Does anyone have experience with CH Products? I believe I used some back in the day, but I have no way to confirm (beyond that they make many of the 'real' flight training equipment)

My current plan is to use some incoming holiday cash from family to pay for about 60% of the cost of some Saitek PRO Flight Combat pedals (~$180) and I definitely want to go HOTAS.

Saitek has pulled the x-52 Pro from production and sales, and I cannot find one for sale anywhere. I am awaiting the X-55 details, and also keeping an eye on the Combatstick and Combat Throttle from CH. Otherwise I'll just go stock x-52 HOTAS =/

I wish I didn't work at a non-profit so I'd have the cash for a Warthog, but that won't happen anytime soon.

Likely final setup:

X-52 HOTAS (x-55 if reasonably priced and whatnot)
- On that note, do the x-52s support tightening the spring as they go bad? I anticipate a lot of wear and tear on this stick

Saitek PRO Combat pedals (Because they're wider than the CH pedals, and have some nice features)

They/Them

Star Citizen:
MISC Endeavor -- Anvil Carrack -- Anvil Terrapin -- Drake Dragonfly