Thrustmaster has gone full throttle with the release of the new TCA Captain Pack X. This includes the all new Airbus-inspired (and branded) joystick replica, along with a dedicated throttle module. The set seeks to fully replicate the look and feel of the stick and throttle components used in real Airbus A320neo aircraft, further pushing the envelope of realism when used in a flight sim such as Microsoft Flight Simulator.
The devices are labeled as “ergonomic replicas.” In other words, both the Airbus sidestick and throttle quadrant are described as having a good feel to them to ensure comfort throughout your sim sessions. The joystick comes with four swappable head button modules. It also includes 14 tactile switch buttons that can be remapped as desired. The new throttle quadrant sports a new thrust reverser mechanism, allowing you to initiate reversers without the need of a button press.
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