i had a Saitek x52
after that for 6 years a cougar
and now waiting for warthog
my favourite was the cougar
i dont know about the warthog cause i don't really test it so far
but i bet it would be SOMETHING:-)
Also i had the chance to fly with a LOGITECH G940
with the rudders but i dont recommend that
you cannot find many latest drivers and the dead zones its a little triky

Saltek X52
 

I have the X52 with seperate throttle control and it works well in the game. have setup all the buttons for different commands now and then work okay, just trying to remember which one does what at the moment!!!

I have both X52 models. Using the SST programming software allows you to add decriptions to your stick assignments and these will show up in your display screen. The only exception to this is the the standard model where POV assignment descriptors do not display. X52 are better performers with the magnet mod. The two rotarys and slider are useful for Trimming and Rad control.

Got the Warthog but haven't tested it yet because I'am moving soon.
Must get pedals too because they required with warthog :rolleyes:

Still haven't decided wich pedals I get. Any suggestions?

get an old hotas cougar from ebay for 106 Euro, modified it with 20cm extension and better potentiometers (conrad electronic, 3 Euro per pot (20 times better than the originals)). I use gas/brake from logitec racing wheel as rudders. Works fine!