Just bit the bullet and ordered my yoke. Waiting for Amazon to get it in and overnight it. One of the deciding factors is the built in USB hub...I have heard mixed reviews about the Saitek pedals though and my CH pedals are about to go so I am up in the air about that one...Any suggestions?-Paul

I have the Pro Pedals and love em. In fact, I would fly with the keyboard if it mean I had to decide between the pedals and a stick. I am really thinking about this yoke as soon as I hear some feedback. I cannot force myself to purchase the CH yoke after seeing it and messing with it in frys. I hope the built quality is better, from pics is sure looks like it will be.DO-

The pedals look great too (I think there is a short demo on YouTube). I think I shall replace all of my flight surface control hardware with SAITEK over the next 3 months.JS

After the clamp mounts on my CH yoke broke yesterday (this is my second CH yoke and the second to break), I decided to order the Saitek yoke. My yoke/throttles shipped from Amazon today! I can't wait!

Here's a link to decent review.http://www.gamingnexus.com/Default.aspx?Se...=Article&I=1563

Will do. I am standing at the front door willing UPS to show up now. My CH is already unplugged and on the floor staring at me like a puppy I am trying to discipline. It isn't pretty... -PaulPrimary RigLiquid CooledIntel C2D E6600 @3.2 gigsAsus P5N32SLI-Plus2 gigs Corsair XMS PC6400 4 4 4 12 @810Dual OC'd XFX 8800GTX @ 2 gigs24 inch Widescreen LCD 16XAA/16XAFDual 19 inch LCD'sRaid-0+1PCPower and Cooling 1k Quad SLIhttp://home.comcast.net/~psolk/3monitorsa.htmlBackup RigAMD 4000 San Diego @ 2.72 Gigs Kingston Corsair XMS CL2XFX 7900 GTX Raid-0

Waiting for delivery on mine today. After being a CH user for 7 years I will really be able to highlight the differences...-Paul

Everybody:Please POST your experiences with the new SAITEK hardware! Let us know if it is indeed as glorious as it looks!Thank you all!JS

Mine will be delivered today--will let you know the verdict.Randall

It's awesome. Personally I love it. The reviewer must have had a bad LCD on his because I can see my clock from anywhere. The clamps are a bit big and bulky for my liking so I just used two little C clamps from Home Depot. Anyone with a sliding keyboard tray hanging under the desk where your yoke mounts will find they have to do the same.There IS tension. All Axis appear to have a "spring" to center and a slight pull against center. It is an awesome feeling opposed to the plastic CH that could be moved with my little finger.All in all I am very pleased with the purchase although I have not hooked up the throttle yet as I have a CH quad and I remember the nightmare of setting up detents...Definitely a step up from the CH,-PaulPrimary RigLiquid CooledIntel C2D E6600 @3.2 gigsAsus P5N32SLI-Plus2 gigs Corsair XMS PC6400 4 4 4 12 @810Dual OC'd XFX 8800GTX @ 2 gigs24 inch Widescreen LCD 16XAA/16XAFDual 19 inch LCD'sRaid-0+1PCPower and Cooling 1k Quad SLIhttp://home.comcast.net/~psolk/3monitorsa.htmlBackup RigAMD 4000 San Diego @ 2.72 Gigs Kingston Corsair XMS CL2XFX 7900 GTX Raid-0

Ahhhhh I want this yoke so bad but no one ships to Canada!!! Have to wait until Oct, ####.

>It's awesome. Personally I love it. The reviewer must have>had a bad LCD on his because I can see my clock from anywhere.> The clamps are a bit big and bulky for my liking so I just>used two little C clamps from Home Depot. Anyone with a>sliding keyboard tray hanging under the desk where your yoke>mounts will find they have to do the same.>There IS tension. All Axis appear to have a "spring" to>center and a slight pull against center. It is an awesome>feeling opposed to the plastic CH that could be moved with my>little finger.>All in all I am very pleased with the purchase although I have>not hooked up the throttle yet as I have a CH quad and I>remember the nightmare of setting up detents...>Definitely a step up from the CH,>-Paul>OK,just to follow up on this after performing my first Takeoff and SID in the LVL-D. It is phenomenal. Finally the POV hat is on the left side so I can use it to glance up and down at my speed during the t/o roll and while taxiing. You can also pan and use the mouse at the same time now. The CH was on the right side so I would have to take my hand off the throttle to pan. The buttons are a massive improvement over the little CH buttons, the clock is awesome and it is thinner and deeper which I like. It does not come into view when looking at the monitor like the CH did. I am 25 minutes 51 seconds into EGLL-LLBG as I write this thanks to the clock on the yoke. The actual feel of the yoke is much more solid, it has a built in USB hub with what looks like a power supply plug input as well but I turned the box in and out and can't seem to find a plug for it.All in all I can't find anything negative except the clamps and that is only because I have a keyboard tray under the yoke. Like I mentioned earlier though, two little C clamps did the tirck perfectly as you can easily slide the Saitek clamps out.Hope that helps anyone on the fence,-PaulPrimary RigLiquid CooledIntel C2D E6600 @3.2 gigsAsus P5N32SLI-Plus2 gigs Corsair XMS PC6400 4 4 4 12 @810Dual OC'd XFX 8800GTX @ 2 gigs24 inch Widescreen LCD 16XAA/16XAFDual 19 inch LCD'sRaid-0+1PCPower and Cooling 1k Quad SLIhttp://home.comcast.net/~psolk/3monitorsa.htmlBackup RigAMD 4000 San Diego @ 2.72 Gigs Kingston Corsair XMS CL2XFX 7900 GTX Raid-0

Paul:Is the yoke s-m-o-o-t-h? Does that steel work well? Any other comments about "feel", accuracy, free play, etc. welcome.I have the same gig as you with my keyboard under the yoke. Not perfect. Do you have enough room for the fingers and keys?Thanks for your update!JS

Yes, absolutely it is smooth and that is without any lubrication on the metal... The feel is great, there is a snap to center although it could be a bit "heavier" IMHO. It is MUCH better than the CH though.As for the keyboard issue with the CH clamps there is no chance to get to the keyboard or to slide it out. That is why I had my fiance take me to home depot with my canes LOL just to get the C clamps. The yoke was a present to me for my spinal surgery next week. Once you throw on the C clamps or even just a little set of clip clamps for $1.99 you are all set.Not perfect but no complaints at all!Order it today!-PaulPrimary RigLiquid CooledIntel C2D E6600 @3.2 gigsAsus P5N32SLI-Plus2 gigs Corsair XMS PC6400 4 4 4 12 @810Dual OC'd XFX 8800GTX @ 2 gigs24 inch Widescreen LCD 16XAA/16XAFDual 19 inch LCD'sRaid-0+1PCPower and Cooling 1k Quad SLIhttp://home.comcast.net/~psolk/3monitorsa.htmlBackup RigAMD 4000 San Diego @ 2.72 Gigs Kingston Corsair XMS CL2XFX 7900 GTX Raid-0

>it has a built in USB hub with what looks like a power supply plug>input as well but I turned the box in and out and can't seem>to find a plug for it.That plug is for an external power supply for the USB hub. The power supply is not included with the Yoke and must be purchased seperately.