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Two of the most stable online sims I've played are LOMAC/FC2 and the Il2 series, I haven't played ROF online enough to really get an idea of that.

Ray has put together a very impresive post on the Aces High BB here:

http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,291234.0.html

Can't wait 'till September now.

Some nice replies in that thread too. OY VEH...

Yer. Now where's me ol' RAF slang dictionary... lemme see here... "Line Shooter"...

Heh. Spooled up AH2 for a bit of fun. Was kinda amusing to take the Me-163 from the default airbase and fly a few map squares over...and land it on the carrier. Didn't think I'd have enough fuel for that.

Something's missing!

An extension for the grip.

That would be sweet if it were included.

I agree... besides provision for pedals

Yes the ability include pedals in the programming procedure was expected, but fortunately, sims now have the option to separately control axes and adjust them in the sim itself.

That compensates somehow for this IMO small shortcoming.

Well, it's small to you and me. Not so small to someone who has hundreds of dollars/pounds invested in a pedal solution that requires a Cougar hookup.

Hopefully they're put at ease a bit by the fact that they can continue using the rudders mapped through the cougar until the day comes when someone steps up with a dedicated pedal interface.

Teej,
Looking at the video, it looked like the stick you were flying with was just the center portion of the base, and it was mounted on a pedestal attached to the seat. Will this be a standard feature of the stick, as that will work better for those of us flying center stick as opposed to side stick (aka-F16 style)?
Thanks,
Dud

Yep, The black plate is held on by 4 ordinary screws.

Outstanding! Makes me wish I just hadn't spent all that time and effort extending my Cougar stick to make it work with the new pit. Oh well, I get to play with it for a couple months anyway!
Thanks Teej... you lucky dog!
Dud

Well, hey...you'll be able to use that extension with the Warthog too, if you wish. I'm a bit torn, actually...I like the stick on the side F-16 style...but I am tempted by the longer throw of an extended center stick.

If I got the Warthog, chances are I'd leave my FCC-modded Cougar stick base on the side, but put the deflecting Warthog stick base in the center.

Given the expenses involved, though, most will have to settle for one or the other...heck, I'd probably have to in order to afford the Warthog in the first place.

Having the stick tween the knees adds to the immersion. When in an IL2 dogfight I feel like I'm doing pilatees. Downside is the stick gets awful light feeling and unless your running one of the gimble mods the little bit of play at center is enhanced. I run the stick curve in foxy at 7 and tune it from there in game. To add feel back (Weight) I ended up using high density seat foam and 2 shift boots. The foam gives a progressive feel when adding stick deflection. I packed the crap out of the center hump. Springs were another option but I would have needed about 6 and the "feel" wasn't right. My pit and I are drooling in anticipation of the "HOG"

Hey Bong, what did you use for the male side of the cougar handle nut?

I used a 3/4" Galvanized gas union threaded on to a 3/4 male copper fitting. I did have to dremmel reliefs in the union for the feet on the stick base.

Off Topic: Bong, I don't believe the good General said "Screw"

On Topic: Nice looking work there Bong!

Ghost,

Thanks Devil Dog

I was stationed at Pulgas with 3/9 back in the 80's 0311 combat crunchie lol.

Bong, been playin' the game since '78. Started out at MCAS El Toro. Yeah, I'm a POG. Don't hold it against me.

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