The throttle has 14 programmable buttons and an 8-way hat switch.

Naturally, companies like Logitech and Thrustmaster have created peripherals to allow players to feel like they are actually at the controls of their favorite plane.

Joysticks For Aircraft Series Has Finally

The latest version of Microsofts 37-year-old Flight Simulator series has finally been released leaving a lot of new and veteran players looking for the best controls to create the most realistic experience possible.

The company has a reputation for making some of the best joysticks and steering wheels on the market, with some used by the U.S.

Air Force. The Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog set is a joystick and throttle system based on the controls of the USAF A-10C attack aircraft.

This is one of the pricier items on this list but the high-quality and durable design of the set makes it worth the higher cost.

It includes 55 programmable action buttons and two four-directional hat switches with built-in push buttons.

The included pull-and-push throttle system is designed for precision and advanced control.

It uses a dual throttle system that allows for independent control of two motors.

The throttle also has 17 programmable action buttons, an Afterburner detent, and two hat switches for slew control, mouse control, and point-of-view control.

The stick and throttle were both designed for use with VR games like Elite: Dangerous.

The devices can create an immersive feeling in most games including Microsoft Flight Simulator.

The throttle features a dual throttle system that allows for independent control of 2 different motors.

Joysticks For Aircraft Full Set Has

In total, the full set has five hat switches and 31 programmable buttons along with three different control modes.

What makes this set very unique and popular with hardcore sim players is the adjustability.

Both the stick and the throttle can have their tension adjusted to give players greater control.

The kit comes in a single attached platform instead of having separate platforms for the throttle and stick.

The station features a switch that allows players to switch z-axis control between the stick and the throttle.

The full set features 12 programmable buttons and five programmable axles.

Players can set up multiple control profiles and switch between them with a mapping button featured on the station.

The system will seem very familiar to long-time flight simulator enthusiasts.

The system was designed to simulate the controls of the most common commercial and private planes.

The yoke was also designed to be modular making it compatible with all of the other flight accessories offered by Logitech G.

The center of the yoke also has a stopwatch to allow players to time themselves.

The throttle that can come with the yoke has three detachable and fully programmable levers with detachable knobs.