VKB Throttle?

[Mistermann]

Greetings.  I just ordered the VKB MkIV Rudder Pedals and can't wait for them to arrive (USA). 

 

For years (far too many to count), I've gotten by without pedals using either a twist stick or rudder pedal analogs on the throttle  (like the T16000m).  With several helicopters around the corner, and my desire to fly "the right way" with rudder inputs, I took the plunge and purchased the MkIV.

 

 

Over the years I've dreamed of owning a "quality" HOTAS, made mostly of metal, that would hold up to what essentially is a lifetime of flight simming.  After seeing the quality of the VKB MkIV (online reviews), I immediately started looking/dreaming of the other VKB products that might round out my quest for HOTAS excellence.  

 

That being said, I don't see any options for a throttle from VKB.  This seems odd to me.  https://vkbcontrollers.com/  Do they make a throttle?

 

Hopefully someone can direct me here.

 

Thanks!

[Davee]

Info on Throttle is here.

 

http://forum.vkb-sim.pro/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=5054

 

[unlikely_spider]

Just now, Catseye said:

Info on Throttle is here.

 

http://forum.vkb-sim.pro/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=5054

 

To be fair, that throttle does not actually exist yet. For someone wanting a throttle now or in the near future, I think it's pretty much the Virpil, Winwing, or finding a Warthog.

[Mistermann]

Thanks to both!  My T16000M HOTAS works just fine for now.  

 

Good to know something's cooking over at VKB.  Lots of info to sift through.  

[dburne]

2 hours ago, Mistermann said:

Greetings.  I just ordered the VKB MkIV Rudder Pedals and can't wait for them to arrive (USA). 

 

For years (far too many to count), I've gotten by without pedals using either a twist stick or rudder pedal analogs on the throttle  (like the T16000m).  With several helicopters around the corner, and my desire to fly "the right way" with rudder inputs, I took the plunge and purchased the MkIV.

 

 

Over the years I've dreamed of owning a "quality" HOTAS, made mostly of metal, that would hold up to what essentially is a lifetime of flight simming.  After seeing the quality of the VKB MkIV (online reviews), I immediately started looking/dreaming of the other VKB products that might round out my quest for HOTAS excellence.  

 

That being said, I don't see any options for a throttle from VKB.  This seems odd to me.  https://vkbcontrollers.com/  Do they make a throttle?

 

Hopefully someone can direct me here.

 

Thanks!

 

 

They have been talking about their upcoming TECS throttle for oh, quite some time now.

I would be very surprised to see anything this year.

[AlpineGTA]

Hopefully it is coming this year.

 

 

[MAXsenna]

Helicopters you say?
Just get this

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/topic?url=https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/222296-sollective-pitch-control-lever/&share_tid=222296&share_fid=74365&share_type=t&link_source=app

Also, for stick, make sure it's one that you can turn of centering (or FFB).
Cheers!

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[Sokol1_br]

Probable just render, but seems a good compromise for plane and heli, removable grips.

Spoiler

 

 

[Mistermann]

I like that approach with the removable grips, @Sokol1_br.  Thanks for sharing.  

[Svsmokey]

Sure worried about that cable life , tho...take a good look where the cable pluga into the grip , and imagine what happens when you cycle the throttle back and forth...

It is most evident with the hornet grips (afaik the only one available now) viewed from the front .

Edited April 21, 2021 by Svsmokey

[MAXsenna]

That collective sure will feel strange when pivoting. At least it seems like that in the videos.
But I do like the idea of changeable throttle grips.

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[admiki]

14 hours ago, MAXsenna said:

That collective sure will feel strange when pivoting. At least it seems like that in the videos.
But I do like the idea of changeable throttle grips.

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You can probably can get used to it. First cars didn't have steering wheel, instead there was a lever to change direction. It's all just an agreed convention.

[MAXsenna]

You can probably can get used to it. First cars didn't have steering wheel, instead there was a lever to change direction. It's all just an agreed convention.

Probably true, and it will be better than nothing I suppose. I have been using inverted throttle axis as a collective for about 26+ years. Will probably feel somewhat like that. But when I received K-51's excellent collective in February, it just felt truly natural. No way of going back now!
Cheers!

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[admiki]

28 minutes ago, MAXsenna said:

Probably true, and it will be better than nothing I suppose. I have been using inverted throttle axis as a collective for about 26+ years. Will probably feel somewhat like that. But when I received K-51's excellent collective in February, it just felt truly natural. No way of going back now!
Cheers!

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I totally agree. I have that collective, VKB MCGU and MFG pedals. Now all I need is a helicopter that goes with all of that.

[MAXsenna]

I totally agree. I have that collective, VKB MCGU and MFG pedals. Now all I need is a helicopter that goes with all of that.

Spot on!

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[Dannyvandelft]

Any new info?

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[AeroGator]

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