Hi guys, I proudly own a HOTAS Cougar since I used it for Falcon 4 AF, some 15 years ago :music_whistling: .
Unfortunately now my Cougar stick is suffering the well-known problem of game around both x and y axis. I tried to fix it in the years with some home made strengthening solutions but I think it's time for me to replace my stick.
I have made a lot of researches and thought a lot about what to do. I found a certified used Warthog for 240€ but reading here and in other forum I think it is not the best way to go. I was thinking about taking a T.16000 FCS (50€) as a stick and using my cougar as throttle and for additional buttons on the original stick thinking of purchasing a gladitor pro with MCG grip when it will become available in Europe.
My only concern is about costs, though I am no longer a hard core simmer because I do not have so much time to dedicate to it :cry:.
In your opinion, for a person that used to be an enthusiast simmer that uses most jet planes (now A10C tomorrow maybe Hornet) but now slowed-down is the Warthog for 240€ the best choice or is the T16000 keep using the cougar for hats and buttons and then maybe take a too expensive gladiator pro with MCG?
I was also thinking of taking a gladiator pro with KG12 grip and then putting MCG grip on it but for 300€ I think is too expensive for me.
Another solution could be a gladiator adapter but I do not know if accepts my cougar stick.
Thank you in advance for your answers!!