Yeah, you're right. That does sound more interesting.....

"Does Foxy dictate the programmability of the Cougar? No."

Does this matter? No.


"Can a user program his Cougar fully without Foxy installed? Yes."

Does this matter? No.


"Now can a CH user combine his controllers into one and program them without Control Manager installed? No."

Does this matter? No.

Soooooo, anyways, what's the scoop on the new (?) Logitech HOTAS?

SimHQ review of the Logitech G940:
http://www.simhq.com/_technology2/technology_155a.html

Depends on the sim

Back on topic...

What's the BEST HOTAS? Well, I've already got it IMO. But...

Bob's workin' on that last .2 Joe

James, please, we both know the history of both softwares. And they both began with one man. He just decided to switch camps and you picked up the ball and took it to where Foxy is today. Nothing wrong with that, matter o' fact I'm quite sure Cougar owners all over the world admire and thank you for what you've given them. But, be honest with yourself, has Foxy kept pace with Control Manager?

Ghost, your bias toward CH Products if world famous. So much so it makes me sick, so sick that every time I've thought about buying some CH gear, I stop myself. Your rabid fanboi act has gone to far for some.

Sooooo stating the truth about [insert brand name HOTAS] is bias, and makes you ill. May I suggest actually looking into what I've posted? I've tried and liked some features of brands X, Y and Z. I just happend to settle for nothing less (for me) than the best. The best in regards to, programability, support, ruggedness. Oh, and they're modable too CH Products Fanboi? Okay, I'll wear that badge proudly! Ask anybody that knows me here, (and I'll say this again) I could care less what you fly with, be happy with your decision.

OK well here is my take on it....again. First off I do not work for and I am in no way affiliated with TM. I have recommended many Cougars and have three of my own. My Uber 2NXT MODDED and FSSB modded Cougars beat the living hell out of any CH period. I should not even mention those in the same sentence as CH. Those MODS of course cost an awful lot more than a stock kitty or a CH so let’s move on to that point next......

There is a lot of incorrect, overstated, exaggerated and outright misinformation being posted by the CH camp (also again and as usual). Stock Cougars are every bit as good as any stock CH. Yes I have opened the stick and I know the internals pretty well. I have also used 50 cents worth of Mylar and two staples to alleviate the potential wear/increased center play over time issue that many exaggerate as a disastrous defect that will cost you hundreds of dollars to MOD. That is a LIE! It is simply is not the case.

For the many stock Cougar owners out there that I know and have recommended the product to none of them, absolutely none of them are dissatisfied with their Kitty’s and many have owned them for a number of years. The potentiometers in the Cougars are nowhere near any type of serious issue and rarely need to be replaced, again many I know with stock Cougars have never had to.

Programming:
The CH does indeed have more in depth programming capabilities but Foxy leaves you wanting for absolutely nothing in that department. Both Foxy and CM are far more than any one will ever need in advanced programming capabilities.

Also the Cougar is all metal and ergonomically beautiful, massive and substantial, cold and cool. Don't believe everything you read.

I can’t wait to see the A-10 warthog HOTAS.

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