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Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog Throttle & Stick

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$400

$550

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Dell Technologies has Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog Throttle & Stick for $399.99 after applying coupon code FLIGHT150 at checkout. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member thetinman for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Official replicas of the joystick, throttle and control panel of the U.S. Air Force's A-10C aircraft
  • Detachable joystick handle crafted entirely of metal, with detachable metal plate for desk- or cockpit-style use. 19 action buttons in total + one 8-way "point of view" hat
  • Features H.E.A.R.T Hall Effect AccuRate Technology technology for surgical precision that won't decrease over time
  • Dual throttle system with metal hand rest. 17 action buttons in total + 1 mouse hat with push button + one 8-way "point of view" hat
  • Control panel with weighted base. 15 action buttons in total + 1 TRIM wheel

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Dell Technologies has Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog Throttle & Stick for $399.99 after applying coupon code FLIGHT150 at checkout. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member thetinman for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Official replicas of the joystick, throttle and control panel of the U.S. Air Force's A-10C aircraft
  • Detachable joystick handle crafted entirely of metal, with detachable metal plate for desk- or cockpit-style use. 19 action buttons in total + one 8-way "point of view" hat
  • Features H.E.A.R.T Hall Effect AccuRate Technology technology for surgical precision that won't decrease over time
  • Dual throttle system with metal hand rest. 17 action buttons in total + 1 mouse hat with push button + one 8-way "point of view" hat
  • Control panel with weighted base. 15 action buttons in total + 1 TRIM wheel

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Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
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I use these HOTAS about 2-3 hours per day at work and I really like them. But I will say in the past 5 years each person in the office has had a set (about 20 sets), probably around 40-50% of the people have had the throttle stop powering up completely one day. There's no warning, just one day it'll die out of the blue and has to be replaced. Mine is still going strong though.

Just wanted to give you my experience. Despite risk of throttle issues, I like them enough that I'm considering getting a set for home at this price.

Edit: I'll add that all the dead throttles have happened in the past 18 months. So it's not completely random, it seems age/wear related.
I went to buy just the stick from Amazon and took a chance with a warehouse like new one for $162. When it came the box was huge and heavy so it got me confused but to my joy when I opened it box it turned out to be both the stick and throttle. I think the warehouse folks got the SKUs wrong. Getting another like new again hoping for a repeat and a great gift for my kids.
I'm part of a team that develops a flight simulator for a specific model of aircraft. It's the best job I've ever had!

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May 30, 2023
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hexland
May 30, 2023
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Love this stick!! One of these, an Oculus Quest 2 with AirLink and a copy of Rogue Squadron… can't be beat.
Well worth the money.
May 30, 2023
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May 30, 2023
mdz2766
May 30, 2023
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I went to buy just the stick from Amazon and took a chance with a warehouse like new one for $162. When it came the box was huge and heavy so it got me confused but to my joy when I opened it box it turned out to be both the stick and throttle. I think the warehouse folks got the SKUs wrong. Getting another like new again hoping for a repeat and a great gift for my kids.
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May 30, 2023
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HardKOR
May 30, 2023
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Quote from hexland :
Love this stick!! One of these, an Oculus Quest 2 with AirLink and a copy of Rogue Squadron… can't be beat.
Well worth the money.
Add a next level racing v3 motion platform and fulfill all your pilot dreams

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve3gTD2qtcs
May 30, 2023
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apackofmonkeys
May 30, 2023
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I use these HOTAS about 2-3 hours per day at work and I really like them. But I will say in the past 5 years each person in the office has had a set (about 20 sets), probably around 40-50% of the people have had the throttle stop powering up completely one day. There's no warning, just one day it'll die out of the blue and has to be replaced. Mine is still going strong though.

Just wanted to give you my experience. Despite risk of throttle issues, I like them enough that I'm considering getting a set for home at this price.

Edit: I'll add that all the dead throttles have happened in the past 18 months. So it's not completely random, it seems age/wear related.
Last edited by apackofmonkeys May 30, 2023 at 07:06 AM.
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pirezza
May 30, 2023
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Looks more like a puma
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May 30, 2023
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Mike C
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May 30, 2023
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Quote from mdz2766 :
I went to buy just the stick from Amazon and took a chance with a warehouse like new one for $162. When it came the box was huge and heavy so it got me confused but to my joy when I opened it box it turned out to be both the stick and throttle. I think the warehouse folks got the SKUs wrong. Getting another like new again hoping for a repeat and a great gift for my kids.
Gave this a shot, we'll see!
May 30, 2023
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agentsteve
May 30, 2023
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Quote from apackofmonkeys :
I use these HOTAS about 2-3 hours per day at work and I really like them. But I will say in the past 5 years each person in the office has had a set (about 20 sets), probably around 40-50% of the people have had the throttle stop powering up completely one day. There's no warning, just one day it'll die out of the blue and has to be replaced. Mine is still going strong though.

