just a few newbie questions.....

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just a few newbie questions.....

Post by Atlas » Thu Jun 22, 2006 6:51 pm

i found your guys video on youtube.com and i have to say i am impressed and would like to start practicing to get in...i was wondering what equipment you guys use...(for example...joysticks, rudder pedals, etc.) any info would be appriciated...thanks in advance...


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Post by Lawndart » Thu Jun 22, 2006 7:01 pm

PhnxBndt79,

Welcome!

Hint regarding joystick: There's a logo at the top of each webpage that says "Sponsored by Thrustmaster"! :lol: Secondly, if you spend a day and a half browsing our site incl. the FAQs and/or using the search function in our forums, I'm sure you'll find more than enough info on all kinds of questions you have! Make sure you grab the HD version of our video from our movie page as well. Youtube tends to have poor quality and it's certainly not full screen. :wink:

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Post by Atlas » Thu Jun 22, 2006 7:07 pm

well typically what set up do the VTB use?
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Post by Lawndart » Thu Jun 22, 2006 7:21 pm

Not quite sure what you're asking?

I'll try to summarize better:
1. We're partners with Thrustmaster
2. We use HOTAS (or hands on throttle and stick) setups;
3. Hence, we use the HOTAS Cougar by Thrustmaster

For configs how the HOTAS is setup, search the maintenance hangar forum for any Cougar threads and for button assignments download the Foxy profile (for the Cougar) from our files page. Hope that answered your question!

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Post by Shots » Thu Jun 22, 2006 7:54 pm

Good luck with everything PhnxBndt79, hope for the best and see you in the skies maybe =)
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Post by Atlas » Thu Jun 22, 2006 11:27 pm

lawndart that was really helpful....sent you a pm to better clarify myself though...
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Post by Lawndart » Thu Jun 22, 2006 11:54 pm

The following thread kind of changed subject from its original state, but touches on the topic of rudders (i.e. what you were asking about): Click here!

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