@@captshark2153 that’s my next purchase for my setup, a Bravo throttle with the aircraft specific add ons. I haven’t looked into it since that stuff happened with Honeycomb, hopefully the prices aren’t too ridiculous in the coming year or so, lol
Hahah. My mini throttle on this thing is actually used for brakes. I have T-rudders with no toe brakes, so it's perfect. Then the landing gear handle is for parking brake.
@@FlightSimSchool what about the knobs 🎛️ for the quadrant throttle? Did you find strange way of functioning?? For example moving slowly the knob is turning faster and vice versa
Ahhh, sorry, I misunderstood. I didn't get the throttle quadrant, but I imagine it's the same thing as with the honeycomb, it's normal that turning it slowly it'll accelerate quicker. It's to allow you to make a big change in heading faster.
This yoke has been giving me issues since i got it. Bad roll deadzone, jittering, messed up center, etc. Very disappointed in this 400 dollar product. I will never buy from thrustmaster again
I really like mine. I wouldn't recommend buying the throttle and regret going for the combo package, better to spend some more money on the Bravo. Must say service is really well as one sensor was giving some problems but all fixed within the guarantee period. The thickness of the desk is a good point to notice before buying.
I own it too. With the throttle. The clamps are so big that they intrude when sitting down or getting up from the desk. Also, the nose/base where at the bottom really come into your lap. It would have been nice if they were smaller. But the feel of the yolk is pretty realistic and it seems to be the holding up okay so far.
@eyup26, its very cheap indeed, sensors suck, bad plastic all over. Thrustmaster sends all the non defective products to content creators, and the rest to paying users. Dont buy from thrustmaster
I fly military sims with all Virpil gear. I also own honeycomb alpha and bravo. I still bought this and can't wait for it to arrive for my PMDG planes. I would like to make people aware that there are QC issues with this TM Yoke. Make sure to do your research to find out the defects. There are people out there who figured out ways to fix it without having to send it back to TM.
Can you share your mike set up? I'm trying to go with external speakers, like you have and a stand mike...I'd like to use yoke button for ptt. Thanks for the review on the yoke...I love mine...almost like the real thing.
I use the blue yeti and when I’m flying online I’ll put it between the yoke and keyboard on the left side so that it’s close enough to pick up the audio. It works pretty well, but I think I had to boost the audio a bit in vpilot
If what you have works for you, definitely stick with it! The two paths I see for buying this are someone who has never had/has a yoke, or if what you have broke.
Nah, I would stick with the Alpha. I'd only consider upgrading if you have issues with your Alpha, especially considering how Honeycomb are going right now with support...
Is there any way to configure the right hat switch for stabilizer trim???? I couldn't find an option for that on Xplane and I think Thrust Master made a big mistake not providing the yoke with stab trim switches for anyone who wants to fly with the right hand. I would appreciate a solution for this. Thank you
That’s a good point. I think the best you can do is use one of the two-way switches on the right and say that pushing it right is up and left is down, or whichever makes more sense to you. Not great, but better than nothing.
@@FlightSimSchoolyeah.... That's what i have done for now.... I would like the right hat switch as a trim.... The problem is it doesn't have a neutral point between the up and down commands for configuration. I thought maybe there's a more advanced solution for this issue... Thank you
For the 737, I run straight linear. For the 777, I got these things watching Blackbox711 and I find them pretty good : - L-Axis-X: -25 for both Sensitivities - L-Axis-Y: -14 for both Sensitivities
@@FlightSimSchool I haven't added the second springs as the resistence to me seems good enough. The moving of the yoke is cumbersome at best. To that I am just working around it with my wireless keyboard.
@@bourne-jagt1716 When I first added the second spring, it felt a lot stiffer and I wasn’t sure if I liked it, but you get used to it and I think it would feel too light if I took it off now.
i can never use this yoke though because i have to do weird stuff to make it work ..its so annoying i have no idea how to make it work for all my planes...
