I've been fine piloting helicopters (where I don't need to aim) with pure keyboard controls. Though my (cheap) Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas X has made the experience better.
I've been fine piloting helicopters (where I don't need to aim) with pure keyboard controls. Though my (cheap) Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas X has made the experience better.
Suggest the Saitek X52 Pro Flight as well, or any older version of this flight stick and throttle units. Sadly, the X52 no longer has the integrated rudder controls embedded within the throttle controller.
Be aware, the older versions will have quirks and bugs, such as the Saitek X45 will have a very stiff joystick spring, and Saitek X36 only works on 32 bit versions of Windows.
I've picked up the x52 pro setup, did the magnet mod on it as well. I tried briefly trying to take off with my setup and couldnt quite figure it out, once I turned on auto hover, I was able to get going.
Are you using a profile, or did you just assign your own controls rogerx?