The Ultimate FLIGHT SIM JOYSTICK? Logitech 3D Pro

[@logicreversed18t]

Bro, you opened that package like a savage - like a vegetarian assaulting an avocado.

[@StefanDrury]

Haha, underrated comment. Hmm, now I want avocado for breakfast...

[@Jack-le7vk]

He went full Neistat!

[@ThatPerthFan]

Im pretty sure he is a vegetarian who assaults avocados

[@logicreversed18t]

@@ThatPerthFan Pssst, I'm pretty sure that's why I made the joke . . .

[@theun-knownmusician5468]

Dude 😂

[@musicalaviator]

USB-A plugs are designed to never be the right way up the first time you try to plug it in. haha

[@StefanDrury]

I didn't do that on purpose. Every. Single. Time.

[@lindsve]

For some reason they never fit until the third attempt

[@AussieAngeltv]

@@aleknowak9969 you can edit/correct your comment by tapping on the dots on the right of your comment

[@fontana101]

Even though it's a 50/50 chance seems like it happens 100% of the time.

[@getsideways7257]

@@lindsve My record so far is five to seven attempts :)

[@paulzacharopoulos511]

I've had the same joystick as you since 2006. Seeing yours made me think "So that's what color it is."

[@Tanmayl11]

Really durable... I've had it since 2012.

[@mataskart9894]

@@Tanmayl11 Logitech always makes durable products, no matter the price, I found their keyboards/mice that are

[@WaveFlightSimulations]

You can edit the response curves with linear and non linear for the joystick sometimes its too sensitive and sometimes its lacking sensitivity you can adjust this by reducing the gradient of the curve. Helped me alot bc flying the 777 and C172 is soo different

[@justadroid]

Basic sim setups make you work a lot harder to make up for the lack of normal controls usually available to you in the cockpit, which is great cause it will force you to improve your scan rate! It’s great fun to set zero visibility and fly an ils all the way to touch down and see if you can get it on the runway....keeping up with those twitchy needles the closer you get gets very challenging , failing an engine in a twin makes it even more exciting! Home flight sims are so useful!

[@Warkip]

if you want a left handed joystick i can really reccomend the thrustmaster t16000m joystick, it allows you to make it a left or right handed joystick

[@getsideways7257]

Not only that, it comes with Hall effect sensors instead of potentiometers (for X and Y). I truly hate mine for the ergonomics and the buttons, but when I tried switching back to the sticks I had before, I simply couldn't use them because of the imprecision, pots noise and increased input lag.

[@NiteFPS]

Or the new TCA airbus joystick

[@gasser5001]

Yup, but the Logitech pro joystick is 40.... the t16000m is 100-120, if you can find them.

[@jawarakf]

@@gasser5001 don't be stingy, the Thrustmaster T1600 quality worths the price. I'll ditch the Logitech Wingman 3D Pro for Thrustmaster complete set later. The Logitech Wingman is not really a good flightstick, tend to get stuck to the left after prolonged use sending the aircraft into violent left roll sometimes.

[@Randomguy-sq5sj]

I recommend the gladiator nxt joystick

[@Richborg44]

I had 8 Logitech 3D Pro joy sticks that went though 5 years of aviation summer camps with 8 to 14 year olds. Then 7 years of high school aviation program. They were used a lot. I still have them all and still works great. Can't beat it for the price.

[@Vincy768]

Can the Airbus joystick be connected to the Aerofly FS Global?

[@juliusplayz6960]

I also have the Logitech 3Dpro at the age of 12 and I’m very satisfied

[@StefanDrury]

Awesome, I'm really enjoying using it.

[@finnleithomczyk5292]

Ima get a honeycomb instead

[@katiecameron7507]

I also have the Logitech 3D pro and I use it for Vatsim on FSX. It is a lovely controller to use and it is very accurate. Hope you enjoy the joystick Steph. Love your content

[@antonwestergaard5211]

Finn Lei Thomczyk honeycomb is awesome!

