Thrustmaster Flight Control System Mark II: Exhibit

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This is the upmarket version of the Flight Control System Mark I joystick with a rubber boot to keep dust out. It's a scaled down replica of the F-4 Phantom joystick.

The FCS Mk II also featured b7etter quality switches and much stiffer springs.

Why the stiff springs? I found my copy of the original manual and dig out this interesting information: Stiff Springs in joysticks.

Image used with permission from Jan-Albert van Ree

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