@@FlightSimSchool like for example my yoke only work normal if I start the flight from the runway ….it turns when I turn the yoke , but if I start the plane at the gate from cold and set the plane up manually I can’t turn the plane when I use my yoke
If you want to use it to turn the plane on the ground (and you don’t have rudder pedals or a joystick with a twist action), you’ll need to turn auto-rudder on in the settings, and it should work. You could also bind the right hat switch to move the rudder axis as well which should work too. I hope that helps!
The yoke has been fantastic for me over the last 3 years. The throttle quadrant is the weak link...
I concur! Also I have never used my throttle, instead I use the Bravo throttle with Prodesksim addons.
@@captshark2153 that’s my next purchase for my setup, a Bravo throttle with the aircraft specific add ons. I haven’t looked into it since that stuff happened with Honeycomb, hopefully the prices aren’t too ridiculous in the coming year or so, lol
@@TravisPrybylski Awesome! My only issue is the lead time is about 8 weeks on ProDeskSim addons. It can be frustrating but it's worth it. 🙂
There’s also flight sim factory on Etsy that I’ve heard good things about but I haven’t bought any from them yet myself
Hahah. My mini throttle on this thing is actually used for brakes. I have T-rudders with no toe brakes, so it's perfect. Then the landing gear handle is for parking brake.
I noticed to you as well that Microsoft simulator is not recognised the image, what a pity
Yeah I’ve always found it strange, but it hasn’t affected functionally so I don’t mind too much.
@@FlightSimSchool what about the knobs 🎛️ for the quadrant throttle? Did you find strange way of functioning?? For example moving slowly the knob is turning faster and vice versa
Do you mean on the honeycomb bravo? Yes it does accelerate if you move it slower, it’s by design.
@@FlightSimSchool no no the TCA quadrant from Thrustmaster Boeing edition
Ahhh, sorry, I misunderstood. I didn't get the throttle quadrant, but I imagine it's the same thing as with the honeycomb, it's normal that turning it slowly it'll accelerate quicker. It's to allow you to make a big change in heading faster.
This yoke has been giving me issues since i got it. Bad roll deadzone, jittering, messed up center, etc. Very disappointed in this 400 dollar product. I will never buy from thrustmaster again
That sucks. Did you create a support ticket with them?
@@FlightSimSchool yes and they have been denying whats happening and has been no help at all
I can 😢 confirm I have the same exactly issues, and I can't create a ticket from support since doesn't work the website, it charging charging for ever
Same issues, thrustmaster is a cheap company.
I got it for 800!!, it is doing me well though.
Flight sim and F1... Such a man of culture!
Was wondering if anyone would notice that ;)
I really like mine. I wouldn't recommend buying the throttle and regret going for the combo package, better to spend some more money on the Bravo. Must say service is really well as one sensor was giving some problems but all fixed within the guarantee period. The thickness of the desk is a good point to notice before buying.
I get what you’re saying since I love my bravo, but considering honeycomb’s track record of late I found it hard to recommend that path.
The TCA quadrant Boeing edition is not so good also, the knobs doesn't work properly 😕 such a disappointment
I own it too. With the throttle. The clamps are so big that they intrude when sitting down or getting up from the desk.
Also, the nose/base where at the bottom really come into your lap. It would have been nice if they were smaller. But the feel of the yolk is pretty realistic and it seems to be the holding up okay so far.
Agreed, I do wonder if they’ll eventually create a version 2 that is a bit smaller.
looks so cheap i am happy that i got honeycoomb alpha
I’m not sure how you got the impression it’s cheap, it most definitely is not, in all senses of the word 😂
@@FlightSimSchool buttons and plastic cover and the fact that you had to cover with tennis tacket grip.
@eyup26, its very cheap indeed, sensors suck, bad plastic all over. Thrustmaster sends all the non defective products to content creators, and the rest to paying users. Dont buy from thrustmaster
3:25 do the extra springs come with the yoke?
Yep
I fly military sims with all Virpil gear. I also own honeycomb alpha and bravo. I still bought this and can't wait for it to arrive for my PMDG planes. I would like to make people aware that there are QC issues with this TM Yoke. Make sure to do your research to find out the defects. There are people out there who figured out ways to fix it without having to send it back to TM.
