CH Products Flight Sim Yoke USB LE

by CH Products

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000512E9
• Item model number: 200-608
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #1 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Game Hardware > Mac Game Hardware > Controllers > Flight Controls
  • #28 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Game Hardware > PC Game Hardware > Controllers > Flight Controls
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Get connected with our limited edition Flight Sim Yoke USB LE. With the same ergonomic design as our full version USB Flight Sim Yoke, this successor offers just the right amount of functions to fly some of the less advanced flight sims on the market. The Flight Sim Yoke USB LE offers a realistic throttle lever and up to 18 button functions to get you up and flying the friendly skies, without breaking the bank!

Features

• Compatible with 98/2000/XP & ME with Control Manager software
• Compatible with iMac\Mac with OS 81 or above and Input sprocket 17x or above with USB port
• New ergonomic designed yoke movement without a center detent allowing the ultimate in control
• 3 axes of control including, pitch (elevator), roll (ailerons), and throttle lever
• 18 button functions including, gear switch, flap switch, 8-way hat switch, two 2-way rocker switches, and 3 push buttons
• Software Programmable - Easy setup with Win98 GUI
• Precision trim controls for precise electronic centering
• 7 foot cable: easy setup
• USB interface
• Compatible with USB Pro Pedals
• Three-year limited warranty, made in the USA
• The FSY USB LE yoke is supported by most current sim software

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Flight Yoke, December 16, 2008

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J "J A" (Springfield Gardens, NY, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CH Products Flight Sim Yoke USB LE (Electronics)

I purchased this product a time ago, an once I got it I wished if I have paid extra dollars and bought the more advanced one with three quadrant, the only problem with this yoke its all made from Plastic, which is unstable after use, I wish if the yoke was attached with the main body with a stainless steel for accuracy. However its not bad as a start

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good value, November 12, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: CH Products Flight Sim Yoke USB LE (Electronics)

I've used this yoke for four years now. I think it is a good value. I am a pilot (ATP/CFII). I use the CH yoke and pedals with the X-Plane simulator to fly practice instrument approaches. I find my real IFR flying is much sharper if I fly the sim when I haven't been in the clouds for a week or two. I haven't had any instability. The only time I have had to adjust settings is after upgrading to a new version of X-Plane. I recommend this yoke to my friends.

20 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A mouse or mental telepathy works better, June 22, 2003

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R. P. Poletti "Just a guy" (Hillsboro, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CH Products Flight Sim Yoke USB LE (Electronics)

Bottom line: this device sends spurious control imputs. It must also be recalibrated each time you boot and after perhaps 30 minutes of use... Use a mouse.

This seems to be a very popular item with the flight sim crowd. I am not a gamer and perhaps thats my problem. I am a real pilot (Private, Instrument, SEL, HP, Complex) and use MS Flight Sim to review procedures at airports I have not yet flown into. I bought this yoke to increase the realism of the simulation.

This yoke is a piece of junk. Aside from the spurious control imputs and constant recalibration, it bounces in both axes and does not feel or move anything like a real yoke. If you want realism look elseware. I currently use a mouse with MS Flight Sim; it is more realistic.