What Yoke do you utilize?

[N55E008]

Hi there.

I'm curious which yokes are used most commonly here? 

I for myself use the Saitek Proflight Yoke, however I'm not really satisfied, as the yoke is pretty unprecise and mechanically not the best choice. 

Regards,

T

[faizan445]

been using a CH Products Fighterstick since 2009, never used a yoke before 

[frumpy]

If you go for a quality made yoke, you have only a few choices. I would go for a Precision Flight Controls Yoke

(perhaps you can find an Elite Yoke on ebay, same thing).

One thing I can really recommend is the Thurstmaster Warthog. You might want to grease the whole

ball bearing and protect it with a dust cover when not in use - other than that it feels heavy, precise and sturdy.

No comparison to the Saitek Yoke (I dont like them, too flimsy)!

[JeanClaude]

Using Saitek ProFlight Yoke System for years. Work like a charm at least for me 

 

[Richdem]

On 8/11/2016 at 5:27 AM, N55E008 said:

Hi there.

I'm curious which yokes are used most commonly here? 

I for myself use the Saitek Proflight Yoke, however I'm not really satisfied, as the yoke is pretty unprecise and mechanically not the best choice. 

Regards,

T

Have you tried the well documented modification to remove the springs and awful detent from the Saitek Pro?

I gave mine to my son when I got an X-55 Rhino. I was thinking of borrowing it again to revisit the mod and see what it's like.

I was also looking at maybe one of the CH yokes but I am not sure if they're much better. I'd love a Yoko but wifey might have something to say about me dropping $1,200 CDN on it

Edited August 12, 2016 by Richdem

[Richdem]

6 hours ago, JeanClaude said:

Using Saitek ProFlight Yoke System for years. Work like a charm at least for me 

 

Have you modified your yoke JeanClaude? 

[JeanClaude]

No.

Is this because i use iMac ? i dont know. 

Part of my preflight procedure is :

Click on "Use This position as CENTER" button, then Aileron trim center and Rudder trim center.

Voila!

JC

[3rdwatch]

Go Flight

[N55E008]

11 hours ago, Richdem said:

Have you tried the well documented modification to remove the springs and awful detent from the Saitek Pro?

I gave mine to my son when I got an X-55 Rhino. I was thinking of borrowing it again to revisit the mod and see what it's like.

I was also looking at maybe one of the CH yokes but I am not sure if they're much better. I'd love a Yoko but wifey might have something to say about me dropping $1,200 CDN on it

Could you provide me with a link to the mod you've meant?

Found several mods at google, all with different approaches.

Thank you & best regards!

[Richdem]

8 hours ago, N55E008 said:

Could you provide me with a link to the mod you've meant?

Found several mods at google, all with different approaches.

Thank you & best regards!

There are numerous ones out there, best to choose the one that best suits your ability. The rubber band mod is slightly easier than replacing the springs but will need changing more frequently

[jonfrederickl]

Currently using the Gladiator stick from VKB with some MFG's- the throttle is an old one from the x-55 I used to use. Currently, good yoke's are too expensive with Yoko being $1000 and GoFlight being $1200...

[jolmos]

CH Products Yoke

Edited August 22, 2016 by jolmos

[K4bel123]

Saitek Yoke

[737NUT]

Real Yoke, much better than the Saitek I was using.