Product Description
Satie pz44 pro flight yoke system.
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Product Details
- Color: Black
- Brand: Mad Catz
- Model: PZ44
- Platform: Windows XP
- Format: CD-ROM
- Subtitled in: German
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 16.46" h x 17.83" w x 19.29" l, 2.00 pounds
Features
- POV Hat, 14 button controls, and 3-position mode switch
- Stainless steel yoke shaft and 2-position clamp
- Comes with separate three axis lever throttle
- Integrated 3-port USB 2.0 Hub
- Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
- Integrated 3-port USB 20 Hub
- XP, Vista and Windows 7 compatible
From the Manufacturer
Saitek Pro Flight Yoke System
Whether your preferred plane is commercial or private, the Saitek Pro Flight Yoke System is a must-have for the flight simulation enthusiast. Delivering realistic and precise control while enhancing muscle memory, the Yoke simulates what it feels like to truly fly an aircraft. A solid foundation for an array of specialized simulation hardware, this is as close as you can get to actual flight without climbing into a cockpit.
Saitek Pro Flight Yoke
The Saitek Pro Flight Yoke System features a durable stainless steel shaft with precision bearings for smooth, predictable elevator and aileron control. The built-in stopwatch is perfect for timing approaches, and if your PC lacks available USB ports, an integrated USB Hub* provides a docking station for additional Saitek hardware.
*Saitek Pro Flight Yoke Power Adapter required to power Yoke's USB Hub (sold separately).
Saitek Pro Flight Throttle Quadrant
The included Throttle Quadrant features detents for idle and reverse thrusters. Detachable lever knobs enable you to customize your flight by configuring any combination of throttle, flaps, mixture or prop pitch. For an extra layer of realism, additional Throttle Quadrants are available separately for multi-engine setups.
Additional Throttle Quadrant available separately
Additional Features:
- Used with the included ST Programming Software, an integrated mode switch trebles the number of controls you have at your fingertips.
- Accurately time each leg of your flight plan with the integrated chronometer.
- Unique, 2-position desk clamp keeps your Yoke and Quadrant securely fixed no matter how extreme the flying conditions.
- 14 Buttons.
- POV Hat Switch.
- 3-Position Mode Switch.
- 3 Axis Levers on Quadrant.
- Elevator and Aileron Axes on Yoke.
- FSX — Flight Simulator X
- X-Plane
- Most Other Flight Simulation Games
- USB 2.0 Port
- Windows XP, Vista or 7 (32- and 64-bit)
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Versatile Mounting Options:
Saitek's Pro Flight Yoke and Throttle Quadrant are both equipped with highly adaptable mounting clamps which provide the freedom to configure your kit in any manner you see fit. Whether situated atop your desk or clamped to the front of it, you can securely place the controls exactly where you want them.
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Fully Customizable to Meet Your Needs
Modular and interchangeable, Saitek's range of Instrument Panels can be situated one on top of another or side-by-side. Want the Altimeter above the Compass? Done. Want your Vertical Speed Indicator to the left of your Airborne Direction Finder? Go for it. Easy-to-use mounting brackets provide the means to arrange your flight simulation setup in a configuration only limited by your imagination.
Build the Ultimate Virtual Cockpit
With Saitek's Pro Flight Yoke System, the configuration of your dreams can become reality. From just a Yoke and a Throttle Quadrant, easily add Rudder Pedals and a multitude of Switch, Navigation, and Instrument Panels to fully customize your flight simulator. Commercial or private, seasoned or novice, you have the ability to equip your flight simulation setup with all the essentials needed to vastly improve your skill set and muscle memory.
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Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
113 of 117 people found the following review helpful.
By S. Kuprianczyk
Well I just did some research on this yoke and discovered that Sietek has resolved the phantom keystroke issue. New replacement units are shipping to all US distributers. If you happen to have a defective unit, per a post on Sietek's forum, owners are to call 310-972-9930 for return/replacement instructions. I am going to order one myself but am not sure if Amozon has the new units yet. Sietec refused to post a current serial number of the defective lot but a person on the forums said that he just got his and is working flawlessly with a serial number of SZ005111624. This person with a "good" unit purchased his thru Newegg in CA.
Well I am going to place my order now and I will post an update when I get it up and running.
UPDATE: I recieved the yoke and pedals three days ago and after spending an hour or so configuring the unit I fired it up. The SN# I recieved was 00492657 a call to tech support assured me that I had a unit that had the phathom key stroke problem resolved.
