Hardware

Review: Yawman Arrow Handheld Controller

Review: Yawman Arrow Handheld Controller

Yawman has released its first product, the Arrow, and the company reached out to me asking if I wanted to take a look at it. Don’t mind if I do!

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: 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.

Review: Loupedeck Live

Review: Loupedeck Live

When it comes to having control over your virtual aircraft, every bit helps, and, very often, we see solutions coming from companies and products that were never designed to be used for flight simulation. Loupedeck is one of those companies and their Loupedeck Live can be one of those products.

Review - VPC Hawk-60 Collective Grip

Review - VPC Hawk-60 Collective Grip

The Hawk-60 Collective grip is the second offer from VIRPIL for a collective set and, you may have guessed it, it resembles the UH-60 Blackhawk collective head.

Review: VIRPIL VPC Constellation ALPHA Prime

Review: VIRPIL VPC Constellation ALPHA Prime

The ALPHA Prime is one of the latest VIRPIL products to come out to the market. But while it’s a grip that seems to be mostly aimed at space/sci-fi games, there’s a particular feature to this model that made me take a second look at it.

Review: VIRPIL VPC MongoosT-50CM3 Joystick Base

Review: VIRPIL VPC MongoosT-50CM3 Joystick Base

VIRPIL launched a new joystick base that builds on its predecessor and comes with a feature designed for helicopter simmers. What is it, what does it do, and does it deliver? Find out in this review.

Review: WINWING F-16EX joystick grip and Hotas Orion 2 base

Review: WINWING F-16EX joystick grip and Hotas Orion 2 base

WINWING has been releasing some very interesting hardware. While this set is clearly targeted at the fixed wing simmer (it is an F-16 grip after all), the company is also winking at the helicopter pilot.