[@itzsaft5622]

Finn Lei Thomczyk Yeah, I have a joystick I borrowed from my friend. Hoping i’ll get the honeycomb to my birthday in 3 days😁

[@josefmprable]

i literally have this for about 10 years now, most of the buttons still work. :D

[@jacobsmith4453]

JtQFp same I use it with an x56 throttle which is a weird combo but I’m looking to get the thrustmaster warthog

[@zerocarb4892]

Saaaaame

[@gogidk]

bro i still use mine to play FSX

[@mikaillal4223]

same bought it when it came out and i was so young i don’t even remember, 10 years or so

[@ilikecheese8888]

I got mine for $2 at a thrift store

[@leifekstrom1828]

I've used one of these Joysticks for a few years now along with the Flight Sim built into Google Earth. Great combination for practice flying a navigation exercise or for familiarising yourself when planning to fly to a new location! It even has a SR22 built into it!

[@nploates]

This joystick has been designed for the right hand!

[@cadams6702]

NPLO Aviation what gave it away? Was it the part where he talks about the joystick being designed for the right hand?

[@davidch880]

Most joysticks ARE righthand designed.

[@Wockes]

"cries in left handed"

[@CMDRkarstenvader]

@@Wockes Thrustmaster t.16000 got you covered lefties!

[@andrewpena9041]

Although a vision jet actually has the primary pilot flying left handed.

[@flyingdmitry3490]

There is one trick this joystick played on me when I was practicing before my first flight as a student. Yaw axis control. To turn right you need to turn joystick clockwise. Seems logical. I got used to this wery well after many hours in simulator. But when I got in the real airplane and used rudder pedals for turning I got confused... To turn right you move your right foot forward, left goes backwards... which is counter-clockwise! Intuitive direction of steering is exactly opposite from what you have on joystick. As a result it took me more that one lesson to unlearn this and start steering correctly. So my advice for anyone planning on using this kind of joystick - also buy pedals.

[@chunyuen93]

Or you can invert your yaw control just before you start learning on the joystick

[@jarnney1980]

Thank you for the honest reivew. I'm joing the world of sim avation, and hopefully one day get my license.

[@hypergalaxyhoover]

"Older style USB" haha your hilarious. PC master race!

[@jarnaiz8526]

Just came to comments looking for something like this hahahah

[@graytonw5238]

I bought one of these probably over 10 years ago. Almost gave it away but decided just to hold on to it, and I'm glad I did now. I've been thinking about getting Flight Simulator and hopefully this will work with the game.

[@LenHarms]

It's $32 US on Newegg right now. I picked one up for Flight Sim 2020 in a few days.

[@stefanmihic6153]

Haha same! Mine literally came today with prime delivery. Perfect for Flight sim 2020 coming out tomorrow (Tuesday)!

[@Tripleh3lix20]

How's it working for both of you (assuming one of you received it)? I just ordered one on Amazon.

[@stefanmihic6153]

ArklayBear this joystick is working great! In fact better expected. Really love the feel of the joystick, and all of the buttons are binded automatically to flight sim 2020 since it’s a popular joystick and the controls are easy to get use to! Rudder controls by twisting the joystick is a great touch and highly recommend this joystick.

[@Tripleh3lix20]

@@stefanmihic6153 Really cool, looking forward to it on Monday!

[@lincolnhexter1089]

How are landing with it? Are flares easy to do with it?

[@joefish6091]

We used these Logitech JS back in the BF1942 days, good family of joysticks, my wife likes 3D Pro, (for planes), I prefer the Wingman Extreme, it has better side throttle position IMHO (helicopters). Both our nearly twenty year old Logitechs are still working perfectly in 2021.

[@nsv1218]

This is exactly the video I needed to see, thank you!

[@turinsbane4200]

I'm a flight sim newbie, but I just purchased this joystick for MSFS 2020. Thanks for the review!

[@hardcorehardware361]

I just bought it for FS, is it any good?

[@turinsbane4200]

@@hardcorehardware361 It is supposed to arrive tomorrow, so I'm looking forward to testing it out

[@hardcorehardware361]

@@turinsbane4200 I got mine here, gonna test it out soon:) Let me know what you think please.

