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GeekLordAragorn12
Fri Aug 06, 2004 10:01 am
#14
I have Logitech Force Feedback..and that works pretty good.
SSF
Fri Aug 06, 2004 10:21 am
#15
Well you may want to take a look at this from Thrustmaster
http://cougar.frugalsworld.com/
http://us.thrustmaster.com/products/dsp_fam.php?fam=39
This is what I'm usuing now.
Blu_Haze
Fri Aug 06, 2004 10:49 am
#16
You forgot the Saitek X-52. This will be the newer flightstick to replace the X-45 and is rumored to be released at around October of this year, perfect timing for JTL.
Mokoto
Fri Aug 06, 2004 11:01 am
#17
Blu_Haze wrote:
You forgot the Saitek X-52. This will be the newer flightstick to replace the X-45 and is rumored to be released at around October of this year, perfect timing for JTL.
A little too perfect if you ask me. Conspiracy!!!!!
Blu_Haze
Fri Aug 06, 2004 11:06 am
#19
Zyzix564 wrote:
Whats HOTAS mean?
HOTAS is an acronym for the term Hands on Throttle And Stick. Basically it's just a term used to describe any flight system that uses both a throttle and a stick with plenty of programmable buttons. The goal is to provide enough function on the throttle and stick that you never have to take your hands off them to fiddle with the keyboard to activate functions on whatever it is you're piloting at the time.
boodow
Fri Aug 06, 2004 11:17 am
#20
DarkNovaSC wrote:
I have a Thrustmaster F-16 FLCS, bought it 10 years ago, and it still works - best damn joystick I've ever had. I believe they are still on sale (or the equivalent), as the Cougar.
I'd recommend them too anyone
Tarn Davip
Mine doesnt work anymore. This was the best damn joystick I have ever seen/used. I use the Sidewinder 2 too right now. It is nice as well (but not as good as the FLCS was).
Methous
Fri Aug 06, 2004 11:28 am
#21
I've got the Logitech Wingman Force 3D and I find it a great stick to use, its has a grip to it plenty of buttons and a great responce to it though if your left handed you will not beable to use it as its only set up for right handed people but all in all a good stick
Methous
Fri Aug 06, 2004 11:31 am
#22
I also just noticed that the Logitech® Attack™ 3 Joystick wasn't added lol might be worth looking at
Washell
Fri Aug 06, 2004 6:06 pm
#24
Blu_Haze wrote:
Zyzix564 wrote:
Whats HOTAS mean?
HOTAS is an acronym for the term Hands on Throttle And Stick. Basically it's just a term used to describe any flight system that uses both a throttle and a stick with plenty of programmable buttons. The goal is to provide enough function on the throttle and stick that you never have to take your hands off them to fiddle with the keyboard to activate functions on whatever it is you're piloting at the time.
Sorry for being such a nitpicker, but HOTAS wasdeveloped by theairforceto allow a pilot to keep his eyes outside the cockpitinstead of refocusingbetween his target outside and his weapon/radar systems inside. Afaik the F15 was the first to have this feature. Thrustmaster brought HOTAS to the home gamer.
Just felt that several million dollar of US tax-payer money deserved the correct origin of the acronym 
Message Edited by Washell on 08-07-2004 03:14 AM
Blu_Haze
Fri Aug 06, 2004 7:10 pm
#25
Washell wrote:
Blu_Haze wrote:
Zyzix564 wrote:
Whats HOTAS mean?
HOTAS is an acronym for the term Hands on Throttle And Stick. Basically it's just a term used to describe any flight system that uses both a throttle and a stick with plenty of programmable buttons. The goal is to provide enough function on the throttle and stick that you never have to take your hands off them to fiddle with the keyboard to activate functions on whatever it is you're piloting at the time.
Sorry for being such a nitpicker, but HOTAS wasdeveloped by theairforceto allow a pilot to keep his eyes outside the cockpitinstead of refocusingbetween his target outside and his weapon/radar systems inside. Afaik the F15 was the first to have this feature. Thrustmaster brought HOTAS to the home gamer.
Just felt that several million dollar of US tax-payer money deserved the correct origin of the acronym
Must read site for potential cougar owners
Message Edited by Washell on 08-07-2004 03:14 AM
Well for one, I never said it originated as a computer term. I'm well aware of the fact that it started out in the military, assuming everyone else would realize this as well considering 90% of our technology originates from some form of military anyway.
In fact, if you replaced "keyboard" with "MFD" then our explanations would pretty much be the same anyway. I simply used the computer terminlogy of it rather than military because I know most people around here would relate easier to it and comprehend it easier than if I started spouting off about military technology in modern combat aircraft. 
JerikArca
Fri Aug 06, 2004 8:14 pm
#26
I use the Logitech 3D Extreme Proand I must say it's a great stick. I love the throttle, twist rudder, and all the buttons on the stick and base. Although the base is a little big the joy stick is solid and smoothe in movement.
P.S. The Joy stick is CHEAP, and well made certainly a deal IMO.
Message Edited by JerikArca on 08-06-2004 11:15 PM