DCS A10 Noob Pilot

[EternaLi]

Ok guys, I got this game today and played the tutorials + watched at some videos on youtube and felt that's a good time to post some vids of my own. Nothing new, nothing fancy. If you've seen a lot of start up/newbie vids this is nothing for you. :)

 

Part 1 - Settings and Startup

Many mistakes of course and pretty slow. But I killed those warning lights.

 

Part 2 - Take off

Maybe the easiest part to learn?

 

Part 3 - Landing

Haha, what's up with the runways in Norway? Too short for me. I need a chopper or a harrier to land on these. :)

 

Also, I don't have a joystick yet. Only my kb+mouse and a gamepad which I didn't use. :music_whistling: Feel free to give me some advice on that. Cheap useful joystick.

 

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2D73E6A198AC8D8F&feature=view_all

[Total]

Cheap useful joystick.

 

Lowest Price:

 

Saitek Aviator (recommended if $100 is out of your range)

or

Logitech Extreme 3D Pro

 

Low Mid Price:

 

Saitek X52 (regular version).Can find them new for around $100. (best value for sim flights)

 

You can get the X52 Pro, but it will generally cost you about $100-$150 more and the main difference is metal construction and a small LCD display that you'll rarely look at and can get buggy at times.

 

High Price:

 

CH Products Fighterstick, Pro Throttle, Pro Pedals can be found for around $300 for all three.

 

Saitek X65 can be found for around $265, but you will need a set ofrudder pedals as well.

 

Logitech G940 system has the stick, throttle, and pedals and is force feedback. There's been both positive and mediocre reviews on this set up. Usually costs around $250 new.

 

The Thrustmaster Warthog is the end all for DCS A-10 sticks. Immediately interfaced with the sim and built solid. Costs anywhere between $400 and $500 depending on where you buy it. You will need rudder pedals as well.

[EternaLi]

Thanks Total!

 

I think I'll go with the standard X52.

[wtfisgoingon]

I tried the 3D Pro for 2 days and absolutely hated it lol I sure am glad that I decided to try another stick before giving up. So I went with the x52. The difference from the 3d to x52 is night and day, I recommend it for sure! Unless you can afford high end stuff but for most people thats a bit much hehe