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Commercially, no. But for the first limited run I am only looking to break even on the equipment and tooling required...I'm essentially counting all the labor as "free". If I decide to take it into volume production the price will definitely have to be higher. Warthog Hotas pricing is essentially a "target" price range...if I need to go higher to ensure it meets what I envisioned, then that will be the route I take vs. decreasing quality/functionality. First batch will likely be on the order of 10-20 units...unless I decide to go with crowdsourcing this project. Sorry, but compatibility with warthog/cougar will not be implemented...this will be a standalone unit. I want authenticity to be the first priority on this project. I have thought about that, and the design of the pedestal will lend itself quite nicely to a ffb interface. If I could find someone who is well versed on USB FFB implementation with pic micro, who would be willing to work with me on this then it may be a viable option to incorporate....but definitely not in the $500 price range. Half-baked FFB incorporation is worse than no FFB in my opinion, so I don't want to add something which increases the cost, but not the value. Just like in the real one...you will need to break a wire on the gate stop...emergency full rich will function the same way.

Definitely hall effect sensors... Unfortunately, force feedback is not in the plans at the moment. I don't forsee being able to come in at the price point I'm aiming for with ffb implemented. Also, to be honest ffb is beyond my capability as far as the software/firmware goes. I'm hoping to have a proof of concept 3d model of the stick ready to show next week. Current plan is to have a "socket" based pedestal which will allow some interchangeability to different sticks/grips in the future.

Happy to hear there is some interest...to be honest, I would be pushing ahead with the project in any case - as I want one for myself! Gimbal system will be a quad ball bearing setup using hall effect sensors. The stick is very much only at the concept stage right now, but I plan on keeping true to the actual P-51 setup... until it becomes cost prohibitive That may be a good third project (see No. 2 below)...but no promises until P-51 is complete. I don't want to turn this project into "vaporware" by not staying focused. If anyone has access to the original stick and collective, we should talk...I have access to a white light scanner and could create a 3D model for reverse engineering it. Realistic P-51 Rudder is second on the priority list.... after the HOTAS Thanks for the support guys. I will keep you all posted on the development.

I am trying to determine if there is any interest in a P-51 HOTAS setup before gearing up for production. Throttle quadrant will be 100% to NAA drawings with minor material changes and additions to create a working USB controller. The control stick will be a floor mount unit with authentic grip and range of movement. Pricing is still up in the air at the moment, but would most likely be in the Warthog HOTAS range. Renders of the quadrant are shown here...the stick is still in work. Let me know if you are interested....if there is enough interest, I will start small scale production.