Joystick?

[nicolas]

Hi,

I am contemplating to purchase a good joystick for manual flight. Currently I am only using my keyboard. Is there any benefit on the aircraft control in manual flight mode when using a joystick vs. keyboard? If yes, any recommendations for the right joystick brand?
Thanks.
Nicolas

[Ton van Bochove]

If you buy a joystick be sure that it has a Hall Effect sensor. These are mor stabile

[cagarini]

What Ton posted, for sure, and if you are willing to spend less than what one can pay for some really expensive solutions, I would suggest going any of the T-16000 variants ( http://www.thrustmaster.com/products/t16000m-fcs-hotas )

If you also decide to add rudder pedals, then I would suggest Saitek Combat Pro, or the T. Flight Rudder Pedals from Thrustmaster.

[Cbf]

One other advantage of T.16000M joystick is that you can use it in left or right handed configuration. I am right handed and I use it left handed. This way, my right hand controls mouse (Thrust, flaps, gear...).

[nicolas]

Thanks! Will check it out!
Nicolas