Thrustmaster HOTAS is my set up mainly because of the space I have available. I sit in a recliner that has wooden arms on it. I made a tray out of oak to hold the keyboard in front of me, the throttles on the left and joystick on the right. The Rudder pedals double as a foot rest. Fly everything with this set up and I don't have to move anything when I am just using the computer for non-flying duty. Works for me and the quality is right up there.
Thrustmaster Warthog setup with F18 add-on grip and TPR pedals. Works great in both MSFS and DCS World. I've never used a yoke in MSFS, only in real life flying 152,172 and 182s. You can tune sensitivity on the Hotas and you soon get used to it and I feel like I'm flying for real, especially in VR.
Thanks Hud - another useful video there. I use the Xbox flight controller as my main, but I also have an X52 but it's a pain to setup with space etc. so I ended up getting a Cyborg FLY 5 which is just a single USB 2 socket and you can use it for stick work plus it also has 2 X throttle sliders for VTOL.
Forgot to mention that I originally started out with an Xbox controller and for many months enjoying the sim with this style control, but if you want that extra emersion yoke or joystick is the way to go.
I’m still fairly new to the sim I received and velocity one as a gift for my bday. so I just hooked it up to my xbox and got the free game pass version of the sim. I was instantly hooked and desired more immersion with rudder pedals after some research I found the only way to get rudder pedals working on xbox with the velocity is to buy the whole thrustmaster hotas set. So I did, and that’s how I came to having experience flying with both stick and yoke. To answer your question like you if you have only 1 option I prefer the velocity. However if you have both then use what ever comes default on the actual plane you’re flying so it just feels more real. Now the next step for me is to buy a pc and vr headset and sign up for vatsim , sim brief, Navigraph and purchase every new payware study level aircraft as they are released to call myself a true flight simmer. 😩
@@Huddison sound advice this hobby gets expensive fast, at one point I was even considering going to get my real world license. I’m patiently waiting on your full flight in vatsim as I’ve used several of your other tutorials.
I prefer a yoke and pedals. I fly mostly small ga planes. I also have arthritis so I find the yoke more comfortable. Twisting a stick vs using pedals is much more difficult for me also. I do agree that the yoke sometimes feels “wrong” in a plane that has a stick, but it doesn’t ruin the experience for me.
I bought the VF1 back in December and was hooked on it. I have previously been a PS4 user and my entire reason to jump ship to XBox was FS2020. Like a complete idiot, I had an old TM Hotas 4 gathering dust in the loft and suddenly had the revelation that I could buy/sell on eBay and upgrade to a Hotas One for almost nothing. Overall I prefer the Yoke, but for hammering around in the Spitfire/F16/T-45 you can't beat a stick.
Just came across your channel and subscribed. I am new to flight simulator. Currently I have the Airbus captain package and Logitech rudder pedals. Now, I am about to buy a yoke. More for the commercial airlines.
@@Huddison It's between the Honeycomb Alpha and Turtle Beach Velocity One. Or I might just wait for the new version of Honeycomb. Since its not too far from release. I game on PC.
Since I almost always fly GA aircraft, I prefer using a yoke. When in an aeroplane like the Spitfire or Hawk, I use my trusty old SideWinder 2 joystick.
@@Huddison Absolutely! ;) Except that, this morning, my yoke gave me a USB power surge warning. It must be the yoke, since other USB hardware runs well. I've yet to pre-order the Alpha XPC but this will get me moving now! I got the Bravo TQ the other day - I'll use my joystick until I can get the new yoke, then I'll be fully kitted out. :)
@@Huddison Saitek Pro Flight. I bought the 'system' - i.e. yoke and throttle quadrant together. Both had progressively felt sticky over the last half year or so, then the connection from the quadrant to the yoke started failing a couple of months ago. Now the yoke seems to be drawing too much power from the USB port - I've tried using various ports and it causes the same problem, whereas other USB peripherals are fine.
Great Video - I use the velocity one for GA aircraft and then my Thrustmaster HOTAS for military - one quick question though - I love your london city airport and scenery - I have ORBIX London city on the xbox however everytime I plan a flight from the airport it fails to load and the SIM cashes - how did you get yours to work on the xbox - I have looked at forums and cant seem to find a answer that works - hoping you might have some 'insider' knowledge - keep up the great work - John from Bathurst NSW Aust.
I use the VF1 and love it. Have not used a hotas style joystick since my Commodore 128 and 64 days lol. But I would have no issue using one if someone wanted to send me one😉
If you're on console like I am what would you choose? The hotas means I can get rudder pedals, but the velocity one means I wouldnt be able to use rudder pedals (assuming they dont bring any out in the future) I fly mix GA and Airliner, what would be your recommendation? The cost is the same here in NZ.
