Warthog roll axis stiffness
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I’ve previously noticed comments in reviews that the roll axis is too stiff for precise adjustments when flying piston engined aircraft. The question I have is, does that improve over time, and if so, how much use does that typically take?
I tried using the stick with a Cessna 172, but it’s so much easier to control the aircraft with an MS Sidewinder FFB stick. I don’t think I’d use the Warthog stick at all if the MS stick had the same buttons.
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Simply put, there is a lot of inconsistency between runs of TM’s. I had two, I weighed them both, the first one was about 36 grams heavier than the second one. The return was slow on both, and not consistent, different rates of X and Y. Mechanically , they are too heavy for digital translations, without probably hours of orientation to it. I have a slight metal contact allergy, which is the main reason why I don’t use it, but as you’ll probably hear here soon, there is much to be desired in layout, feel, and usability- especially at that price.
If you’re learning the hog and want the real deal , sure, but for piston I’d look at the gladiator I think they even make a button that is like an American push pull throttle button.
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I’ve heard good things about the VKB Gladiator. If I was starting out with piston engine aircraft I’d probably pair it with MFG Crosswind pedals and a throttle quadrant.
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I’ve previously noticed comments in reviews that the roll axis is too stiff for precise adjustments when flying piston engined aircraft. The question I have is, does that improve over time, and if so, how much use does that typically take?
I tried using the stick with a Cessna 172, but it’s so much easier to control the aircraft with an MS Sidewinder FFB stick. I don’t think I’d use the Warthog stick at all if the MS stick had the same buttons.
Mine (I only have one, at present) seemed to “wear in” over time…either that, or I just got used to it. Personally, I like the feel of how heavy and stiff it is and now can’t stand my CH stick for being WAY too light. What you may want to do is fool with the calibration until you get it to control the way you’d like it to - for FAF/BMS (which are all I use mine for) I “over-calibrated” it - i.e.; cheated the setup so that it is extremely sensitive. By doing this in conjunction with it being so stiff I get the effect of a “poor-man’s FCC3” (which I also have on a Cougar). It’s not the same as, but it’s a fair cheat once you get the feel of it.
If I were flying a virtual C-172 I’d want a yoke…like I use in a real Cessna.
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I’ve previously noticed comments in reviews that the roll axis is too stiff for precise adjustments when flying piston engined aircraft. The question I have is, does that improve over time, and if so, how much use does that typically take?
Hey supanova, how is the stick after one year?