new stick by Saitek

Town · Post by **Town** » 14 Sep 2006, 12:37

I don't know if this is the right forum but Saitek have a new joystick coming out with twin throttle controls - it looks a bit backwards ways around but multi engined drivers might like it.

It's called the Aviator, see it at http://www.saitek.com/

Regards

Town

Post by **DaveG** » 14 Sep 2006, 12:41

I saw that the other day. Doesn't look exactly easy to use :think:
Don't think I'll be buying one any time soon.

Hot_Charlie · Post by **Hot_Charlie** » 14 Sep 2006, 15:00

Looks like its been designed more for people to use it either left and right handed than to be able to operate in a multi engined fashion.

Charlie Bravo · Post by **Charlie Bravo** » 14 Sep 2006, 15:29

Looks uncomfortable.

Chris Trott · Post by **Chris Trott** » 14 Sep 2006, 23:40

Hrm...dunno how I'm supposed to fly with one hand in front of the stick... blocks my ability to fly when I turn left/right depending on what hand I'm using.

Hope Saitek's sales fail miserably with this one and they learn a lesson in ergonomics....

Post by **Garry Russell** » 14 Sep 2006, 23:45

You're right there CT

I hope this does not get encouraged

I can't see how you could operate those throttles smoothly

Everything looks in the wrong place

Not a good layout at all.

The sooner they get the drop it message.the better.

Garry

Dyl Roberts · Post by **Dyl Roberts** » 15 Sep 2006, 00:13

I think I'll be hanging on to My X52!!

Post by **DaveB** » 15 Sep 2006, 00:39

Saitek have obviously tried to keep the footprint as close to the original stick (it's predecessor) as possible.. an X52 but with the benefits of a dual throttle all in one package. It's failed for me too I'm afraid for the reasons already mentioned :huf:

ATB

DaveB :tab:

Quixoticish · Post by **Quixoticish** » 15 Sep 2006, 01:38

I wasn't impressed with the X-45 and haven't touched a Saitek since. I think I'll stick with Thrustmaster.

Post by **DaveB** » 15 Sep 2006, 01:51

I'd go for a new stick tomorrow Chirs as my old M$ PrecisionProII isn't as good as it once was but you're hard pushed to find something of the same quality and simplicity these days. Buying a joystick has become the same as buying a mobile phone.. all I need one for is making the odd call every now and again yet all I can find are ones with 3G this and WiFi and X-megapixel cameras. What happened to simple quality :roll:

ATB

DaveB :tab: