Hardware

Review: VIRPIL VPC ACE-Torq Pedals

Review: VIRPIL VPC ACE-Torq Pedals

A few weeks ago, VIRPIL released a new product which is clearly aimed at the helicopter pilots, even if the design is a bit… Odd. Intrigued? So was I. Fortunately, I got my hands on a unit to tell you all about it.
Dragonfly Controls released B206 and UH-1 collectives

Dragonfly Controls released B206 and UH-1 collectives

After the release of their own design, the small manufacturer is now making available a couple of other models.
WinWing collective hydraulic damper mod (with hardware list)

WinWing collective hydraulic damper mod (with hardware list)

Care to make your WinWing collective a bit better? One of our readers did just that and he was kind enough to send us the photos and a list of materials for you to replicate it. Check it out!
VIRPIL released VPC ACE Torq Pedals aimed at the virtual helicopter pilots

VIRPIL released VPC ACE Torq Pedals aimed at the virtual helicopter pilots

The pedals are based on an old design, and it allows for adjustments that should make it easier to control.
Upgrading to the Pro Flight Trainer Puma X

Upgrading to the Pro Flight Trainer Puma X

Back in October 2021, Pro Flight Trainer released the 5th generation of their flagship control set, the Pro Flight Trainer Puma. Is the Puma X that much of an evolution over its older brother?
Pro Flight Trainer planning on an upgrading path for the 4th generation PUMA

Pro Flight Trainer planning on an upgrading path for the 4th generation PUMA

The company is still looking into how this can be done but it looks like upgrading your previous-gen PUMA may be possible.
Review: K-51 damper for VIRPIL rudder pedals

Review: K-51 damper for VIRPIL rudder pedals

How do you improve something that’s already pretty darn good? Can you even do it? Can you turn a 10 into 11? Spoiler alert: yes, you can.
Ryan Aerospace HELIMOD Mark III helping companies pave the way at I/ITSEC

Ryan Aerospace HELIMOD Mark III helping companies pave the way at I/ITSEC

If you were at I/ITSEC you may have probably encountered some companies showing their technology partially built with Ryan Aerospace’s products.
VRM Switzerland announced cooperation with Airbus Helicopters

VRM Switzerland announced cooperation with Airbus Helicopters

The company has been working closely with Airbus Helicopters to develop its H125 simulation platform.
Ryan Aerospace to supply nearly 300 jet fighter and helicopter training simulators to the US Air Force

Ryan Aerospace to supply nearly 300 jet fighter and helicopter training simulators to the US Air Force

The company has been awarded a series of contracts as part of the USAF “Pilot Training Transformation” program.