Just wanted to give you my experience. Despite risk of throttle issues, I like them enough that I'm considering getting a set for home at this price.

Edit: I'll add that all the dead throttles have happened in the past 18 months. So it's not completely random, it seems age/wear related.
What job lets you do that at work?

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May 30, 2023
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Nihlus
May 30, 2023
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Quote from apackofmonkeys :
I use these HOTAS about 2-3 hours per day at work and I really like them. But I will say in the past 5 years each person in the office has had a set (about 20 sets), probably around 40-50% of the people have had the throttle stop powering up completely one day. There's no warning, just one day it'll die out of the blue and has to be replaced. Mine is still going strong though.

Just wanted to give you my experience. Despite risk of throttle issues, I like them enough that I'm considering getting a set for home at this price.

Edit: I'll add that all the dead throttles have happened in the past 18 months. So it's not completely random, it seems age/wear related.
In the words of Linda Fiorentino' character in Men in Black : "Interesting job you guys have…"
May 30, 2023
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May 30, 2023
barebottoms
May 30, 2023
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Quote from HardKOR :
Add a next level racing v3 motion platform and fulfill all your pilot dreams

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve3gTD2qtcs
Looks like B and H has one on sale for $2500 which looks to be at least $500 off.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/pr...rm_v3.html

Just came across if from googling next level racing v3 motion platform
May 30, 2023
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May 30, 2023
apackofmonkeys
May 30, 2023
472 Posts
Quote from agentsteve :
What job lets you do that at work?
I'm part of a team that develops a flight simulator for a specific model of aircraft. It's the best job I've ever had!
May 30, 2023
33 Posts
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May 30, 2023
Norkusa
May 30, 2023
33 Posts
How do these compare to the newer Winwing flight sticks?
May 30, 2023
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May 30, 2023
Dayzzz
May 30, 2023
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Quote from apackofmonkeys :
I use these HOTAS about 2-3 hours per day at work and I really like them. But I will say in the past 5 years each person in the office has had a set (about 20 sets), probably around 40-50% of the people have had the throttle stop powering up completely one day. There's no warning, just one day it'll die out of the blue and has to be replaced. Mine is still going strong though.

Just wanted to give you my experience. Despite risk of throttle issues, I like them enough that I'm considering getting a set for home at this price.

Edit: I'll add that all the dead throttles have happened in the past 18 months. So it's not completely random, it seems age/wear related.
The circuit board is prone to static shocks. There's forum threads on how to replace the boards. It's a common problem.
May 30, 2023
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May 30, 2023
shanec_75
May 30, 2023
20 Posts
Worked on the real A-10C software development for years and these incredible accurate and well made. Very close to the real HOTAS
May 30, 2023
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May 30, 2023
hpham_53
May 30, 2023
8,462 Posts
I bought a set of these HOTAS stick and throttle last November. Have been using them with the A-10C module of Digital Combat Simulation (DCS), most of the buttons and switches were already pre-programmed. When using DCS with an HP Reverb G2 VR headset, it's pretty darn close to real flying in my Cessna 152, but I get to shoot up things with the A-10C Big Grin
Last edited by hpham_53 May 30, 2023 at 05:07 PM.

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Quote from apackofmonkeys :
I use these HOTAS about 2-3 hours per day at work and I really like them. But I will say in the past 5 years each person in the office has had a set (about 20 sets), probably around 40-50% of the people have had the throttle stop powering up completely one day. There's no warning, just one day it'll die out of the blue and has to be replaced. Mine is still going strong though.

Just wanted to give you my experience. Despite risk of throttle issues, I like them enough that I'm considering getting a set for home at this price.

Edit: I'll add that all the dead throttles have happened in the past 18 months. So it's not completely random, it seems age/wear related.
Just out of curiosity, what kind of job do you have? A developer for some flight simulator software or do you train pilots?

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