Hello all. I was wondering if you guys could share your opinions on what you consider to be the best or your favorite controller when flying FS2004? I am currently considering purchasing a new HOTAS system from either Thrustmaster, CH Products, or Saitek. I have enjoyed Thrustmaster products in the past (F-22 PRO) with previous versions of MS Flight Simulator. I did find the springs a bit too stiff for casual flights in MS Flight Simulator. Now Thrustmaster has the new Cougar HOTAS. It's a very nice looking piece of equipment. It's also quite expensive. I have heard that there are many hardware issues with the new Cougar, so much that there's an entire website dedicated to the Cougar HOTAS. Is anyone here using it with FS2004? Share your thoughts please.Then there is the HOTAS from CH Products. It costs significantly less than the Cougar. It's got a lot of great reviews but I personally have never had any experience with any hardware from CH Products. Once again any input on this would be welcome.Finally there is a new HOTAS coming form Saitek. It's called the X52. It seems to improve on the Saitek X45 HOTAS. The X52 is actualy not available yet but should be out in a few days. Does anyone have any inside info on it or perhaps opinions on the previous X45 product?Thank you very much for all of your opinions and insight.

I would get the Saitek X-45. People in the IL 2 and LOMAC forums seem to think that is better than the X-52. It