[@linkfreeman1998]

@@hardcorehardware361 ik its 3 years late, but within few hours of using, its decent. At least moving on from mouse and keyboards. And yes, FS2020 still have keyboard bindings like that of FSX.

[@hardcorehardware361]

@@linkfreeman1998 Thanks for the reply mate even if its 3 years later haha, still quicker than the FS2020 Asobo download manager haha.

[@kightremin]

I can't believe they still manufacture this. I sincerely recommend T16000 if you are looking for a beginner stick. It is a bit more expensive but the quality is night and day.

[@lorenplanes]

Good to see we both are using the same joystick 😁 Great video Stef!

[@colinboone9920]

This guy really just promoted the Logitech 3d pro in 2020, what a concept 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bencristofani3116]

Ikr that's why I was so intrigued to click on the video. Been looking at replacing ole reliable logi for a while now hahahah

[@mataskart9894]

it came out in 2004, just a proof of the idea- If it's not broken, don't fix it :) The fact that he paid 75$ for it is quite surprising actually, I bought mine for 10$ used, but it was like 30$ new a year ago...

[@colinboone9920]

Matas Kart I got my T.16000M for $60 brand new...

[@TheSnaveeelPlaysGames]

It’s now sold out everywhere and people are selling for over £$€100. Taking advantage of the popularity of MFS2020. On Logitech’s own website it’s only £35 ish so it shouldn’t be any more than $50. I had one before but sold it but with SWSquadrons coming out I wanted a new one. But like I said... sold out

[@Juhujalp]

I had this exact Stick since I first started flight simming, because I was not old enough to fly yet. It still works to this day. Good choice of hardware!

[@mrA353]

Can it do reverse thrust?

[@Juhujalp]

@@mrA353 to be honest i do not know of a stick that can. For reference I fly the warthog hotas combo with saitek pedals. Anyway the Logitech 3D Pro is a good starter stick. It does not have many features, but it does the basics quite well and lasts ages. Would not recommend it if you have a bigger budget.

[@linkfreeman1998]

@@mrA353 in FS2020 there's default mappings for this stick where it can hold the reverse thrust, but thats it. Not really sure for other sims. Prolly map one of the buttons to a toggleable version of the reverse thrust, and increase the thrust by the lever.

[@linusa2996]

One of the first things to start getting wonky will be that twist stick and the lock that keeps it from twisting. If you want a solid. dependable, durable flight sim joystick that will last over 5 to 10 years of almost daily use, get a CH fighterstick. In the space of 6 years I've had 2 saitek 45's an X52 and an X56. 3 logitec sticks, (the same one in this vid) and a thrustmaster joystick. Since then I've owned the same CH joystick since 2008. And aside from having to clean it and one time opening it to put silicone grease in the friction components, it moves just as smoothly and with the same precision now as it did when i took it out of the box.

[@romeotangoatc706]

I had one of these joysticks and it was a disaster. After about a year it started developing creep in the rudder (twist) function. No amount of calibration would solve this. I had to disassemble it and rig up something to rotate the potentiometer enough to get the rudder to centre properly. Over time, even that started to fail. Two other friends of mine developed the same problem as well. One started developing problems barely two months into ownership, the other had it develop after about a year. I subsequently replaced it with a Saitek AV8R-01 and that was brilliant...until one of the throttle controls started to fail too...sigh. Anyway, enjoy your joystick, but don't be surprised if problems start to develop before too long.

[@tdot6ix]

Literally dealing with those exact problems 😒

[@romeotangoatc706]

@@tdot6ix The way of the future are joysticks that have no potentiometers. They have Hall Effect sensors that are contactless, so there is no chance of them wearing out like potentiometers do. Thrustmaster's TCA Sidestick Airbus Edition is my choice. But good luck finding one. They are in high demand, thanks to MS Flight Sim 2020.

[@tdot6ix]

@@romeotangoatc706 I wish i got joystick that has force feedback

[@butterfacepilot]

I have the same joystick myself, its an excellent cost-effective joystick, however, its made for a right hand. Had it for 2 years now, hardly any wear and tear but I've tripped over the cable multiple times and bent the usb plug an socket...

