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Old 31st January 2006 | 10:56
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Genghis the Engineer
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Horses for courses!

I own one of each (stick, yoke, bar) and have done for a reasonable number of years.

For a small, light manoeuverable aeroplane a stick generally gives the best control and feedback. For long cruises, or an aeroplane with very high forces, a yoke is more comfortable and allows better mechanical advantage. For the combination of (often) high forces combined with (sometimes) rapid inputs needed, I'd go for the bar on my flexwing.


Mind you, if I had to pick just one, it'd be a stick! For a 3-axis aeroplane anyhow.

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