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Reusing electronics and base, only deciding and trouble shooting the new plastic mold and how to wire the buttons up within existing limitations... I don't know how much simpler it can get when you're not ''making'' or ''innovating'' anything new. It's nearly 100% recycling. The biggest hurdle in the entire process would be prepping the production line.

Weel I am quite sure that it did no take 7 years to debolestis to make his PCBs and shiftboards to be compatible with old Suncom F-15 grip (that is twin brother of the F-18's one) and make it TM base compatible. :D

 

And he had to work with existing internal dimensions and mounting points

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Been almost 2 years since the announcement and still no news. I wonder how in the world companies design and build a whole jet in less than 5 years.

 

By using a LOT more people and resources!

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so is this coming or abandoned? I have a bricked TMWH and I like your design. I don't think I want to invest time with TM..

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so is this coming or abandoned? I have a bricked TMWH and I like your design. I don't think I want to invest time with TM..

 

I'm with you I need an new throttle also, trying to hold out for VKB throttle to go along with my Gunfighter. A little progress report would make the wait a little more bearable.

 

 

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So it is my understanding the new Virpil throttle has no idle/off detents is that correct?

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correct

 

Thanks.

I posed in the wrong forum, apologies - but will be looking forward to a VKB throttle someday with hopefully idle/off detents.

Hope my Warthog throttle holds out till then.

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Hi guys, i have gunfighter mk2 and i'm very happy, i would like to buy the throttle but i see that it does not appear.You know something about his status, since they take a long time to develop and other companies get the products faster and with more feedback. Thanks.

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Hi guys, i have gunfighter mk2 and i'm very happy, i would like to buy the throttle but i see that it does not appear.You know something about his status, since they take a long time to develop and other companies get the products faster and with more feedback. Thanks.

 

You don’t have to read very far back in this thread to get your answer.

 

No firm date for release. Likely to be a year away at least.

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Sure would be nice to have a new throttle with detents.

Just sayin...

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Dang I figured that since I’ve been out all year this would either be out or ready to roll out another year yikes

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Day one purchase for me. Whenever that day arrives.

 

Likewise here. My X-55 is on it's last legs but hopefully it'll hang on for this throttle. I nearly went for the virpil throttle last week but would much prefer to get this one with the stronghold mounts so have the full VKB setup for stick and throttle.

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I don't NEED this throttle, but I didn't NEED any of the VKB sticks, grips, and adapter I have now, yet I bought all of it. My thought is that I will have two home pits:

 

1. US aircraft built around a Warthog/Hornet grip on a VKB GF3 base and TM Warthog throttle, but maybe the Winwing Hornet throttle.

 

2. Soviet/Russian aircraft built around MCG Pro grip on a VKB GF3 base and this throttle.

 

I would want both to have the option to fly on a 2d monitor with TrackIR or VR as the situation requires. Now if only I knew someone locally who would enjoy flying with me instead of maintaining two systems for only one person. I will also end up with another home pit using all of my real F-4 hardware. Instead, I should make on pit where it is easy to swap out the left console with different throttles: Warthog, WinWing, and this one. The setup for the real F-4 throttle and stick is too heavy/bulky to be easily changed, so it requires a dedicated stick/seat/console setup. Decisions would be easier to make without time and money limitations. Of course, VKB helps make the decision by not releasing this throttle any time soon. No VKB throttle, no possibility of building a dedicated Soviet pit or a 2nd generic interchangeable pit to complement my current F-4 styled arrangement.

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Guys we're quiet most of the time, but please believe we're reading all you're writing.

Thanks for patience, thanks for the ideas, and even thanks for skepticism: it all goes into the pot.

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Best Regards from VKB Lair,

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1. US aircraft built around a Warthog/Hornet grip on a VKB GF3 base and TM Warthog throttle, but maybe the Winwing Hornet throttle.

 

2. Soviet/Russian aircraft built around MCG Pro grip on a VKB GF3 base and this throttle.

 

 

My setup currently.

WH Throttle is starting to get tired so looking for a replacement soon with new rudder pedals to boot.

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Please tell me that this entire setup is still planned to be released like this:)

This is what I have been looking for.

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