[@jamiemartin2932]

Legendary timing Stefan! Was told on multiple occasions that the Logitech 3D Pro won't work on my MacBook Pro with X Plane. Obviously I should have checked your channel first. I've just ordered one. Have not been very successful flying with the mouse/keyboard so I can't wait to get some more realistic flying completed on X Plane. As always mate, thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@danieljimenez157]

So this Joystick works on MAC?

[@elik1491]

Saw the title and was like no way did Stef actually get the Logitech Extreme 3D Pro? I recommended it to you a few videos ago and I was sure you would love it, and I am about to watch the video and I am sure you will. I hope my comment might've helped at all and I am super happy you now have a more realistic flight sim experience! I assume you might've found out the vatsim multiplayer with that "student pilot'? Nice pick Stef!

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks for recommending it. I had quite a few people suggest this one so I thought I'd give it a try. Glad I did, a good addition to my home training setup. Cheers, I appreciate the suggestion.

[@elik1491]

@@StefanDrury Awesome. Definitely think it will be better than the PS4 controller haha

[@AlexandarHullRichter]

I was thinking to myself during your first approach "remember to the gear down." Good job Stef!

[@l.t.p4941]

Alexandar Hull-Richter hey , i make edm music, hope you will have a look and support me

[@onetruekeeper]

I had this stick once. But if you use it to play Tie Fighter it will quickly wear out because there is a lot of maneuvers in that game that requires extreme movement to fire on the enemy or avoid being fired on.

[@musoseven8218]

For a general purpose joystick my buddies and I, after our Sidewinders failed, switched to the 3D Pro. Along with Thrustmaster (TFRP) pedals. The 3D Pro is approx, in the UK, £39.00 at the time of writing and the TFRPs, approx £80.00-90.00. The downside with the 3DP is that it's handed, whereas a Thrustmaster stick can be configured. The 3DPro is great value and great durability too, so are the TM pedals. On the 3D Pro wear in the throttle lever eventually does for them, but still usable - some aircraft over rev/runaway that's all LOL! I use the top hat button for outside views etc. I use the trigger as a trigger (for combat sims) or brake for stick brakes as fitted to certain ultralights (or TM pedal toe brakes as appropriate for most other aircraft).

[@Caramellofellow]

The Thrustmaster T16000m is a bit more expensive, but well worth it IMO. It's ambidextrous, with configurable hand and thumb rests. It has several more buttons (and an symmetrical throttle). Most importantly however, it has hall effect sensors, not potentiometers; it will last forever! Those Logitech sticks flog out in as little as 6 months of light flying and with such a small range on rudder input/stick twist, it will end up driving you crazy!

[@michaeltyers7336]

I bought my Logitech Extreme 3D Pro in 2005 and apart from a bit of rudder wobble in the middle and hard button presses it's good.

[@hansholland5300]

thank you for the demo I got one just like this and I used it for years like 20 years and it works for all planes and I hold a PPl since 1981 thank you for the demo I am glad you like this one.

[@BonanzaPilot]

I have been using one of these for at least a decade. I have tried all the other gadgets and I end up with this thing back on my desk at the end of the day

[@SabrinaBraden-n7n]

Pretty cat, i have 3, just purchased the Logitech 3D Pro, looking forward to the full release of X-Plane 12, thanks for the review.

[@BEAMChannel]

I have been working on my Instrament written and using my flight sim along the way. One of these days I will fly a decent ILS :) I have the Logitech Yoke, Pedals and Throttle Quadrant. IT is also really good for learning things like how to use the G1000 or GNS530 when you are not paying $$$ to do so

[@mercSnake]

I used the Extreme 3D Pro for years doing online combat with IL-2 Sturmovik. I wore out three of them, but they each had three years use of at least 25 hours each week and could be repaired by replacing a worn pot.

[@2503Erik]

I have the old MS Sidewinder Force feedback 2 joystick. It's a quality product. Once in a while MS does something right. Try it, if you can find one second hand.

[@linkfreeman1998]

Thats really old of a stick isnt it? What port it uses, the now more common USB or Parallel?

