wheelsup_cavu Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, CountZero said: Saw this on GB forum, guess If it has sticks it will be good enough 😄 I would never be able to fly with that thing. 😵 Wheels Edited July 2, 2023 by wheelsup_cavu added the quote since my post started a new page. Quote Download Missions, Skins, & Essential files for IL-2 1946 and several other game series from Mission4Today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediMaster Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 ...but how do you get VR out of it??? 😄 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchell Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Hold it really really close to your face.😉 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bong Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Needing to update my flight control setup. There is the usual Thrustmaster & Logitech. I also found VKB Controllers & Winwing. Anyone have other options I can explore? I am looking for higher end with the ability to buy replacement parts if needed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golani79 Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 8 hours ago, Richard Bong said: Needing to update my flight control setup. There is the usual Thrustmaster & Logitech. I also found VKB Controllers & Winwing. Anyone have other options I can explore? I am looking for higher end with the ability to buy replacement parts if needed. Take a look at Virpil controls 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Props Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Absolutely love my Virpil stick and if my Thrustmaster Warthog Throttle ever goes wonky I'll be replacing it with a Virpil. For pedals you can't go wrong with the MFG Crosswind. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dburne Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 22 hours ago, Richard Bong said: Needing to update my flight control setup. There is the usual Thrustmaster & Logitech. I also found VKB Controllers & Winwing. Anyone have other options I can explore? I am looking for higher end with the ability to buy replacement parts if needed. I run a Virpil CM3 Throttle and a Virpil CM3 Base with Alpha Prime grip, on a 200mm extension. Love the setup. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief_Mouser Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Warthog Throttle, WinWing Orion base joystick (like the Warthog stick - which eventually began to wear out - on steroids), MFG Crosswind pedals, Saitek throttle unit, homemade button box plus a variety of Authentikit AuthentiKit.org – Modular Flight Control System controls. I can really recommend the WinWing stick over the Warthog; something that I would not have believed possible a few years ago. Cheers. 1 1 Quote The Bell Inn, Bath. Live music venue and real ale pub (thebellinnbath.co.uk) I am in the homepage picture... or I would be if they hadn't cropped off the bottom part of it. 🍻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kissTheSky Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 I’m quite happy with my VKB. If you go that route, wait a bit if you can though, they’re supposedly about to release the Gunfighter IV. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 On 7/20/2023 at 10:10 AM, Mitchell said: Hold it really really close to your face.😉 You have to use two of them and cross your eyes. 3 Quote Semper Fortis __ Semper Anticus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 It's all for naught, I got a new RPY trim box from K51, Mikhail and now I've got to get it incorporated ASAP 7 1 Quote Semper Fortis __ Semper Anticus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 On 7/27/2023 at 1:21 PM, Hoss said: It's all for naught, I got a new RPY trim box from K51, Mikhail and now I've got to get it incorporated ASAP I have a K51 collective (via Mikhail). A solid controller, he builds some great stuff. 2 Quote MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boom Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Kinda blows my mind to see some of the elaborate setups folks have. They look great. And here I am still flying with my Microsoft FFB 2, have had it for over 20 years, and still going strong. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 On 8/10/2023 at 4:50 PM, javelina said: I have a K51 collective (via Mikhail). A solid controller, he builds some great stuff. Mikhail is an old Submariner, K-51, Verkhoturye was more than likely the sub he served on.... I'll have to post a picture of the MacGyver rig I built to mount his controller... NLR F/S rig is in the not to distant future... 3 Quote Semper Fortis __ Semper Anticus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Hoss said: Mikhail is an old Submariner, K-51, Verkhoturye was more than likely the sub he served on.... I'll have to post a picture of the MacGyver rig I built to mount his controller... NLR F/S rig is in the not to distant future... cool, post that pick when you can, would be curious to see. 2 Quote MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 These are kind of blurry, but I finally got the room squared away and back to the way it was. When the Thrustmaster F-16TQS comes out I'm looking to pick up just the stand-alone button box portion they are selling. Looking to build a new computer and get the NLR F/S around Christmas time, not sure if I'll go with three curved screens or VR. This is in office mode. Yes, it's an old magazine table I cut and modified as a temporary mounting method until I do a serious upgrade.. I've got the Monstertech table mount and the stick base in the magazine holder for weight to keep it stable. And yes.. it's Redneck ingenuity... Adapt and overcome... GYSGT Highway...... I usually pull the monitor to the edge of the keyboard just to make it bigger and bring the TIR into 24-36". 8 Quote Semper Fortis __ Semper Anticus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boom Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 That is a very cool setup! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup_cavu Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Nice setup Hoss. Wheels 1 Quote Download Missions, Skins, & Essential files for IL-2 1946 and several other game series from Mission4Today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 (edited) Thanks, Wheels, It'll do in a pinch!..... Edit: The throttle/blackhog/K51 no longer look like that. I've got the Viper panel pre ordered. Once it gets here it will all change again..... Edited September 12, 2023 by Hoss 4 Quote Semper Fortis __ Semper Anticus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quax Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 I still have the FFB2. FFB is a must for a realistic flightsim, as otherwise the neutral point cannot be set by the sim and trimming is unrealistic as well. Whenever a new FFB stick is available, I would consider it, but for now my FFB2 works great. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reschke Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 @Hoss how do you like that Blackhog box? I was hoping to get all three that they offered so I wouldn't have to build out my cockpit with a soldering iron and then they up and shut down a couple of years ago it seems. 2 Quote AH Callsign Reschke from March 2001 till tour 146 Founder and CO VF-17 Jolly Rogers September 2002 - December 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 It looks a lot different now.. not finished or I'd post pictures. 2 Quote Semper Fortis __ Semper Anticus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ÓDonovan Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 I was looking for a pair of sticks to use in a space sim (Star Citizen), and wanted ambidexterous ones which wouldn't break the bank. I ended up getting a couple Turtle Beach VelocityOne FlightSticks. They have contactless sensors on the main axes (X & Z), twist rudder (which can be disabled), plenty of buttons, and two throttle sliders. They're fully ambidexterous and programmable. You can find them on sale (Amazon) for about $100 (US) each, or less than that if you buy them open box (eBay?). The only minor issue is that the travel is stiff through the center point until they get broken in a bit. The good thing is it takes very little time to break them in. Then, they're SMOOOOOOOTH. They're great if you want to use them for the long term, or if you just want something you can use for a while then pass along to your kids, to get them into the flight sim habit...err...hobby. If you want to go more hardcore, Turtle Beach has a "FlightDeck" (HOTAS), a "Universal Flight Control System" (yoke & throttle quadrant, for you P-38 and bomber pilots), and rudder pedals. However, each of those is more expensive than the FlightSticks, as you can imagine. I hope this helps someone fly without having to take out a second mortgage. 😉 -Irish 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup_cavu Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Welcome to the Combat Pilot forums @ÓDonovan. Glad to see you found this place too. Wheels 1 Quote Download Missions, Skins, & Essential files for IL-2 1946 and several other game series from Mission4Today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 (edited) 10:00 am PDT or 7:00 pm CET on TM's discord or YouTube channels. Edited April 24 by Hoss 1 Quote Semper Fortis __ Semper Anticus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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