Saitek Cyborg FLY 9 flightstick for Xbox360

bobbysocks · #1 03-28-2010, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SEE

I wonder how much those will cost and how well built? My Aviator has fell to pieces after 6 months use ........I will certainly get one if they are constructed well. Nice ergonomic layout and wireless too.......will check on availability and price......then get!

EDIT. Avaiable from around £55-00 so will order one......

report how well you like it. my AV8R couldnt take my abuse...but with a little JB weld and mechanical moding i got it back together...we'll see how it flys and holds up.... but this one does look good.

SEE · #2 03-29-2010, 12:25 AM

I sent an email to Saitek asking for a clear description regarding it's durabilty and construction and wether it was suitable for the serious Flight Simmer (the Cyborg FLY is guaranteed for two years and I will hold Saitek to that so I won't be modding this one thats for sure!) I pointed out the problems that people have experienced with the AV8R-02. Any way, the Cyborg FLY is due to arrive on Tuesday so will give it a thorough review (difficult to get as most places have none in stock so had to pay £71-00 from Amazon). I will keep the AV8R as a back up (when I have replaced the elevator pot which went open circuit last night).

in six months from new had to replace.....

3 micro switches
Trigger micro lever switch
Trigger mounting pin (snapped)

add the following....

Elavator problem
Socket for headset falling apart
The area under the spring is now fracturing and sections of plastic have fell off!

Other than that its been fine.......

hurricane · #3 03-30-2010, 12:26 AM

i broke my second av8r sunday.the connection from the stick post to the handle is very weak for rudder control.

hurricane · #4 03-30-2010, 12:31 AM

i hope i'm wrong evangelus but that post coming from the base looks similar to the av8r

bobbysocks · #5 03-30-2010, 01:05 AM

hurricane...i can tell you how to fix that! that is where mine broke. its an easy fix and will be stronger than new if you have some savvy and a few tools.

hurricane · #6 03-30-2010, 08:58 PM

i would like to hear your idea although i am going to shorten the post and glue it to the rudder pot in a few minutes . i hope it works.

alberto1960 · #7 12-31-2010, 08:29 PM

Hi guys
Some of you already has the new Cyborg FLY 9 for xbox?
I wander if it is possible manage the wiew control... I am accustomed to PC Sturmovik and on xbox I lack the possibility to look around me and fly... I mean if the poin of wiew is fixed as you want or is as with the microsoft controller where you must push on the hat switch ... and it is quite unconfortable so that I put Bird of pray in a corner.... very frustating...
Thanks for replay