From everything I have heard the PFC rudders and yokes are top notch. Question - does the pressure required to be applied adjust commensurate to airspeed. If so, that is incredible. If not, do they give enough realism to justify the expense.

"(...) does the pressure required to be applied adjust commensurate to airspeed (...)"That would be a form of force-feedback, which I don't think is available in any yoke or rudder.Jaap Verduijn.

No, the rudder pressure does not vary with airspeed...exactly but there is progressive force neseccary to depress the pedals...which is about as real as it is going to get without a motion base sim. I think they are well worth the money expecially compared to the CH rudders...which are WAY better than nothing but which have no resistence at all...although a friend created the need for pressure with some bungee cords!All PFC gear are built like tanks and their service/support is utterly outstanding.For example, after years of use, the controller in my digital power quad died...quite likely due to a power surge during a thunder storm.I sent the module in to PFC and it was repaired and SHIPPED back to me the day they received it in for service. It just doesn't get any better than THAT!Regards,Jim

Hello All, I have had a PFC built AETI table yoke or the past 6 years. I would venture to say that it gets used at least 2 hrs per day, almost everyday, 365.In that time I have had 4 malfunctions, all internal springs which are very easy to repair -- and PFC will supply the springs for free or service the unit if you so desire.I slso have their rudder pedals -- without these fine controls my simming experience would be a lot less real. You just can't imagine how good it gets with great equipment.Best to all, Clayhttp://www.dreamfleet2000.com/gfx/images/F...ers/Dopke01.jpgClayton T. Dopke (Clay)Major, USAF (retired)"Drac"

I have the PFC floor-mounted column yoke, the Cirrus Jet pedals, and the throttle quad. In a jet, the control loading is done by means of springs and is not generally related to the air loads being experienced, although some jets do alter the spring feel tensions artificially. For me, with more than 4,000 hours doing it for real, the PFC controls are more than good enough.As far as construction...none better. Solid steel...built to last. Have had a couple pots go bad (with heavy usage) and PFC replaced them cheerfully each time.Can't even remember what it was like before having this stuff!CheersBob ScottATP IMEL Gulfstream II-III-IV-V L-300Santiago de Chile

I truly have to agree with all comments made in regards to PFC's flight equipment. I own the Column Yoke and the Cirrus Mooney Yoke. I am thinking on trading in my Cirrus Yoke for a set of the rudder pedals since it is just gathering dust.I am in the process of buying another Column Yoke for a dual station Dash 8 Procedural Training Device (PTD) see attached picture for illustration. I usually self service my yoke every four to six months due to its high usage. But it helps to keep the precision on cue. The only downside is that sometimes Windows XP does not recognize the yoke so you have to unplug and plugin again (this I think is a WinXp problem). This is really no big real, simply check your devices before loading your flight sim program.Sales and service is a breeze and the sales rep. (Kimberly) is very helpful. Credit orders have to taken over the phone though.http://www.majesticsoftware.com/HW/PQ/pq2.jpgGood Luck in your decision

I greatly appreciate all the comments...very simple conclusion...its time to get them.