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EHM-2155 Mariano:
I got the X52 cos after going throu so many joysticks with very rudimentary throttle controls I decided I wanted a nice throttle, and although simplistic (one throttle for 4 engines can be simplistic) it does the trick very well and helps a lot in the landings. I agree the twist handle is one of the most robust I have come across (i used to dread joysticks with twisting handles cos sooner or later they just felt all lose and wiggly).

I give thumbs up for the X52, I have no idea how a yoke feels...

EHM-2198 Didimo:
I am the (so far) proud owner of a CH Products USB Yoke and CH Products Pro Pedals USB which I use in combination with the Saitek Throttle Quadrant (USB).

I only few a few hours worth of air time using the joystick (actually a gamepad). I found it terribly unsuitable (if you are serious) for properly controlling the a/c. Could be better with a bigger joystick, the gamepad thing just wibbles too much on your finger and is tiresome.

Anyway, if you are an Airbus driver you probably want to go for joystick for realism. Otherwise I recommend the YOKE :)

It is such a multifaceted control (the yoke) for both small planes and large a/c like Boeings and is a realism boost.

I have used this setup successfully in both FS9 and FSX. The only problem I experience (oddity is a better word) is that the SAITEK throttle will never give you full power even when the throttle is 100%. Apparently this is due to the a/c itself, and in some ocassions I have found myself using F4 to get a boost otherwise the a/c would just go to the end of the runway without taking off at full throttle. Anyway, that rarely happens.

If you ask me, go for the CH yoke. don't know about Saitek pedals but I am fine with CH. The Saitek throttle is more realistic than the CH version. I THINK (but might be wrong) the saitek yoke has less buttons than the CH counterpart.

EHM-1997 Alexander:
I own both the X52 and a set of ch yoke + pedals and saitek throttle quadrants (2).

IMHO the joystick doesn't touch the yoke and pedals for "feel there" and control. Joystick is of course much more responsive - which makes it easier to fly with a yoke, because you have more fine control.

Pedals for rudder 110% even if you have a joystick (X52), I'd recommend locking the twist and using pedals. Feels right.

The saitek throttles are great too because of the decent movement and chaining together for independent control of engines.

EHM-2029 Sotiris:
So, to recap what you need is Saitek's combo X-52 with rudder pedals :]

Seriously though, the profile editor of the siatek allows to have a completely different configuration to suit each of your birds. And if you ever used a Wilco Airbus, a PMDG NG and Captain Sim's C-130 you'll realise just how vital is this ability to customise stuff.

In the end though, it's down to major things: Personal Preference and Budget.

The choice is yours

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