Saitek Pro Flight Yoke with Three-Lever Throttle (PZ44)
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Manufacturer: SaitekAudio: German (Subtitled); German (Manual)
Format: CD-ROM
Platform: Windows XP
Model: PZ44
Color: Black
Product features:
- POV Hat, 14 button controls, and 3-position mode switch
- Stainless steel yoke shaft and 2-position clamp
- Comes with separate three axis lever throttle
- Integrated 3-port USB 2.0 Hub
- XP, Vista and Windows 7 compatible
- Integrated 3-port USB 20 Hub
- AmazonBasics USB 2.0 A-Male to A-Female Extension Cable (3.3 Feet/1.0 Meter)
- AmazonBasics USB 2.0 A-Male to Mini-B Cable (6 Feet / 1.8 Meters)
- AmazonBasics USB 2.0 A-Male to A-Female Extension Cable (9.8 Feet/3.0 Meters)
- AmazonBasics USB 2.0 A-Male to B-Male Cable (6 Feet / 1.8 Meters)
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Customer Review: Took MSFS to a whole new level
Summary: 5 Stars
Ever since FS2K I have wanted to try a yoke and rudder setup. My sidewinder joystick had served me well since FS5 but I always thought there could be more realism added to the experience. I was expecting great results and was even more surprised when I hooked up the Saitek Yoke to my PC and took off from my home base in Flight Sim.
In one word - awesome.
First of all I ordered the unit using the free shipping option. I was figuring maybe a week and a half at best as Amazon showed an estimated shipping date seven days away. I was pleasantly surprised to find that my Sunday night order arrived Wednesday afternoon; that was pretty cool.
Upon initial inspection I noticed that my box appeared to be opened already and I was expecting the worst case scenario - missing parts, broken peices, etc... None of that played out however and my unit was still wrapped in plastic and the CD was sealed.
Figuring out how to set the unit up and go was straight forward and I never cracked the CD open. Just plug and play all the way. A couple of tweaks to the button assignments in Flight Sim X and I was ready to taxi.
The yoke itself is pretty solid feeling. The shaft is made of metal which gives it a sturdy look and feel. The only aircraft I have ever been behind the controls of in real life flight are a Cessna 150, F-16 two-seater and a Boeing 707 (prior Air Force Aircrew on the 707 and got to ride in the F-16 for winning an award in my unit.) I liked the feel of the springs in the yoke during flight as it made the unit feel realistic from what I recall of my 150 flights.
Perhaps my favorite part of the unit is the seperate throttle stack. I had originally planned on the CH product but I couldn't look past the tiny throttle quadrant behind the wheel. With the Saitek, you can put the throttles where they feel comfortable. For me, and my C172, I put them low and to the right where they belong. Taxiing using a throttle lever is so much easier than dragging the mouse or using the keyboard. My turns on the apron and taxiways are much more controlled. Crossing 3000 feet and adjusting the mixture only seems natural now that I have a big red handle to remind me. Plus, the long lever action of the throttle quadrant makes for a much smoother transition than the tiny wheel on my sidewinder. Everything just feels more natural and my approaches are much more smooth with my hand on the throttle lever.
The throttle stack is detented at the minimum level and there is a half inch or so of back movement left for aircraft with reverse thrust. This makes flying the 208 very fun and ensures no accidental reverse activation. In addition, there are three two-way rocker switches on the throttle. I use them for lights and master switches. Now I can get on the active and hit a couple of buttons for my strobes and landing lights and be on my way as I round out my turn upwind. Very cool in busy environments.
Overall I am thrilled with the Yoke and Throttle system. My rudder pedals are already on their way so I should be totally immersed in flight sim and Vatsim by the weekend.
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