The high-quality mechanics offer a realistic full 180 turn radius with a self-centring mechanism with no dead zone to control the aileron. i’ve had some reliability issues with the little extra buttons like the TOGA button and the reverse-mode switches on the jet throttle levers. The yoke is connected directly to the computer/Xbox via an included USB C cable and a switch on the back of the base toggles between a computer (PC/Mac) and Xbox depending on the platform you are using.

Moreover, I found it did an excellent job in capturing the control inputs of real aircraft, both in normal flight and when pushing the flight envelope such as during steep turns or stalls, which require a lot of back pressure. Well, I’m happy to report that you’ll feel like a real C172 pilot with this thing, especially if you’ve never flown with a yoke! One other thing I should mention is that you cannot run XPLANE11 at all on a Linux system unless you load drivers for your video card.

Additionally, the base has mounting points which can be used for attaching future products developed by Honeycomb as well as existing Saitek devices, so it can be easily expanded by adding more controllers or switch panels. The Xbox Hub also supports Logitech’s Rudder Pedals and Throttle for owners of the Alpha XPC that look to save some money with accompanying hardware. The flat top allows third-party controllers to be mounted with ease, such as Logitech’s Switch Panel. That in fact – together with the spring-loaded ignition switch – was the main reason for switch in my case. The delays in production weren’t simply to frustrate, but instead was time well spent perfecting the yoke to make it feel great and work well.

It features a NEW front grill design, a full 180° yoke rotation with upgraded hall effect sensors to provide smooth precision with no centre detent.The Left set of (Trim) switches are so large one can not reach the pov switch with the thumb when left hand is properly placed on the yoke. Nicki said that he wanted the best in the industry to work on elements they were good at and PFC was the obvious fit. While developing the Alpha Flight Controls, Honeycomb took into account the wishes of flightsimmers.

The yoke turned out to be a huge success, so much so that Honeycomb had big problems keeping up with demand during the Covid-19 pandemic, which coincided with the release of Microsoft Flight Simulator and the consequential boost that it gave to the flight simulation hardware industry.

but it does have Xbox compatibility, improved sensors, and that new design with the spring-loaded ignition. The Honeycomb Alpha Flight Controls XPC brings the ultimate immersion of aviation in the comfort of your own home. Your opinion may differ, of course, which is where the LED control button at the back of the yoke comes in handy: it controls the brightness of the red LED lighting, right down to no lighting at all.

Ok, you’ll likely be pretty convinced about the aesthetics and durability of the Honeycomb Alpha Flight Controls XPC, but what about the actual usage of the yoke when flying in Microsoft Flight Simulator? This will be a welcome change for users who’ve used the previous version of the yoke, who will appreciate the improved precision when flying with the Alpha XPC. The base includes a switch panel with master, alternator, avionics, and light switches as well as a spring loaded 5-position ignition switch.Important: Before you uninstall the old version, please be sure to export your profiles to a save place! Due to suitable mounting points and brackets, the Alpha Flight Controls are compatible with other Honeycomb and Saitek products. the “reverse range” on the throttle axes is implemented as a button that is simply either on when the throttle is negative or off if it’s not.