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| Hi, I currently use the Saitek AV8R joystick for FSX. It is a good joystick,  , but I am thinking of upgrading to a Yoke system. Any thoughts on which one to go for? 
CloudmasterIt's a good landing if you can still get the doors open.
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Cloudmaster (7/19/2010)
Hi,
I currently use the Saitek AV8R joystick for FSX. It is a good joystick, , but I am thinking of upgrading to a Yoke system.
Any thoughts on which one to go for?
Well I have a full Saitek Yoke/throttle and Pedal system and this is a very good system. I also had a CH yoke for a while, but the guy who gave it to me, suddenly returned to Flight simming, and so I gave it back to him.
I find the yoke a little lighter in the controlling, and thus making micro-adjustments easier.
The CH pedals are also both nicer to look at, and feels more natural to move than the saitek ones.
BUT - the Saitek system has several advantages also.
I like that the throttle levers are a seperate unit, and can be mounted besides the Yoke. I also have a Saitek Switch panel, and this mounts naturally upon the yoke unit. Several other extras can be bought that mounts on each other very naturally with the saitek system.
AND - I think that the Saitek system are still a little cheaper than the CH.
My two cents.... The decision is yours.
Regards
Ole Andreasen, Denmark
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| Hi CM: I see Ole has already helped with his experiences - mine are as follows: No experience of Saitek Yoke! CH Yoke is a pleasure to use - used for 5 years and no problems ever. No problems with configuration either. CH Pedals likewise. Great stuff. I have the CH 6 lever throttle quadrant, but have only just got around to mounting it and have not yet programmed it. I have not got it working for me yet - but I am sure that is because I have not yet been able to find the right materials to read.
By default it does not control anything useful from what I can see and the configuration program which is meant to be used with it is unreadable on my LCD screen (no idea why - I am sure it is a simple solution).  It is of a very tough construction - just like the yoke and pedals. I do like the look of all the things you can now add to a Saitek yoke set up - there are lots of gauges and panels. A great way to build a cockpit bit by bit... Or is that Christmas by Christmas...? Or is that Birthday by Birthday...? 
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| Thank you both Ole and SL for your advise. After much deliberation I've decided on the Saitek system.  See you both soon, maybe at Cosford eh!
CloudmasterIt's a good landing if you can still get the doors open.
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I dont think you will regret it.
Regards
Ole Andreasen, Denmark
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