The F16 stick that the CH stick is modeled after is on the side of the cockpit at the pilots right knee and at an angle. It is not on a desk and vertical, which is why it feels unnatural and the 8-way hat has too much reach for most people.
I am seriously considering buying/making one of those nifty wooden contraptions that essentially mocks a cockpit for this reason. Anyone know where to find one?
Tonight I started my third attempt at converting to CH gear. At least this time I managed to get the thing working properly (read the instructions... who knew?)
Coming from an X-45 with the rocker rudder (something I really, really liked), this is an entirely new ballgame. I'm right back to two week newbie status. I have to completely relearn the edge of the planes and how that translates to my joystick position. It's extremely frustrating.
If any of you guys are transitioning in equipment right now, I would be eternally grateful to go several hundred ammo loads with you in the TA until we both figure out what we're doing.