What we like

• Includes the AVA premium modular base, a 1:1-scale replica of the F/A-18C Hornet flight stick, Offset Adapter and metal plate
• Customization of a multitude of settings of the internal components: axis curve, resistance, travel and damping
• Quick and easy modification of the base, with adjustment of the stick's resistance without disassembly, thanks to external access points
• Precision and control of the center point movements, the progressiveness and the resistance, via AXY (Accurate X&Y) technology
• F/A-18C Hornet flight stick, officially licensed by Boeing, with 19 action buttons including a 2-step trigger and one 8-direction hat switch
• Configurations of the base compatible with all types of aviation (military, civil, space and helicopter)
• Compatible with PC (Windows 10/11) and Plug & Play in the games DCS, X-Plane 11/12 and MFS 2020: the product is automatically recognized by the game

Create your own piloting style with AVA (Advanced Versatile Aviation) — the new high-end Thrustmaster joystick base, customizable for each pilot and adaptable to any type of aviation. AVA adapts to your style for subtle handling, and sensations that are tailored to you. Thanks to its all-metal mechanism, you can easily change the four functional elements of your joysticks: the axis curve, resistance, travel and damping. AVA's design was specially created for quick modification of all its elements, allowing for customization between flights, and on-the-fly adjustments. The AVA F/A-18 Super Hornet Flightstick version includes a metal plate for desktop use, an offset adapter to adjust the flight stick to 15 or 30 degrees, and a 1:1-scale replica of the F/A-18C Hornet™ flight stick featuring a panel of 19 action buttons, and developed under official Boeing license.
Features

A WORLD OF FLIGHT CONFIGURATIONS

Create your ideal configuration from a multitude of adjustment possibilities offered by the various interchangeable elements of the AVA base: the axis curve, via cams; the resistance, via springs; the travel, via different deflection mask sizes; and the damping, via a damper.

THE ART OF ADJUSTMENT, MADE SIMPLE

The AVA base's design has been created to make it quicker and easier to modify the settings of the internal elements. Make the final adjustments without disassembling the base, thanks to “on-the-fly” accessibility allowing you to adjust the stick's resistance.

SUPERIOR PILOTING PERFORMANCE

Enjoy optimal precision and center point behavior thanks to the combination of two cutting-edge technologies. First off, by way of integration of two AXY (Accurate X&Y) sensors, allowing for precise and independent adjustment of the center point, progressiveness and resistance. Secondly, via proprietary H.E.A.R.T magnetic technology, ensuring maximum precision.

OFFICIAL REPLICA OF THE F/A-18C HORNET FLIGHT STICK

Take control of the Super Hornet with this accurate 1:1-scale replica of the F/A-18C Hornet™ flight stick, developed under official Boeing license. Its metal structure captures the original handling sensations, ensuring total immersion in games. Featuring a panel of 19 action buttons, including an ultra-realistic 2-step trigger and an 8-direction hat switch, the F/A-18C Hornet flight stick is an incredibly powerful weapon to help you dominate the skies.

READY FOR TAKEOFF

Get flying in a flash with the extra AVA F/A-18 Super Hornet Flightstick add-ons included in the box: the "Super Hornet"-stamped AVA metal plate for desktop use, and the offset adapter that allows the grip to be adjusted to 15°/30° for enhanced realism and comfort.

THE FUTURE OF FLIGHT SIMULATION

Explore the range of possible configurations of the scalable AVA base, thanks to its vast ecosystem of current and future accessories (additional grips, extensions, cams, springs, dampers, cyclical brake…).

Contents

• 1 x AVA base
• 1 x F/A-18C Hornet™ HOTAS Add-On Grip
• 1 x offset adapter
• 1 x base plate
• 2 sets of 2 cams: Aero and Jet (default)
• 3 sets of 2 springs: Soft, Medium and Hard (default)
• 3 x deflection masks: S, M and XL (default)
• 2 x hex keys
• 1 x detachable USB-C cable
• Operation guide, instruction manual, warranty information flyer

Specifications

Dimensions

Width: 5.0” / 12.8 cm

Depth: 6.7” / 17.0 cm

Height: 13.4” / 34.1 cm base (+ offset adapter + grip)

Weight

7.6 lb / 3,459 g

Item Specifics

Barcode: 3362932915782
Manufacturer: Thrustmaster
Weight (Packaged): 4.96 kg

Dimensions:

• 32.40cm x 28.30cm x 14.00cm