Having precise throttle control and being able to manipulate as many aircraft functions as possible without reaching for the keyboard is one of those goals that a lot of flight sim pilots look for as they get more seriously into simming. Flight sim and space sim hardware makers VIRPIL are on to their fourth generation…
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VIRPIL MongoosT-50CM3 review part 1: The unboxing
As some of you know, VIRPIL was nice enough to send me one of their latest pieces of flight sim hardware, the VPC MongoosT-50CM3 Throttle for review. I’ve decided to break my review of the unit into three pieces which gives me a chance to spend more time reviewing the unit for the full review…
Thrustmaster’s F/A-18C Hornet grip impressions and roundup
Back a couple of weeks ago I was able to get some hands on time with Thrustmaster’s new F/A-18C Hornet grip at Flight-Sim Expo and I thought I would add some of my initial impressions together with a round-up on this new grip that is coming out very soon with commercial availability expected July 25….
VIRPIL MongoosT-50 Throttle Control System Full Review
If you’re a flight sim enthusiast, you probably already know that you need to invest in some hardware to have the best possible experience. A joystick base, grips rudder pedals, head tracking, throttles, and multiple other accessories are part of an ecosystem of parts that vary wildly in price, quality and capability. This review is…
VIRPIL wants your feedback plus new grip coming Q1
VIRPIL Controls wants to know what grip you want them to make next. After successful releases of their MongooseT-50 and Constellation Delta grips, VIRPIL wants to know what you want from them next as they prepare the next generation of their air and space combat series grips. You can also win a prize! Plus, we’re…
VirPil’s MongoosT-50 throttle gets Ralfi’s Alley review
New flight sim hardware is often few and far between but VirPil has been making a solid effort at being a top tier provider of joysticks, desk mounts, grips and bases and now their MongoosT-50 Throttle is ready for the limelight and YouTuber Ralfi has done an great in-depth review on this new piece of…
VKB Kosmosima sneak peek
We’ve been waiting to hear about VKB’s next grip for quite a while now and we finally have our first images of the new grip attached to a Gladiator base. Presenting to you, the VKB Kosmosima – a space sim oriented joystick that looks to be just as useful for flight sim enthusiasts. Suitable for…
VIRPIL’s T-50 throttle off to production
Joystick maker VIRPIL has been working hard on their T-50 series. The joystick came out last year and now, with the follow-up, is a T-50 throttle that is ready for production. The final version comes with some changes to the model based on user feedback. Let’s have a look! This is the MongoosT-50 Throttle The…
First look at VKB’s new TECS throttle UPDATED
VKB-Sim has revealed some early renders of their new throttle system and it looks like it might be something special. Here’s what I know right now! TECS is modular and focused on modern aircraft VKB-Sim appears intent on further adding on to their array of grips, bases and controllers by offering up a modular throttle…
VIRPIL Announces Mongoose T-50 Throttle
Coming out of seemingly nowhere, VIRPRIL has come onto the scene in the last year with a very strong MongooseT-50 Flightstick. Now, VIRPIL is at it again with the T-50 throttle breaking cover earlier today. Let’s have a look! Serious equipment The throttle system is aimed at modern aircraft enthusiasts with a series of features…
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