CH Products Flight Sim Yoke USB ( 200-615 ) Reviews

• Best yoke for the price...and just plain great!

  
  By A3SPKEPMPNJUVY on 2004-01-27
  See my full review with photos on my website (look it up by my name).
  OPERATION: I used the CH Products Flight Sim Yoke with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 A Century of Flight. Flight Simulator immediately recognized the yoke at startup and already had all the buttons mapped. I changed them to my preferences using the setup panel in FS. On my first flight I noticed that the elevator was really jumping around. It wouldn't stay where I put it! I really thought the yoke was broken. Then a very distant memory began to emerge from my checkered past. I recalled that I still had my old Gameport joystick plugged in...problem solved. These USB devices do not work with Gameport devices.

  The yoke felt very much like the Cessna's that I fly (C172R), albeit a bit lighter weight. The resistance was a little surprising, very stiff, which is good for cross country flying. It took a little getting used to the button locations, especially the hat switch, but after a few hours it falls right into my grasp. Having an 8-position hat switch sure makes the landing pattern easier to fly, and with all the buttons on the yoke I don't need to touch the keyboard. The trim wheel was very stiff, so I wouldn't use it to trim the airplane, just to adjust the joystick centering during calibration.

  SELF CENTERING OR NOT???

  I was concerned about the lack of center detent when I initially read the literature. But this doesn't mean the joystick doesn't self-center. It snaps back to center with about 1/4 inches of center play, just like in a real airplane.
  
  

• The only Yoke for the masses

  
  By A3V3JVJ9NJYBBI on 2003-07-03
  This yoke is the only choice in this price range except for the similar and slightly cheaper LE version that comes with one throttle lever instead of three. I agree that it is a little bit overpriced and plasticky but you'd end up paying ten times more for a more realistic product.

  I just bought it anticipating the release of MS Flight Simulator 2004 and I can't wait to fly some civilian aircraft with it in a couple of weeks. In the meantime, I've successfully flown tons of He-111 bomber missions in IL-2 Sturmovik Forgotten Battles and the yoke has worked great there and added tons of realism. It's a bit mushy though and it's too bad it does not have a dead-on center. I had to correct my straight flight path almost constantly.

  I was glad I didn't have to touch the software CD that came with. I just plugged it in, Windows XP recognized it immediately, and I assigned functions to the buttons and axis inside the game with no problems.

  CH Products last forever (I've used their Flightstick Pro for 10 years now), they have good customer support, and they're all made in the USA.
  
  

• Works Great w/ my MSFS2004

  
  By A1DQ2XOKKBPNXB on 2003-10-24
  I really wanted a yoke for FS2004 - I use that program to practice IFR flight. When I discovered that USB yokes are $very expensive - I was very disapointed - then I found these CH products. Sure it is plastic - but it is well worth it I believe. I almost did not buy it because of reviews here, but I am sure glad I did. XP recognized the yoke right away - and there was no need for a software installation. (I guess the CD that ships with the yoke is for lesser Windows Versions). I then launched FS2004 and sure enough - it recognized the CH Yoke and had already set up all of the assignments for all buttons and levers. Took off from ORH and loved the product from that moment . . .I am sure the "real" yokes are better, but who the hell wnats to spend that much money. . . .next I plan on purchasing their rudder pedals.
  
  

• Absolutely the best flight sim setup available

  
  By A6FT4GUSDD4KQ on 2004-01-15
  Let me start by saying that this setup is not for the typical gamer or the flight simmer that likes to yank n bank. This setup is more for fans of Flight Sim, and other more "serious" simulators out there that focus more on reality than action. That being said...

  For the price this setup cannot be beat. I treated myself to the CH Yoke Pro USB and USB Rudder Pedals about 8 months ago, and I am still greatly enjoying them today. I probably paid about twentyfive more for each (Fifty total) at that time, but even at that price it was a great deal considering the quality and entertainment I've received from them. I've always been a big fan of flight sims and I must say that this rig in conjuntion with MS Flight Sim 2004 is the best commercial flight sim there has ever been. The level of realism increases immensely with the use of the yoke and rudder pedals.

  Also, with the number of buttons and levers on the yoke, you almost don't need to use the keyboad at all. Just about everything you need is right at your fingertips; Throttle, Mixture, Prop Pitch, Gear Up/Down, Flaps Up/Down, 8-Way View Hat, Rudder Trim, Elevator Trim, plus 4 other misc buttons to do more stuff with. Note that all of the buttons and levers can be customized to anything you like. MS Flight Sim immediately recognizes this yoke and sets it up with a default set of controls that does just about everything you need.

