HOTAS (Hands on Throttle and Stick)

AboutThe real F/A-18E Super Hornet HOTAS switch assignments.

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AboutOne year on and a look at the MiGPit Mk.VII, happily esconced in a TrakRacer TR160 chassis and re-engined with a HP OMEN 45L beast driving the sim.

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AboutSpecs for the sixth version of the MiGPit. a project that has been running since 1992.

Published:2020Last edit:Oct 13, 2020

AboutSpecs for the sixth version of the MiGPit. a project that has been running since 1992.

Published:2020Last edit:Oct 13, 2020

AboutAdded to the MiGPit in 2020. By late 2023 the Warthog stick developed a loose wire / contact somewhere in the stick, resulting in random control inputs and view changes. A little bit annoying, especially on finals. I repurposed the Warthog throttle as a lighting (and other) control panel on the right side of my 'pit, so it lives on for a few years more.

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AboutWhich.. I found rather confusing, so I made my own.

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AboutSome people have talked about the 1mm play in the joystick centre position as being a flaw. To my style of flying it's a bonus feature!

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AboutA great overview of the first 20 years in home computer flight sims, by one of the best writers in the genre.

Published:2000Last edit:Aug 5, 2022

AboutA great overview of the first 20 years in home computer flight sims, by one of the best writers in the genre.

Published:2000Last edit:Aug 5, 2022

AboutA great overview of the first 20 years in home computer flight sims, by one of the best writers in the genre.

Published:2000Last edit:Aug 5, 2022

AboutA great overview of the first 20 years in home computer flight sims, by one of the best writers in the genre.

Published:2000Last edit:Aug 5, 2022

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AboutMark Schimmer is building his own cockpit and got hold of a genuine helicopter control stick.

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AboutA list of the most desirable SimVars to display and control from your simpit, IMNSHO of course. The list arose out of a discussion I had with the programmer of that incredible app, Sim-Dashboard.

Published:2023Last edit:Dec 28, 2024

AboutAdvice about the paint on HOTAS and metal controllers in general.

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Published:2002

AboutFrom the Thrustmaster® Flight Control System Mark II owner's manual.

AboutThe Mark II model had coloured LED's on the left which indicated status of rocker switches - very neat!

AboutIn 2024 this popular manufacturer of Car sim racing accessories made a move into the Flight Sim space with a sturdy looking Force Feedback joystick along with a split throttle and rudder pedals. It’s been my observation that car sim race racers are MUCH harder on their gear than flight fans, so it be interesting to see how and if the MOZA injection influences that aspect of build quality in our beloved HOTAS space.

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AboutWith the AVA line Thrustmaster have re-established themselves as top tier HOTAS manufacturers. The removal of the 'stiction' prone plasric gimbal which has been the bane of the Warthog since 2010, and the adoption of variable cams and springs on an all metal mechanism puts them squarely back in the game for hard core sim fans.

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