Although flight simulation games are not exactly hugely popular nowadays (apart from some specific titles), there are quite a lot of devices and accessories out there designed specifically for this purpose. And that's exactly the type of product we'll talk about as follows, namely the Pro Yoke Flight System from Saitek, which might help flight simulator fans and wannabe pilots actually “get a taste” of how a plane's controls feel like.



The gaming accessory features a durable stainless steel shaft with precision bearings, which gives smooth and predictable elevator and aileron control. It also incorporates a chronograph (for timing each leg of one's flight plan), as well as a separate throttle quadrant with additional switches to configure any combination of throttle, flaps, mixture or prop pitch.



The Pro Yoke Flight System features no less than 14 buttons, including here POV Hat Switch, 3-position Mode Switch, 3 axis levers on Quadrant, as well as Elevator and Aileron Axes on Yoke. Furthermore, the device is accompanied by Saitek Smart Technology (SST) programming software, which allows gamers to configure their controls to suit their preferred gaming style, and to save the configurations as personal profiles.



The device offers a high level of versatility as far as the mounting options are concerned as well. It can be mounted on top, in front of one's desk, pilot or co-pilot side by using the 2-position desk clamps, which keep the yoke and quadrant securely fixed no matter how extreme the “flying conditions”.



Furthermore, gamers can always use the integrated USB Hub to easily connect other parts of the Saitek Pro Flight range of products, such as additional Pro Flight Throttle Quadrant or Pro Flight Instrument Panel, for a more complete and comprehensive gaming experience.



The Saitek Pro Yoke Flight System sells for around 260 US dollars, which is a pretty high price for such a product, given the fact that, after all, it targets a rather limited market segment.