Finally I can put my MSFFB2 in the cellar! G940 godness...

[nearmiss]

It took me about 2 weeks before I had my CH hotas setup properly for what I wanted it to do in IL2. No, it wasn't about being difficult it was about where I what buttons I wanted to do certain things.

The CH control manager is an awesome tool, allowing me to program all kinds of applicatons... including development tools on my MFP programmable keyboard. It is not just a gamer tool. I simply load the profile for Il2, or BOB II WOV, or Jane's F/A-18 with a few clicks and as long as I still have a good recall for the programmed buttons I'm enjoying the sim. I don't have to mess with the keyboard for the most part or remember commands.

Example.. I wanted proppitch on the stick at the top left, next to the top right button. The top right button was for Elevator and rudder trip (4 way pov switch).

There are exceptional tools for setting up the CH hotas wherein after I set up the commands per the respective keys I can printout a picture of the stick with the commands clearly tagged. This helps a great deal after you program the hotas. I simply set the printout to the side and review it as a I use the hotas. It is a quantum leap to learning complex button arrangements I have programmed into the hotas. There are other exceptional tools as well that have been developed over the years.

In other words it tooks some time to work through the way I wanted things to be. A new hotas would require alot of new programming and other stuff for the number of sims I have setup now. I'm not lazy or anything like that, but it does take time to get a feel for changes in the hotas. Spending $300 when everything is working so well. It doesn't make a lot of sense for me... in my situation.

If you that are proponents of the Logitech hotas are talking the same a year from now I'd say your admiration may have merit. Can you accept that, without thinking it's bashing you for your choice of Logitech?

It is fair to let others know that all that glitters may not be gold, and that is the crux of what I've tried to say. Not trying to alienate or insult anyone.

Just a difference of opinion at this point in time. If the Logitech works out and is a stable platform, it won't matter if I agree or disagree. The proof will be in performance and longevity.

Pax