Hardware manufacturer Thrustmaster today announced further details on the TCA Boeing Edition product line for Xbox consoles and PC.
After presenting the new concept at the Flight Sim Expo 2021 (FSE) in September in San Diego, Thrustmaster is now revealing more details about its new product line, which is officially licensed by Boeing and Xbox.
After the first cooperation with the renowned American aerospace company, in which the F / A-18C Hornet HOTAS Add-On Grip was launched, Thrustmaster is now starting this partnership with full force and is bringing the TCA Boeing Edition series on the market.
As a flight simulation accessories company, Thrustmaster is proud to be able to offer three new products for Xbox and PC, licensed by Boeing, two different but complementary licensed product lines that are specifically dedicated to civil aviation.
As an exciting, new flagship project from Thrustmaster, the TCA Boeing Edition has unique, exclusive and proprietary technologies that all have a specific goal: to give users the opportunity to control the flight kinematics and the feeling of being a real Boeing pilot at the wheel experience and reproduce a Dreamliner – all from the comfort of your own desk. This previously inaccessible, but extremely demanding world of civil aviation is now immediately tangible for the entire flight sim community.
TCA Yoke Boeing Edition
The very first Thrustmaster control horn system, based on the world-famous Dreamliner series from aircraft manufacturer Boeing, marks a fundamental step forward that sets new standards for both flight simulation novices and experts.
The TCA Yoke Boeing Edition is a legendary, extremely authentic and incredibly versatile flight controller.
The main aim of the development of this product was to give users a completely new experience in the field of flight simulation. So the biggest challenge was getting the feel of a ground-mounted Boeing control horn to the flight sim pilots who use their equipment on a desk.
The TCA Yoke Boeing Edition fundamentally changes the way flight simulator hardware works by treading its own new path to precisely reproduce the kinematic pendulum movements of the original Boeing flight control.
The TCA Yoke Boeing Edition’s ground mounted / suspended design, tested by real pilots, reflects the various iconic details and characteristics of real Boeing yokes to give the pilot a feel as close as possible to the real Dreamliner experience possible – without sacrificing performance or realism when piloting smaller aircraft.
Here is an overview of some of the key features and technical properties built into the TCA Yoke Boeing Edition:
- A historically unique partnership with Boeing (officially licensed product)
- Ergonomic replica on a scale of 1: 1 based on the model of the Boeing 787 control horn
- Unique pendulum system, which simulates the pendulum feeling of the real Boeing control horn
- Realistic deflection and kinematic axis of movement
- Realistic feeling of a control horn mounted on the floor, reproduced on your desk at home
- Integrated, removable fastening system
- Linear force and even movements with a travel of 21 cm on the pitch axis thanks to 4 adjustable springs
- Inner structure made of 100% metal for maximum authenticity, robustness and durability
- Versatile design for intuitive handling in all areas of civil aviation
- 2 built-in axes for thrust control (or other user-assigned function)
- More than 18 action buttons, an 8-way point-of-view switch and a ministick controller for a wide range of mapping options
- Proprietary magnet technology (HEART) on all axes for surgical precision (16-bit resolution on each axis)
- Including chassis control
- Including fastening system, official Xbox buttons and audio connection
- Stand for tablet ** or smartphone ** for easy expansion of the display / functionality
TCA Quadrant Boeing Edition
The TCA Quadrant Boeing Edition is much more than just an addition to the TCA Yoke Boeing Edition. She plays an equally important role in this brand new flight simulation experience.
Developed as an ergonomic replica of the legendary Boeing thrust lever quadrant, the TCA Quadrant Boeing Edition has all the iconic functions required for the proper control of airliners and also simpler private aircraft.
The TCA Quadrant Boeing Edition is the first thrust lever quadrant to offer a complete, functional autopilot system with three different parameters, inspired and approved by Boeing:
- Control of the flight altitude
- Airspeed control
- Controlling the heading
With 3 axes and 17 action buttons as well as an encoder for very extensive mapping options both on the ground and in the air, the TCA Quadrant Boeing Edition is characterized by a unique feeling of progressive resistance – just like with real Boeing aircraft.
The extremely versatile thrust lever quadrant has 4 completely interchangeable levers which, depending on the situation, can be used to operate the aircraft’s airbrakes, landing flaps or thrust levers.
With the TCA Quadrant Boeing Edition, 2 devices can be coupled with each other in order to achieve a completely new dimension of flight: flight with 6 axes.
Like its counterpart, also licensed by Boeing, the TCA Quadrant Boeing Edition has these features:
- The proprietary HEART magnet technology on all axes ensures surgical precision (16-bit resolution on each axis).
- The device can be used in combination with the Thrustmaster Pendular Rudder (TPR) or the Thrustmaster T.Flight Rudder Pedals (TFRP) on Xbox and PC.
Commercial information on TCA Boeing Edition products
Retail price:
- TCA Yoke Pack Boeing Edition – £ 449.99 / $ 499.99 / $ 499.99
- TCA Yoke Boeing Edition – £ 349.99 / $ 399.99 / $ 399.99
- TCA Quadrant Boeing Edition – £ 129.99 / $ 149.99 / $ 149.99
Pre-order date:
- TCA Yoke Pack Boeing Edition – November 9, 2021 – Worldwide
- TCA Quadrant Boeing Edition – November 9, 2021 – Worldwide
- TCA Yoke Boeing Edition – February 10, 2022 – Worldwide
Dates for availability in retail:
- TCA Yoke Pack Boeing Edition – December 23, 2021 – Worldwide
- TCA Quadrant Boeing Edition – December 23, 2021 – Worldwide
- TCA Yoke Boeing Edition – March 10, 2022 – Worldwide
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