I spent about a total of 20 hours flying around in several planes whith included single engine ceasna's all the way up to the heavy 747. I WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND ANY PROBLEMS WITH MY YOKE. I was very impressed with the quality and performance. I took a gamble but in my case I think it payed off.
Also for anyone wondering if this yoke works with a mac don't worry. I hooked the yoke up to my mac and am running xplane ver.9. The drivers were not needed it was simply plug n play. Xplane recognized the yoke and throttles with no problem. It was very simple to program.
I hope this helps.
49 of 49 people found the following review helpful.
By RV_Pilot
To start with, I wish I had purchased this setup much earlier. It feels so good and delivers such rock solid performance that I cannot imagine flying the civilian aircraft in FSX without it. If you want the C-172 to become as compelling as the P51 in your control, then this is the setup you'll want.
But I vacillated on this purchase for some time before buying it due to all the reviews reporting phantom key presses. I didn't want to order something I'd likely have to return or exchange. Although I love flying with my CH Fighterstick , Pro Throttle and Rudders when flying warplanes or helicopters, I always felt like I was missing out on the joy of civilian flight simulation when using a stick instead of a yoke. So I finally mustered up the courage to order the Saitek Yoke in spite of the many poor reviews while holding my breath on the "pkp" issue.
By the time I got mine, I had thoroughly familiarized myself with the scope of the phantom key press problem and the possible cures. I had hoped mine would not suffer the symptoms but those hopes were dashed very shortly after loading up my first flight with the new controls. Sure enough I had the dreaded phantom key presses switching my views. By a process of elimination - including flying other sims without any hitch, I concluded the issue lies within the FSX setup itself. I was right. Upon closer inspection I noticed two unusual controllers listed in my FSX control menu: "Mouse Yoke" and "Mouse Look". Each of those had mysteriously been assigned default button assignments which conflicted with what I had manually set up with the Saitek Yoke. Particularly, I noticed the "extend gear when throttle rapidly decreased" and "retract gear on rapid throttle increase" commands were assigned to a button in the "Mouse Yoke". I also had a large list of view commands mapped by FSX to buttons in the "Mouse Look" controller. All I had to do was clear each and every one of the "joystick assignments" in both and all was well.
I now have about 10 hours of flight without a hitch using the Saitek Yoke and even added a second throttle quadrant for even more enjoyment with multi-engine aircraft. I coupled these controllers with the book "Microsoft Flight Simulator X For Pilots Real World Training" and I began working through the lessons. The experience is unequalled in all the 20+ years of computer gaming I've done to date. The Saitek yoke made the entire experience more immersive and rewarding.
Needless to say, I strongly recommend this yoke and even the second throttle quadrant to go with it. The reviews to the contrary can be quite demoralizing, but it appears the fixes to all the woes were only all too easy in the end. If you're considering this setup and you ask me, I say go for it. You won't be sorry.
57 of 60 people found the following review helpful.
By D. J. Everette
Purchased the yoke, additional throttle and pedals. Pitch axis is a touch too tight, but other than that, very study and well constructed piece of hardware. The clock makes timed approaches and holds eaiser, and the fluid movement of the pitch/roll axis make hand flying approaches a lot of fun. However..
The unit I recieved is experiencing the same phantom key presses that others have reported. This behaviour is acknowledged by Saitek Support, and they indicate that it only affects some units and are not issuing a full recall. Phantom key presses are quite annoying (i.e. gear coming up on it's own when on a 1/4 mile final). I've tried the "fix" which seems to work for some (using a PCI USB card), to no avail.
One very positive note is Amazon's support. I e-mailed just asking if I should work directly through Saitek USA or Amazon for a replacement (as it's a Saitek acknowledged problem), nothing but an e-mailed question. The result was an e-mail from Amazon informing me that they were sending a replacement unit to me via overnight with instructions on how to send back my faulty unit.
My only worry now is that since bulk units were sent to Amazon, that the replacement yoke will have the same problem. Being that Amazon probably purchased in bulk, if the problem only affects certain serial number blocks, the odds are the replacement will have the same problem (Have a friend who bought same yoke on same day from different vendor, not experiencing this problem).If that's the case, I'll just either return for a refund with Amazon, or exchange directly with Saitek (when they get more in stock).
Other than the the phantom key issue, excellent product!
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