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Saitek launches the Aviator – the first dual throttle joystick for modern flight simulation games
The Aviator is designed with everything you’d expect from a high performance joystick, including a rugged, military-style design, rapid response trigger, 8-way hat switch, plus illuminated rocket or missile fire button with safety cover.
And a first in joystick design, the Saitek Aviator features dual throttle levers. These enable independent control of multiple engines when flying a large bomber or modern passenger jet, or an engine/flaps combination for better control during take-off and landing. The dual throttles can also be locked together for simplicity when flying single-engined aircraft.
Additional controls include 3D twist for precise rudder control whether taxiing or in the air, front-mounted instrument panel which includes base-mounted toggle buttons with up and down switching functions, and mode selector to instantly change the Aviator’s controls to suit flying scenario. Saitek’s programming software means the Aviator offers up to 8 separate commands which can each be programmed separately.
The Saitek Aviator represents a new direction in joystick design. The groundbreaking dual throttles and a wealth of programmable switches and controls make the Aviator the perfect joystick for the latest flight games, designed to offer gamers both the maximum flight sim authenticity and control. No other stick is as well suited to the planes being flown on today’s PC Flight sims.
Works with: Windows® 2000, XP and XP64
USB conection.

[Wolf]

Hmmmm......very interesting.

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[ELPIRATA]

Well, u know, Suncom had the first Dual Throttle controller, though it was dedicated and separated from stick. Its funny where they decided to put them throttles too, in front? I liked the switches on the back though.

ELP

[mobile88]

Is this a good joystick?
Better than Logitech Extreme 3D pro?

[GrimGriz]

I can't speak for this one, but I had nothing but problems with Logitech sticks.

[mobile88]

I heard of calibration problems
so Logitech lasts for about 3 months.

I think they're the only ones available near me, and in my price range.

[GrimGriz]

It was the 'lasting 3 months' thing I had a problem with. I finally just spent 6-9 months worth of logitech on a stick that lasted me 'nigh 2 years. Sadly, they don't make the FF2 no mo.

[Pyrophred]

the throttles in the front thing seems sorta weird to me but as a gneral rule Saitek makes solid reliable joysticks, as opposed to my last logitech which had constant calibration probs from the moment i plugged it in