Thrustmaster F-16C Viper HOTAS Add-On Grip (Windows)

Extremely well made, smooth and realistic, and in my opinion, the best on the market.

Gave as a gift, they loved it. Thing is heavy and built high quality.

I recently added the Thrustmaster F/A 18 Grip Add On to my flight simulation setup, and it has taken my flying experience to a whole new level! This grip is designed with incredible attention to detail, replicating the feel and functionality of the real F/A-18 fighter jet controls. The ergonomics of the grip are outstanding—it fits comfortably in my hand and allows for precise control during flying. The various buttons and switches are well-placed and tactile, making it easy to operate while maintaining focus on the simulation. The integrated throttle control provides excellent responsiveness, enhancing my overall maneuverability. Installation was a breeze; it connects seamlessly with compatible Thrustmaster bases, and I appreciate how easy it is to configure within my flight simulation software. The customizable settings allow me to tailor the controls to my preferences, which is a significant plus for serious gamers.

The screws are very, very tight and the screws themselves are very flimsy. I broke the screws on the housing the first time I tried to remove and replace the damping spring. The hexagonal buckle is badly damaged and the metal is flipped out to the sides like it was hit by a bullet, indicating that the screws are very low in hardness. As a result, I can't perform any modifications at all and I have to use a power drill to destructively remove them. The default damping force is very high, so high that the base can't stay stable when I pull the rod full, so removing the screws to replace accessories is inevitable. Very unbearable default adjustment and screw quality.

I’ve had this grip for about 1-1/2 years now and I must say Thrustmaster did an outstanding job on it! No issues so far with it. Really adds to the immersion in game and the1:1 replica is a real game changer. If you have this and the F-18 throttle another company sells, it makes for some pretty fluid HOTAS functions like selecting the Litening targeting pod on your right DDI with the castle switch followed by a double press of the undesignate/nose wheel steering button on the control stick to un-stow the pod and then using the TDC slew on the throttle to look around and then designate a target. Really makes you feel like you’re flying the really thing! Apparently some people actually replace a few of the factory switches with real mil-spec switches, those things are a bit expensive lol. Maybe I’ll look into that some more down the road. Definitely worth the price!!

The joystick itself is excellent, but the pins they use to connect it to the base are weak and very easy to bend. This can make your joystick unusable if you do not know how to repair the pins (which fortunately we could as electronics engineers). If you are wondering how the pins could get bent, the answer is that in a battle, the player could twist the stick which could make the connection loose and possibly bend the pins. It really does not make sense to use this weak array of pins when much better connections would be possible such as USB from the stick to the base. USB would provide a single stronger connection point that is easier to repair or replace if it gets damaged.

Best build quality, I have grips from all the usual suspects (VKB, VIRPIL, WINWING, ecc) this is by far the best I own and I always find myself returning to this grip.

Great product. Feels great. Smooth. Love it. Now to learn to fly the darn aircraft in DCS world and land on a carrier. Fun times ahead.

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Good quality and very handy.

This thing is a beast. You are definitely getting what you paid for. It's quality built and the grip is steel - I was expecting a heavy duty plastic. It's heavy too - if you don't use it for flight sims, you could always defend your home with it as a club. The buttons are well placed and function smoothly. Stick movement is fluid and worked great for me with DCS, IL2 and Elite Dangerous. I only have two issues - 1st, (which is all on me) is that my last stick had a twist function; this one does not- just a heads up. 2nd - (this is all on my wife) - 1st stage trigger pull has a high pitch click which at times drives my wife nuts. I picked this up with the TMWH magnetic base and I couldn't be happier. If you have a the means, I highly recommend it.

O Grip muito robusto e bem acabado.

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