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00:00:00 – 00:10:47
The video discusses highlights and announcements from Flight Sim Expo 2024, focusing on flight simulation hardware. Honeycomb, a key player, is overcoming production challenges and introducing new products like Charlie Rudder pedals. Flim.com is a newcomer with their CL60 force feedback Yoke. FlightSim.com reviews the CL60 prototype and reveals upcoming products, including a Boeing-style yoke. Proest Sims offers add-ons for enhanced simulation experiences. Monza Racing enters the flight sim market with force feedback bases, sticks, rudder pedals, and throttles. Monstertech, Toby Eyetracker, and Wingwing also bring innovative hardware options to the market, preparing for the upcoming Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 release and competition in the industry.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on the highlights and announcements of flight simulation hardware from the Flight Sim Expo 2024. The video discusses Honeycomb, a prominent player in this space, and their recent challenges with production delays due to a partnership fallout. Nikki, a co-founding member of Honeycomb, hints at an imminent agreement that will allow them to regain ownership and management control. The company is working on shipping replacement units for faulty products and fulfilling pre-orders for their new Charlie Rudder pedals. Additionally, the video mentions a newcomer to the flight sim hardware market, Flim.com, who recently launched their cl60 force feedback Yoke.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, FlightSim.com reviews the prototype of the CL60 and announces upcoming products. They revealed a new Boeing-style 737800NG Yoke, which can be swapped onto CL60 or CL120. The yokes are modular and upgradeable, with the new Boeing yoke being the first such upgrade. FlightSim.com also announced the development of a G1000 console, force feedback rudder pedals, and a force feedback flight stick. The sponsor, Proest Sims, offers add-ons for flight controls to enhance the simulator experience. Monza Racing, known for racing sim products, announced their entry into the flight sim realm, introducing a force feedback base, stick, rudder pedals, and throttles. The force feedback base features high torque duo server motors and precise force feedback.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the discussion focuses on various hardware products for flight simulators. Monstertech introduces a fanless bas that can be mounted on different setups and works with different flight simulator software. They also plan to release a MH16 grip with Alps switches and 27 inputs. Toby Eyetracker introduces a new feature called Camera Boost, enhancing head tracking rotation. Wingwing, known for FTD level five flight simulator cockpits, expands into home flight simulators with Airbus A320 eephus and plans to release A320 rmp, transponder, and mcdu, as well as Boeing 737 mCP.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, Wingwing announces the development of new flight simulator hardware. They plan to release various products, including the F-18 Joystick Version 2 with a haptic feedback motor, a range of Ursa Minor joysticks mimicking Airbus style, and the Cyber Taurus force feedback joystick. The pricing and release dates are yet to be confirmed, but Wingwing aims to make these products affordable. The hardware industry is set for innovation, especially with the upcoming Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, leading to competitors unveiling new products to attract flight sim enthusiasts.