Great, detailed review Doug... and I would agree (I have one too) it is a fantastic product, and very well priced. The only problem I have, and it's not a faults of the Otto chair, is that I use the wheel mounted on a support beam, due to the larger then it's suppose to be TV I use as a monitor, the wheel base is blocked by the TV when I slide it in, so the wheel stops and sits right in front of the monitor... but thats because I'm trying to use a bigger display then it's meant for... still a great product.

Very nice write up Doug! Thanks!

Good review Doug. You're too modest about your building and mechanical skills. Mine consist mostly of swinging a hammer. If it doesn't fit, make it fit!

Great writeup Doug. Your problem statement in the opening paragraphs could well have been written by me!

Now, a quick question: how are you managing switching between flight and race configurations? I'm particularly interested in how long/laborious the cockpit reconfig is, and if you have attempted/managed using your G27 pedals for flight (thus eliminating a step from the re-config procedure).

Excellent review! Didn't even really realize there was anything out there for a pit other than building one yourself. Now to come up with an excuse to afford this AND a new HOTAS...

Wow.. That's a nice setup. I love the secondary monitor for PDF files or whatever. That is awesome. Hmmmm....now you've got me thinking..

Hi Hap! I've done the switch back and forth a few times, but not enough to fully explore the different setup options. That's one of the reasons why there will be a extended-use follow-up next month. The goal is to go from flight to race in under 5 minutes including shutdown and start-up.

Thanks for the response Doug. A dedicated, low overhead, dual-purpose flight/race rig is probably the only chance I have now of getting back into the habit. I'll look forward to the followup.

This was a fantastic review, thanks for writing it. I was very excited to learn more after you had mentioned it before. However, I must now bring on the avalanche of questions

Stability. Did you find the unit stable - particularly with your very large display?

On the same subject of stability - did you find that the flight sim side units had any flex when you were using them? I had a concern of those side units not being stable as I cranked my stick and throttle around. This is particularly interesting to me as I may just get the Warthog and I imagine that it will take more force to move it than my current CH Fighterstick.

Can you tell me the distance that your stick and throttle are apart now - how wide I guess I'm asking. The fact that you have the same hotas setup as I do is perfect for comparison.

You mentioned that there is a small movement in the keyboard tray when using it. Can you elaborate a little more on that? Does that mean flex or something else. Did you find that impacted your use of the tray at all? It also looked like you mounted your second monitor on the one side of the tray as well. That suggests to me that there isn't as much movement as I fear.

How far when you are sitting comfortably is your eyes from the screen? Is it about 36" or so?

It sounds like you are wide-shouldered like I am. I was concerned that that seat might cramp my shoulders (those horn-like upper bolsters). I was concerned that my shoulder blades might rest uncomfortably on those rather than the seat back.

You are about my height. Does the seat support your head at all if you lean back?

I was surprised that there is no way to mount the table to the unit without drilling your own holes. Really? That seems very strange to me. Did they ever mention why this is?


I'm sorry for so many questions. Please don't think your review was lacking in any way. It wasn't. The detail you went into just had the effect of making me have even more questions. I think I've found my ride so to speak. My biggest concern is the stability of it and its parts.

Thank you again - I was really looking forward to this review.