Reviews

Review: 3DAFI Helicopter Collective

Review: 3DAFI Helicopter Collective

Looking for a more affordable solution that will allow you to have a collective for your helicopter simulation? Take a look at this one.
Review - Thrustmaster AVA Base

Review - Thrustmaster AVA Base

Thrustmaster's latest product, the AVA Base caught my attention as soon as I started checking out the first news about it and saw the first photos. All of a sudden, it seemed exactly what I wished Thrustmaster would do on a joystick base. Is it, then?
Review: Tobii Eye Tracker 5

Review: Tobii Eye Tracker 5

Just like with most head tracking systems, the Tobii Eye Tracker has caught the attention of many folks out there, that are looking for a solution to increase their situational awareness in their sims. I finally got to take a look at it.
Review: VIRPIL VPC Rudder Pedals - Damper Upgrade Kit

Review: VIRPIL VPC Rudder Pedals - Damper Upgrade Kit

VIRPIL is one of those companies that has always been very open to the helicopter community and started not only manufacturing products for the virtual helicopter pilot but also providing ways to make their products helicopter-friendly.
Review: Society Islands XP - Tahiti & Windward Islands for X-Plane

Review: Society Islands XP - Tahiti & Windward Islands for X-Plane

Looking for a gorgeous to hop around on a helicopter and do some sight-seeing, or perhaps some VIP transport or HEMS missions? Check this out!
Review: Pro Flight Trainer A-Style SnapAction Cyclic Grip

Review: Pro Flight Trainer A-Style SnapAction Cyclic Grip

Pro Flight Trainer released an upgrade to their kits, in the form of a new grip similar to those used on Airbus helicopters and I got to try the SnapAction version… And compare it with the “regular” one.
Review: Varjo Aero

Review: Varjo Aero

I finally got my hands on a Varjo headset and was able to take my sweet time with the Aero instead of just trying it quickly at an expo or event.
Review: Nemeth Designs S300Cbi for MSFS

Review: Nemeth Designs S300Cbi for MSFS

One of my favorite small helicopters, the S300 made its way through the work of Nemeth Designs, and it seems to be causing quite a stir.
Review: Octavi instrument panel

Review: Octavi instrument panel

Octavi calls its product “the world’s smallest cockpit”. I could make some size puns. But I won’t.
Review: VIRPIL VPC WarBRD-D Base

Review: VIRPIL VPC WarBRD-D Base

VIRPIL revisited and redesigned its most affordable joystick base, making it more complex and adding a clutch system, which suits the helicopter market. Thinking about getting it? Read on.