JG27_PapaFly

Thanks for your replies guys. I'm torn between waiting until eventually someone develops a new ffb stick, switching to a Virpil stick, and switching to FSSB...

Hi folks, I use a simulation setup with a seat which is reclined 45 degrees, in combination with a force feedback Sidestick (msffb2), warthog throttles and mfg crosswind pedals. I'm thinking of switching to the FSSB R3 force sensing stick. http://realsimulator.com/html/fssb_r3_lighting.html There are four reasons: 1) Even after using my inclined simulation rig for six years, I still haven't found the perfect support for my underarm. This is easier with center sticks, where one can rest the arm on ones thighs. A stick that doesn't move at all is a logical step, as in the F-16. 2) The manufacturer promises unprecedented accuracy with the force sensing setup. They sell a new base for the warthog stick, which includes the force sensors for two axes. 3) Even a state of the art regular joystick has severe limitations due to the short travel of the gimbal. This would be a thing of the past with force sensing technology. 4) The warthog grip is in a different league compared to my MSFFB2 stick. More buttons, better ability to customize, and great look and feel. I absolutely love my warthog throttles. Better still would be a Virpil grip, but I read in their forum that the latest grips are not supported yet. So, does anyone have experience with this product? Do you know whether the force necessary for a given pitch up scales with air speed?