Undestructible TM Cougar.

[Charon]

To be fair on the other side, I'm a bit disapointed with the latest in the CH USB series.

First of all, the programming template is off 90 deg for the throttle hat cluster, which is confusing (I got an early throttle, so I don't know if its been corrected). Also, the USB software is a step or two down from the old Speedkeys in ease of use (a lot of obscure text requiirements).

Secondly, my USB combat stick started to go bad (push a button and then push the stick to the right and it would cancel the button action out as it passed o deg.).  After convincing tech support (which is responsive btw) that it was not one of the many Via MB issues which I am aware of (been doing the old computer part swap deal for 14 years now and just built/rebuilt 4 systems for my household LAN) I mailed it back many months after purchase and for $6 S/H got it repaired. Good service in the end, as always, and I still like CH, but they seem to be slipping like most companies these days.

Charon

[AKDejaVu]

What were you doing with your throttle on the couch?

I think now is a good time to remind people... Its OK to love your Cougar... just don't LOVE your Cougar.

AKDejaVu

[Samm]

Why in the world did they make it out of cast metal in the first place ? Isn't plastic cheaper and stronger, and cheaper to ship ? Or is it a fireproofing issue ?

Anyway that sucks, I hope it doesn't take very long for them to replace it for you .

[SOB]

That piece that is broken isn't metal.  It's the structural arm holding the throttle handle up and, for a reason that escapes me completely, Guillemot decided to make it out of plastic.  Still fine for supporting the weight of the throttle handle and the pressure from your hand...not so good for dropping upside-down on the floor.  That drop wouldn't have phased a TQS, but the TQS weighs less than Funked's 'lil noodle!  


SOB