Saitek Cyborg FLY 9 Wireless Flightstick - REVIEW

[markyboyacebassist]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdvTGTZMj8Q

I received the package from Hong Kong within 10 working days, which is amazing considering it was ordered just before Xmas.
Well packaged & protected, my first impression was the solid construction & excellent build quality. (after using the AV8R which I think is excellent value!)
So I guess you get what you pay for!
There are two controls,the left being the throttle(which you can adjust for tension.) also on the throttle control you have the LB button,a D pad, rudder control & back button(lowers under carriage on IL2)
Microphone settings are also here.
The right control is the flight stick, standard set up,the top houses a D pad, a coolie hat control which has a twin control feature, view cam when moved & camera setting when depressed (3rd person,gunner, cockpit view.)
A start button is located on the top leading edge of the stick.
Y,B & X buttons complete the top controls.
There are two trigger controls, the top one being the A button & the lower acts as your camera target lock.
On the base the microphone socket & Xbox button are located.
This flight stick is perfect for IL2 BOP!
All the settings function & work perfectly, once you get used to the two handed set up, you will not want to stop flying!
I highly recommend this flight stick & I know they are getting scarce as they were produced as a limited edition.
It also looks very cool in black as opposed to the green & cream Ace Combat 6 model!

[SEE]

Bucketmanroc said that the rudder control on his Ace Edge was the only aspect he disliked as it could only be full or nothing. Is that correct MarkeyBoyB?

With the Saitek and FLY9 twist rudder you can have any degree of rudder.

[markyboyacebassist]

Originally Posted by SEE

Bucketmanroc said that the rudder control on his Ace Edge was the only aspect he disliked as it could only be full or nothing. Is that correct MarkeyBoyB?

With the Saitek and FLY9 twist rudder you can have any degree of rudder.

The rudder works on a paddle system & is touch sensitive, a gentle touch results in fine rudder movement, a quicker touch, speedier movement.

[Kirki]

I only had my flight stick for two weeks before the rudder controls broke and the rudder was locked in the right twist position, after getting it replaced and using it again after an hours use the same problem happened again. After looking on the internet it looks like a design fault.
I'm gutted, the flight stick has been awesome for the few hours I have used it and I just hope that when its replaced this time it doesnt break again.

[SEE]

It is a design fault and, unless Madcatz modify the method to secure the leads that connect to the floating rudder potentiometer, it will keep happening! It's a simple mod they need to carry out in manufacture that involves a small piece of plastic being added to the base of the yoke to provide a better anchor point for the wires but they also need to mount the potentiometer 180 degrees off-set from the current position due to the proximity of the battery housing as it interferes with the natural movement of the wires. The rudder problem has been cured since carrying out the mod on my stick.

[markyboyacebassist]

Originally Posted by SEE

It is a design fault and, unless Madcatz modify the method to secure the leads that connect to the floating rudder potentiometer, it will keep happening! It's a simple mod they need to carry out in manufacture that involves a small piece of plastic being added to the base of the yoke to provide a better anchor point for the wires but they also need to mount the potentiometer 180 degrees off-set from the current position due to the proximity of the battery housing as it interferes with the natural movement of the wires. The rudder problem has been cured since carrying out the mod on my stick.

Sounds to me like they need Angelo on their design team!

[bobbysocks]

i second that...or as a PAID consultant or tester!

[Kirki]

Any detailed advice on how to fix my flight stick myself? I would rather try and fix it if its fairly straightforward.

[bobbysocks]

yes you can do it. BUT call madcatz ahead of time!! and get the reps name. he will get your info and the ok so you dont void your warranty. he will give you instructions which basically are" take the bottom off. there are screws under the rubber anti skid pads. once in, there are 3 wires on the rudder pot. one (or more) has disconnected. they are soldered and then covered in hot glue. getting through the glob of glue to them is a royal pain in the @$$. solder the wire back on the pot.. rehot glue it...i used clear silicone. and reassemble. if that is too much for you you can send it in...if you fix it and it doesnt work you can do the same. but like i said have the reps name and phone extension...just in case.