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Nov 10, 2007, 5:41 PM
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Thanks for that valuable input, Paul. Smooth flying! maven
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"Gypsy Baron" <no-one@aol.com> wrote in message
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> Dallas wrote:
>>
>> On Fri, 9 Nov 2007 21:46:46 -0500, maven wrote:
>>
>> > What are your thoughts about this item? Has anyone else placed an order
>> > for
>> > it?
>>
>> Funny, I was just thinking about that product today.
>>
>> Nobody here has one yet... you'll be the first... please tell us what
>> you
>> think when yours comes in.
>>
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>> Dallas
>
>
> I've had the Pro Yoke system along with an additional throttle unit
> for a couple of weeks now.
>
> I've only used it a few thimes so far, primarily due to the fact
> that I have a X-45 stick/throttle with all my FS9\FSX\Aces High
> profiles that give me pretty much a full HOTAS and I rarely have
> to go to the keyboard.
>
> The Saitek Pro Yoke\throttle doesn't give me as many options
> for control features and the X-45 software\profiles are not
> compatible with the Pro series.
>
> I use bot systems connected simultaneously and program the
> Pro Yoke\throttle functions through the FSX controls menu
> since I haven't installed the Saitek software for that system.
>
> This configuration lets me use the Pro yoke\throttles for
> flight and engine controls while allowing me to still use
> the switches\buttons\hats on my X-45 for all the programmable
> functions. It's a bit of a kludge arrangement but one that I
> prefer until Saitek comes up with a conversion program to allow
> me to translate my X-45 profiles to be compatible with the Pro
> system ( I will need to update the X-45 driovers at thattime ).
>
> The biggest negative I have concerning the Pro system is the
> rathet large and klunky attachment mechanisms that take up alot
> of space under the mounting surface.
> I got around this by investing in some 3/4" velcro spools
> ( 2 x 3/4" x 15' ) and applied sevearl strips to the throttles
> and yoke. I then put the other 'sex" of the velcro strips on my
> control mounting surfaces.
>
> The yoke replaces my keyboard area, with the X-45 stick on
> the right and X-45 throttle on the left. The keyboard then
> sits on top of the yoke main unit, which is fairly large.
>
> I placed the throttles on top of my "dead" #3 desktop computer
> case, which sits on the floor and places the throttles at a
> convenient height.
>
> As for the switches on the throttle units, they are position below
> the throttles and are a bit difficult to use without fumbling around
> with the trottle units placed well below eye level.
>
> Flying multi-engine FSX aircraft is pretty immersive using the
> twin throttle units set up with the 4 engine throttle in the
> middle, flanked by the pitch and mixture controls.
>
> Taxiing is a breeze now using a combination of thrust changes
> on all engines and thrust increases\decreases on outboard
> engines to make the turns at taxiway junctions.
>
> The switches on the yoke are quite usable but the view hat is
> now on the reverse hand from what I am used to with the X-45.
> Since I use TrackIR4 this isn't such a big issue as I use the
> #2 hat on the X-45 to switch camera views ( right seat\overhead\
> pedestal ) and can't put those functions on the yoke until I install
> the Saitek software.
>
> The USB cable from the yoke, which has a built in 3-port USB
> hub, could be a bit longer, IMO.
>
> All in all, it was a worthwhile investment\addition to my flight
> sim environment and once the X-45 profiles can be converted to work
> with the Pro system sofware, it will be much more adaptable for
> my situation.
>
> As a "stand alone" setup for those replacing their current HOTAS,
> you'll need to make some adjustments and to fully replace the
> functions on your old HOTAS you will need to load the Saitek software
> and make use of the 3 modes available ( selectable by a switch on
> the yoke ) on the yoke\throttles.
>
> As for the Yoke\Throttle system without the additional throttle unit,
> the throttle that comes with the yoke uses a "proprietary" connector
> to plug into the yoke...not a standard USB connector. This means that
> if you only want the throttle functions in some cases ( as I do ) you
> will still need to have the yoke plugged into your system.
>
> The standalone throttle unit, OTOH, comes with a standard USB connector
> so it can be used without the Pro Yoke.
>
> If all you want are throttle and engine controls, you might consider
> just buying 1 ( or two ) throttle units.
>
> Paul
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