YAMBA1 Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Just receive my new toy ( apology for not posting this in the Hardware Forum) But I rather share the joy of an Old Man in this forum . My wife told me I am like a kid with a new toy.. Bought this yoke hoping that it would improve my landings. But the hurdle is to assign all those buttons to my various aircraft . Honeycombs did not provide any manual . Oops rectification Yes there is a manual but in German . Not much of a help to me. and being a newly developed unit I could not find any You tubes on the product . So it's touch and go Otherwise the unit is sturdy well made and soft to the touch It gives me a total different feeling in controlling an aircraft . And all those buttons make feel even more realistic . www.flyhoneycomb.com Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Harmes Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Very cool Charles. I have been watching a few reviews for this yoke, including one by Austin Meyer, the creator of X Plane, and it looks very impressive. I have never had a yoke myself, but have been considering getting one, and I would probably get this one as it looks like the best quality vs cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YAMBA1 Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 2 hours ago, Scott Harmes said: Very cool Charles. I have been watching a few reviews for this yoke, including one by Austin Meyer, the creator of X Plane, and it looks very impressive. I have never had a yoke myself, but have been considering getting one, and I would probably get this one as it looks like the best quality vs cost. Scott you are correct when you say quality vs cost . I bought mine from the the Gamesmen in Sydney , I had to pre- order it. I made my decision also after watching Austin Meyer and another video where this guy dismantled a brand new Saiteck/Logitetech yoke in order to get a better calibration out of that unit. I did not know much so I bought this unit a bit blind . It my first Yoke as well and I am not disappointed Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 It will keep you busy and out of trouble Charles, have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Looking real good Charles. Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Abernathy Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Does your wife bring you your lunch now Charles? How can you tear yourself away from that? Real nice look of quality from here. I went to their site and it says "Sold Out". Must be good! No price anywhere tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Harmes Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 39 minutes ago, Rob Abernathy said: Does your wife bring you your lunch now Charles? How can you tear yourself away from that? Real nice look of quality from here. I went to their site and it says "Sold Out". Must be good! No price anywhere tho. Aerosoft are selling them too Rob. Probably the site is saying they're sold out because they have just fulfilled the first pre orders, which started selling months, or maybe a year ago. The Aerosoft site is saying what you buy now will start shipping at the end of October. The Aerosoft site has a price: €210.08 plus shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YAMBA1 Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 28 minutes ago, Rob Abernathy said: Does your wife bring you your lunch now Charles? How can you tear yourself away from that? Real nice look of quality from here. I went to their site and it says "Sold Out". Must be good! No price anywhere tho. I think in the US it sell for around 250 to 280 US$ In Australia through a dealer I paid AU$ 450 . incl delivery Although the unit is of high quality the documentation for the use of their software to assign switches & buttons not as crash hot . The weird part there is only 1 manual and this one is in German . English or French would have been ok for me but none available. I am not to worried since I use FSUIPC And NO , I have to walk away to have lunch. Usually the lunch call always comes, like recurring magic, just always during descent in the middle of landing prep. Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Abernathy Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 And NO , I have to walk away to have lunch. Usually the lunch call always comes, like recurring magic, just always during descent in the middle of landing prep. Charles LOL Gotta love 'em. I'll have a look at Aerosoft and keep an eye out for better documentation before taking the plunge. I'll tell the wife I need it for testing purposes of course.... coff coff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YAMBA1 Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 8 minutes ago, Rob Abernathy said: And NO , I have to walk away to have lunch. Usually the lunch call always comes, like recurring magic, just always during descent in the middle of landing prep. Charles LOL Gotta love 'em. I'll have a look at Aerosoft and keep an eye out for better documentation before taking the plunge. I'll tell the wife I need it for testing purposes of course.... coff coff I wish you good luck with the testing purposes story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Q Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 13 hours ago, Rob Abernathy said: I went to their site and it says "Sold Out". Must be good! No price anywhere tho. mypilotstore.com list it as being in stock. US$249.95: http://www.mypilotstore.com/MyPilotStore/sep/13520 Looks like a nice unit, and seems well reviewed. Froogle was impressed with it when he saw it at Orlando. Definitely on my wash list when my current primary yoke wears out. All those switches are redundant for my cockpit; between Desktop Aviator, Saitek, etc., I have far more switches available than I can use. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Abernathy Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Nice looking setup there Ken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Q Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Thanks, Rob, I enjoy it a lot! This, combined with ORBX scenery and PilotEdge ATC is very immersive. For more info see Tom Tsui's wonderful web site: https://fsxtimes.wordpress.com This is a very informative site, and Tom does wonderful gauges for the Saitek/Logitek FIPs (Flight Instrument Panels). For info on my cockpit, as well as many others, see his "Cockpit" section. A lot of inspiration there: https://fsxtimes.wordpress.com/category/cockpits/ Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YAMBA1 Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 Wow, Ken, this a mighty cockpit .all you need is rocking chair you give you a sense of motion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 On 10/18/2019 at 6:24 AM, YAMBA1 said: Just receive my new toy ( apology for not posting this in the Hardware Forum) But I rather share the joy of an Old Man in this forum . My wife told me I am like a kid with a new toy.. Bought this yoke hoping that it would improve my landings. But the hurdle is to assign all those buttons to my various aircraft . Honeycombs did not provide any manual . Oops rectification Yes there is a manual but in German . Not much of a help to me. and being a newly developed unit I could not find any You tubes on the product . So it's touch and go Otherwise the unit is sturdy well made and soft to the touch It gives me a total different feeling in controlling an aircraft . And all those buttons make feel even more realistic . www.flyhoneycomb.com Charles And now wait for the "Bravo Throttle Quadrant" to make Christmas complete...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Q Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 1 hour ago, YAMBA1 said: Wow, Ken, this a mighty cockpit .all you need is rocking chair you give you a sense of motion Thanks, Charles. Hmmm, that's an idea! Actually, this is pure serendipity, but the engine vibration can be felt in the throttle. I'm using a 32" TV for the monitor, and use the built in speakers. Since the whole setup is on two shelves mounted to a paneled wall, the vibrations from the speaker are carried by the wall to the throttle unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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