NZFF

Just getting around to buying FSX now but have a serious lack of controllers for flight simming as all I have is a mouse at the moment.
Any suggestions as to how to gear up for playing FSX in terms of yoke vrs stick and what sort of throttle etc?
Also where to buy this stuff in NZ.

At first glance I found this http://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/Saitek-...System/1545633/ but no idea if that is the brand I should be getting or if that is a decent price etc.

Thanks ahead of time for any info

Simply just to get you started , 30 NZ will get you a controller (joystick) the unit has a built in throttle and the regular hat and switch buttons , from there you progress if it suits your entertainment .

Ian Warren wrote:

QUOTE (Ian Warren @ Apr 23 2010, 04:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Simply just to get you started , 30 NZ will get you a controller (joystick) the unit has a built in throttle and the regular hat and switch buttons , from there you progress if it suits your entertainment .

I don't mind spending more if it is likely to add to the enjoyment of the game, which I would suspect it would. I mean I don't want to jump in and craft up my own simpit just yet, but don't mind spending money on decent stuff if it is value for money.

Apart from the basic C172 and the DC-3, I don't find *any* of the default aircraft in FSX that satisfying. I'd recommend buying one decent FSX optimised aircraft to start with - one that has all the navigation (and possibly FMS) functionality you need to get to learn the ropes. Military aircraft are fun, but they're pure eye-candy - nothing else.

My favourites are [all the] Captain Sim aircraft - and most of the Wilco/Feelthere range. Some of the Carenado GA aircraft are good, but beware - not all have full ILS/Glideslope functionality.

Keep checking flightsim deal of the day for bargains - as well as Trademe etc. Occasional sales are usually posted here when found. I picked up most of my Captain Sim aircraft in sales after people alerted me here.

Basically, you'll need to decide whether you want to enhance what you DO in FSX or what you want to LOOK AT

I've found that trundling around NZ, learning navigation techniques etc. is so much more enjoyable with some scenery and weather add-ons. Top priority in this department (if you're NZ based), are Robin's sceneries - plus maybe Roads & Rivers. Also, I found a fully registered version of FSUIPC a boon.

Freeware-wise, WOAI will fill your NZ skies with local AI traffic.

Something along the lines of a saitek evo stick with all axis including rudder twist should be a good start

creator2003 wrote:

QUOTE (creator2003 @ Apr 23 2010, 06:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Something along the lines of a saitek evo stick with all axis including rudder twist should be a good start

Stick instead of yoke you would recommend?

I have the Saitek Evo stick, does everything I need. and should be ideal for you as a starter. Later down the track
you will be able to work out what you need and this will depend a lot on the aircraft you use most.