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Reviewer - degner41 Location - Reynoldsburg, OH Date - 4-12-2013 Rating - Student Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Durability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reliability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended Yes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ( No Pros Listed From Reviewer ) Cons( No Cons Listed From Reviewer ) General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
Reviewer - Dylan Location - , CO Date - 3-21-2013 Rating - Private Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Durability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reliability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended Yes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Mixed feelings on this product. Affordable; much better to buy from Sporty's than Saitek. Saitek is not the greatest company. Flight Simulator X is amazing. ConsThe throttle quadrant was not working when I first received it. It is not made well; cheap construction. The company Saitek itself has horrible customer service. The yolk does not work quite right, if I turn the yolk too far, I get full power for some reason despite manually setting the controls. It is not user friendly and although it says its set up mainly for FSX, it does not seem to want to work properly. General Comments The throttle quadrant was not working when I first received it, so I made the mistake of calling Saitek instead of Sporty's. I was kept on hold for over an hour before they hung up on me. I naively tried two more times to get ahold of someone, anyone at Saitek. I only waited 20 minutes the second and third times on hold before hanging up and calling back. The fourth time I called, the woman gave me a number that went to a full voicemail. I hate Saitek now. |
Reviewer - C47MAN Location - Maine, Date - 3-14-2013 Rating - Commercial Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Durability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reliability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended Yes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Accurate feel and reaction. Very well constructed. Interface with computer simple. ConsOperating instructions are inadequate. Saitec needs to do a better job of directing users as to how to use the item out of the box. I still have not figured out what switches control what. General CommentsI'm sure I will enjoy it much more when I figure it out more. As with most things, ability comes with trial and error practice. |
Reviewer - Sam Ryon Location - Ringgold, GA Date - 2-1-2013 Rating - Instrument Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Durability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reliability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended Yes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Works well, no problem with hook up, sturdy design. ConsComputer USB Ports power down to cause problems when flying. I happened on a fix to enable you to turn off the usb power down cycle and all is well until next time - then do it again. General CommentsGood product- Highly recommend |
Reviewer - karen Location - erie, PA Date - 1-2-2013 Rating - Student Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Durability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reliability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended Yes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() a great learning tool, also very fun! ( No Pros Listed From Reviewer ) Cons( No Cons Listed From Reviewer ) General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
Reviewer - dep.raullima@hotmail.com Location - BRASIL, Date - 12-16-2012 Rating - Private Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended Yes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ( No Pros Listed From Reviewer ) Cons( No Cons Listed From Reviewer ) General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
Reviewer - PCH Location - Lancaster, PA Date - 11-25-2012 Rating - Student Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Durability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reliability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended Yes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Equipment arrived on time (3 days) and intact. Setup went smoothly and ran first time up. Just starting to experiment with possibilities- real time weather works very well. ConsNone so far, one lock-up at 23,000 ft with the Airbus. I only wish MSF included a Piper Archer II. General CommentsWorks as advertised, will be a great tool to augment learning the real thing. |
Reviewer - steveksi Location - Laguna Beach, CA Date - 11-10-2012 Rating - Student Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Durability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reliability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended Yes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Great Setup and Price. Easy Set up. But must follow instructions on FSX. Easy to mount units. Just takes a little ingenuity to have it placed in the correct spots. Much more like flying the real aircraft. Rudder pedals are the best. ConsIf anything. The clamp plates. Be careful not to tighten up too much or they will bend. General CommentsBest all around for price. Nice package. Am going to get some extra throttle quadrants so I can fly multi engine aircraft. |
Date - 7-17-2012 Rating - Aviation Enthusiast Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Durability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reliability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended Yes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ( No Pros Listed From Reviewer ) Cons( No Cons Listed From Reviewer ) General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
Location - Long Island, NY Date - 6-24-2012 Rating - Student Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Durability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reliability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended Yes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Fun but no substitute for advanced sim Fun to use. ConsDifficult to setup and customize usage. General CommentsIf already a student pilot don't expect to learn anything new. Better for entertainment purposes. |
