Winwing Orion stick not enough hats for A10c?

[TonyStovepipe]

Looking to get back into DCS after I have finsihed my degree in May and going through what out there that good for f18 and A10c.

I did have ch fighter stick/throttle setup before but I think I would like something new for a change

The Orion looks good even though out of stock at the moment, my conern is less hat on the stick could be a problem?

[Tom Kazansky]

"Orion" is just the name of the base(s). The F-16EX stick has more hats than any other stick, afaik. Are you talking about the FA-18 stick?

[TonyStovepipe]

Yeah I was looking at the f18 one as I do 50/50 f18 and A10 mostly with some Huey and viggen if I feel like it

 

Looking at the F-16EX maybe I should get that on its own with the Orion Throttle FA-18.

Best of both then for hats and duel throttle?

Edited March 11, 2022 by TonyStovepipe

[Tom Kazansky]

Thanks. I'm thinking about a quite similar HOTAS upgrade. To me the F-16EX stick with the FA-18/A-10 throttle seems to be the most versatile solution. But a Viper stick with a Hornet throttle is something still too odd to come to a satisfying decision.

[TonyStovepipe]

Long as it works good it don't matter what it looks like

I would rather have more hats then not enough  so I don't have to use a modifier and double up what hats do.

 

 

 

 

[Tom Kazansky]

Did you take a look at the F16EX? To me it seems like a real good thing for users with lots of modules and money/space for just one device.

[TonyStovepipe]

Yeah the f16 stick with f18 throttle is what I will buy unless something else comes out or prices goes too high lol.

 

 

[Tom Kazansky]

I would appreciate to read your impressions with this combination in the future.

[TonyStovepipe]

Yeah I post on here once I buy it, but wont be until after May

[Tom Kazansky]

thanks a lot. DCS taught me patience.

[Godric]

I for one would absolutely but a WW version of the A-10C Throttle grip. It would be nice to have the actual colie hat, China hat and boat switch's rather than improvising.  

[DeltaMike]

The "recce" button is actually a five way hat switch. It's a tiny delicate switch and it's not easy to get a clean center press but it's usable as a four way hat.