Logitech G (Saitek) Flight Simulator Yoke And Throttle - hands-on review for pilots

This deluxe system from Logitech is great for the serious flight simulator pilot, combining a realistic yoke with a separate throttle quadrant. It's a great way to make your next flight simulator session more educational.

Features:
- Durable stainless steel control shaft with precision bearings for smooth and predictable elevator and aileron control
- Realistic switches and buttons on the yoke for trim, autopilot disconnect and more
- Built-in stopwatch is perfect for timing approaches
- Integrated USB hub provides a docking station for other Saitek hardware
- Included throttle quadrant features detents for idle and reverse
- Extra throttle quadrants are available for twin engine simulation
- Adjustable mounting clamp works with different table sizes

[caribbaviator]

That throttle served me well for a good couple of years. Made the jump and upgraded to the honeycomb TQ.

[brandonreames]

I bought this recently and also bought the Turtle Beach Velocity One Flight Yoke system that is newer to compare it against. I used the velocity one first and this one second. Genuinely felt like this was a pretty poor product at least in comparing it to the Turtle Beach one, which just has so many features in one package.

Logitech Cons
-Only 45 degree turns
-Limited buttons on yoke
-Won't attach to a desk with a beveled edge or curve in
-Throttle Quadrant is decent, but if flying single piston planes mostly, you may want venire style knobs
-Limited capability in programming of buttons and interface
-No ability to see what button does what without going to control settings in-game or within programming window

Pros -
-Superior to Keyboard for control of plane
-Simulates flight to a degree

Just my two cents, take it for what its worth.

[the-aviation-geek-]

Can you connect this to a normal laptop?

[nsv]

any chance there's a tutorial on setting this up with a mac?

[leongt]

Thinking about getting this yoke because all the other flight sim stuff like the Hotas joysticks are only for Right handed people and us lefty's have been forgotten by all company's that make flight sim stuff and the only joystick I know of is the Thrustmaster T-1600 that you can switch from right to left handed

[CactusBravo]

I have a panel desk similar to this one and was worried if the clamps would fit. Looks like it does.

[johnthegodfatherslack]

Thank you. Excellent review. I have one coming friday.

[bleve]

How much of a PITA is it to get working in the first place? Driver hell ... USB nightmares.

[stevencharette]

just bought this and so far it sucks flying MSF2020 and its either im turning all the way or not trurning at all there is no smooth transition how the hell azre people using this

[piphastings]

This was a great video...very helpful.

[alexmp]

Does anyone know why everytime my windows 10 is updated, my Saitek throttle settings are reset to factory setting? any help thanks.

[j_london]

Hi.I recently purchased the Logitech rudder pedals. I find when flying the airliners the Boeing yoke is better to steer on the ground. Is that normal?Thx

[the-bulb]

That radio panel you mentioned that can be attached to the top. Does that extra part give me the ability to speak to live traffic control when playing flight simulator?

[LabradorMain]

About the throttle:

I found that my throttle is connected, but not giving power to my aircraft/airplanes. How can this be so. I plugged it in and used it before. It worked very well. One day, I took the yoke and throttles off, so I can fly a stick driven aircraft. Now, I find that the throttle is not giving power, like I said from before. How can this be so? What is the best fix for this issue?

[nickthechicken]

hey thanks for the video it was really helpful
just wondering is the yoke powered (connected to wall plug)? thanks

[EXTREMEMIDSOUTH]

i just saw this video. what peddles would ya recommend with this

[MyMika]

will this work for warthunder? i wanna get this

[bendyrulestheworld]

Do you need the yoke so the throttle quadrant can work or can you get the throttle quadrant alone and it'll work?

[speedywayyt]

I need 2 engines how do i get the other engine stick?

[mattm]

Hi, I'm French and when I watch videos of French youtubers they always sai that's a bad yoke whish looks like a kid toy.
They also sai that u can't turn more than 45° and always tlak about a dead zone but they are all the time comparing it whithe another yoke which is twice de price of that one
What do you think about it, is there a dead zone, and are the 45° of turn really a problem (do we need the 90°)
Thank for every answer or explanation about that yoke and excuse for my bad English