Aviation & Simulation Topics
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Talon
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by Talon » Fri Nov 24, 2006 10:23 am
Just wanted to say that I just received my FSSB -R2 for one of my Cougars last Wednesday and WOW!
I will admit that it is taking some time to adjust to it, and I have initially set it up with 10lbs on the X and Y axis as a starting point (great forearm workout which should also aid in my motorcycle road racing hobby) and will allow myself time to get used to it before I go changing more things.
Let me just say, I wish I would have bought this sooner. I really had no idea it would make so much of a difference and make the Cougar such a fine instrument. Let's hear it for Thrustmaster and Realsimulator!

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Lawndart
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by Lawndart » Fri Nov 24, 2006 10:28 am
Right with ya!
The real Viper has 25 lbs and 17 lbs on the y-axis and x-axis respectively during most configurations of flight (remember it's a fly-by wire a/c and adjusts the force vs. output for various configurations and airspeeds). Using this as a starting point though, you can setup 10 lbs on your y-axis (pitch) and either 8 or 6 lbs on your x-axis (roll) to closely match the "feel" of the real flightstick!

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6558796
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by 6558796 » Sat Mar 03, 2007 3:27 pm
nice! 20 pounds woho...
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Atlas
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by Atlas » Sun Jun 10, 2007 5:26 pm
Just recieved my Fssb yesterday and installed it and WOW....makes me wish I had purchased this thing sooner.

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Dagger
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by Dagger » Sun Jun 10, 2007 7:26 pm
Yes...It will help you greatly with being able to stay smooth.
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Tailhook
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by Tailhook » Sun Jun 10, 2007 9:42 pm
I need a cougar

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Atlas
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by Atlas » Mon Jun 11, 2007 2:36 am
Like Talon said, it will take some getting use to it. But it has sure helped already. I can tell that it isnt all over the place like the stock cougar was. Definately recommened to anyone that is going to purchase a cougar in the future.
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Redeye
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by Redeye » Mon Jun 11, 2007 11:30 am
Sabertooth
Congrats on the FSSB purchase.
You might want to set up an arm rest / wrist rest bracket to have a steady reference point. Mine is placed just behind my wrist on the forearm. I lean against it as I input pitch or roll.
Here is the cockpit I built to establish the correct seating position.
http://www.62ndfightingfalcons.asn.au/p ... ojects.htm
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Ells
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by Ells » Mon Jun 11, 2007 12:10 pm
Viper101 wrote:I need a cougar

Best darn thing I've ever bought for my PC
I even went back to my Logitech the other day and laughed how bad I fly with it

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Atlas
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by Atlas » Mon Jun 11, 2007 2:18 pm
Thanks Redeye, I definately need to start building a pit because this beast has to be strapped down.
