TapTechNews May 25th news, the AVA (Advanced Versatile Aviation) series of modular aviation joystick products that succeed the Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog have now been launched overseas and support custom curves, resistance, travel and damping. The base price is $299.99 (TapTechNews note: currently about 2175 RMB).
The AVA adopts an all-metal structure and can quickly change the joystick's curve, resistance, travel and damping. Three springs of different hardness are provided in the package.
According to the introduction, the AVA also uses two AXY sensors, which can precisely and independently adjust the center point, progression and resistance; it is equipped with the proprietary H.E.A.R.T magnetic technology to ensure the highest accuracy.
Thrustmaster also launched the AVA F/A-18 joystick set at the same time, with a price of $599.99 (currently about 4350 RMB).
This set includes a 1:1 replica of the F/A-18C flight joystick and desktop base in addition to the AVA base, providing 19 buttons and authorized by Boeing officially.