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You paint a vivid picture with that description. :D It's driving me pretty crazy too!

IIRC, weren't we on Teamspeak together at the time, with another guy "Barfly". :lol:

I'd totally use this! :thumbup:

I answered "Both of the above", but I enjoy learning the systems and learning the real world tactics and teamwork to then apply them against people in Multiplayer. I think I would get bored of playing with the systems and learning tactics if I couldn't then apply them as a means to an end. (the "end" being a smoking bad guy) ;)

Sounds good. For the record I always have a good connection. :thumbup:

I'm definitely considering that option, but that also brings up the question of X-52 pro vs. X-55 since the X-55 is less than $30 more. What do you guys think?

Yeah, I would try to get a used stick on ebay if I were going to use it with my existing throttle. I actually bought a CH Fighterstick off ebay a couple of days ago, but some of the buttons were semi-busted so I'm sending it back. It's not a big deal sending it back though, since I didn't really like it anyways as I found it uncomfortable to use. I'd like a warthog, but it's definitely out of my price range. :(

Yeah, the problems with the X-55 are kind of intimidating, but I think leaning towards buying a used X-52 Pro or X-55 stick and using it with my regular X-52 throttle. It'll probably depend on what kind of deal I can get. :music_whistling:

Thanks for the response! Is there any difference between the throttles for the regular vs. the pro?

Here's my strategy for takeoffs in case anyone finds it useful: I start with the stick held back and somewhat to the right as well as moderate rudder input to counteract the initial torque. Then I gradually bring the throttle up to 3000 RPMs during the first 100 ft or so, adjusting the rudder as I go. Once I have some speed, I start gradually using less rudder and keeping it straight (of course). I eventually lift off of 3 points. As I lift off, I immediately drop the nose and level off so I don't buffet or stall (while still holding the stick to the right to counteract the torque). The key for me is that I find there is too much torque at full power and at only 3000 RPMs you get a second or two more for rudder corrections before things go terribly wrong. ;) (PS: I don't use any takeoff assistance)

Hey guys, This might be out of your hands if it's just a bug in the game, but the other day on the mission where Blue team is tasked with bombing a large ship docked along the coast (Op Looselips I think) I placed 2 bombs nicely on its deck and they just went straight through! :doh: Any remedy for this? (I can probably post the track if you want)

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Hey guys, Right now I am using a regular X-52 stick and throttle (not the Pro). I kind of want to buy another stick that's slightly better, and use it with the throttle I already have. My purpose to buy a stick only is to save money and because I like the X-52 throttle anyways. Any Suggestions? I've been looking at the Defender Cobra M5. Would that be an upgrade, downgrade, or lateral move? Thanks for any help.

Wow, it's nerve-wracking just watching! :crazy:

Thanks for the advice! I guess I'll just have to crack her open and see what inside. I'm just not sure what I should use for the extension. I guess some kind of pipe, probably plastic. I've seen other people just use a solid rod and run the wires through separately also. So idk, but it'll be fun just to mess around with. :thumbup:

I have an extra stick, an X-52, and I would appreciate any help in my attempting to extend it. I've never modded sim hardware before so any help, no matter how basic, would be great! :)

Thanks for the offer, I'll probably try to check it out Saturday. :thumbup: But this thread was more for the general idea, not just for me.

I may just do that if I get a solid NO from the forum people, but I think it would get much more attention if it was officially on this site. It would have more credibility on this site. I bring this up because I have seen it on squadron websites and it seems very useful. Idk, I guess we'll see... : / Thanks for the input. :)

I posted this in the Forum Suggestion Box, but I don't think anyone looks there :P so I'll post it here again. Suggestion: Create a sticky-ed "Find-A-Flight" thread under the Multiplayer section to help casual players, who aren't interested in joining a squadron, find others to fly with at certain times. Anyone think it is a good idea?

Very good idea. :thumbup: I would say, as an added bonus, it also helps balance by keeping the larger team's pilots out of the sky for longer, further evening the odds.

Great idea, this will definitely keep me occupied for a long while. :D. :thumbup:

I played Galahad's Korea server for the first time. It's similar to "The Korean War!" Server, in a good way. But I think Galahad also makes better use of AI, and he has a nice scoring system that is based on ground attack. Definitely worth checking out, I just don't know how often it is online and I'm not sure if there is a TeamSpeak channel.

I like to play on "The Korean War!" server. It's a very nice setup. I think it's East Coast U.S.

Suggestion: A "Find-A-Flight" thread under the Multiplayer section to help casual players, who aren't interested in joining a squadron, find others to fly with at certain times.

I agree, if we're going to do AirQuake anyways why not have some air-start high altitude AirQuake fights. :thumbup: