CH Flightstick

[Mobius_1]

This stick has twisty rudder control correct?

How many people have this stick?  Do you guys love it as much as I think you do?  Do you use the HOTAS as well?

And how much did you pay?

Thanks

[Mulligan]

flightstick  is a very basic model,,,,,I think you mean fighterstick ,,,,which is

the best stick IMO on the market


CH however does not make a twisty stick,,,,,,,,,ch pedals preclude the need


 of one:D


Provantage is about the cheapest i've found



Admiral Mulligan

[Max]

What ^^^^ said:aok

[HGKC]

search the forum for CH products you will find almost everything you need to know. Yes the HOSTA is the way to go there are a lot of us using that package.I think some one said provantage was the place,[correct me if i,m wrong] to get them at a good price.

[Mobius_1]

thanks guys, and yes, I did mean fighterstick.

Have any of you who fly with CH products flown with the x52 or x52 pro?

I want to get a good stick, but don't know which to get.

Thanks

[moneyguy]

i use a CH fighterstick, X52 Throttle and CH pedals.

[Mobius_1]

you can't buy just the saitek throttle tho can you?

[moneyguy]

no sir, i used to use the stick too but i didn't like it much. the throttle is nice because it has two knobs on it that i use for trim.

[Kami]

do what i did.  I researched and found most people prefer the ch stick, x52 throttle, and whatever pedals.  Since I didn't have anything I bought the x52 knowing that if I decide I want the Ch instead, atleast I'd have the throttle I like already.  No use buying a ch stick and then the x52 for the throttle.

[Mobius_1]

That is a good idea, unfortunately I don't have unlimited funds right now, so this will probably be a few months down the line.

Has anyone ever used the Thrustmaster Cougar HOTAS?

[Max]

Mobius in answer to several of your questions....

I had been using a X52 (not pro) for a couple of years. The joystick itself I sometimes found to be "mushy" and sometimes "bouncy" no matter how I scaled the responses, deadband or damping on X & Y axis.  I also added in a set of Saitek Pro Fligh rudder pedals a few montha back. Even though the X52 is a "twisty", you can disable the twist function.

After hearing about so many X52 owners with similar experiences, and hearing 10 years of high praise for CH joysticks, I spent $80 on the Fighterstick. LOVE IT. So for now, I'm using a Fighterstick + X52 throttle + Pro Flight Peds.

Side note: a squaddie gave me an old set of CH Peds a few years ago. IMHO the Saitek peds are better designed and better constructed.

Cougar = mine was a piece of crap. Paid $275 for it 4-5 years ago when it first came out. No peds, no twist capability.   Within 2-3 months the pots wore out and it was like trying to land a Cessna in a 50 knot cross wind. The "throw weight" of the stick itself requires about 20 lbs. of torque. Maybe OK for MR T but my arm was stiff after an hour of flying.

You make no mention of what you're using for a stick now but I'll offer you a great and cheap solution while you save for your dream system. Do a check on eBay for Miscrosoft Sidewinder Precision Pro 2. They quit making these sticks a few years back...why, I dunno. Prolly the best $20 stick ever made. This stick is incredibly smooth, has 8-view hat, 8 inputs, throttle slider and twist handle. You should be able to find one for $20 - $30

PM me if you haven't any luck. I've got 2 Sidewinders for back-up...I'd prolly sell ya one.

Good luck.

[doc1kelley]

Originally posted by Max
Mobius in answer to several of your questions....

I had been using a X52 (not pro) for a couple of years. The joystick itself I sometimes found to be "mushy" and sometimes "bouncy" no matter how I scaled the responses, deadband or damping on X & Y axis.  I also added in a set of Saitek Pro Fligh rudder pedals a few montha back. Even though the X52 is a "twisty", you can disable the twist function.

After hearing about so many X52 owners with similar experiences, and hearing 10 years of high praise for CH joysticks, I spent $80 on the Fighterstick. LOVE IT. So for now, I'm using a Fighterstick + X52 throttle + Pro Flight Peds.

Side note: a squaddie gave me an old set of CH Peds a few years ago. IMHO the Saitek peds are better designed and better constructed.

Cougar = mine was a piece of crap. Paid $275 for it 4-5 years ago when it first came out. No peds, no twist capability.   Within 2-3 months the pots wore out and it was like trying to land a Cessna in a 50 knot cross wind. The "throw weight" of the stick itself requires about 20 lbs. of torque. Maybe OK for MR T but my arm was stiff after an hour of flying.

You make no mention of what you're using for a stick now but I'll offer you a great and cheap solution while you save for your dream system. Do a check on eBay for Miscrosoft Sidewinder Precision Pro 2. They quit making these sticks a few years back...why, I dunno. Prolly the best $20 stick ever made. This stick is incredibly smooth, has 8-view hat, 8 inputs, throttle slider and twist handle. You should be able to find one for $20 - $30

PM me if you haven't any luck. I've got 2 Sidewinders for back-up...I'd prolly sell ya one.

Good luck.

Max, are the Saitek's push-pull or rocker type pedals?  My old analog CH pedals are rocker style (up-down) and the CH pro pedals were slider type (push/pull).  I prefer the rocker type as I ditched the pro pedals because of the slider action, but my old pedals are about 10 years old now.

All the Best...
Jay
awDoc1

[Mobius_1]

Hey thanks a lot for the information and advice.  That's kinda what I was thinking and I'd heard nothing of the Cougar.  I had a CH products joystick probably 5 or 6 years ago and remember I loved it, but of course something happened to it and it got trashed.

I am currently not even using a joystick, I fly with a logitech rumblepad game controller, it looks basically like a playstation controller, but the axes on the joysticks are very odd.  I do alright with it, but the way its laid out, I am using the d-pad for my views, and I cannot both look around and use the rudder at the same time, or if I do it takes a lot of coordination and I am unable to use my ailerons for that minor period of time, so It's kinda tough.

I was looking at ebay for cheaper and more expensive sticks, but I'm going to borrow one from my best friend, because he isn't using it at the moment.

I'm currently out of town and have only been able to research and read for the past two weeks, so I'm gettin' ancy to play haha.

Thanks again for the advice

[klingan]

Originally posted by Max

You make no mention of what you're using for a stick now but I'll offer you a great and cheap solution while you save for your dream system. Do a check on eBay for Miscrosoft Sidewinder Precision Pro 2. They quit making these sticks a few years back...why, I dunno. Prolly the best $20 stick ever made. This stick is incredibly smooth, has 8-view hat, 8 inputs, throttle slider and twist handle. You should be able to find one for $20 - $30

PM me if you haven't any luck. I've got 2 Sidewinders for back-up...I'd prolly sell ya one.

Good luck.

I use the Sidewinder FF precision 2 and its great.
So u might want to buy one of Max

[McDeath]

Cougar = mine was a piece of crap. Paid $275 for it 4-5 years ago when it first came out. No peds, no twist capability.  Within 2-3 months the pots wore out and it was like trying to land a Cessna in a 50 knot cross wind.

Same thing here, I loved mine till it quickly started falling apart, love the throttle though and still use it with another stick. I'll order a Fighterstick soon as i get off my arse and click "buy now".