Time to retire the HOTAS Cougar

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Well I have had it with my Cougar. for the past few months I been battling Throttle Axis issues with my Cougar.

I had a hall sensor Z Axis but it never worked properly and This Origianl pot has just given up the ghost. So after all these years I am going to retire the old faithful Cougar..

Right now I just purchased a Newer X52 that is black and silver and should work for now until I can get more money for something better.. now that might not happen if I am happy with the X52 I will just use that for the newxt couple years..

I had just ordered it from Amazon and should have it Sat 17th.. hopefully it works out and I can reliably game again with a HOTAS of sorts..

Looks like I will need to program a few Buttons to the F16 and KA50.. Elite dangerous will need some buttons programed as well.. I may look over the buttons and figure out which buttons will be programmed on the HOTAS..

I can not wait until Sat to try the new stick out.. I was in Elite Dangerous and smashed into the planets surface as the throttle got stuck wide open and I had no shields !!! AKK!!! well it was time..

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The X-52 is still hard to beat for less than $200 as long as the pots are OK. I’m still enjoying trouble-free service from the X56 after at least 7 years.

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well it said it was brand new not renewed or used so the pots should be fine and yes it is hard to beat for under 200!!

Look forward to a trouble free HOTAS again..

EDIT: I cancelled the X52 Pro and went with the X56.. I think that is a better choice but it will not be here until Feb. 2nd.. but it was a better HOTAS..