Realsimulator F-16 Throttle

Over the years haver spent a small fortune with Realsimulator, I have pre ordered the F16 Custom Edition Grip for Christmas gift. I would definitely be interested in a single engine jet throttle to add to the collection of dual engine (wining) and single engine propeller (kanttorin on order which should also cover 1st generation jets). The quality and functionality of the products is outstanding, however the cost should not exceed the F16 Custom Edition at 650 Euros not including VAT.

My final word are words of caution though, be careful it can be very addictive...

I'm definitely theoretically interested, though it very much depends on exactly how expensive it ends up being.

 

I know a quality F-16 throttle won't be cheap, but something like $1500 would be way too much for me to justify for DCS. Something like $500 or so might be an easier pill to swallow.

FWIW, one of the guys on my engineering team is fairly confident we should be able to start making a "decent enough" replica of this throttle some time late next year or early in 2022 (because we're prioritizing other projects at the moment), and we're expecting it to be in the range of $250 to $350 (what he said it's likely to be).

Of course we know that TM is eventually going to start making these again (because it would be crazy not to), but we're expecting to need them for our own use before the TM ones come back to the market. If enough of you guys wanted to buy it, we might push it up in priority and get started sooner.

Note that I don't know if it would be as good in looks as the TM ones are likely to be, but it will be "industrial strength" so it will be able to stand up to a lot of punishment and it will have all the functionality.

How many is enough people interested? I think if we had 75 to 100 people asking for it, it would be enough to allow this project to get accelerated (oh, definitely did not mean to make an acceleration pun when talking about throttles, but let's just roll with it).

I'd love one of these F-16 throttles in 2022. But I'd love one in 2021 even more. And $250-350: totally fine with that. Especially if it is coming from the EU.

Well can you set up a poll? Lets get a count going.

Also interested and price is acceptable. My question is how the idle and AB detents will be addressed: Click through like the Cougar, or more realistic requiring rotating the throttle grip (my preference)?

I'd love one of these F-16 throttles in 2022. But I'd love one in 2021 even more. And $250-350: totally fine with that. Especially if it is coming from the EU.

 

Well can you set up a poll? Lets get a count going.

Thank you. Actually it is being made in Thailand, but that's part of why it's a bit less expensive, because we have lower overheads for some things (but electronics still quite costly).

I will try to add the poll thing but I have never done something like that before.

Ahh, I think it is pretty easy.

1. Click on "new thread"

2. Write the title, message and click the box at the bottom "Post a Poll; yes, post a poll with this thread"

3. Options: Enter "2" presumably and take it from there.

Also interested and price is acceptable. My question is how the idle and AB detents will be addressed: Click through like the Cougar, or more realistic requiring rotating the throttle grip (my preference)?

I'm not really sure because it is just something I talked about with the engineer a few weeks ago and it wasn't our main topic of conversation at the time, just something that we really want to get done. I will ask at the next opportunity and report back.

For now I imagine it will be that you have to push it sideways a bit through a track, I will try to draw...

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Easier and better than lift and pull, I think. This won't affect the function of it, but makes it so you have to consciously decide to go AB. Actually a bit difficult to do it, but I believe that will be better.

Thanks for the instructions, Milou.

Please coumt me as a loyal customer that would purchase the throttle. I understand globalisation to drive down the cost to the consumer, but has COVID not given us a look at the downside of globalisation. I am in the UK (EU?) and would prefer an EU manufactured product even if this has a premium

We would make sure it's nice and clean before it's posted ;)

FYI, Realsimulator is currently working on the F-16 throttle (confirmed via email by their CEO). So that is another option in the future for those who are interested. No release date given.

Realsimulator F-16 Throttle

Been looking forward to that one, and I know from experience that their gear is top-notch.

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Been looking forward to that one, and I know from experience that their gear is top-notch.

 

 

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I originally asked about F-16 panels but he said they’re actively focusing on one thing which is the throttle, everything else comes later.

+1

Im really happy with my FSSB Lighting base. I would be interested in the throttle

I asked months ago in their forum with a Please !!! Totally interested.

The throttle will be out soon but with the F-35 throttle grip.  You may have to wait a bit longer for the F-16 replica, as the next release will likely be the F-35 joystick grip.

Since It was already posted in their own forum, I would like to show you what is coming.

19 hours ago, Supmua said:

Since It was already posted in their own forum, I would like to show you what is coming.

 

Damn! That looks sweet!!!

Will be a day one purchase for me. 

The home F35 throttle set is on their web page now. 1350 euros intro price.

That’s an OOF for me. Oh well.

edit:

https://realsimulator.com/rs-35-throttle/

Good Lord.

I have the FSSB R3L, the F16SGRH CE, the F18CGRH, and the TUSBA R2.  I LOVE RealSimulator's products, and haven't been shy about supporting them in the past, or throwing down money to do it.

Shipping being added brings the price to $2051.34.  I think this might be a bridge too far, even for me.  

It doesn't help that I just got my new 2021 Ford Bronco on Friday, and will have to be able to afford add-ons (and GAS) for it.

Maybe when tax returns come around, but I can't do this right now with a good conscience.

I was hoping for around 1,000-1,099 Euros for the set, but knew it wouldn’t be below 999.

Just placed order and now webpage has been taken down. 

Paypal just notified me that refund was just initiated. I guess I jumped the gun too early. 

Yep premature, probably a placeholder page, as the device is still being user tested. I know this because I just shipped the test unit to another tester a week ago.