An advice - remove that red hood on the V1, V2 and CM throttles...

[mazex]

I do not understand why I did not do this before...

I realized that the switches I like most are the T4, T5 and T6 switches - mapping them to different buttons for different shift modes. The "hooded" T1 switch is rather annoying and toy looking in my opinion. It is also a bit awkward to map (see my config guide that explains some of that).

So now I realized that I would try to remove it, as it actually is the same type of switch as T4-T6. Just took a narrow awl on the right side of the pin and tapped gently with a hammer. It easily went out. So now I have another "real" up/down switch that I can map with shift modes. Have not decided yet for different settings so have it for AA/AG in the setup now... And it looks better I think with the three mounting points good for tactile feedback in VR, to know where you are  Even though I am not that fond of T2 and T3, they are much easier to reach and use now...

I did update my configuration guide for the Virpil Throttle with removing the default mappings for the hooded switch and adding shift mappings for the T1 switch as well - available here: https://forum.dcs.world/topic/207442-my-virpil-configuration-software-guide

EDIT: When posting this image I realized that the bright yellow "toy" plastic B9 button has nagged me a bit as well, even though that is just cosmetics. I think some later versions had it in black. So pulled gently up and no problem. Got it loose. Cleaned with some alcohol and sprayed with high quality CRC matte black spray paint. I realized it looks almost exactly as the other buttons. Image of the spray session and final result in the end. Took 10 minutes to do and some drying time...

Rood Hood gone:

Spraying:

Final, also shows the mounts left after the hood. Does not disturb me at all actually:

Edited Wednesday at 03:10 PM by mazex

[Nightdare]

It works perfectly for the covered APU in my Apache, Asym limiter in my F-14 and starter switch for my Huey, though I must admit I'm spoiled for options with an added Orion 2 and DIY button panel