What Joystick to buy?

bowlegs Guest

Am an old (74) retired Air Force, and want to fly simulators. Can you tell me whar kind of stick to buy?
Thanks,
Bowlegs

Answers 10 Answers

Jump to latest
Pro Member Captain
WarHawk42 Captain

It would depend on what kind of aircraft you want to fly. For commercial or light planes I would recommend the CH flight yoke and rudder pedals. If you want to fly fighter aircraft or other planes that use a stick instead of a yoke there are several good sticks available. Logitech is one, just make sure to get one that has the twist handle for rudder control. Whether or not you want feedback is up to you.

One thing I look for is one that is optical rather than than potentiometers. They seem to be more trouble free.

You might also check this thread out, it is more about joysticks.

https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/forum/topic/8526/what-joystick-do-you-use/

Pro Member Chief Captain
Greekman72 Chief Captain

Here are some topics we have discuss about Joysticks in past.Take a look to get any ideas and share with us your thoughts in order to help you more.These posts includes some interesting links to joysticks sites and i think you will get some help.

https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/forum/topic/8526/what-joystick-do-you-use/

https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/forum/topic/7978/need-joystick/

https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/forum/topic/7568/joystick-reference/

https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/forum/topic/7291/oversensitivity-best-joystick/

Friendly

Pro Member Chief Captain
Greekman72 Chief Captain

Oooopsssss Embarassed Embarassed Embarassed

i have post a link that Warhawk also did.But as a warhawk he was faster than me in writting 😉

Pro Member First Officer
Steve (astrosteve) First Officer

I have a SaiTek Cyborg Evo w/ Twist Handle as well as a CH Yoke. I really love the SaiTek. Here are the spec. Try WalMart or CompUSA around $30.00 or so.

Check here for selections: http://www.saitekusa.com/usa/prod/pcgc.htm

A famous Joystick legacy continues with the 'evo' - the next stunning installment of Saitek's renowned Cyborg development, offering improved adjustability, refined control interfaces and new hard hitting styling

Adjustable Palm Rest and central level throttle for left- or right-handed gaming

4-direction Adjustment Screws - move stick head to find your optimum gaming position

Program your controller for each game using the powerful smart technology software

Features
5 Thumb Buttons
Rapid-Fire Trigger
8-way 'Point-of-view' Hat Switch
3D-Twist for rudder control
Single Spring Gimbal Mechanism
Lever Throttle
4 Base Buttons
2 Shift Buttons

Pro Member Captain
WarHawk42 Captain

Greekman72 wrote:

Oooopsssss Embarassed Embarassed Embarassed

i have post a link that Warhawk also did.But as a warhawk he was faster than me in writting 😉

You took enough time to put in more links than I did. Maybe that is why I was faster. 🙂

Pro Member Chief Captain
Greekman72 Chief Captain

WarHawk42 wrote:

Greekman72 wrote:

Oooopsssss Embarassed Embarassed Embarassed

i have post a link that Warhawk also did.But as a warhawk he was faster than me in writting 😉

You took enough time to put in more links than I did. Maybe that is why I was faster. 🙂

You are very kind my friend. 🙂 Although i know that my typping(and spelling) need improvments Read .

Thanks a lot. 😉

Pro Member Captain
WarHawk42 Captain

Greekman72 wrote:

You are very kind my friend. 🙂 Although i know that my typping(and spelling) need improvments Read .

Thanks a lot. 😉

I've been posting on boards for well over ten years, it's the message that counts. I don't look for spelling or typing errors.

You do just fine Greekman72, keep up the good work. 🍻

Pro Member Chief Captain
Greekman72 Chief Captain

🍻

Pro Member Chief Captain
CrashGordon Chief Captain

Greekman72 wrote:

[You are very kind my friend. 🙂 Although i know that my typping(and spelling) need improvments Read .

Thanks a lot. 😉

Since English is not your native language, you are to be commended for your effort. 👍 Most people can't communicate in a second language.

What does irritate me are the people for whom English is the native language, who don't give a damn about how they spell, punctuate or capitalize.

A forum for those interested in flight simulator is not the same as the mostly useless text messages via cell phone those folks are addicted to. Horse

Pro Member Chief Captain
Greekman72 Chief Captain

Thaks a lot CrashGordon. 🍻

Still does not answer your question? Ask a new question!

If the question and answers provided above do not answer your specific question - why not ask a new question of your own? Our community and flight simulator experts will provided a dedicated and unique answer to your flight sim question. And, you don't even need to register to post your question!

Ask New Question...

Search

Search our questions and answers...

Be sure to search for your question from existing posted questions before asking a new question as your question may already exist from another user. If you're sure your question is unique and hasn't been asked before, consider asking a new question.

Related Questions

Flight Sim Questions that are closely related to this...