  Another really nice feature is the rudder pedals have independant variable braking (something I didn't know that real planes even have) which means you can break the left and right wheels independantly. This is done by each foot pedal being pushed in the typical way a gas or break pedal would work on a steering wheel setup. This is not only used for braking, but also as an aid in steering. Of course the pedals also slide forward and back for rudder control, all exactly the way a real plane works. This adds an even higher level of realism that no joystick can reproduce.

  A review would seem biased if I didn't mention something I didn't like about the product, but I can honestly say that I am perfectly happy with it, and have nothing bad to say. The yoke and pedals are built solid and meant to last, and the performance is flawless. So all I can say is if you enjoy flight sims, or if you're toying with the idea of getting your pilots license, then this setup is a must. I have no regrets on my purchase, and it's even cheaper now. I hope that doesn't mean they are going away, but if it does make sure to get one before they do.
  
  

• Nice, but overpriced.

  
  By AU8DH6AOA1YOJ on 2003-06-15
  This yoke works great with Microsoft Flight Simulator and other flight simulators. Installation is painless�just plug in the USB connector and install the driver. The buttons and switches on the yoke are automatically mapped to various functions in MS flight simulator (no configuration necessary), such as changing the view. Without pressing a key, you can change the view from inside the aircraft cabin to a 3D chase view, or looking up at you aircraft from the tower, which a flick of your thumb.

  This yoke even has a small plastic wheel that even acts like a trim wheel.

  However, it feels like what it is-- a... plastic yoke. The thickness of my desk wasn�t thick enough, so I had to use a book or two to get the clamps to firmly grip my desk and even then it wasn�t totally stable. Also, unlike a real airplane yoke, you can pull back (or push forward) and it won�t totally return to neutral. This may be a problem with the software, but I was disappointed. I had high expectations because of the high price that simply weren�t met.
  
  

• Must have for serious flightsimmers
  By A2Z221S86FJMJQ on 2006-03-23
  This review will talk about both the CH Rudder Pedals and the CH Flight Yoke USB.
  
  I finally got around to purchasing these rudder pedals from Amazon after accepting that I was NEVER going to find this item in stores. (...)
  Getting to the point...these pedals are a must have for serious flightsimmers...especially if you own Microsoft Flight Simulator and like to fly general aviation or the large commercial heavies. I also purchased the USB CH Flight Yoke for $99.74; the difference these 2 items make to the simming experience can't be stressed enough. If you ever got the guilty feeling after mastering the greased landing with the Boeing 747 or other heavy aircraft (the feeling that it's unrealistically easy), then this is the next level. It takes a lot more concentration and coordination to master flight using yoke and rudder as opposed to just a joystick or keyboard...just keep your hands off the yoke while going down the runway or taxiing, and you should be able to keep things in order! You may also consider purchasing the CH Throttle; that's going to be next on my list, because using the throttle controls as they are postitioned on the yoke are a little inconvenient for some aircraft that require constant changes in throttle position.
  
  Overall, I'm satisfied with the construction of the pedals; they weigh in at around 6 pounds and feel fairly solid and sturdy. The motion is fairly smooth with the application of both rudder and toe brakes. They work well. Not much more you can say about that. The same can be said about the construction of the yoke...fairly solid considering. I would like to have seen a little less tension on the yoke personally. Unless you are trimmed close to overtrimmed status, you have to give it a good pull to get airborne. I haven't studied it long enough to see how that REALLY compares between heavy versus light aircraft. But again, I think that only speaks to the construction of the unit and the strength of the clamp setup; pulling back on that unit with a fair amount of force and the unit doesn't budge from the desk. The yoke may take some getting used to based on where it will sit on your desk...in my case, there is about a half an inch beneath the fastened clamps to allow for my slide out keyboard tray, which was enough space in my case. I could see a potential problem in that area for others.
  
