Experience with the GNX WWII Throttle.

[Rosie]

I just got into DCS and trying to sort out a throttle.  Seeing how there is no timeframe on when the TECS throttle is going to come to market I was wondering if anyone has used the GNX WWII throttle?  Any reason why this would not be a viable starter controller or would it not work with the more modern jet modules?  I don't see any reviews or comments on it in the forums or anywhere else.  Has anyone tried this thing out and if so how did it perform?  

[Svsmokey]

WW2 throttles , being for prop planes , require at least 3 axes for each engine ( throttle , prop , mixture ) . 

Modern jets generally need only 1 axis per engine , but more switches on the grip , and a mini-stick for target designation , assuming you don't have a ministick on your stick grip .

If you plan to fly in VR , the need for grip switches is even greater to avoid using keyboard commands , although this can be alleviated using voice commands .

[Rosie]

 

This is the throttle I was asking about.  The axis would seem to work with single engine jets and it has a good amount of buttons.  Other than the limitations with jets with multiple engines would this be do-able with a single engine jet?  Has anyone ever used one of these?

Edited June 27, 2022 by Rosie
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[Svsmokey]

This might be the better option for jets . I use it for both single and twin engine jets . It has a mini-stick for target designation , 3 pushbuttons on the front (i use them for flaps) and 4 hat switches on the grip . Less expensive too .

https://www.chproducts.com/Pro-Throttle-v13-d-719.html

Edited June 29, 2022 by Svsmokey

[Mistermann]

@Rosie

VKB makes some nice components.  I have their rudder pedals and a Gunfighter III with the Modern Combat Grip.  Can't go wrong with either.  I am a VR guy, so my devices all have to work by feel.  Here's the throttle I use for Jets/Helis/Warbirds and I have never had a need for anything else.  If you're willing to consider other gear, this one has been my goto throttle for many years (I've lost count).  https://www.thrustmaster.com/products/twcs-throttle/

 

[Laidback]

I was just looking at one of the pictures on the site.  It has 2 buttons on the side of the grip.  If one of those is a 4-way hat switch it could actually be used as the target designator.  Or you can try the Thrustmaster for $129 like Mistermann posted.  

 

 

[CBStu]

Also be aware that the target designator does not have to be on the throttle. When I got my VKB Space Combat stick I found that the center hat switch works just fine for slewing and push to designate. In fact, the similar button on my Thrustmaster throttle has always been fine for slewing on the radar screen but kind of sucked for everything else. So I use the one on the throttle for radar and the one on the stick for everything else.