[@saayanbiswas209]

Ordered one today. Can't wait to use it in DCS World

[@thejetfighter]

That's the one I'm using right now. Recommended for retro flight simulators 😀

[@tonycook202]

Casey would be very proud of your unboxing technique!!! I have an older Logitech Attack 3 joystick and I am all over the runway during takeoff without any rudder control. Can't even assign keys. Might have to upgrade

[@MaTtRoSiTy]

I have one of these and the most positive feedback I can give is that it was relatively cheap and it works

[@ucup71]

Been using this for 2 years.. I love it a LOT

[@jaircr4ft237]

Also but your gear down earlier if u even put it up and do not put flaps down while at like 500 ft on final should be done slowly along the way as soon as you line up with ILS or just VFR runway approach.

[@saddamh8460]

Ha, I found my Extreme 3d Pro sitting on the side of the road during a free giveaway weekend like five years ago, I still use it to this day!

[@walhalladome5227]

I use this joystick, I am very satisfied with its performance. For this price simply the best solution.

[@EightyBeat]

I got the same one a few weeks ago from a thrift store for 3 dollars. Its so good

[@OnePilot12222]

Great video Stefan👍 thanks for the information on what a good cheap flight sim setup for a student pilot is. Also i never knew just a flight sim joystick could include a rudder and throttle!

[@flyingark173]

Really great video considering all of the flight sim videos these days. Thanks Stefan!

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks, I really enjoy making and sharing content like this. Thanks for watching.

[@ellonysman]

Bought it for $49, sat 3 years and along comes MFS2020, BINGO! Still going strong...love it, now that I have a cheap gaming pc! Ignore that last comment below

[@the-entertainment477]

Hello. I used to play with a USB PS2 controller, and I used to do a feature in menu controls, It's called: "Center ailer rudder" in flight control surface/Primary control surface section, (I think Number 5 on keyboard), So this feature make the yoke returns to the middle in cockpit & it's make the plane balanced & going straight when I lose control of the plane or when I take my hands off the controller to relaxing my hands or when I get up from the computer for a minute, So when I came back to the computer I found the plane still going in a straight way & I feel happy. (This function it's not Auto pilot, It's Center ailer rudder) But after I play with a new joystick "logetich Extreme 3D Pro" and when I adjust the same feature (Center ailer rudder) on one of the joystick buttons. So when I click on that button. I see the yoke returns to the middle in cockpit, BUT when I take my hand away from the logitech joystick, the plane going down or going up. So I have to hold the logetich joystick all the time to control the plane. Why was this not happening to me on the PS2 controller? Is there any solutions?

[@teaandmedals]

Another awesome video ^^. I have that joystick too. Was using the twist for yaw for a while then got some pedals. Took a little while to stop twisting the stick for the rudder as Force of habit. xD

[@StefanDrury]

I think I need to adjust the sensitivity of the yaw twisting, it's a little twitchy otherwise. Thanks for watching.

[@glennwatson]

Tip with USB-A plugs. Whichever side the printed text is on is the top of the plug. I might give the logitech a go since the price is right. I been doing a couple lessons in helicopters lately and finding the spring loaded yoke a bit of a pain in x-plane.

[@AliBaba-vw7mo]

I highly recommend getting something like the T16000M or VKB Gladiator NXT. Those have far superior sensors. The Extreme 3D has an ancient sensor. Seriously, that thing was made before the universe even existed- its extremely old.

[@linkfreeman1998]

Still better than nothing. And when I meant nothing I meant simply flying with mouse and keyboard like it's 1990's flight simming.

[@mgvectors]

Cool video stef! Ive got the same one as well as the yoke and throttle. but the joystick is definitely worth it. Keep up the cool videos :)

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks, I appreciate that.

[@mitchy5142]

I have the same one, I also own the vflyteair SR20 and find the extreme works really well for it. If you are looking for a piston cirrus plane buy the SR20

[@StefanDrury]

I'll check out the vflyteair SR20 thanks, been looking for a good SR model in XPlane.

