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Compatible Models:
Canon Digital ELPH
Canon IXUS V
Canon IXUS V2
Canon IXUS V3
Canon IXUS 300
Canon IXUS 330
Canon IXUS 400
Canon IXUS 430
Canon IXUS 500
Canon S100
Canon S110
Canon S200
Canon S230
Canon S300
Canon S330
Canon S400
Canon S410
Canon S500
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Precision. Realism. Control. The Saitek Pro Flight Yoke System is highly engineered to meet the exacting needs of the true flight simulation enthusiast. Stainless steel shaft, ergonomic controls, integrated chronograph and separate throttle quadrant ensure a smooth, accurate and totally realistic flying experience.
Customer Reviews:
What I Got for Christmas.......2007-12-30
I have been flying Flight Simulator since the days of wire frame graphics and keyboard controls. Usually behind the curve on technology, I have, in the last couple of years, been enjoying advanced control systems to make flying more precise and immersive.
I have enjoyed many different HOTAS (Hands On Throttle and Stick) configurations, but when I finally got Saitek's Saitek X52 Flight Control Systemand Saitek Pro flight Rudder Pedals I was in virtual aviation heaven. I learned quickly of Saitek's sturdy construction and the smooth precision of action.
But, as good of a controller the X-52 was for military aircraft and helicopters, it detracted from the immersion factor for general aviation and transport aircraft. So what I got for Christmas was the Saitek Pro Flight Yoke with Three Lever Throttle (PZ44):
Features:
The Yoke has two two-way switches and a button on top of the right post. It has one two way switch, an eight-way POV on top and a trigger switch on the front of the left post. The Mode switch is on the top-front of the right post. The front of the yoke has a backlit LCD display that displays the Mode and time (24 hr format) or elapsed time {I would like to research if there is a way to have the yoke display GMT }. There are three buttons on the front. One is a mode select between time and chronograph, the second is start/stop and the third is a reset.
The quadrant has the three levers with zero detents. If you go below a detent, it counts as a button (I have the power lever detent setup as F2 repeating for thrust reverse). Below each lever is a two-way rocker switch.
So, let's see here...excluding the 5 axis and POV, you have seventeen potential inputs times three modes for a total of 51 possible inputs. Mode select is only effective if launched through SST though. Haven't got the time yet to mess with software.
First Impressions:
It took a while to setup the functions I wanted within FS. Then I spent sometime offline flying to get the feel for it. I still have some tweaking but here is what I found out initially.
The yoke is very smooth and precise. It does have definitive centering which you can come out of smoothly with little effort but I ended up putting in just a tad of "null zone". This reduced the tendency to over control. I have seen electric trim in some light planes positioned on the yoke. I have set the tree two way switches as my trim. Initially I had the "repeat" slider set to full and found it very difficult to precisely trim. I have backed it off to the middle setting and it is better but still easy to over trim. I believe that taking "repeat" off completely will be best.
The quadrant movement was likewise smooth and precise. I found the zero detent very obvious, it takes very little effort to move past it, but you will know when you did. The step below the zero detent is a "button" and I have the power lever's set to F2 repeating and the prop lever's to feather. For the first time in my sim flying I can touch down and immediately move to reverse without hunting the keyboard or assigning another valuable button to do it for me. It is very intuitive.
I hate the idea of reaching over a yoke to operate the engine controls as it is on the CH Products Flight Sim Yoke USB ( 200-615 ). The separate control quadrant allows me to place it in a position that approximates a Cessna or other light plane. Of course there is a great deal more cable, so if you have an eight foot arm, knock yourself out.
I flew the C172, B1200 and CJ700 in Microsoft Flight Simulator X Deluxe DVD while making small tweaks to fit my preferences. In Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight, I toured around in the Herc (C-130), C40 (737), C9 (DC-9) and T39 and B1200. What a difference!
I went online in real weather and went up in the B-1200 and shot some non-precision and ILS approaches. The power response was smooth and authoritative and the precision was such that speed control and descents and climbs by power were easily accomplished. The yoke made fine control input the norm.
There are several things I want to try yet. Setting all of the engine levers to separate engines and tooling around in a 727 and then yanking into reverse on all three pipes at the same time, as an example.
The one limitation, and this is true for all but the high end quadrants is that in multi-engine scenarios you will still have to select an engine to make individual adjustments as in a fuel cut off/feather problem. Or select out the bad engine and pull off with the mouse. The neat thing here is, you can stack another quadrant and have a true twin engine quadrant for about the price of one of the stand alone sticks.
There is a lot of territory to explore yet, but so far I am more than pleased. The overall quality seems very good to excellent and the smoothness and precision are as good as I have ever experienced or heard of.
PROS:
Good size, ergonomic, sturdy.
Simple setup.
Smooth, precise inputs.
Adaptable.
Plenty of Buttons.
Affordable.
Cons:
Would have liked the engine control levers constructed with metal instead of plastic.
The power quadrant's case is entirely plastic, would have liked some more metal used throughout the set.
Some very minor assembly required (mounting clamps, etc).
Ethel's Very Happy Husband
The Best Yoke Available Anywhere!.......2007-12-14
When I first got this yoke it was kind of weird adjusting from a joystick but in a matter of hours of just flying you get sooo used to it...It feels real and smooth. I even land planes a whole lot better. It centers great fro trim its just unbelievable. BUY IT!!! I had those same phantom keys as previous users but trust me it's not that bad as they make it really seem. As a matter of fact I just disabled my Gear up and other Important buttons from the yoke that could jeopardize my flight on Approach. Nothing happened since.
Avoid this product .......2007-12-05
This is a half-baked product that was apparently rushed out the door. I sent one back with the infamous phantom button press issue only to get a second one that is worse. Wish I could rate it lower than 1.
The number listed (310-972-9930) above only refers you to the Saitek website. I have sent 4 e-mails with no reply to try to get the "improved" one.
Consider yourself warned. The shame is the yoke has potential but this is just poor quality control in the manufacturing process and non-existent service.
At this point CH has nothing to worry about.
GReat Yoke - No Problems.......2007-11-26
I recently got the Pro Flight Yoke System from Saitek, and It is a really precise and well built product. It makes flying more realistic than ever!
I'm not having any problems with phantom buttons. I called Saitek before I ordered, and was told they made a change to the firmware after the first production run, eliminating the phantom key issue completely. Mine works great and I'm going to add an additional throttle.
Slight deadband on ailerons/Causing computer problems.......2007-11-22
It is a nice addition to my flight sim. The only problem is a very small dead band on the roll axis. It doesn't cause problems with heavies but with something smaller like a BE20, it makes approaches tricky. Also, ever since I installed the SST software, I've been having an incredible amount of trouble with my computer. I've got most of the issues sorted out but my computer still runs slightly slower than before and beeps at me when I launch FS. I would say, if you don't need the software, don't install it. Although remember you may need it to assign commands if you fly the PMDG 744 in FS9 like I do.
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