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Old October 22nd 06, 11:30 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Gary Drescher
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Default For MXSMANIC: Flight Simulator Gear?

"Paul Tomblin" wrote in message
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In a previous article, "Jay Honeck" said:
I tested this unique rig at Oshkosh this year, and found it to be
PERFECT for the task, and I'm thinking about either purchasing one or


I've used a couple of those sims, including some pretty **** hot gear in
the X-Plane booth, and some Elite set-ups, and I've never liked the way
the trim doesn't actually trim the elevator forces out. I end up flying
with the trim wheel all the time.


That's why I strongly prefer a force-feedback joystick over a non-FF yoke
for simulated flying. With the FF joystick, you *can* trim off the elevator
pressure.

But Jay could provide both and let his guests choose.

--Gary