rec.autos.simulators

input device for both flight and driving simulators

Bruce Hemp

input device for both flight and driving simulators

by Bruce Hemp » Thu, 16 Jul 1998 04:00:00

  I am interested in getting an input device for the use with both
  a driving simulator (Sierra's Driver's Ed 98) and a flight simulator
  (Microsoft FS).  In both cases, I'd like the controls to be as close
  to real life as possible, since the purpose is for my son to learn
  how to drive and how to fly (I don't want him looking for a button
  on the keyboard when it is time to apply the brakes, for instance).

  I had settled on the Thrustmaster Nascar Pro wheel and pedals
  for use with the driving simulation when my son expressed interest
  in learning to fly as well.  Can I use the Nascar Pro with the
  flight simulator?  Is there any device that will work well for
  both programs?   I'm not sure there are, since a flight yoke should
  move in and out while a steering wheel does not, for instance,
  and I believe there may also be differences in the behaviors of the
  pedals (not sure about this).

  If there is no device that works well for both, what would you
  recommend for each program?

  I realize that the simulations are just a first step towards
  learning to drive or fly, and that there is no substitute for
  hands on learning.  I'd just like the knowledge acquired from the
  simulations to transfer as easily as possible to the real
  environment.

  Thanks in advance,
  Bruce Hempel

Bill Stukenbor

input device for both flight and driving simulators

by Bill Stukenbor » Fri, 17 Jul 1998 04:00:00

CH Products make a yoke called Virtual Pilot Pro and a set set of rudder
pedals that can be set to work as accelerator and brake. Or you can do what
I do: Set up two computers, one as a flight simmer, the other as a driving
sim.

Michel Renau

input device for both flight and driving simulators

by Michel Renau » Sat, 18 Jul 1998 04:00:00


> Bruce,

> Knowing full well that others on r.a.s. will offer other, perhaps better,
> solu- tions, I'll tell you my choice.  I've been using a setup consisting of
> a CH Virtual Pilot flight yoke and CH Pedals.  The yoke is made for flight
> sims, has two input buttons, a throttle (for flying) and two-axis adjustment.
>  I've gotten used to driving with it, but wouldn't go so far as to say it's
> very realistic. It works.  The pedals are very good -- large foot pads for
> both, solidly-made, with a switch that changes them from rudder to gas/brake.
>  These devices have been around for a while and I've used mine constantly for
> a couple of years, with no breakage.  Like I said, someone else here will
> likely suggest something different, maybe better.  What I use, gets the job
> done for both types of sims, reliably.  Hope this helps.

> Rick

I'll second Rick on that. I am a GP2 and FS98 user and I have the same
kind of combination except the pro version and the way my friends abuse
of them trying to stay on the road (GP2) I am glad it is so robust!

Michel
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