Visceral Raptor

So I've purchased the A-10C, P-51D, and FC3 modules back when they had the flash 70% off sale on the ED site (I'm a poor college joe). I have neither downloaded nor installed any of the modules, i.e. I haven't downloaded any modules and I haven't installed any modules. Logic. Anyways, I might be working with a researcher about integrating flight simulators like DCS with Oculus Rift, and I might decide to download and install probably the A-10C or P-51D modules on a university research computer. However, if I do this, will I still be able to download and install all of the 3 modules on my own computer later on? :smartass::helpsmilie::pilotfly::joystick::book:

In the Cessna 152. Used a combination of toe brakes and rudder yaw (propwash actually gives you extra control/sensitivity of the plane from the horizontal & vertical stabilizer) to taxi down a runway. My instructor mentioned that for dual-engine planes, you can yaw using a thrust differential between the 2 propellers. Also learned about the importance of the trim wheel. My instructor told me that aviating is the art of using trim. Using the trim wheel relieves you of constantly having to push the yoke forward/back and locks you in a certain pitch attitude it seems. Got to "recover" and land the plane several times. Apparently, increasing your angle of attack during the "flare up" part of the landing phase helps generate lift and drag. Also learned a bit about the altimeter (pressure-based). Spent less than an hour in the sim, already am stoked! :joystick::pilotfly::lol::):D

Made toe brakes a new requirement

I bought the FC3, A-10C, and P-51D modules a couple days ago, and I would just like to double check here on the forums that they have no expiration date, correct? I can't find any info on their expiration date... :helpsmilie::megalol::pilotfly::joystick::huh: :book: In the event that I'm wrong, I guess I should use the keys ASAP?

For those who don't know, I have a discussion about good rudder pedals to compliment the Warthog stick right here

There's already a poll for bombers right here

Looking for a durable and accurate rudder pedals. Longer physical foot travel distance is a plus, because it allows for more control and theoretically a wider range of input values from each pedal. Maybe even Hall sensors for the pedals. I've read bad things about potentiometer sensors. 1st edit: I would like toe brakes for the rudder pedals. :helpsmilie::pilotfly::joystick::book:

OK I'm probably going to get the new Warthog with Hall sensors. Now I have to decide on which rudder pedals to buy. Yay another post!

Wow unbelievable! Do you have evidence of this amazingness?

Well if the Thrustmaster T-16000M has no benefits over the Warthog, then of course I wouldn't buy it. I no longer consider twist stick a benefit, and I don't like the wimpy throttle flap on the T-16000M either. Thanks for saving me the money!

When you say rudders do you mean rudder pedals? It looks like the HOTAS Warthog here has Hall sensors. How does the stick accuracy compare to the T-16000M?

LOL, sorry no can do, maybe when I'm rich :):music_whistling::lol::thumbup::megalol: :smilewink::P:pilotfly::joystick::D:smartass:

I would get the Warthog but I heard it has potentiometers for its pitch/roll stick axis...

It sounds like rudder pedals are pretty much 100% superior, other than pricing?

Just edited the OP

So I'm debating here whether or not to get a joystick with or without a twistable stick for Z-axis rudder/yaw control. If I get a joystick that doesn't have a twist axis that allows for yaw control, then I'll probably have to use rudder pedals for yawing. Could you guys do a compare/contrast of twist stick vs rudder pedals? I would greatly appreciate it! :):thumbup::helpsmilie::smilewink::pilotfly::D

Well I don't have any budget limit, as long as something meets all the requirements I listed, I will be super happy. :pilotfly::joystick::thumbup::megalol::lol: Thanks for the suggestions everyone!

Well I hope to get one a durable stick with twist axis for rudder/yaw then. Now I'm thinking about getting rudder pedals, but that seems to belong to another post (click here for that other post)

I don't know, I'm still new to flight sims. It turns out that the B-2 doesn't use a vertical stabilizer to control yaw, it uses something called "elevons" and "split rudder", very interesting: :pilotfly::joystick: How the B-2 Yaws

Not exactly what you mean by those detents. How exactly do these detents affect the stick/afterburner? My guess for the afterburner detent is that it locks the throttle in place when your throttle is really high (afterburner mode)? Well I'm probably not going to fly helicopters for a while. Still need to learn DCS. But I'll try out helicopters in Take On Helicopters!

What is it incompatible with? I'm guessing it affects things like deadzone and the amount of "play" (I described what I meant by "play" in the OP) the joystick has?

The modules I have right now are: A-10C Warthog P-51D Mustang Flaming Cliffs 3 I would like to get the F-86 Sabre module in the future. I currently have a Logitech Extreme 3D Pro. It's good for simple/arcadey flight/space combat games like Ace Combat,Hawx, and SSZ, but it doesn't seem so very good for this game. Anyways, I was looking for a joystick that fills these requirements: No potentiometer sensors for pitch and roll axis Inclusion of a yaw/rudder twist axis on the stick, also known as the Z axis - see edit below Preferably no potentiometers on the yaw/rudder Z (stick twist) axis - see edit below Hall Effect magnetic sensors are a good alternative to potentiometer sensors Preferably no potentiometers for the throttle HOTAS joystick arrangement Minimal deadzone or no deadzone at all or deadzone adjustment software included Upon release of stick, it pretty much returns to the exact same position Comfortable grip. I had to sand down some sharp edges on my joystick. Easy access to useful buttons At least one 8-way hat switch on top of flight stick (for quick 3rd person view changes) Long lasting durability Base of flight stick is very heavy and is hard to move around, stays in one place Highly accurate pitch/roll/yaw sensors. I heard the Thrustmaster T-16000M has very good accuracy. There is little "play" when the stick is in the resting position - by this I mean if you push the stick (when it is in the resting upright position) with very little effort and it doesn't move around. If you continue to apply a very small amount of force to the stick in the same direction and then all of a sudden you hit a "wall" - to continue moving the stick in the same direction you would need a much much greater increase in force. The more you can push the stick around with very very little force before you hit "the wall" the more there is "play" to the joystick. One way to test this is if you hold just the base of the flight stick and you tilt it and the flight stick moves with respect to the base (when I want it NOT to move with respect to the base). I'm thinking about the Saitek X-52 or the X-52 Pro. Not sure if the Pro version is worth the extra $$$. What are your guys' recommendation? EDIT: On second thought, I'm not sure whether or not I want a twist axis for my joystick. Twist axis is no longer a requirement for me.

Good point. I don't want them to sacrifice any fidelity to just do the Su-37, but if they can make it highly realistic and detailed (matching or exceeding current standards of detail/realism), then they should definitely do it!

Why is F-86 Sabre OUT OF STOCK? Since the F-86 Sabre module is currently $15 (a 70% off discount from it's original price of $50), I would really like to buy it. Unfortunately it is out of stock! How hard can it be to generate keys for that game? :huh::(:helpsmilie::book:

I thought it was considered a variable-sweep wing aircraft? I'm not sure if it qualifies as fixed wing...