  I've read about complaints with the clamp system on the yoke, but I'd like to meet the guy that can think of a better solution to keep the unit stationary on your desktop...no problems with my particular desk and the clamps. What I've read is that people with lips or other unperfect edges may have problems since the surface area of the clamps is small. Again, not a problem with my particular desk. Another con that I read about and can somewhat concur with is the trim quality. I find myself having to adjust the elevator trim more frequently with changes in speed than with my joystick...on approach this can be viewed as a nuisance or part of the greater challenge. I'll have to give it some time to decide on that one. It may be that it's just easier overall with a joystick. I was looking for more realism and a greater challenge when I purchased the yoke and rudder.
  
  Installation was a breeze in Windows XP; just plug them in and they are ready to go. They come with a cd with any drivers that may not be installed already, and also games (so, I've heard...MSFS is my favorite past time, probably wouldn't fly anything else that I don't already own anyway). Another good thing about this unit and MSFS is that it is recognized as a separate controller. I have used the pedals in combination with the flight yoke as well as my Saitek X52 Flight Control system when I needed a joystick and not a yoke for flying fighters or even general aviation aircraft that have sticks and not yokes.
  
  Finally, both the yoke and rudder are a very good investment for the hobby. You'll find yourself enjoying the hobby more and actually steering clear of the autopilot controls. Hope this gives you some things to think about.
  
  
• Great but...
  By A3KMUHGAZME8VN on 2004-12-07
  I really like this product. As a licensed pilot, this item gives a more realistic civilian PC flying experience then any joystick can. And for the price, it can't be beat. Sure, there are other yokes costing A LOT more, but unless you want to build a PC simulator you can log real time in, why bother?
  
  My reason for 4 instead of 5 stars? The clamps are awful. They are designed only to fit really thick, flat desks. If your computer desk has a curved front, it's really difficult to get this to stay put.
  
  The feel of the yoke is a little too plasticky. I would like to see slightly smaller yoke with a closer material feel to a real yoke.
  
  
  This item is a MUST have for anyone who takes their civilian flight simulators ( Micrsoft flight sim, X-plane,Fly!) seriously. It's so much more enjoyable and realistic then using a joystick. Unless you have Airbus simulator add-ons!
  
  
• Great for flight sim enthusiasts
  By A29ONHWOAKOVDI on 2005-12-22
  As I've said in the title, this yoke is great for flightsim enthusiasts. As such, the review will frame it in this context.
  
  There are two caveats and one suggestion, however:
  
  (1) Numerous reviews here slight the yoke for its inability to clamp down on thin desktops. I used to have a solid, 2"-thick desktop when I used this (see my MS Flight Simulator 2004 reviews), and it worked beautifully. I could suggest using either a phone book or block of wood as a caul if your desk is thinner than about 1". I don't see why a bit of scrap wood and neoprene or a couple of large rubber bands wouldn't hold the yoke quite well. Remember - my experience with this is in flight SIMULATION - not combat - so I'm not violently jerking the yoke all over the place.
  (2) The CH equipment (flight yoke and pedals) ate up 100% CPU on Windows XP PRO, SP1. This was fixed by installing the software drivers that came with the hardware. Simple fix, I know, but it was initially alarming to see the CPU get pegged by "a joystick device".
  
  And the recommendation: Buy this with the pedals to get the full effect. With features like toe brakes, you can conduct more true-to-life turns and taxiway movement, to say nothing of applying correct rudder to slew around a turn. I would also recommend buying a powered USB hub with these two devices, as many people have more than just these two devices they'd like to plug into the computer at one time.
  
  
• Not bad, but...
  By A3MVIYL7WTATWR on 2003-10-22
  Very nice yoke indeed. I fly Cessnas, so I do have a small complaint. The trim wheel is on the left of the yoke, in the cessna it's on the right. I'd prefer they at least put the trim wheel in the right place and possibly create some actual push/pull throttle and mixture controls.

  The action on this yoke is fairly well. Much better experience than using a joystick, especially better than a joystick with built in rudder that always twists when you go left/right.

  Well done!
  
  

• Excellent Yoke
  By on 2004-01-07
  I am learning to fly on a Cessna 172 and am using Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 as an adjunct. I have found the simulator actually more difficult to fly than the real Cessna. The CH USB Flight Sim Yoke goes a long way towards solving this problem and making the simulator more closely mimic reality. I have not encountered problems others have mentioned such as the controls failing to neutral and the yoke being difficult to clamp to my desk. I find the trim wheel is too stiff but perhaps that is a problem unique to the particular yoke I bought. In any event, this yoke is well worth the purchase price.
  