[@mitchy5142]

Stefan Drury just be aware the price is in USD, it is on sale on store.x-plane.org right now

[@TannerSwizel]

I purchased this stick after watching this video. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@BoilingHotCoffee]

i'm amazed these are still being produced i have had one since 2005

[@FlyingArchitect]

Good video and very appropriate during this trying time. I too have a very similar setup to you including the same joystick. Simple, inexpensive and quite effective. From my experience I’ve found it most effective for practicing IFR procedures. Many aspects of IFR flying. Is it a tear drop or a parallel entry, the hold, course reversals, going missed... combining the sim with actual ATC communications available from many sources like KZbin, Live ATC, etc can, in my option, keep certain aspects of our IFR skills sharper than they would otherwise be. Using the sim with foreflight on the iPad is particularly effective. Perhaps there are other iPad apps, that might work just was well, that you could have available to you. Thanks for the reminder! Love your channel.

[@ernestmac13]

I have one of these, and would like to use it on my, PS2/3, Xbox 360, Wii, Wii U, and Switch. I also have a steering wheel with pedals I would like to do the same with. Once I replace my dead PC, I'm// use them on that as well.

[@JFinney]

Was debating getting this joystick and XP, now I know I'll definitely get them :)

[@harsh.sharma]

How do you engage reverse thrust in this joystick's throttle?

[@mrA353]

Thats the question ive always asked

[@zemos777]

Press the assigned key on the keyboard or mapped button on the joystick

[@LuisMuniz2]

wow thanks specially on mac , just the video i was looking for.

[@f86fman]

I'm on my second one since FS2004. These babies are very well built and have more buttons than great grandpa's long underwear. FS2020 recognized it and assigned all buttons and controls to diff control defaults. Of course I changed most of them to my tastes.

[@rahulacb11]

Got this stick for my birthday. Cant wait for MS Flight sim 2020, only one month to go...🤩🥳

[@angusjones4876]

It actually a very good joystick because I have the joystick and xplane11 so great choice of joystick.

[@VarunK117]

what version of MacOS are you running? Does it work with Catalina?

[@sbrk]

It's a good joystick. If anyone is looking themselves I'd look at t-flight hotas though. Similar price but a bit more feature complete. And a separate throttle.

[@hpwan2]

wow.. can you still buy it brand new? I got mine when I was college student back in .. 2005ish..

[@coltonbeckman1740]

I have had this joystick for quite some time and I like it

[@thevelointhevale1132]

"I didn't assign a button for flaps" ... A euphemism left on the 'Blade Runner' cutting room floor.

[@buckshot704]

I can hear Niko in the right seat: “...Dude, really? 122SZ would have nailed the centerline...” 😜 Cool new sim equipment. Great choice selecting the VisionJet. 😎👍

[@StefanDrury]

Ha, no he's way more supportive than that! Thanks Mike.

[@Sparkles1290]

I also have this joystick, I’ve had it for 5 years with no problems:)

[@larrysouthern5098]

Yep..I've got two or three and get some rudder peddles..and you're all set...Flight Simming is good for practicing flying!!! And its fun too!!!! Simmers Unite!!!

[@muntedkunt2591]

A quick tip for the 3d Pro from someone who's been playing IL-2, DCS and other combat flight sims with them for over a decade: Dismantle the joystick and cut the first 360 degrees off the centering spring in its base. This makes the resistance much more comfortable allowing for easier precision adjustment. Additionally, the top hat is pretty useless for looking around in combat games like IL2. You've hit the nail on the head by using it for adjusting trim, as this is what the hat is most useful for, allowing you to click one degree at a time with just the thumb of the joystick hand instead of having to take your off-hand away from the mouse to the keyboard.

[@carterrex2468]

do you know how he is playing on mac from what i have been reading there is no driver for mac do you just plug it in and play? no driver needed?

[@andrewmack4830]

Another punchy and entertaining video. Well done. Keep them coming. I have the same joystick, and am very satisfied. Can you please do an RNAV-Z for Moorabbin 35R??

[@StreagleEagle]

I prefer Yokes To be honest, they feel better and you have something to hold in both hands.

[@getsideways7257]

Depends on what you fly...