Turtle Beach are set to release their set of rudder pedals imminently & these can apparently connect directly to the Xbox consoles. As you fly mainly GA & airliners, I would advise buying a yoke, but ultimately, it's going to be your call.
@@Huddison so I did it and bought the V1F and just love it, I see what you mean with that trim wheel! In regards to sensitivities I turned the trim wheel down a tad but increased it for roll (Based on a distant memory of flying a small piper for a flying lesson a few years ago). I just wondered on Xbox (as the sensitivity values are different PC vs Xbox) what are your recommended sensitivity values?
Hi James. I think I already know the answer but would it be possible to set up a new hotas 1 on my x box and then plugging it into another x box? Thanks a lot.
I got one stupid newbie question here , if using vkb stick , do i still need the throttle unit for the first time and add it after ? because this is my first time want to play it
Thrustmaster HOTAS is my set up mainly because of the space I have available. I sit in a recliner that has wooden arms on it. I made a tray out of oak to hold the keyboard in front of me, the throttles on the left and joystick on the right. The Rudder pedals double as a foot rest. Fly everything with this set up and I don't have to move anything when I am just using the computer for non-flying duty. Works for me and the quality is right up there.
That sounds like a great little setup 👍
Thrustmaster Warthog setup with F18 add-on grip and TPR pedals. Works great in both MSFS and DCS World. I've never used a yoke in MSFS, only in real life flying 152,172 and 182s. You can tune sensitivity on the Hotas and you soon get used to it and I feel like I'm flying for real, especially in VR.
That sounds like a great combination.
Started FSX with a joystick years ago but when I switched to the yoke I loved it. I have not gotten FS2020 yet.
A yoke is fantastic with FS2020; well recommended.
Thanks Hud - another useful video there. I use the Xbox flight controller as my main, but I also have an X52 but it's a pain to setup with space etc. so I ended up getting a Cyborg FLY 5 which is just a single USB 2 socket and you can use it for stick work plus it also has 2 X throttle sliders for VTOL.
Thanks for sharing. I've heard lots of good things about the Cyborg.
Forgot to mention that I originally started out with an Xbox controller and for many months enjoying the sim with this style control, but if you want that extra emersion yoke or joystick is the way to go.
For certain Tony.
I’m still fairly new to the sim I received and velocity one as a gift for my bday. so I just hooked it up to my xbox and got the free game pass version of the sim.
I was instantly hooked and desired more immersion with rudder pedals after some research I found the only way to get rudder pedals working on xbox with the velocity is to buy the whole thrustmaster hotas set. So I did, and that’s how I came to having experience flying with both stick and yoke.
To answer your question like you if you have only 1 option I prefer the velocity. However if you have both then use what ever comes default on the actual plane you’re flying so it just feels more real.
Now the next step for me is to buy a pc and vr headset and sign up for vatsim , sim brief, Navigraph and purchase every new payware study level aircraft as they are released to call myself a true flight simmer. 😩
Go easy when buying add-ons and hardware etc. Make sure you have the basics fully learned first, would be my recommendation.
@@Huddison sound advice this hobby gets expensive fast, at one point I was even considering going to get my real world license. I’m patiently waiting on your full flight in vatsim as I’ve used several of your other tutorials.
I prefer a yoke and pedals. I fly mostly small ga planes. I also have arthritis so I find the yoke more comfortable. Twisting a stick vs using pedals is much more difficult for me also. I do agree that the yoke sometimes feels “wrong” in a plane that has a stick, but it doesn’t ruin the experience for me.
I'm with you there; although the V1 Flightstick has altered my view somewhat. It feels fantastic to use.
I have my Alpha Yoke for GA aircraft; have the Warthog joystick for IL 2 Sturmovik BoS and the Airbus stick for occasional Airbus airliner flights
Sounds like a great combo. I'm interested in the Airbus stick myself; maybe I'll treat myself at Christmas ;)
@@Huddison I also have the Airbus throttle quadrant to go with the airbus stick
I bought the VF1 back in December and was hooked on it.
I have previously been a PS4 user and my entire reason to jump ship to XBox was FS2020.
Like a complete idiot, I had an old TM Hotas 4 gathering dust in the loft and suddenly had the revelation that I could buy/sell on eBay and upgrade to a Hotas One for almost nothing.
Overall I prefer the Yoke, but for hammering around in the Spitfire/F16/T-45 you can't beat a stick.
You think likewise to myself Errol.
Just came across your channel and subscribed. I am new to flight simulator. Currently I have the Airbus captain package and Logitech rudder pedals. Now, I am about to buy a yoke. More for the commercial airlines.
