Meridian GMT founder, Nick Repenning, used FSWeekend 2026 to give the most detailed look yet at the technology powering the previously announced Horizon+ yoke and Latitude+ throttle, alongside a number of new product announcements.
MODULAIR and Sentient FlightDeck Intelligence
Central to both units is MODULAIR, a patent-pending configurable avionics system that allows panels, including a Boeing-style EFIS and dual engine ignition switches, to be physically swapped in and out of the yoke and throttle. When a panel is inserted, the hardware automatically detects and configures the simulator accordingly. Repenning described the feature as eliminating the need to set up or load profiles, calibrate axes, or configure detent points manually.
This system, branded Sentient FlightDeck Intelligence, works across Microsoft Flight Simulator, X-Plane, Aerofly FS and DCS and also extends to Meridian GMT’s X-Ray controller, allowing automatic reconfiguration when switching between fixed-wing and helicopter setups.
Both the yoke and throttle feature dual haptic systems under the Impulse branding. The yoke combines a traditional rumble motor with an impact actuator, capable of simulating events such as landing gear deployment, with an initial thud as the gear unlocks followed by vibration as the doors open, as well as stick shaker, pusher, overspeed warnings, turbulence, and landing impacts. The throttle’s haptic system is tuned differently, with more subtle effects such as RPM feedback through the levers during power changes.
Quantum Leap Sensors
Meridian GMT is moving away from Hall effect sensors in favour of Tunnel Magnetoresistance technology. Rather than measuring magnetic resistance, TMR sensors measure electrons as a wave rather than a particle, producing a more stable and repeatable signal with no degradation over time. Repenning made the case that signal fidelity matters significantly in simulation, where a small physical input passes through digital conversion, simulator interpretation, and flight model calculations before resulting in any aircraft movement.
Asymmetrical Pitch Deflection
The Horizon+ yoke has a total pitch travel of 14.1cm, but the centre point is deliberately offset. Aft deflection is 8.5cm, which Repenning claims is industry-leading, with the nearest competitor at 7.5cm on force feedback yokes costing upwards of $1,000. Forward deflection is a linear 30mm, followed by an exponential final 25mm up to 100% input. The reasoning is that significant forward deflection is almost exclusively used during upset recovery or emergency procedures, where full deflection is typically the outcome regardless.
Aurora Ambient Lighting
Both units feature a light bar along the lower section of the yoke and throttle, made up of small diamond-shaped LEDs. Aurora ties this lighting to simulator events: strobes, beacons and nav lights each trigger a corresponding visual confirmation on the bars. Taxiway lighting is also simulated, with the bars producing a side-lit effect as the aircraft passes taxi lights. Weather effects are also included, with lightning causing the full bar to flash white and atmospheric conditions such as sunset being reflected in the bar colour. The feature can be disabled or set to a timer.
Mounting Solutions
Meridian GMT is introducing an under-table aluminium mount, priced at $69-$79. The yoke and throttle click directly into the mount, which also handles USB connectivity via a passthrough, meaning a full setup including avionics panels and rudder pedals can run from a single USB cable to the PC. A clamp accessory will also be available for those who cannot or prefer not to drill into their desk.
Latitude+ Editions and Pricing
The Latitude+ throttle will be offered in two editions, both priced at $349.99 / €369.99 / £329.99. The Everett Edition is built around Boeing operations and includes a B737/787 MCP autopilot panel, auto brake panel, axis cover, flap and speed brake kit, B777/B787-style flap levers and parking brake. It also includes the full general aviation kit: autopilot, COM and audio panel, dual custom avionics panels, carb heat lever, GA flap lever, single and multi-engine levers and axis covers, and parking brake.
The Toulouse Edition includes everything in the Everett Edition’s GA content, plus Airbus-specific panels covering the A320 through A380: autopilot, EFIS, auto brake panel, flap and speedbrake kit, A350/A380-style levers, and an airbus-detented axis cover. Sentient FlightDeck Intelligence will automatically detect the aircraft type and configure accordingly, including autobrake settings specific to the A350 and A380.
An optional Servo Motor Kit will be available at approximately $49.99, fitting into six compartments on the underside of the throttle to motorise the trim wheel, speedbrake lever and throttle levers individually.
Horizon+ Yoke and Horizon Pro
The Horizon+ yoke is priced at $349.99 / €369.99 / £329.99, matching the Latitude+ throttle. Repenning also previewed the Horizon Pro, a higher-end yoke featuring electromagnetic dual-axis direct drive, including on the aileron axis, which he noted is not currently offered by any other yoke on the market. The Horizon Pro fits within a 35cm housing, significantly more compact than comparable force feedback yokes which typically require 60 to 90cm. It is anticipated to retail at $599.99 / €599.99 / £549.99.
Pre-orders for both units are expected to open within the next few weeks.
X-Ray+ Handheld FlightDeck
Meridian GMT also confirmed progress on a controller developed in collaboration with Xbox and the Microsoft Flight Simulator team. The X-Ray+ Handheld FlightDeck resembles a gamepad but is purpose-built for simulation, featuring a single thumbstick axis, a mini throttle lever with detents and a reverse thrust section, landing gear lever, trim wheel that also functions as a rotary for radio frequency and autopilot modes, flap lever with detents, and COM1, NAV1 and SWAP buttons.
A separate helicopter layout is included with a collective, twist throttle, and controls for fire and rescue, hoist operations, water tanker, IR camera, thermal imaging and governor functions. The controller is priced at $149.99 / €149.99 euros.
Repenning closed the presentation by confirming that further announcements are planned for FSExpo.
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