[@richtaylor6039]

Oh dear Stef mate you bounced it on that initial approach. LOL I love X Plane but can't get the hang of it really. I pretty much stick to FSX and my yoke. Really looking forward to the 2020 version later in the year. :-)

[@mattymurphy8929]

These are the vids i was waiting for again.

[@Speedbird1]

Hey mate, disable the ai aircraft in the x plane menu, as this will really improve your fps( by about 30 in my case whilst flying the default c172). Just a heads up for ya! Great video!

[@315482]

Good content, I am a Spaniard with a lot of interest in making my passion of flying my profession, I just bought these controllers to try to increase my flying skills, but I need your help, do you recommend these Xplane 11 program or instead of these probably a better option like microsoft simulator 2024 or something like that?

[@victoriabracken]

Thanks! Great vid!!! I’m planning to get the exact same thing. Very helpful!

[@AidansAviationAdventures]

Nice one Stef , I had a joystick similar to that and in the settings you should be able to adjust the sensitivity of the Joystick so as to make the flying even more real . Hope your back in EYZ soon , I,m going to try and do my IFR currency this week some time , will bring the cameras along .. stay safe ..

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks Aidan, I'm still playing around with the settings but straight out of the box it was pretty easy to use. Enjoy flying again Aidan, looks like we'll be able to do the same this week too.

[@AidansAviationAdventures]

@@StefanDrury Nice , I,m thinking about getting a new sim myself , I went flying last monday , managed to fly to the big airports in NYC , a cool logbook entry for sure . ( video is up )

[@skylersaviation1954]

Great video Stefan been a big fan since like ages lol. Stay safe :)

[@maxwellfulton8855]

I really enjoy this joystick, BUT the throttle is not micro adjustable enough for things like air to sir refuelling

[@dudewithlongsurname]

Nice video! Affordable joystick that does the job!

[@mosads2986]

PERFECT DEMONSTRATION ... WELL DONE 👏

[@mertergene9240]

That’s the best joystick I’ve had.. years of flying with that.. now I need it again and it is sold out

[@StefanDrury]

There’s an amazon link in the video description. They may have some in stock.

[@AlexandarHullRichter]

Is that comfortable the use with your left hand? I ended up getting an old Logitech Attack 3 because it looked more left-hand-friendly.

[@Michaluis84]

I think the Thrustmaster T.16000M can be configured for left hand

[@Warkip]

@@Michaluis84 yes it can, if you want you can even configure it without thumbrest

[@Michaluis84]

@@Warkip thanks for the info 👍

[@drejcd9137]

Awesome edit Stefan! Love it!

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks for watching

[@bemk]

Nice, other than the fact that my laptop isn't a macbook, you're running pretty much the same setup as I am now. One thing I do find useful is Navigraph, to bring the nav-aids in the sim in line with the real world, and I've played around a bit with orthographic map tiles for the places where I wanna do VFR flying. Stock X-plane uses open street maps data for roads though, so you can just follow roads in there and get roughly where you wanna go. I'm not a real life pilot. I'll take a discovery flight when my life allows for it in a few years time. In about a year or 2 I should be able to go back to a normal 40h/week and that's probably when I'll pick it up.

[@d1612]

I have this joystick till 2006.Works correctly today.

[@agentcrm]

I've had one of those joysticks for probably 10 years. It's a stupidly old design (2003) that hasn't changed.

[@pcmedump]

I actually ended up returning this product(bought for $40) a long time ago because I thought it wasn't accurate enough for an online only game that used to exist. I'm surprised that they still make this thing. Well, I have a Flight Stick X that's been sitting in my room since 2006. I also thought that they don't make those types of controllers/devices anymore because they're aren't any games out there that use them.

[@mjk9943]

Great review man!😉 But can you Show a replay of the landing in 3rd Person next time?

[@blucklightfoxartinnovation9357]

nice video well done stefan a+

[@abro2072]

how does it feel as a left handed person? i got a pair coming for flight sim stuff and im worried about the 2 button where your thumb would be if you were using your right hand

[@frankstremke255]

nice vid. I fly the same stick and you really get used to fly with the left hand .and now on to the virtual around the world trip :-)

[@danielsummerfield7328]

Stef a step up would be a logitech saitek yoke