Batoa

Hello, I'm new to the forums. This is a long read. I have a bit of an issue. I email-ed Saitek regarding it already, but the answer that I received was...not helpful. I have an X52 FCS unit. Windows 7 Ultimate (64-bit). I have downloaded all the software/drivers from Saitek's website while trying to solve this problem. My problem is thus: I am utterly unable to load a profile that I have not personally created. "*.pr0 does not contain a profile for this device. The device has not been profiled." This is the message I receive when I try. ...so I check under the FCS's control panels and it says that I am missing SST programming software. It also has a nice little button to click to download this software it speaks of. But wait! The link is not found! I've searched all the Saitek downloads and, while I can locate the software that I need...it simply will not install itself into the FCS software. To be clear- I run the SST setup, it sets up. I restart. I am still showing software version 9.9.9.9. I suppose what I am asking for is: has anyone else encountered this issue, and if so, how did they go about solving it. If it's solvable. Thanks in advance. Batoa

Hello, I'm new to the community. I have been playing flight simulators off and on for four or so years, but never for an extended length of time. I'm looking for more involvement. Nobody I know plays combat flight sims. I have LOMAC. I have been thinking about getting FC but then I found out that there is now an FC2 and a Platinum edition in the works. Should I hold off until Platinum comes out and pick up a new copy of LOMAC w/ FC1 + 2? (Buying LOMAC over again wouldn't be a big deal for the convenience in having everything bundled. Three other questions. One- As I said, I'm looking for more involvement. Anyone want to let a rookie fly with them? (I'll need a bit of time to get re-acquainted with LOMAC.) Sadly, this leads to #2. I have an X52 Joystick w/ HOTAS (I think that's what it's called). It seems to assume that I am twisting the stick- when I am not. As you can imagine, this is a rather large issue when trying to fly. Thoughts/Ideas? It's been two odd years since I've bought this thing, so I don't have any proof of purchase or warranty information. I might have the box kicking around. Finally- I have some spare cash kicking around that needs to be burned. Is the whole TrackIR thing worth it? Thanks. Batoa P.S. My apologies if this is out of place. I was unsure where to put it.