** February 12, 2007, 01:58:32 PM »

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Originally posted by 68Ripper
Hey that looks like mine except mine doesn't even have that red button thingy

Ahh ya didn't splurge for the deluxe model ehh.

Bronk

Kya · « **Reply #11 on:** February 12, 2007, 02:26:14 PM »

Ultimately I'm going to get the full CH setup, I just don't want to wait for my next paycheck heh. So the debate is really over which unit to buy first...

I think I can make due with the stick a little while longer, but it's a toss up between the throttle or the pedals. Which is why I'm curious how he finds his rudder control.

Dichotomy · « **Reply #12 on:** February 12, 2007, 02:30:14 PM »

throttle definately.

I started with a Saitek 290, bought the CH throttle, then the pedals, then the stick, after seeking the advice of several vets on here.

LTARokit · « **Reply #13 on:** February 12, 2007, 02:35:30 PM »

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Originally posted by Dichotomy
throttle definately.

I started with a Saitek 290, bought the CH throttle, then the pedals, then the stick, after seeking the advice of several vets on here.

still have the 290 lol

Simaril · « **Reply #14 on:** February 12, 2007, 03:56:32 PM »

Stop worrying about the throttle -- what some players REALLY need is a good CHOKE

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