Mad Catz PZ55 Pro Flight Switch Panel

Pros: Solid physical construction, doesn't "feel" cheap

Cons: Flipping switches on this panel is almost at likely to freeze up your FSX as it is to actually perform the action. I'm actually afraid to use any of the switches now because of it.

Other Thoughts: Saitek tech support was unresponsive.

Pros: Well, as long as MS Flight Simulator is installed prior to installing this device. Otherwise you have to go through and unplug and plug the device back in before launching FS (still a very easy process, just missed it in the install documents). Very nice feel to all of the switches. While the picture for the Magneto shows OFF|L|R|BOTH/ALL|START, the actual panel correctly had the Magneto setup as OFF|R|L|BOTH/ALL/START.

Cons: The mounts do not have the countersink that the Yoke has, so the angled screwheads do not screw in completely. Seems to be a miss by Saitek as they own all of the components here.

Pros: Plugged in and and everything worked with X Plane 9, no set up to do. Very solid unit.

Cons: none

Pros: Rugged design unlike the rudders and yoke, switches e that loud click noise like a real plane switch. Landing gear lights work amazing. Off when gear is up, red while gear is in motion and green while down. Starter knob works well, but only work on prop planes.

Cons: Saitek says that they have no current plans to make this compatible wits Microsoft Flight, so that is a downer. No other cons.

Other Thoughts: I love this thing