Hotas setup for the upcoming Cliffs of Dover

[Royraiden]

Originally Posted by No601_Merlin

I have had quality issues with Saitek kit, however I have used the same HOTAS from CH for seven years and still going strong. If I was to change anything it would be the pedals but only because I don't like the foot rest design.

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Thanks for the info,I know I wont be dissapointed.

[blampars]

I just broke down a few days ago and ordered a full ch setup.
Fighterstick
Throttle
Pedals

I read reviews and user comments on all the popular hotas setups, and going ch was a no brainer after a comparison. The following is just my observations after reading many forums and user comments on items.

X52/Pro - Low quality, modding almost required to get a decent functional set.

G940 - really promising, but reversal bugs in the pedals and throttle leave much to be desired. Radio silence on the logitech forum makes you wonder if those issues will ever be fixed at this point. This is what I was looking to get. (full setup on amazon for $239.00)

CH Products - Pricey, but durable. Lasts a long time and no major issues with the hardware. Big modding community to make your gear even better than it (hopefully!) already is. No need to mod the items out of the box.

Now if Amazon and TigerDirect will just get on the ball and SHIP my stuff to me I should be all set to do some real flying by next weekend. I've had IL2 since release in 2001 and have always been a Joystick/Keyboard/Mouse player. This is going to be great

[Winger]

Originally Posted by Royraiden

First of all Im new here so If there is a hardware section or similar where this should be posted please let me know.So right now I got a Logitech Force 3dPro which I've used for a whole year,the main problem it got is that the centering is terrible,causing unstable movements even when Im trying to fly straight(just cruising).My other problem is the twist rudder, which almost every time I press the trigger I twist the stick throwing my aim off.So since this game is coming pretty soon I figured out that it would be better for me to get a whole hotas setup instead of just replacing the stick to have a better experience and enjoy the game better.Im almost sure of what to get but would like some feedback.This would be the setup:

-CH Combatstick 568 USB
-Saitek Throttle Quadrant
-Saitek Rudder Pedals

I want to know if having saitek+ch would give me any trouble while mapping controls,also if anyone has any of these items or their counterparts(ch rudder pedals and throttle quadrant)please let me know what you think of it.
My budget is $300 including shipping.There are other setups in this price range as the G940 and the X-52/X65.But out of those three I dont like the looks of the x/52 and the whole idea of the force sensing on the x65 is not of my liking.As for the Logitech, the whole setup seems nice but after my experience with my current joystick and a lot of reviews of people complaining about various issues, I guess I wouldnt buy it either.

The setup you consider will most likely be a big step upwards from what you have. However my opinion is that if youre a real flightsim fan and plan on flying the next years the best equipment is just good enough. So for me i decided to use a thrustmaster Warthog Hotas and some simped brake usb pedals. Currently i am active in Rise of flight and al i can say to this estup is WOW. Absolute precision. Costly but definately worth every cent.

Winger