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Flight Sim Stuff Throttle, Prop, Mixture, T/F Controller: The FSElite Review

by Patrick Moore on Hardware

Product Information
Developer
Flight Sim Stuff
Purchase From
Flight Sim Stuff
Price
$199 and Below
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Version Reviewed
1.0
Press Copy Provided By
Flight Sim Stuff
SimMarket
FSElite's preferred Flight Sim vendor is SimMarket. (Why?)

As per our Community Charter, all of our reviews are free from bias, prejudice and favouritism. Don't forget, each reviewer has their own style and thoughts, although they all abide by the Review Guidelines - something I suggest you read.

Years ago it was easy to find a light aircraft throttle, prop, mixture controller at an entry-level price. Today, they are harder to find and often when you do, the price has increased to what you would pay for a top-tier FAA approved component. This of course is retailers and second-hand sellers taking advantage of the new surge of interest in Flight Simulation.

But now there is hope in getting one for $200 and below. This is made possible by Flight Sim Stuff. They offer handmade 3D printed, plug and play USB controllers.

Video Produced By: The Flight Sim Deck

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Honeycomb Bravo Throttle Quadrant: The FSElite Review

by Jordan Williams on HardwareReviews
Honeycomv Bravo Review Featured Image
The Honeycomb Aeronautical Bravo Throttle Quadrant is the second release from the hardware manufacturer following on from the extremely successful Alpha Flight Control Yoke. The Bravo Throttle Quadrant looks to give users a multifaceted approach to a throttle quadrant, which allows customisability for an endless amount of aircraft. After experiencing Honeycomb’s Alpha Flight Control unit, I was very excited to
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Thrustmaster TCA Thottle Quadrant: The FSElite Review

by Jordan Williams on HardwareReviews
Review Thrustmaster Tca Throttle Quadrant Fselite
Thrustmaster has been a household name when it comes to flight simulation hardware over the past 30 years, producing some of the most popular input devices for the entire gaming industry. Back in June 2020, Thrustmaster announced that it was going to produce a range of input controls in partnership with Airbus, based upon real Airbus controls as part of
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Virpil WarBRD Base and Grip : the FSElite Review

by Guillaume on HardwareReviews
VIRPIL WarBRC Grip And Stick
VIRPIL is a relatively recent newcomer on the market of flight controls. Founded in 2016, their first products left the factory in 2018 with the creation of the MongoosT-50, a reproduction of the Sukhoi PAK-FA fighter joystick. The company, originating from Belarus, targets the combat and space simulation users and quickly established themselves as quality manufacturers. For the purpose of
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Virtual-Fly Yoko the Yoke PLUS: The FSElite Review

by Calum Martin on HardwareReviews
VIRTUAL FLY REVIEW
9.2
Product Information
Developer
Virtual-Fly
Purchase From
Virtual-Fly
Price
€995
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Version Reviewed
1.0
Press Copy Provided By
Virtual-Fly
SimMarket
FSElite's preferred Flight Sim vendor is SimMarket. (Why?)

As per our Community Charter, all of our reviews are free from bias, prejudice and favouritism. Don't forget, each reviewer has their own style and thoughts, although they all abide by the Review Guidelines - something I suggest you read.

Building on the success of their 2013 model, the Yoko the Yoke, the new PLUS edition is the next version of the popular yoke. Virtual-Fly has been manufacturing flight simulation hardware for years, gathering feedback from commercial and entertainment customers alike. With years of refinement up their sleeves, they are back with the Yoko the Yoke PLUS. Let’s dive in to see whether the new features make it a worthwhile purchase.

The Yoko the Yoke PLUS is actually a little different in size compared to the original. Measuring in at the same width of 303mm, the yoke actually stands a little taller at 214mm. Furthermore, the PLUS edition has a depth of 542mm in comparison to the original, which has a depth of 515mm. When fully extended, the yoke reaches a maximum depth of 591mm. The unit weighs in at 9KG, with the majority of that weight in the box housing in order to give it stability when on your desk or inside your cockpit.

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Impressively, the Yoko the Yoke PLUS is made from 90% metal. From the main casing with all the electrical wiring, to the yoke itself, it’s made from quality material that can withstand just about anything you might throw at it. The other 10% is made of high-quality plastics in areas such as the buttons and switches.

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Stay Level Avionix Model 10 Cockpit Panel: The FSElite Review

by Patrick Moore on Hardware
FSElite YouTube Thumbnail Tempdlate
9.3
Introduction Stay Level Avionix is a relatively new company that was founded in 2018. They offer an excellent solution to desktop cockpit panels by providing strong and easy to use panels that do not require any mounting. These panels come in a range of hardware styles and colors. They are compatible with Saitek/Logitech, Simionic and Real Sim Gear hardware, with
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Virtual-Fly V3RINO TPM: The FSElite Review

by Calum Martin on HardwareReviews
VIRTUAL FLY V3RINO TPM THROTTLE Set Featured Review
7.8
The V2RINO TPM Throttle Quadrant from Virtual-Fly is one of their more recent releases. After a range of successful products that have provided simmers and professionals with high-quality hardware, it was time to explore creating the Vernier Style throttle quadrant. It is also the most expensive flight control in their entire product range. Virtual-Flight has created an impressive feature list,
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