Saitek keeps flight simulation alive with new gear, no word on robot air hostesses
By Richard Lai 
posted July 26th 2010 8:09AM
posted July 26th 2010 8:09AM
Combat Rudder Pedals, Throttle, Pitch & Mixture System and Backlit Information Panel Set To Debut at 2010 Farnborough International Airshow
San Diego, July 23. 2010
Mad Catz® Interactive, Inc. ("Mad Catz" or "the Company") (AMEX/TSX: MCZ), a leading third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider today confirmed plans to attend the 2010 Farnborough International Airshow taking place at the Farnborough International Airshow Aerodrome, UK from July 19 through to July 25 2010.
Located at Stand A2 in Hall 3, Mad Catz invites visitors to experience the thrill of professional flight simulation, with a full replica cockpit on hand housing the very latest in Saitek Pro Flight hardware which gamers and enthusiasts can try out for themselves.
As part of planned events for the Farnborough show, Mad Catz plans on unveiling three new products from the Saitek Pro Flight range to the general public for the very first time.
Timed to coincide with the airshow, Mad Catz also plans on celebrating the launch of the new range with a new Saitek website. Located at www.saitek.com the new website, anticipated to launch on July 24, offers simulation enthusiasts a fresh, informative and regularly updated destination for their favorite hobby.
Full information on the new range of Saitek Pro Flight products is as follows:
Saitek Pro Flight Combat Rudder Pedals
Fully compatible with all major flight simulation titles, the Saitek Pro Flight Combat Rudder Pedals add comfort and realism to any pre-existing flight simulation set up. Inspired by pedal designs found in modern fighter aircraft such as the F16 or F35, the Rudder Pedals are constructed from a highly robust Di-cast alloy, providing durability and authenticity for the most demanding of aspiring flight-sim pilots. Independent left and right brake axis allows for greater accuracy and precision when performing braking maneuvers. Self-centering rudder axis works in conjunction with a user configurable dampening adjuster, allowing users to define levels of pressure required to operate rudder controls. 3-way adjustable pedal angle allows for a bespoke flying experience, while optional foot plate provides extra comfort during flight. Powerful Saitek ST software allows users to fully configure their Rudder Pedals with software of their choice. The Rudder Pedals are ideal for use with the Saitek X65-F and X52 H.O.T.A.S. Pro Flight Systems and are compatible with WindowsTM 7, VistaTM, XPTM and XP64TM.
MSRP: $199.99 / £179.99 / €199.99
Saitek Pro Flight Throttle, Pitch and Mixture System
Fully compatible with all major flight simulation titles and pre-existing flight simulation set ups, the Saitek Pro Flight Throttle, Pitch and Mixture System replicates the control surface found in light aircraft, such as the Cessna®, Piper® and Money Bravo®. Three durable aluminium rods allow users to accurately alter throttle, pitch and fuel mixture levels and an additional 9 fully programmable toggle switches provide a host of user defined controls during flight. Complete with mounting clamps which allow users to secure to a desk or flat surface, the Throttle, Pitch and Mixture System is compatible with WindowsTM 7, VistaTM, XPTM and XP64TM.
MSRP: $149.99 / £129.99 / €149.99
Saitek Pro Flight Backlit Information Panel
Compatible with Microsoft® Flight SimTM X and Flight SimTM 2004, the Saitek Pro Flight Backlit Information Panel provides users with clear and authentic information during flight. Supplied with over 70 individual 'command tiles' which display a wide variety of in flight commands and information, users can customize their Information Panel to display flight information relevant to their aircraft or personal preference. In addition, users can assign a choice of three colors to each or the 24 segments, allowing different command tiles to light up with different colors during flight. Command tiles not illuminated remain invisible to the naked eye, allowing aspiring flight-sim pilots to accurately access the information they need, when they need it. Standard Pro Flight mounting brackets are supplied, ensuring full compatibility with other 'Panel' products in the Saitek Pro Flight range. Complete with powerful Saitek ST software, allowing users to fully configure their Backlit Information Panel. Compatible with WindowsTM 7, VistaTM, XPTM and XP64TM.
MSRP: $149.00 / £129.99 / €149.99
Darren Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz commented, "Building on years of innovation and quality, our new range of Saitek Pro Flight products illustrates our continued commitment to the flight simulation community. We believe the new products announced today bring realism, authenticity and excitement to Pro Flight enthusiasts."
The new range of Saitek Pro Flight products are expected to ship world-wide beginning October 2010.
San Diego, July 23. 2010
Mad Catz® Interactive, Inc. ("Mad Catz" or "the Company") (AMEX/TSX: MCZ), a leading third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider today confirmed plans to attend the 2010 Farnborough International Airshow taking place at the Farnborough International Airshow Aerodrome, UK from July 19 through to July 25 2010.
Located at Stand A2 in Hall 3, Mad Catz invites visitors to experience the thrill of professional flight simulation, with a full replica cockpit on hand housing the very latest in Saitek Pro Flight hardware which gamers and enthusiasts can try out for themselves.
As part of planned events for the Farnborough show, Mad Catz plans on unveiling three new products from the Saitek Pro Flight range to the general public for the very first time.
Timed to coincide with the airshow, Mad Catz also plans on celebrating the launch of the new range with a new Saitek website. Located at www.saitek.com the new website, anticipated to launch on July 24, offers simulation enthusiasts a fresh, informative and regularly updated destination for their favorite hobby.
