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HOTAS (Hands on Throttle and Stick)

HOTAS
The real F/A-18E Super Hornet HOTAS switch assignments.
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Saitek X-45 assignments
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WINWING HOTAS and Panels Review | Part 2: SCRAMBLE checklist
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WINWING HOTAS and Panels Review | Part 1: COMMS
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WINWING HOTAS and Panels Review | Part 3: VIEWS
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WINWING HOTAS Orion 2
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WINWING F/A-18 HOTAS
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HOTAS Warthog by Thrustmaster
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MiG-Pit Mk.VI: Specs
Specs for the sixth version of the MiGPit. a project that has been running since 1992.
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MiG-Pit Mk.VI: Views
Specs for the sixth version of the MiGPit. a project that has been running since 1992.
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HOTAS Warthog
Added to the MiGPit in 2020. By late 2023 the Warthog stick developed a loose wire / contact somewhere in the stick, resulting in random control inputs and view changes. A little bit annoying, especially on finals. I repurposed the Warthog throttle as a lighting (and other) control panel on the right side of my 'pit, so it lives on for a few years more.
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HOTAS Warthog Product Description
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HOTAS Warthog: Table of axes
Which.. I found rather confusing, so I made my own.
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HOTAS Warthog: Throttle buttons MiGPit Manual  (download)
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HOTAS Warthog: Throttle buttons
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MiGMan retail prices HOTAS Cougar (2002-2003)
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HOTAS Cougar by Thrustmaster --/o\-- Cockpit Controller
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HOTAS Cougar Feature list
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HOTAS Cougar Features
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HOTAS Cougar feedback from MiGMan's happy customers
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HOTAS Cougar Paint Care
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HOTAS Cougar Stick Tension
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HOTAS Cougar tension
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HOTAS Cougar: 1mm play
Some people have talked about the 1mm play in the joystick centre position as being a flaw. To my style of flying it's a bonus feature!
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HOTAS Cougar1.02 update
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HOTAS for Beginners
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20 Years of Military Flight Simulations on the PC, 1980-2000
Part 1: The beginnings
A great overview of the first 20 years in home computer flight sims, by one of the best writers in the genre.
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20 Years of Military Flight Simulations on the PC, 1980-2000
Part 2: The Growth Years: 1990-1996
A great overview of the first 20 years in home computer flight sims, by one of the best writers in the genre.
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20 Years of Military Flight Simulations on the PC, 1980-2000
Part 3: The Mature Years: 1997-2000
A great overview of the first 20 years in home computer flight sims, by one of the best writers in the genre.
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20 Years of Military Flight Simulations on the PC, 1980-2000
Part 4: The New Millenium
A great overview of the first 20 years in home computer flight sims, by one of the best writers in the genre.
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Caring for the paint on your HOTAS
Advice about the paint on HOTAS and metal controllers in general.
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Cougar HOTAS | MiGMan's Dummies guide to installing (and I should know!)
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eSwap Pro Controller by Thrustmaster
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F-16 Control System Mk-I
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HOTAS
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MOZA | HOTAS & Force Feedback (Haptics)
In 2024 this popular manufacturer of Car sim racing accessories made a move into the Flight Sim space with a sturdy looking Force Feedback joystick along with a split throttle and rudder pedals. It’s been my observation that car sim race racers are MUCH harder on their gear than flight fans, so it be interesting to see how and if the MOZA injection influences that aspect of build quality in our beloved HOTAS space.
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PC Dash Repair
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Saitek X-36 repair
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Saitek X-36 setup
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Saitek X-36 setup
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Setting up your basic HOTAS controls
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Spring tension
From the Thrustmaster® Flight Control System Mark II owner's manual.
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Stiff Springs?
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T16000M FCS HOTAS by Thrustmaster --/o\-- Flight Simulation Controller
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Thrustmaster Flight Control System Mk.I
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Thrustmaster HOTAS
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Thrustmaster Rudder Control System
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Virpil --/o\-- Flight Sim Hardware
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Thrustmaster AVA
With the AVA line Thrustmaster have re-established themselves as top tier HOTAS manufacturers. The removal of the 'stiction' prone plasric gimbal which has been the bane of the Warthog since 2010, and the adoption of variable cams and springs on an all metal mechanism puts them squarely back in the game for hard core sim fans.
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VKB
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Weapons Control System Mk.II
The Mark II model had coloured LED's on the left which indicated status of rocker switches - very neat!
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Westland Essex / Sikorsky joystick
Mark Schimmer is building his own cockpit and got hold of a genuine helicopter control stick.
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X-36 Sticky Keys 1999
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