  
• Another Great CH Products Product
  By A1I4A7LUQEMAKM on 2005-10-23
  After buying the CH Products Rudder Pedals from Amazon which I was intsantly happy with, I felt that I had to get this yoke for my Flight Simulator 2004. I did and overall, I am satisfied.
  
  I would love to have given this product 5 stars but the plastic makes the product look pretty cheap and you don't get the feel that thing is actually worth it price but as stated before, the next good flight sim yoke is at least 200 dollars more in cost. Another issue is the clamps that do not fit your standard desk but inserting a small book between the desk and yoke helps to keep it steady. Also, The trim wheel is a little work to turn but it really is no big deal for me and I still love to use it rather than map trim to another button.
  
  Let me be clear about one thing...this yoke feels good and is very responsive when controlling the planes in FS2004. Overall, I am happy with this yoke and it has taken my FS2004 experience to new heights. Although it is made of cheap looking plastic, I get the feeling that it is built to last.
  
  
• Good for the money
  By A9HU5MUJISVWL on 2004-10-25
  Good yoke for the price
  
  I got this yoke a month ago and I love it.
  
  It is the only simulator yoke that will simulate the realism of a an aircraft's yoke for this price. The functions of the three levers for mixture, throttle and prop. pitch are great to have and the two switches on the main body for the flaps and landing gear (if you configure them like that) are also really nice.
  
  The negative points on this yoke are:
  First, the really really really sensitive and hard to move trim wheel,
  Second, the non smooth and full of friction yoke,
  Third, the inability of the yoke to return to a single neutral position. It just stops wherever it wants.
  
  Having said that, in order to get anything else with the features of this yoke would have cost you much much more.
  
  I am currently flying a piper Cherokee and its counterpart piper warrior in the FS2004 simulator (in which the yoke intergrades seamlessly) and I find the whole thing really helpful.
  
  Its not perfect but its really good for the money.
  I have to say though that only a little extra effort from this company would have made this yoke much better.
  
  
  
• Love IT!!!!
  By AC1Y0YQIZ955B on 2006-01-05
  I received my yoke 2 months ago and I couldn't be happier with it. It is everything it claims to be and the quality, I believe, is very good. No "cheap" feel to it with the edges also being nice and smooth. The only thing I could ever possibly criticize about it is that the trim wheel is a little rough on the fingers. Other than that, buy it, you will love it.
  
  
• If you're flying a sim, you need this yoke
  By AWZIXUICDOS8O on 2006-02-10
  Most of us flying are using the traditional yokes, and this is an excellent addition to any flight simulator used under that context. I had Microsoft's Sidewinder prior to this, and though I didn't want to break down and pay the extra money for a "real" flight yoke, I can say that it is absolutely worth every dime. Super easy to set up with FS2004 (and hopefully 06 when it comes out), and such realistic characteristics it's amazing. I'm currently doing IFR training, and this is proving to be quite valuable to me for shooting approaches. I'm learning procedures I can use for setting up approaches without having to burn the avgas! My investment in this will pay for itself in less training time in the aircraft, I don't know how I flew Sim so long without it. Can't wait to get the pedals, that's next!!
  
  
• The Best Yoke Ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  By on 2004-11-28
  I was amazed how well this product worked! It's definaly is a part of the aviation family. So are all the other ch products. I love the throtle control. Before I bought this, I used a keyboard and believe me there's a really big differance!
  The nice thing about this yoke, is that there really isn't confusion in remembering the buttons, and switches. The hardest thing to remember is which switch is the flaps and wich switch is the landing gear. The trick to remembering is that the landing gear is on the left because landing starts with L and so does left.
  I hope you'll buy this yoke and some of the other ch products!!!
  
  
• Great Yoke except for one detail....
  By A357AT8ODFD0PM on 2005-12-30
  This is an excellent yoke that I have owned since April 2005. I use it with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002 and it works very well. The only problem I have had with it is that the clamps don't close quite far enough for my desk (which I think is average in thickness) so I have always had to place a wooden ruler between the clamps and the desk. That generally worked pretty well. During the entire time I have owned the yoke one of the bolts in the clmaps was always stiff to turn. Today it seized on me. I called CH Products technical line (except to be on hold for a long time) and they said to ship it back to them with a $33 dollar check for shipping and repairs. They said the brackets were not covered under the 3-year warranty. Keep that in mind.
  Otherwise this yoke has served me very well. The yoke is a little on the stiff side as some others have noticed but I got used to that.
  
