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Thursday, January 08th 2009
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Saitek Three Lever Pro Throttle Quadrant (PZ45)
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List Price: $59.99
Our Price: $57.85
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Manufacturer: Saitek
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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Saitek
Color: Black
EAN: 0211651070384
Feature: Three Lever Pro Flight Throttle
Is Autographed: 0
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Label: Saitek
Manufacturer: Saitek
Model: PZ45
Platform: Windows XP
Publisher: Saitek
Studio: Saitek
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Features
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Three Lever Pro Flight Throttle
Works with Saitek's Pro Flight Yoke
Six button controls
Eight different mounting configurations
XP and Vista compatible
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Editorial Reviews:
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Upgrade your flight simulation experience with the Saitek Pro Flight Throttle Quadrant. This makes an ideal addition to the Saitek Pro Flight Yoke System to expand the number of controls for your flight simulation setup. Set the levers to control aircraft throttles, adjust elevator trim, fuel mixture or even to engage reverse thrust during landing. The Pro Flight Throttle Quadrant will work in any major flight simulation to give you all the control you need. Features- 3 axis levers and 6 button controls
- 2-position desk clamp, enabling the quadrant to be mounted in front of or on top of the desk
- Can be used with any joystick or yoke
- Saitek Smart Technology programming software included
- Compatible with Windows 2000®, XP® and Vista(tm)
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Customer Rating:
Summary: A new experience!!
Comment: I have been using the Flight Simulator since years ago; until now, I only used a joystick with forceback; recently, I bought the Yoke, Pedal Rudder and two Quadrants and realized that the experience is totally different. I recommend it 100%. You will feel a better control of your planes, experiencing more satisfaction when taxiing, taking-off or landing... Excellent investment.
Jesús
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Summary: Nice an modular
Comment: This was a good buy, thought the price was a few more then it should be though.
I use it on a Dual G5 and Mac Book Pro so the Software that it comes with is Useless. however because it' sUSB it's works out of the box with MAC. I've Used it with X-Plane mostly, but a few other games as well. Couple this with ControllerMate this item works perfect for most games.
It comes with 2 black, 2 Blue, 2 Red and a LARGE Black so if you have another one you can have levers connected together for a 747. This is great modular piece because of the connection method you have two ways to have it set up.
It would get 5 stars if it were only 35$ or less. but at 60$ it's hard to justify getting more then 1.
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Summary: Must have for IL2 series
Comment: I had no problem installing this on my machine running XP. I just plugged it in and assigned the axes to it under HOTAS and off I went. I did not download the software it came with and have had no problems. Throttle control is superb, flaps can be incremently selected, no more keyboard preset with only 2 or 3 choices, same for prop pitch. Unit seems to be well made with smooth lever movement and good rocker switch feel. I will be getting another one for elevator, rudder, and aileron trim. Wish I had bought this long ago.
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Summary: Solid reliable product
Comment: I am very pleased with the operation and rugged quality of this control. In some ways it even exceeds my expectations! As suggested by MS and others, I did not install the included software. My FS2004 setup worked just fine, just as it does with my Saitek Aviator joystick. Both work very well in tandem! Service and delivery from Amazon were as excellant as usual..............Dave Hatcher
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Summary: Works Perfectly
Comment: I'm a long-time fan of Microsoft Flight Simulator. I "fly" with the joystick in my left hand so that I can use the mouse with my right hand to click switches and look around the virtual cockpit. This makes using the joystick's throttle cumbersome, so I decided to get an add-on throttle. The Saitek Throttle Quadrant fit the bill perfectly.
Let me say up front that I was initially a bit leery about purchasing this unit because of reports of "phantom keystrokes," but I'm happy to say I've been using it for several days with no problems whatsoever.
There is an included software disc but I would recommend not using it as it might be the cause of the problems some people have been having. I did not use it, nor did I need to--I simply plugged the unit into a USB port and Windows XP recognized it immediately. It showed up in the Game Controllers control panel and was configurable in Flight Simulator without the need for extra drivers or configuration software.
Note: If you're using this with Flight Simulator, in the Flight Simulator Settings > Controls > Calibration screen select the Saitek Throttle Quadrant as the Controller Type, then select Simple Controls and set the Sensitivity to maximum and the Null Zones to minimum. If you don't do this you won't get the full range of control from the levers. You can set each controller individually, so doing this won't affect your joystick or yoke if you're using one.
The included desk clamp mounts to either the bottom or back of the unit, giving you a couple of different options as to the position of the unit in relation to your desk. I found the desk clamp to be secure and foolproof.
Functionally this unit is exactly what I wanted. The levers are the perfect size, move smoothly, and have a long range of motion. This gives you much better precision than a standard joystick throttle wheel. At the minimum setting you can feel a little indent in the control; if you move it below that you trigger a joystick button. This is handy for functions like reverse thrust or brakes. Additionally, there are three rocker switches on the bottom of the unit, perfect for controlling things like flaps and elevator trim.
The handles on the levers are colored and shaped just like real general aviation power controls. The handles are interchangeable, and Saitek thoughtfully included extra handles to allow you to reconfigure the look of the unit for things like multi-engine aircraft. I've read that you can use more than one of these units at a time, and the ability to reconfigure the handles can come in handy in more complex setups.
I have only one complaint about this unit, and that is that the USB chord is a little short at only about 4 feet. If you're using this unit in conjunction with Saitek's flight yoke (which has a USB port in it) the short chord is actually a good thing, but if you're using the unit as a stand-alone like I am you may need a USB extension chord. Not a big deal, just something to be aware off.
All in all this unit exceeded my expectations. There's nothing like flying a tricky approach and having a real throttle controller to make precise power adjustments. I have no "phantom key press" problems, and if you purchase this unit I would recommend bypassing the included software CD as that might be the source of problems some people are having. No problems for me, and I'm really happy.
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