Yoke is very good for vr flying. Gives good distance to 2D displays so I dont hit them with vr controllers😅
Great video. Just what I needed to know. Thank you for this!! Keep up the great work.
Can you share your mike set up? I'm trying to go with external speakers, like you have and a stand mike...I'd like to use yoke button for ptt. Thanks for the review on the yoke...I love mine...almost like the real thing.
I use the blue yeti and when I’m flying online I’ll put it between the yoke and keyboard on the left side so that it’s close enough to pick up the audio. It works pretty well, but I think I had to boost the audio a bit in vpilot
Thanks for the explanation. I'd buy it but my old yoke still runs good after I mod it with hall effect sensors instead of mechanical potentiometers.
If what you have works for you, definitely stick with it! The two paths I see for buying this are someone who has never had/has a yoke, or if what you have broke.
Nice video! What weather settings did you use? The clouds look relly nice:-)
I'm fairly certain that was live weather
Hi great video man, I'm ordering the tape right after this! Also thats the ender desk mount for the honeyccomb throttle ?
It’s actually a small coffee table that I mounted the Bravo onto, like that I can slide it out and away if I need more space very easily.
Hi, i have the Honyecomb Alpha yoke would you get the Boeing as a upgrade?
Nah, I would stick with the Alpha. I'd only consider upgrading if you have issues with your Alpha, especially considering how Honeycomb are going right now with support...
Is there any way to configure the right hat switch for stabilizer trim????
I couldn't find an option for that on Xplane and I think Thrust Master made a big mistake not providing the yoke with stab trim switches for anyone who wants to fly with the right hand.
I would appreciate a solution for this. Thank you
That’s a good point. I think the best you can do is use one of the two-way switches on the right and say that pushing it right is up and left is down, or whichever makes more sense to you. Not great, but better than nothing.
@@FlightSimSchoolyeah.... That's what i have done for now....
I would like the right hat switch as a trim....
The problem is it doesn't have a neutral point between the up and down commands for configuration.
I thought maybe there's a more advanced solution for this issue...
Thank you
7:02 What airport is that
KSAN Runway 27
Can you show your sensitivity?
Which plane are you looking for? I have a few different ones.
@@FlightSimSchool 737 and 777)
For the 737, I run straight linear.
For the 777, I got these things watching Blackbox711 and I find them pretty good :
- L-Axis-X: -25 for both Sensitivities
- L-Axis-Y: -14 for both Sensitivities
Love my Boeing TCA Yoke and Quad
Thanks for some of your tips and tricks. The sliding of the yoke is a great one. As we do have other day jobs. Haha
Yep. My friend who also has this yoke had his sitting in a closet for months on end because it was such a hassle to put on and off all the time.
@@FlightSimSchool I haven't added the second springs as the resistence to me seems good enough. The moving of the yoke is cumbersome at best. To that I am just working around it with my wireless keyboard.
@@bourne-jagt1716 When I first added the second spring, it felt a lot stiffer and I wasn’t sure if I liked it, but you get used to it and I think it would feel too light if I took it off now.
@@FlightSimSchool thanks for the feedback (literally). Haha
i can never use this yoke though because i have to do weird stuff to make it work ..its so annoying i have no idea how to make it work for all my planes...
What weird stuff exactly?
@@FlightSimSchool like for example my yoke only work normal if I start the flight from the runway ….it turns when I turn the yoke , but if I start the plane at the gate from cold and set the plane up manually I can’t turn the plane when I use my yoke
If you want to use it to turn the plane on the ground (and you don’t have rudder pedals or a joystick with a twist action), you’ll need to turn auto-rudder on in the settings, and it should work. You could also bind the right hat switch to move the rudder axis as well which should work too. I hope that helps!
@@FlightSimSchool omg i love you!..i spent years trying to figure this out! , thank you so much!
@@Neon_guyy Glad I could help :) Enjoy it !