So the trigger on my Aviator joystick broke after just a week of use...

[dazz1971]

Lincon i found this bit of info on a review site so i cut and pasted it for you hope it helps mate

My Aviator flight stick’s trigger broke only the second time I used it. Yeah, I was upset. I was in the middle of blasting some tanks in Ace Combat 6 and suddenly the machine gun stopped firing. At first, I assumed it had run out of bullets or jammed… but then I realized that neither of those things happen in the game. Then I heard a rattling noise when moving the joystick around and knew something was wrong.

So I busted out a screwdriver and four screws later my brand-new joystick was in multiple pieces and I was staring at the circuitry inside. I quickly noticed that the trigger mechanism was nothing more than a small spring which was supposed to press against a small metal tab that would, in turn, press against a tiny blue button. The problem was that the metal tab had come loose and was clanging around inside the joystick. I snapped the metal tab back into place, put it all back together again, and all is well again. I hope that it doesn’t come loose again.

[beaker126]

Very helpful, but a bit of advice, but before you try this; if you have the receipt, I highly recommend you try to return it first. Reason being, some retailers can be a bit sticky about a return if it looks like you tried to make some unautherized repairs or mods. I know, I work for one. Just a heads up folks.

[House MD 221B]

have you tried being gentle with it?

I've had mine for 4 months with no problems, I got it around the same time as HAWX came out.

the only reason i ever use the controller is if i need to land e.g. playing capture the airfield, because i need the wheel brakes.

im sorry you guys have had trouble with it, try not to be so rough with it. it's not the best but for £30.

[Lincoln's Revenge]

I wouldn't say I'm rough with it per say.. But damn it if a spitfire suddenly comes stall spinning into my crosshairs from point blank range if I can't keep the kid in me from mashing the trigger button down a little harder than I should.