Reviewer - Herb Location - Inverness, FL Date - 5-24-2012 Rating - Commercial Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Durability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reliability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended No | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Very unhappy with how to use instructions Don't know, have not been able to properly use it yet. ConsHave so far been unable to figure out how to properly use this simulator. Called Saitek support once, the answers were of limited help. General CommentsDo not know until I figure out how to use this simulator correctly |
Date - 3-13-2012 Rating - Student Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Durability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reliability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended Yes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Very easy to hook up and it has been running without problems ConsNeed more screws to connect panels General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
Reviewer - Blessedfatherof8 Location - Beloit, OH Date - 3-11-2012 Rating - Student Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended Yes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() AMAZING PRODUCT Our son had been saving his Christmas and Birthday money for a long time so he could purchase this set. We were a little nervous about him spending so much money on something we were kind of unfamiliar with, but we consented and were SO glad we did. He is already learning SO much. Our little pilot went in the air with a friend of a friend recently and was given the opportunity to hold the yoke. He said he would not have even tried if it wasn't for this set. We homeschool and our son has to get done with all his school work before going on his simulator. Lately... he's been flying through his work so he can spend time learning how to fly. It's AMAZING! Cons( No Cons Listed From Reviewer ) General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
Location - Olathe, KS Date - 2-28-2012 Rating - Student Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Durability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reliability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended Yes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Easy installation. No issues. ConsToo sensitive on controls vs the aircraft but should be adjustable in settings. General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
Reviewer - flight controls Location - Omaha, NE Date - 2-21-2012 Rating - Private Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Durability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reliability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended Yes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Saitek Flight Controls Flight controls appear to suggest a quality design. ConsI did not find anything wortwhile with the Microsoft gold edition. I could not down load the flight control software,as it stated that it was incompatible with windows XP. So I had to use the game controls that came with XP,but they would not sync up with the microsoft Gold software,making the whole shooting match worthless. General CommentsFlight controls seem to be of very good quality. Sure wish I could use them. |
Reviewer - jamal0519 Date - 2-21-2012 Rating - Student Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Durability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reliability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended Yes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This product is great for student pilots that dont have much time to get to the airfeild. I have 3 children and when I have a few minuets while they nap I can jump into the sky and fly using either IFR or VFR rules. Cons( No Cons Listed From Reviewer ) General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
Reviewer - Dieter Hantschel Location - Delphi, IN Date - 2-9-2012 Rating - Private Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Durability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reliability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended No | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Flight Sim with Throttle Quadrant and Rudder Pedals The quality (sturdiness) of these products actually surprised me very positively. There is nothing flimsy about them. I also look forward to utilizing the many flying opportunities that are in store for me. However, please read my ConsInstead of being able to do the physical installation, download the software and General Comments As I cannot yet utilize this purchase for the purpose intended, I cannot yet give you any glowing reports, which I had hoped to be able to make. |
Reviewer - Scott Peters Location - Des Moines, IA Date - 2-5-2012 Rating - Student Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Durability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reliability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended Yes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Great Quality and Usefull Sim! The Saitek Yoke and Rudder Pedals were better built than I expected them to be. Easy Set-up and GREAT performance! Terrific Value for the money! ConsFlight Sim X = Good however I ended up buying X-Plane to use for training as I found that this wasn't as realistic as I wanted in comparison to actually flying. Still not a bad program overall. General CommentsTerrific product and would recommend it for sure! |
Location - Mills River, NC Date - 2-1-2012 Rating - Student Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Durability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reliability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended Yes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Great Product Great product to use for flying patterns and cross country. Also great for IFR. ConsCannot feel turbulance. General CommentsGRe4at product |
Reviewer - rodcombs Location - san tan valley, AZ Date - 1-24-2012 Rating - Commercial Overall![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Durability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Reliability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Value ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Usability ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Expected ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended Yes | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Doesn't live up to the billing Graphics are very good. ConsFlight Sim X gold does not interact well with the flight controls that I purchased. Rudder controls are to sensative no matter what resistance is set General CommentsI think for those who are just wanting a flight simulator this is good. If you are trying to improve your pilot skills and get comfortable talking on the radio this product is not for you |
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