Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog FlightStick: at the controls of fighters

New York, April 25, 2013. – Thrustmaster company announces the release on the American market joystick Hotas Warthog FlightStick – an exact replica of the control knob of the American attack aircraft A-10C. The device, made under the license of the BBC USA Office, will give all fans of flight simulators a stunningly realistic experience and allow you to feel as a pilot of a virtual combat aircraft.

Especially for the fans of flight simulators

Structurally the Hotas Warthog FlightStick is a base with a base plate, which has a removable metal grip. It can operate both in standalone mode and in conjunction with the Hotas Cougar joystick base, well known to all fans of the genre. Removable design allows joystick to be mounted on desktop or cockpit without worrying about stability. Weighing in at over 3kg, the stick stays firmly in place on any surface.

A wide variety of controls

The joystick has all necessary joystick controls and ergonomics are thought out to the smallest detail. So that the feeling of controlling a real stormtrooper is transmitted as accurately as possible. The Hotas Warthog FlightStick has 19 command buttons, 8-position view point switch and a dual metal trigger. Due to the fact that the game involves all fingers of the hand, there are even two buttons for the little finger.

Thanks to the proprietary H.E.A.R.T. HallEffect AccuRate Technology , the joystick provides surgical precision control that does not diminish over time. Unique five-spring drag solution maintains constant force, exceptional smoothness of movement and no sticking points and dead zone around the neutral position. 3D magnetic sensors Hall Effect have 16-bit resolution 65,536 x 65,536 values .

Joystick is equipped with a USB port and supports firmware updates, so fans of flight simulators will get a reliable helm, which will not lose its relevance and will be updated with the release of new games.

Another advantage of Hotas Warthog Flight Stick is its compatibility with the free software package T.A.R.G.E.T Thrustmaster Advanced pRogramming Graphical EdiTor. This innovative application lets you test, tune and program Thrustmaster joysticks. Program is easy to use and offers different levels of programming Basic, Advanced and Script . So it’s perfect for everyone, from beginners to advanced flight sim fans, allowing you to flexibly customize your joystick to suit your needs.

Hotas Warthog Flight Stick will go on sale in May 2013 for the recommended retail price of 15299 Dollars.