Good joystick for carrier ops

[vonmar 122]

I got FSX acceleration recently.

I would like to do carrier ops with the default F/A-18 (later maybe the VRS F/A-18E Superbug)

 

Now, I need a suggestion for a joystick to get started ... under $100 ... maybe a little more?

[PCAviator 37]

For a budget joystick, I recommend the Logitech Extreme 3D Pro. Its durable, has a twist stick for rudder control, and an array of buttons + hat switch for view control.

There are likely others under $100 that are better, but the Logitech is one that sticks out in my mind, and should be priced around $50, or less. 

[zmak 331]

+1

[g_precentralis 191]

saitek cyborg is good one.

 

I think you can find saitek x-52 HOTAS for around 100$ (105$ at amazon right now)

[fppilot 4,360]

saitek cyborg is good one.

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X2!  But Caveat Emptor!  The product is top notch, but support is abysmal.

[vonmar 122]

Thanks to all of you for helping.

I will go now and look on-line at these...... maybe I will see some reviews on this (Caveat Emptor) buyer caution in reviews..!

[vonmar 122]

saitek cyborg is good one.

 

I think you can find saitek x-52 HOTAS for around 100$ (105$ at amazon right now)

 

Got it on ordered Saitek x-52 Flight Control System (Joystick and Throttle) from Amazon .. with standard shipping $118.

 

Thanks again for the help guys.

[g_precentralis 191]

Great, that's the best "all-round" HOTAS. Cheap price, decent quality, not too specialized, enough buttons, programmable profiles... The only flaw is the only one throttle axis, but that's the thing I can live with.

[fppilot 4,360]

 

Got it on ordered Saitek x-52 Flight Control System (Joystick and Throttle) from Amazon .. with standard shipping $118.

 

So when it arrives and you have used it please report back on your experience and level of satisfaction.