the stuff dreams are made of!!!

[bolox]

looks really nice and i'm really pleased that a 'major' distributor is stocking this kind of stuff- simware have always been very good on my orders. good times ahead for us controller freaks

been looking at the specs of the stick and the one on sale at simware is potentiometer equipped version- hall sensor version is available according to maunfacturers website but don't have a price for it. that would help explain some of the price difference.

the other difference is i presume, on the basis of no info to the contrary, that this stick has a sprung centre type movement like a 'traditional' joystick unlike tarmac's 'no return to centre' system. dampers are more expensive than springs.

to my limited r/l flying experience the tarmac sticks resistance creates a good impression of inertia in r/l controls and feels quite similar to glider flight.
subjective opinion

if i didn't already have a tarmac stick i would seriously be considering this- the cheaper price and dealing with an established distributor are definite plus points.

competition and choice can only be a good thing and might even stimulate one of the 'majors' to produce something.

realistic pits are becoming easier to assemble parts for now-Oleg, please note this trend for SOW