Gary

I think my wife would strongly dis-agree with you....lol

Gives you a sort of warm feeling all over really......or has my bag jst split?

Cowboy, Just bite the bullet and get the download version whilst you waiting... Cost me very little really....I have enough left in my webmoney account to purchase another D/L. Just in case I needed it........so if I can help, let me know Gary

My 2 cents worth. I'm still using my very old x45 and I think its getting a little flakey to be honest, however, it is vey old (I got it when they were first released) The Saitek software is pretty crap IMHO but most games have a decent programming routines now so I wouldnt let that put you off. If I do have to change mine soon I will almost certainly go for the x52 pro knowing its likely to also last many years. Gary

Well back to the drawing board I guess... Flying a few circuits alone and in friendly arspace is one thing....doing it in a combat zone is quiet another!!!! Tried a single mission and started a camaign........crashed and burned both times Back to some more circuits for me I think............ Gary

Now that I have my Hotas set up properly, along with my Tir, I'm nailing the forward flight and landings..... good to go here... If you need any instructors....give me a shout!...lol Gary

Zaelu, Thank you for indulging me....I think both cars are crap too btw....lol Happy flying... Regards, Gary

Prophet, I have the file if you need it Regards, Gary

Just to let everyone know.... I'm all sorted now!...its its bloody brilliant!!!!!! Thanks for everyones contributions.... Kind Regards, Gary

Zaelu, I'm not disagreeing with necessarily. Just saying its not so easy sometimes to compare like for like. As an example. You want to buy a car...you have a choice...mini or rolls royce Both cars that get you from A to B. Both do the same job...but the price difference brings better quality and options Of course if you can buy a rolls royce for mini money....great!!!..lol Regards, Gary

Peter, Done....not sure how long it takes....transferrd 50 rubles Regards, Gary

I have some rubles in my webmoney account your welcome to...... However, I have no idea how I would go about transfering them to yours?... If you can give me clear nstructions, happy to donate them. Regards, Gary

Thanks guys. My concern is that its associated with unwanted cyclic input (iffy controler calibration) Of course, if its supposed to happen through inertia or tourque etc thats fine... I have tried trimming whilst stationary and rudder input in the opposite direction does correct it but as soon as the rudder is centred it starts to drift again... Obviously a bad controller calibration just makes a difficult job of flying the shark near impossible!!......and my x45 is very old now, hence my conern that its the equipment not the sim detail Regards, Gary

Yaw is mapped tothe rudder function of my x45.... Can anyone tell me if thenose wheel turning whilst sat on the runway without touching either the collective or cyclic is normal? (No wind enabled btw) Regards, Gary

Well done Viper....and I'm glad repent got a mention too, without his help I wouldnt be flying either... I wonder if everyone wil be quiet so friendly when we are in the virtual skys trying to kill each other on MP...lol Regards, Gary

All, I have had some mixed results flying with my rather old x45 set up. Sometimes the shark seems to act as expected, other times it seems to have a mind of its own! Beginning to think my x45 is a little flakey now but before I rush off to buy new equipment I thought I would try and check somehow. Tried all the calibration routines of course. Set up a flight in ME and watched from the outside....funny thing is, the nose wheel drifts hard left without any input from sticks whatsoever... Can anyone confirm this is normal and happens with their "normal" setup? Sorry, should have added, this is on the runway without touching and stick or throttle at all Thanks, Gary

Red, I'm sorry if my post came across as critical of anyone, that wasnt my intention at all. I just wanted to point out that informed comparison is good and I'm in no position to do that as I don't know enough about either product.. Apologise if I offended anyone... Regards, Gary

UK based squadrons? Regards, Gary

I'd certainly be interested. I would need some help getting online though. UK Regards, Gary

Actually all I'm interested in is something that improves my flight sim experience... For the record, I did try freetrack, or rather tried to but after downloading it, the installer didnt even work. I'm a great believer in value for money...if you pay very little, you USUALLY get very little, exchange values aside (BS was cheap, but only in Russia!) If your experience is different to that, great and if freetrack works for you at a minimal cost so much the better. I'm no expert in head tracking software but I'd suggest if you want to compare products its useful to have a full understanding of each so your measuring like for like. For all I know, one might offer a lot more functioality than the other, but as I say...I dont know, so wont comment. Regards, Gary

DTWD, I also have FSX and have had a little play with that with Tir as well.. I still need to add some final tweaks but have the profile steady enough to fly...I really like the zoom function, where you lean forward to get a closer look at dials and displays, thats really cool.... All I need now is a motion platform and some way of mounting my display inside my crash helmet (so you lose all outside ref to your normal environment)...now that would really rock wouldnt it!....lol You not been tempted to go the D/L route whilst your waiting for the western version? Regards, Gary

DTWD, Was you asking me? Yes, I have BS.......using repents guide to D/L from 1C.... And really enjoying it too.. Regards, Gary

Shrubbo, Welcome.... I will try your method too....thanks. Gary

Completed my first few landings and cannon runs with Tir now... How did I manage to do without this kit for so long?....its very good...highly recommended. Thanks again for eveyones help. Gary

Thanks to eveyones efforts Im nearly there!!!!!!! Just a bit of tweaking here and there....the deadzone is crucial.... Big thanks to Nemises too Regards Gary