Which yoke are you buying?
@@Huddison It's between the Honeycomb Alpha and Turtle Beach Velocity One. Or I might just wait for the new version of Honeycomb. Since its not too far from release. I game on PC.
@@AtariFitness It all depends on your budget: both the Honeycomb and Velocity One are good choices.
Since I almost always fly GA aircraft, I prefer using a yoke. When in an aeroplane like the Spitfire or Hawk, I use my trusty old SideWinder 2 joystick.
Similar minds eh ;)
@@Huddison Absolutely! ;) Except that, this morning, my yoke gave me a USB power surge warning. It must be the yoke, since other USB hardware runs well. I've yet to pre-order the Alpha XPC but this will get me moving now! I got the Bravo TQ the other day - I'll use my joystick until I can get the new yoke, then I'll be fully kitted out. :)
Which yoke is it?
@@Huddison Saitek Pro Flight. I bought the 'system' - i.e. yoke and throttle quadrant together. Both had progressively felt sticky over the last half year or so, then the connection from the quadrant to the yoke started failing a couple of months ago. Now the yoke seems to be drawing too much power from the USB port - I've tried using various ports and it causes the same problem, whereas other USB peripherals are fine.
That's kind of scary. Explore all avenues before upgrading.
Great Video - I use the velocity one for GA aircraft and then my Thrustmaster HOTAS for military - one quick question though - I love your london city airport and scenery - I have ORBIX London city on the xbox however everytime I plan a flight from the airport it fails to load and the SIM cashes - how did you get yours to work on the xbox - I have looked at forums and cant seem to find a answer that works - hoping you might have some 'insider' knowledge - keep up the great work - John from Bathurst NSW Aust.
Hmm not sure what's happening with yours John, mine just worked after I installed the airport add-on. Where did you buy it & install it from?
the VelocityOne Flight it's the best joystick for xbox series x
Best Yoke available yes.
I use the VF1 and love it. Have not used a hotas style joystick since my Commodore 128 and 64 days lol. But I would have no issue using one if someone wanted to send me one😉
Great to hear from another C64 fan ;)
@@Huddison I really wish I still had mine from when I was a kid back in the 70s and 80s.
I have one, but it's a recent-ish buy.
Alpha Yoke set up and two Logitech Throttle Quadrant and one Logitech Rudder and the rest of the money for flight sim and computer and what have you
Sounds good Mike.
If you're on console like I am what would you choose? The hotas means I can get rudder pedals, but the velocity one means I wouldnt be able to use rudder pedals (assuming they dont bring any out in the future) I fly mix GA and Airliner, what would be your recommendation? The cost is the same here in NZ.
Turtle Beach are set to release their set of rudder pedals imminently & these can apparently connect directly to the Xbox consoles.
As you fly mainly GA & airliners, I would advise buying a yoke, but ultimately, it's going to be your call.
@@Huddison Ok cool thanks, I didnt know they were releasing a set so thats great news. Thank you for the reply :)
@@Huddison so I did it and bought the V1F and just love it, I see what you mean with that trim wheel! In regards to sensitivities I turned the trim wheel down a tad but increased it for roll (Based on a distant memory of flying a small piper for a flying lesson a few years ago). I just wondered on Xbox (as the sensitivity values are different PC vs Xbox) what are your recommended sensitivity values?
@@starsky8351 Just on the trim wheel?
@@Huddison I guess more the roll and pitch. Just cant quite get it right
I have the TB velocity stick. Would you upgrade to rudder pedals or go for the Velocity yoke? I’m on Xbox X and the One is on sale now.
The V1 is one of the very best 'all in one' solutions out there; but go with your own preferences.
Conclusion: You can fly ✈️ everything with a HOTAS, but a yoke is only for yoke planes, but it’s better.
Thank you
Hey I was just wondering do you think the yoke Is capable of doing flying with fast Highspeed jets
You can fly Jets with a yoke, but obviously better using a Flight stick or Hotas.
@@Huddison tysm for the reply also what do you prefer to use
As soon as helicopters are out, HOTAS is the way forward
Check out the video I linked in Discord General chat, if you want the ultimate helicopter stick.
yoke but hotas are way more accessible and cheap and space efficient
Absolutely.
Both
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Hi James. I think I already know the answer but would it be possible to set up a new hotas 1 on my x box and then plugging it into another x box? Thanks a lot.
Yes that should be no problem for the Hotas One.
@@Huddison Thanks James. I’ll do it later.
I got one stupid newbie question here , if using vkb stick , do i still need the throttle unit for the first time and add it after ? because this is my first time want to play it
Looks like some VKB stick have throttle controls built into them; but I don't own one, so not in the best position to offer advise.