Thrustmaster AVA FA-18 Hornet Flightstick Review

What is it? The Thrustmaster AVA FA-18 Hornet Flightstick is a well crafted 1:1 scale replica of the famous FA-18 flight stick. Priced from $950 AUD/ $680 USD offers a high-end and customizable experience for combat flight simulation. Key Features 1 to 1 replicate of the FA-18 stick Additional springs and cams included with damping […]

ReShade Guide – Brighten External Displays

What is ReShade? ReShade is a post-processing injector of effects for video games and has been around since 2017 with a highly active community of shader and preset developers. As usual, I suggest following this guide at your own risk. Below I’ve taken photos of the difference in running with no ReShade (Stock) and ReShade […]

WINWING 16EX Metal Joystick Grip (with Shaker Kit) Review

What are they? The 16EX Joystick from WINWING represents a stick with some of the highest button counts available today for combat flight simulation. Based on the F16, the 16EX adds additional capability through the bolt-on expansion offering even more buttons and with the additional shaker kit, you have a flight stick that brings haptic […]

WINWING Orion 2 Joystick Base Review

WINWING Orion 2 Joystick Base

What is it? The Orion 2 joystick base is the next iteration of the Orion base bringing about a high quality and customizable joystick base for flight simulation. Key Features ▪ Quick-Swap design for easier adjustment▪ 34 degrees of movement in X and Y axis▪ 16-Bit Hall Sensors▪ Compatible with both extension rod and Z-Axis rotation modules▪ Compatible with the F16 Force […]

WINWING Top Gun MIP Review

WINWING Top Gun MIP Review

What are they? The TOP GUN MIP by WINWING represents another upgrade on their Phoenix MIP product. This advanced model enhances the experience by adding three full-color USB-powered displays to the comprehensive package offered by WINWING. The three displays round out a package that includes the F18 Hornet UFC (Up Front Controller), HUD (Head-Up Display) […]

WINWING 15EX II Metal Throttle Grip Review

What are they? The F15 EX II Metal Throttles positions itself as an expanded version of the popular 15E Metal Throttles, the EX II version adds dual vibration motors, optimised button layout and more switches, hats and buttons allowing better cross compatibility with a variety of aircraft modules. The addition of the Finger Lift kit […]