Hardware manufacturer Moza, predominantly known for force feedback sim-racing gear, entered the flight simulation space to much surprise with the AB9 FFB joystick base. Now, they’ve expanded the flight product catalog with a more affordable force feedback base and a modular throttle system.
Moza’s New FFB Joystick
The AB6 force feedback joystick aims to bring force feedback into more home cockpits at a lower price point than its bigger brother, the AB9.
It’s sold as a bundle that includes the base, a grip, and a desk mount. The base is capable of delivering 6 N·m of peak torque. Compared to the AB9, the AB6’s base also features 8 backlit programmable buttons and two throttle-style levers. Furthermore, the included MHG grip features a lockable twist function allowing pilots to control rudder inputs.
The AB6 force feedback joystick bundle is available now for USD 399 / GBP 399 / EUR 449 (incl. VAT).
Moza’s New MTQ Throttle Quadrant
Along with the AB6, Moza released a new modular throttle quadrant at a more affordable price point than their combat-focused MTP throttle.
The new MTQ throttle builds off of an established HOTAS design language by giving pilots the ability to swap out throttle levers to match the aircraft they’re flying. The quadrant features 4 levers, with the center two used as throttles and the outer two used as spoiler and flap controls. Both the spoiler and flap lever axes feature detents that also trigger mappable button inputs.
The fighter-style TQF levers are included in the box and feature finger lifts that correspond with detents for engine off/idle at the rear travel limit and afterburners at the forward travel limit.
Pilots can also purchase additional lever sets resembling Boeing and Airbus aircraft. The TQB (Boeing-style) levers feature buttons for TO/GA, A/T disconnect, and mappable reverser levers. The TQA (Airbus-style) levers trigger detents for CLB, FLX, and TOGA while also featuring a functional reverse thrust lockout and working autothrottle disconnect buttons.
The bottom of the MTQ throttle quadrant features 6 RGB backlit buttons resembling autopilot mode controls, 2 knobs, a 5 position switch, 3 toggles, and a dedicated landing gear lever.
The MTQ throttle can be used directly on the desk or mounted below. It incorporates both M4 and M6 hole patterns in the bottom for a wide range of mount compatibility.
Moza’s MTQ throttle is available now for USD 199 / GBP 199 / EUR 219 (VAT incl.)
The TQA (Airbus-style) and TQB (Boeing-style) throttle lever module packs are available for USD 39 / GBP 39 / EUR 45 (VAT incl.) per set.
For more information, click here to access the product page for the AB6, and click here to access the product page for the MTQ throttle quadrant.
Keep an eye out for our forthcoming review of both the AB6 force feedback base and MTQ throttle quadrant!
