Controller requirements

[Pinefang]

So what are the basic controller requirements for BS2? I have the CH Products Fighterstick and Pro Throttle but no pedals. Do I need pedals for the BS2? Thanks in advance.

[Griffin]

CH HOTAS is an excellent controller for the Ka-50 but yes you do need pedals. They just are a fundamental part of a helicopter flight control system.

[Flagrum]

So what are the basic controller requirements for BS2? I have the CH Products Fighterstick and Pro Throttle but no pedals. Do I need pedals for the BS2? Thanks in advance.

Flying a helo without pedals is ... unsatisfying at best. While the Ka-50 is not so much depending on it as the Huey or the Hip, you still won't probably get very happy without them. Using an free axis on your stick or throttle can not really replace a set of pedals it in the long run, imo.

[Pinefang]

Thanks for the input looks like I'll be shopping for some pedals.

[tsumikae]

Rudder inputs in a helo is a fundamental. You could fly the shark with 1/0 input in that regard, but you'll miss a lot.

 

Also, no one mentionned Track IR, or something equivalent. Personnaly, I would go for that even before the pedals. But you may have one already :)

[Rogue Trooper]

CH Pro pedals are good for the cash and should leave you change for TIR 5.

[ricktoberfest]

Or use facetracknoir for free (donationware)