WW II DCS Throttle

[kfrasson]

Any good WW II Throttle for DCS? I have done some searches, but many to choose from. It would be nice to have one with a mixture and prop lever. I saw on YT a guy that that was making a P-47 throttle. It might be a nice alternative other than mapping my current one.

[Gunfreak]

The P47 thorttle ain't done yet as far as I know, and I think you'll have to build it yourself. 

If you can build stuff you do have authentikit that is working on several things. 

I have the Spitfire stuff, and it's quite good.

That said I mostly just use a F18 throttle, and using one for RPM and one for boost/MP

[Qcumber]

On 8/29/2023 at 7:23 PM, kfrasson said:

Any good WW II Throttle for DCS? I have done some searches, but many to choose from. It would be nice to have one with a mixture and prop lever. I saw on YT a guy that that was making a P-47 throttle. It might be a nice alternative other than mapping my current one.

I use the Logitech throttle quadrant for the p47. It maps quite well for the prop pitch and boost levers. I got it from Amazon for £45. I use it alongside a thrust master TWCS throttle.

https://www.logitechg.com/en-gb/products/flight/flight-simulator-throttle-quadrant.945-000015.html

Edited September 1, 2023 by Qcumber

[Ala13_ManOWar]

On 8/29/2023 at 8:23 PM, kfrasson said:

Any good WW II Throttle for DCS? I have done some searches, but many to choose from. It would be nice to have one with a mixture and prop lever. I saw on YT a guy that that was making a P-47 throttle. It might be a nice alternative other than mapping my current one.

It depends on your level of comfort with the DIY stuff, but there're the Authentikit(link) option which are quite good copies of the WWII stuff. You can print them by yourself or buy a kit with all the stuff. The thing is you won't find any commercial option more suited or exact than those for WWII, and there're several aircraft options.

[rkk01]

The Authentikit stuff looks nice…

But I always thought the Honeycomb Bravo throttle quadrant would be worth a try - especially for the Mosquito 

(and even more so when Project Lancaster arrives )

https://flyhoneycomb.com/products/bravo-throttle-quadrant

[Slippa]

If I had the right space for it all I’d probably try the authentikit bits. Brilliant design and who wouldn’t want everything replicated to be where it should be and in the right shape? It seems a bit cheap and cheerful build quality but that’s partly the idea. Not everyone can afford to shell out hundreds each time for all the peripherals and it looks a great way to get things sorted and cheaply.

I’ve already convinced myself to treat the Lancaster to a throttle quadrant too. Haven’t really looked around much so hadn’t seen that flyhoneycomb thing though it’s in the states and shipping etc. has gotten prohibitive for me in England. Something for all those lovely Merlins has to be found though. 
 

[Hawkeye60]

https://www.thingiverse.com/search?q=THROTTLE+QUADRANT&page=1&type=things&sort=relevant

[kfrasson]

On 12/7/2023 at 2:33 AM, Hawkeye60 said:

https://www.thingiverse.com/search?q=THROTTLE+QUADRANT&page=1&type=things&sort=relevant

Great Site! I have 2 Logitech Throttles and thought of making the appropriate handles for it. I do not have a 3-D printer, but thanks for the ideas!

[Qcumber]

On 9/1/2023 at 9:01 AM, Qcumber said:

I use the Logitech throttle quadrant for the p47. It maps quite well for the prop pitch and boost levers. I got it from Amazon for £45. I use it alongside a thrust master TWCS throttle.

https://www.logitechg.com/en-gb/products/flight/flight-simulator-throttle-quadrant.945-000015.html

 

An update. Put the throttle the other way around with the rocker switches at the top and it's great for p-51 war emergency power. Just bind the "extra click" at the end of the rotation on the blue throttle to WEP and it's just like pushing the throttle through the wire.

 

[Pappy_Gunn]

Very late in answering, but here goes:  I use the Thrustmaster Warthog throttle.  The R/H throttle I use for the throttle (engine manifold pressure).  The L/H throttle I use for the turbo.  I never link the two together.  The gray slider I use for prop RPM.  So this also duplicates the layout of the P-47 throttle quadrant.  As a bonus, I use the thumb switches for the various radiators (oil cooler, cowl flaps and intercooler).  

Edited February 7, 2024 by Pappy_Gunn

[AG-51_Razor]

This is exactly how I manage my P-47 also! Once the RPM is set, there's rarely a time to mess with it until back in the landing pattern. 

[Slippa]

Same here.

I have my Eng Mgt switches set for energising and starting too.

[AG-51_Razor]

Same here 

 

[Marchking]

On 12/6/2023 at 1:45 AM, rkk01 said:

The Authentikit stuff looks nice…

But I always thought the Honeycomb Bravo throttle quadrant would be worth a try - especially for the Mosquito 

(and even more so when Project Lancaster arrives )

https://flyhoneycomb.com/products/bravo-throttle-quadrant

I second the Authentikit stuff looks awesome.

[Yoda967]

Authentikit is reportedly working with Flying Iron Simulations on an F6F throttle.