New Baby has arrived

MA_Clingy · Post by **MA_Clingy** » 24 Nov 2006 10:05

http://www.chproducts.com/retail/j_fighter_usb.html

Only annoying thing is that by the time I'd decided to buy it, Play.com had gone out of stock, so I have had to pay £20 more

cause I can't wait any longer

.

So by the time of the LAN I should be totally confused

Trig · Post by **Trig** » 24 Nov 2006 11:02

Oooo, how you managing to sneak it past the missus eh?
Or you going for the close to xmas put it in a big bag n make the missus think its a pressie for the kids route?

MA_Zak33 · Post by **MA_Zak33** » 24 Nov 2006 11:49

Trig wrote: Or you going for the close to xmas put it in a big bag n make the missus think its a pressie for the kids route?

got my vote on that!

MA_Clingy · Post by **MA_Clingy** » 24 Nov 2006 13:31

I waited until I was telling her about my £6K bonus from work, then said my current Joystick was the reason I was getting shot down all the time and I only needed £99 for a replacement. So I still need to explain why it's £120!!! when the credit card bill arrives

and I'll aslo need to explain why I will continue to get shot down

MA_Thorn · Post by **MA_Thorn** » 24 Nov 2006 13:41

It's because you haven't got one of these, of course:

http://www.inmotionsimulation.com/6DOF.html

Trig · Post by **Trig** » 24 Nov 2006 14:19

Nice bit of kit that Thorny, dont think the payload is high enough for old Cling tho chap

MA_Thorn · Post by **MA_Thorn** » 24 Nov 2006 15:01

It's alright, he can chuck everything else on it and set it to reverse

Post by **MA_Hat** » 25 Nov 2006 02:53

What's it like then Clingy?

MA_Clingy · Post by **MA_Clingy** » 25 Nov 2006 14:57

So Far...

Pros = Superb feel and action. Lightweight unit and light action (suits me). Manual Trim wheels for Aerelon and Elevator so you can trim even it aircraft never had trim.

Cons = NO TWIST!!!! - I didn't even think to check before ordering. Hellishly complicated set-up and programming (16 virtual devices, 3 modes (6 with shift option) and 32 buttons plus POV). No adjustment for small hands.

Simple flight is way way better than the X52. Might have to keep pedals now???

Post by **MA_Hat** » 25 Nov 2006 15:01

crap/// so for the rudder you're gonna be back to your pedals for a bit?

Im pretty sure there was a CH flight stick with twist?

EDIt: Just read the last bit of your post lol .. ignore what I put about the pedals

MA_Clingy · Post by **MA_Clingy** » 28 Nov 2006 10:26

It's been a bloody nightmare configuring this beast. The whole concept of "virtual devices" has been difficult to grasp and the "help" files are all but bloody useless. It's been a long struggle with trial and error! I'm almost there though. I had hoped to avoid using the pedals by mapping rudder to a wheel on the throttle, but found the same thumb used to control this wheel also controls wheel brakes. I didn't discover the problem until i tried to land!

Looks like I might be totally confused just in time for the LAN....and of course it's now too late to go back!

Just one tip.....dont take the slot in front of me in a coop.

Trig · Post by **Trig** » 28 Nov 2006 14:25

MA_Clingy wrote:...but found the same thumb used to control this wheel also controls wheel brakes. I didn't discover the problem until i tried to land!.

I can see this LAN having some comedy moments already...

MA_Dak · Post by **MA_Dak** » 28 Nov 2006 20:46

Trig wrote:
MA_Clingy wrote:...but found the same thumb used to control this wheel also controls wheel brakes. I didn't discover the problem until i tried to land!.

I can see this LAN having some comedy moments already...

Should think so

I havent flown for agessssssssssssssss and my look rd Hat is borked