Logitech G Saitek PRO Flight Yoke System, Professional Simulation Yoke And Throttle Quadrant, 3 Modes, 75 Programmable Controls, Configurable Throttle Knobs, Steel Shaft, USB, PC - Black

I've racked up hours flying study-level heavy jets on MSFS, Prepar3D and XP11 but I've only ever had a joystick and throttle, GA flying has been quite boring so I've usually avoided it. Since getting the Yoke, throttle quadrant and pedals flying has become so much more realistic and has brought GA flying to life. Besides the obvious addition of the rudder pedals adding a whole new dimension, one example is that you need noticeably more flight control deflection at lower airspeeds because of the reduced control authority. This blew my mind and now I'm finding I fly the Cessna 172 just as much as the Zibo 737-800X, although each of these flight models are as enjoyable and engaging as eachother but in different ways. The Yoke is solid, slightly larger than a real Cessna yoke and slightly smaller than a Boeing but feels right. The movement of the Yoke is smooth and pushing/pulling for elevators has quite a large range too. The whole set is made from heavy duty plastics and you will appreciate that the first time you're fighting with a gusty crosswind coming into land. The throttle quadrant is good quality too although as the controls for throttle/mixture/prop are smaller they feel somehow marginally less robust than the chunky yoke - this is not a huge concern though and I'm sure they will survive for a long time. The rudder pedals are appropriately heavy, fully adjustable from a friction point of view, and have clever optional velcro tear offs on the bottom so if you're on carpet you won't find the unit slipping away. (If anything, these velcro strips are TOO strong as they pulled the corner of my carpet up off the edge grippers when I moved them. Lesson learned and lifting the front of the pedals unit first solved it. I use my office desk for work and simming and can easily get the whole system unplugged and stored within a minute or two. The twisty vice-like screws which hold the throttle and yoke to your desk feel very strong and after several weeks of going on and off show no sign of wear and tear. There are softer plastic pads on both sides of the Yoke and quadrant meaning there is almost no chance of damaging your desk. If you're into flight simming, this is a no brainer.

An extremely good system at a very good price. They work well as a stand alone system and were very easy to allocate buttons and throttle quadrant and for various functions. The three modes on the yoke allow you to set up the system to save settings for different types of aircraft such as airliners, G.A. aircraft and fighters. Using the yoke is different to a joystick and takes some getting used to but is well worth it. The system is also a good start if you want to build a more elaborate cockpit system piece by piece as there are holes on top of the yoke system and at the base of the throttle quadrant to add radios, gps, autopilot, light switches etc. I would recommend the system to anybody interested in the flight simulation hobby I share with others.

Two very different levels of quality to this yoke and throttle set. Firstly, the yoke is solid and smooth and feels like it has been taken out of a real light aircraft. Secondly the throttle set looks and feels cheap, all plastic including the levers themselves and not just the handles. That said, it works nicely when set up on XPlane 10 (11 arriving tomorrow) and the three rocker switches below each lever I have set up for pitch, roll, and yaw trim. I bought the Thrustmaster rudder pedals because the Logitech ones weren't going to be available until the end of the week, but they are really nice to use and seem good quality. Takes some getting used to on the runway keeping it straight with pedals instead of the twist grip but I'm getting the hang of it after a dozen take-offs and landings, although I have veered off a couple of times and gone into a fence! I would recommend this gear but I would just say be very careful with the throttle set as even catching your clothing on a lever when getting up and walking past would easily snap the plastic. Keep them in the upright position when not playing just to be safe! All in all, an excellent buy for the price.

I purchased the Logitech flight yoke to replace my Saitek unit which after 14 years of service started to give some problems. A brilliant piece of equipment.