  
• CH Products Flight Sim Yoke (USB)
  By A1OBYE6TQDNPS2 on 2006-03-16
  The mechanical design is somehow flawed. I expected the yoke to slide back and forward with ease and return to center when released. The movement should be on ball bearings for the price of the product. Instead, the yoke return position (controlled by springs, I am guessing) stopped anywhere in a +/- 0.5 inch location. The simulators I use react to this movement and I am constantly correcting. Maybe I some how received a product that slipped through QC. I am dissappointed. I could design one better than the one I purchased and cannot recommend this product.
  
  
• Finally, almost flying
  By A33W200C9J5FGJ on 2006-09-12
  After years of "flying" in various Flightsims, I sprung for the
  CH Flight sim Yoke and Pedals to get away from my forcefeedback
  joystick. What a revelation! No more "slamdunk" landings using
  computer coordinated rudder.
  
  I actually worked up a sweat "flying" with these upgrades. Had no idea what I had been missing all these years.
  
  If you're still using a joystick (of ANY kind) just junk it or
  give it to the neighbors kid. This is as close to the "real"
  thing as you can get and still be on the ground at home.
  
  
  
  
• This is so cool!!!
  By A2ITQDITZEI6MA on 2006-04-21
  I ordered the yoke and rudder pedals for my 45th birthday and got FS2004. First I want to mention how fast they came. I ordered them both on Sunday afternoon. I received the rudder pedals on Tuesday afternoon (yes, two days) and the yoke on Wednesday (three days). The amazing thing about that is that it came that fast even though I used the free shipping option.
  
  I has FS2000 several years ago and had a joy stick to use. That was nice but I wanted it to be more realistic. That is why I got these things. They work great. I plugged them in and everything was pretty much set. I tweaked the sensitivity and the null zones a bit and that was about it. The yoke and pedals make the whole fight sim seem more realistic and enjoyable. Now I am not a pilot so I cannot speak with authority at to how realistic it makes things but it at least seems more realistic. I am thoroughly glad that I made the plunge.
  
  As to the quality of the products, they seem fine and sturdy to me. Yes, I did have to use a 1/2" x 2" x 18" piece of wood I had laying around as a shim to get the yoke to attach to my pull out keyboard tray but it works great. The only complaint that I can really come up with is that the elevator trim wheel does not give the full range of trim, only a short way up and a short way down. Not a horrible thing seeing as the buttons can be programed to be used as the trim. Not as realistic, but I can certainly live with it.
  
  Overall, they are great and I certainly would recommend them.
  
  
• Great Training Tool
  By A1KX4PPJFWBQEO on 2005-06-14
  I recently bought the flight sim yoke and rudder pedals from CH Products. I was a bit hesitant because you really never know what you are gonna get online. However, the customer reviews tipped the scale and I decided to buy. The ship time was excellent and I received the items in a timely fashion. I use the yoke and pedals with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 and I LOVE IT! It was very frustrating flying with the keyboard buttons and not realistic flying with a fighter type joystick. The yoke and pedals simulate the flying conditions well and make the simulator very addicting. I am using this simulator to supplement my real flight training. Although not exact, it really helps reinforce previous lessons and allows me to fine tune my skills for free. I have noticed, as well as my instructor, my quick learning curve. GREAT PRODUCT!!! I Highly Recommend It!!!
  
  
• Great Item
  By A24NN70EK8XFZH on 2005-08-30
  The CH Products Flight Yoke is excellent for flight simulator. It adds so much realism to the game. Everything is programable. I use the flipper switches for flaps and gear. The thrust levers just add more realism. If you want to add realism to your game, buy this product instead of using a joystick.
  
  
• Whatta Christmas Gift!
  By A3GXVF9VGL81X1 on 2006-02-08
  My wife got me this yoke for Christmas, not knowing whether I would like it or not. Truthfully, I didn't know whether I was going to like it, myself. I was very pleasantly surprised:
  
  Installation was a snap. On Windows XP, I did't need to insert the driver disk. All I had to do was plug in the yoke to a USB port, and Windows XP installed the drivers from there. Calibration and testing was a snap, as was assigning the various buttons and controls to the yoke with Flight Simulator. My only gripe is that I had to then be very inventive (think: MacGyver) about how I was going to secure the yoke to my computer desk. Still, within 5 minutes of getting the yoke out of the box and plugging it into my computer, I was doing aerobatics with my new Flight Sim Yoke, making my wife dizzy in the process! :) I liked this product so much that I purchased the matching rudder pedals with some of my remaining Christmas money.
  