Full information on the new range of Saitek Pro Flight products is as follows:
Saitek Pro Flight Combat Rudder Pedals
Fully compatible with all major flight simulation titles, the Saitek Pro Flight Combat Rudder Pedals add comfort and realism to any pre-existing flight simulation set up. Inspired by pedal designs found in modern fighter aircraft such as the F16 or F35, the Rudder Pedals are constructed from a highly robust Di-cast alloy, providing durability and authenticity for the most demanding of aspiring flight-sim pilots. Independent left and right brake axis allows for greater accuracy and precision when performing braking maneuvers. Self-centering rudder axis works in conjunction with a user configurable dampening adjuster, allowing users to define levels of pressure required to operate rudder controls. 3-way adjustable pedal angle allows for a bespoke flying experience, while optional foot plate provides extra comfort during flight. Powerful Saitek ST software allows users to fully configure their Rudder Pedals with software of their choice. The Rudder Pedals are ideal for use with the Saitek X65-F and X52 H.O.T.A.S. Pro Flight Systems and are compatible with WindowsTM 7, VistaTM, XPTM and XP64TM.
MSRP: $199.99 / £179.99 / €199.99
Saitek Pro Flight Throttle, Pitch and Mixture System
Fully compatible with all major flight simulation titles and pre-existing flight simulation set ups, the Saitek Pro Flight Throttle, Pitch and Mixture System replicates the control surface found in light aircraft, such as the Cessna®, Piper® and Money Bravo®. Three durable aluminium rods allow users to accurately alter throttle, pitch and fuel mixture levels and an additional 9 fully programmable toggle switches provide a host of user defined controls during flight. Complete with mounting clamps which allow users to secure to a desk or flat surface, the Throttle, Pitch and Mixture System is compatible with WindowsTM 7, VistaTM, XPTM and XP64TM.
MSRP: $149.99 / £129.99 / €149.99
Saitek Pro Flight Backlit Information Panel
Compatible with Microsoft® Flight SimTM X and Flight SimTM 2004, the Saitek Pro Flight Backlit Information Panel provides users with clear and authentic information during flight. Supplied with over 70 individual 'command tiles' which display a wide variety of in flight commands and information, users can customize their Information Panel to display flight information relevant to their aircraft or personal preference. In addition, users can assign a choice of three colors to each or the 24 segments, allowing different command tiles to light up with different colors during flight. Command tiles not illuminated remain invisible to the naked eye, allowing aspiring flight-sim pilots to accurately access the information they need, when they need it. Standard Pro Flight mounting brackets are supplied, ensuring full compatibility with other 'Panel' products in the Saitek Pro Flight range. Complete with powerful Saitek ST software, allowing users to fully configure their Backlit Information Panel. Compatible with WindowsTM 7, VistaTM, XPTM and XP64TM.
MSRP: $149.00 / £129.99 / €149.99
Darren Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz commented, "Building on years of innovation and quality, our new range of Saitek Pro Flight products illustrates our continued commitment to the flight simulation community. We believe the new products announced today bring realism, authenticity and excitement to Pro Flight enthusiasts."
The new range of Saitek Pro Flight products are expected to ship world-wide beginning October 2010.
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seriously what is the point in buying this product anyways? ...yawn
@meetucsc Not for you?
@meetucsc
So you can have your own flight simulator in your home at a fraction of the price. Some people like flying, obviously you don't.
Call me when it's more than a crappy render.
Order now and get a free model of the World Trade Center!
@The Count Of Monte Cristo
wat
@The Count Of Monte Cristo
It's been long enough people, that was funny. Ranked u up.
I play with FLIGHTGEAR. They have older NY maps to fly in that still have the towers.
Now with these pedals, info center, and TPMS module... all I need is a box cutter.
@The Count Of Monte Cristo
Come on ppl, you gotta appreciate his joke. You know it was funny. Don't know why so much downranking.
@The Count Of Monte Cristo
too soon?
its a real shame that microsoft killed off flight sim. even the last version (flight sim X) is just fantastic.
These working with X-Plane would be awsome!
@yeoldgreat1 I don't see why they wouldn't.
Looks pretty good to me, although the prices are a bit high. The pedals look similar to their existing ones, but redone in aluminium. The throttles and switches look handy for simpit builders as well, but I wonder how good the feel is going to be. My existing Saitek throttle looks and feels like a plasticky POS.
Too bad these guys still can't figure out how to make a force feedback yoke. Been saying they are working on it for ten years. Sure you are......
Holy christ... at that point, how far away are you from buying a real airplane? Or at least an ultralight? lol phew!
@geolemon
well Heres a reason, Last week I Payed $4.89 a Gallon for LL100 Fuel.
Of Course getting back into Ultralights is Looking Better EVERY Day!
Mooney, not Money ...
*Mooney
(Unless that was a pun)
Expensive but then again, the type of people who would buy this most likely never leave their bedrooms to spend any money so probably have enough saved up.
Robot air hostesses? I'd tap that.
@Shunnabunich
No, no, what it needs is the blow-up doll auto-pilot... airplane anyone?
Pipers have up/down throttle, mixture, and pitch levers. Cessnas have the push/pull type modeled here.
Sounds good to me!!!
Man it sucks flight sims are pretty much a dying breed. I grew up playing these, it got me into pc gaming. I just built a game pc and was planning on getting the x-52 Its so hard to find a decent one these days I don't really see the point...