Satisfied TM warthog pilots?

[LawnDart]

I have the same setup with a powered USB hub (also for convenience). Mine turns the gear off automatically when there's no longer a power signal from the computer, i.e. shutdown (won't work in sleep mode though).

[-Ice]

Haha... as I use the PC for non-simming purposes, I don't like the idea of the gear being turned on the whole time. The hub takes power either via the PC's USB port or the mains plug, so I have to turn the plug off and take the USB connection out to power-down all my stuff.

[Fleshpiston]

It is the mutts nutts! One of the best bits of kit I have for the PC TBHBBQ ;)

[Ghillied raptor]

Eh, I'm contemplating getting this but I think the X-52 and Track IR has better value as compared to say, the expensive beast that is the TM Warthog. Is it really that much better than the X-52? Hell, I'm thinking about just sticking to my logitech extreme, just buy a Track IR and forget this madness :joystick:

Edited November 14, 2011 by Ghillied raptor

[metalnwood]

If you fly a10 and thats your thing then you will wonder how you ever flew without it.

 

If you don't fly a10 then you may think the x52 is better value. I think the WH is worth it anyway but it's worth 10x any other stick when it's used in dcs a10.

[BigBANGtheory]

Other than the startup and shutdown procedure does the dual throttle function serve much of a purpose in A-10C?

[LawnDart]

Other than the startup and shutdown procedure does the dual throttle function serve much of a purpose in A-10C?

 

Well, how many twin engine jets vs. single engine jets do you fly in your sims?

 

Most of the time IRL I use both throttles as one, but it's a nice bonus to be able to "walk" the throttles as you fly. Other times it's nice to be able to taxi out on one engine to save fuel, but also keeps you from riding the brakes as much on the ground and not overtemping the brakes prior to takeoff in hot weather.

 

If you want to secure one engine because of damage, you bet ya it makes a difference having separate throttles (IRL or A-10C). ;)

[galagamo]

Would it be advisable to trim yaw by adjusting the thrust of either the left or right engine?

Seems like it would be more economical that way as the rudder would impose drag but you could throttle down an engine and save gas.

[TAIPAN_]

Other than the startup and shutdown procedure does the dual throttle function serve much of a purpose in A-10C?

 

Yes :thumbup: This is a combat jet, ever lose part of your control surfaces then individual engine control is great

[WynnTTr]

110% satisfied with mine. If it broke today I'd buy another tomorrow without hesitation.

[Sarge55]

Walking the throttles during AAR helps make those slight adjustments getting into the sweet spot on a tanker a little easier.

[Elnocho3]

Brought one........another satisfied Warthog pilot here :)

 

Cheers for the persuasion!!

Edited November 20, 2011 by Elnocho3

[cichlidfan]

110% satisfied with mine. If it broke today I'd buy another tomorrow without hesitation.

 

:thumbup: In a heartbeat!!

[Tango]

No problems here! Got an early #1000 s/n unit. Never flashed it.

 

Best regards,

Tango.

[tietze]

Another satisfied couch pilot and Warthog user here!

 

If you find that it begins to move uneven and you are up for the task, you could apply new grease, as noted here: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=1315804

[Loz]

Absolutely agree with all the above.

Had mine since they first went on sale and the only problem I've had was my own fault for screwing up a firmware update on the stick. TM replaced it pretty quick.

Well worth the money. :)

[McDaniel]

I get a little ....lets say tense with my warthog....

 

Sorry to bring up this old thread, but I have to tell you guys, that I am not very happy again about my warthog hotas :mad:

 

Last weekend I had a strange thing happening in the middle of a mission an the buttons did not worked anymore. So I checked my config and I hat to find out, that my trigger fires all the buttons, and when I move the joystick, tha some buttons got activated without pushing them.....:joystick:

 

So that means another session of TM Support, before I had to send my Throttle to france now it seems, that I have to send in my joystick....:cry:

 

On that occasion I also complained about the buttons loosing the color, mainly on trigger and trim button (metal buttons)....

 

McDan out

[Succellus]

Sucess story here,

Versatile for cockpit building, precise, i had no problem here tought i was shaking in fear for problem since, fret is 100+ Euros.

I haven t touched the X65, but the rudder on stick repulse me, and 940 seem to be a ball of scam, CH is so old that its sure for now they have quit the average joe market, and they re throttle is insuficient anyway (i had one).

[Lucky]

I'm very happy with mine. Although, I am dealing with a sticky China hat issue which I posted in another thread. TM support is sending me the part to fix it. I would have been happy with just a new China hat switch, but they are sending me the whole switch assembly for the right side of the right throttle. Certainly more then I expected. Here's a picture they sent me of the part.

 

Edited April 11, 2012 by Lucky

[Yskonyn]

Another satisfied guy here.

Been working fine for almost a year and a half now. No issues whatsoever.

[Kenan]

Most "bricked" throttles are actually software related (firmware) and many people have signed them off and sent them to TM without even realizing they can fix it this way or another.

 

Been there, done that. Trust me..TMW is hard to really "break" unless you're of bad luck and buy a dud..