Flight Simulation Hardware
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Saitek PRO Flight Radio Panel Setup
Recently added a new piece of hardware—the Saitek PRO Flight Radio Panel, as shown below:
Its specific function allows you to adjust the following frequencies: COM1/COM2/NAV1/NAV2, DME/ADF/XPDR. Each frequency features ACTIVE and STANDBY displays, and you can swap between them using the toggle button on the right.
The reason I bought this device is that I found it very inconvenient to adjust frequencies with a mouse while constantly checking the flight chart. With this gadget, I get a complete sense of operating independently of the computer, which significantly enhances the realism of the flight again.
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NaturalPoint TrackIR 5 & TrackClip Pro Head Tracking System Setup
After hesitating for a while, I finally bought the TrackIR 5 & TrackClip Pro. Below is a brief summary of the installation and usage on Mac. (For Windows, you can download the drivers and configuration software from the official website, but since there is no Mac version, we have to look for some Open Source alternatives.)
First, the product introduction. The TrackIR 5 is a head tracking system composed of two components: the TrackClip Pro (emitting part) and the TrackIR 5 (receiving part). When you use the 3D cockpit mode in X-Plane, simply moving your head slightly up, down, left, or right will automatically switch the view according to the movement, eliminating the trouble of using buttons or the keyboard to control it. This is especially true in the traffic pattern during landing, where you need to constantly check the position of the aircraft and the runway. With this peripheral, the realism of the flight simulation is greatly improved. Highly recommended!
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Title: Discover the Amazing Peripheral! 737 YOKE
I’ve always been quite satisfied with my Saitek YOKE; after all, I mainly practice flying small piston-engine aircraft like the Cessna.
But today I discovered an amazing peripheral that I really must introduce to everyone, because its goal is to simulate the control feel of jet airliners. Guess what it is? That’s right, it’s a Boeing airliner yoke!
First, take a look at the photo.