  Flying with the yoke (and pedals) takes some getting used to, aerobatics aside, and I'm still getting a feel for all of the different aircraft. It's interesting to note that the bigger and heavier the aircraft, the easier it is to fly it. Go figure.
  
  To summarize:
  The pros: Lightning quick and easy setup. Fun!
  The cons: You will need to engineer some kind of mounting system to secure the yoke to your desk.
  
  
• Great realism!
  By A2VI6VMDH5VC7B on 2006-04-24
  I'm far from being a private pilot but after I took an introductory flight around Houston the bug bit me. In this flight the pilot let me fly a little cessna around once we were airborne. I rushed home and picked up MS Flight Sim along with this Yoke. When it arrived, I was amazed out how much this felt like the actually yoke I had used, minus the weight factor. It's easy to mount and move around, and configuring it on Win XP was a snap. I was very impressed with the quality of this product and will probably by the rudder pedals in the future.
  
  
• Flight Sim Yoke
  By A23638N9NAQMRE on 2006-08-15
  I'm very pleased with the unit. I love the trim, throttle control and flap control features. AAAA++++
  
  
• Great Yoke
  By A2GHF1R3S2HS75 on 2004-10-07
  This Yoke is gr8. The clamps are very good, and the realism acquired in flight simulator with this thing is incredible. The price is very low, BUY IT
  
  
• Best Value
  By A2B8NORRR3334Q on 2005-07-07
  As others have mentioned, the yoke doesn't feel as solid as a real flight control. Despite this fact, it is well worth the money. The elevator(forward and back) motion is smooth and fluid. The aileron(left and right) motion is a little light to the touch but also very good. The control levers operation is also very smooth. There are 2 rocker switches for gear and flaps, and some buttons on the yoke. Of all of the purchases I have made to enhance flight simulation at home, this device has added the most realism. NOTE: If your mounting surface isn't perectly squared on the edge, expect some difficulty in using the included mounting brackets.
  
  
• I always wanted to learn to fly for real.
  By AENUYOIMN2FU6 on 2005-07-31
  I have been flying flight simulators since F15 Strike Eagle (If anyone can remember that one) right up to MS flight simulator 2004 using only the keyboard and mouse.
  
  I always wanted to learn to fly for real, so in July of 2004 I started taking flight lesions. I was able to realize my dream in January of 2005 when I passed my check ride and received my private pilot single engine land class rating. Almost all of my flight simulator skills transferred to the real Cessna 172 and saved me money! If anyone tells you any different...well shame on them. If I had it to do over again, well I probably wouldn't change a thing. I was able to find a great price for this yoke and all of my personal flight goals were achieved. If you want to shorten the learning curve and remove some of the inherent flight simulator barriers. Then this is the yoke for you. I (and my four year old little girl) have been using this product for a couple of months now without any problems with mounting, setup or operation. Of course she is having a little trouble with her landings but that's a feel thing right.
  
  
  
• Flig SIm Yoke RE:Clamps
  By A1HG531B5CLASL on 2005-10-28
  The clamps do not hold well on the desk.. other than that, great product!
  
  
• Excellent
  By A2HG0S6PN3N0WJ on 2005-12-07
  Bought this for myself as an anniversary present. I was kinda skeptical about it but thought that anything had to be better than a joystick. It is much bigger than I expected and installation was a breeze. My calibration was off but that was easy to fix. I use this for FS2004 and it makes a world of difference. I hit Fly Now to try it out before I realized the night time flight was set. Even at night this was a breeze to use. I made my first landing ever without wabbling on the final approach. I've only been playing FS2004 for 5 days. I'm getting the Foot Pedals for Christmas...
  
  
• Excellent Flight Yolk -
  By A3KIZE2MKMEWYP on 2005-08-02
  This yolk makes Flight Simulator "spooky" real. With the force feedback joystick that this replaced, I was never able to line a plane up directly on the line, nor was I able to do any beautiful touch downs. With this stick, you can "feel" the plane ease down to the runway as you pull back, then touch down right as the stall horn goes off. Really nice.
  I was hoping that it would also work as a driving wheel, but it is poorly suited for that task.
  
  

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