As promised with the partial reveal in September during FlightSimExpo 2021, controller manufacturer Thrustmaster has fully revealed the TCA Yoke Boeing Edition.
Fully licensed by Boeing and Xbox, this controller brings to the table (literally) the “other side” of airliner simulation following the excellent Airbus version released last year.
Its design is inspired by the Boeing 787 which is currently flyable in Microsoft Flight Simulator, and its layout is also perfect for the upcoming 737 by PMDG. Of course, it’ll also work on older sims, if you’re into those.
Pre-orders are already available for the package with both the yoke and throttle quadrant and for the quadrant on its own. They will ship in December just in time for Christmas. The yoke on its own will come at a later date. Below you can find all the dates alongside the pricing.
Suggested retail prices:
- 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
Preorder dates:
- 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
Commercial availability dates:
- 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
You can find a trailer below, alongside images, and an official description of the product.
Yoke
“Based on the world-famous Dreamliner range of Boeing’s civil aviation business, Thrustmaster’s very first yoke system represents a truly revolutionary leap forward that completely changes the game for flight sim novices and experts alike.
The TCA Yoke Boeing Edition is a flight controller that’s legendary, highly realistic and incredibly versatile.
Built around the idea of making a brand-new flight simulation experience possible for users, the major challenge involved in designing this product was to be able to reproduce the sensations of using a floor-mounted Boeing pendular yoke for simmers using their gear on a desk or table.
Revolutionizing the way that flight sim hardware functions, the TCA Yoke Boeing Edition has found a unique way of replicating the pendular kinematic movements associated with authentic Boeing flight controls.
The TCA Yoke Boeing Edition’s floor-mounted/suspended design, validated by real life pilots, mirrors the different iconic details and features of real-world Boeing yokes in order to provide simmers with a feel that’s as close as possible to the real Dreamliner experience — without any sacrifices in terms of performance or realism when piloting more modest aircraft.”
- A historic and unique partnership with Boeing (officially licensed product)
- 1:1 scale ergonomic replica inspired by the Boeing 787 yoke
- Unique pendular system replicating the real Boeing yoke’s pendular sensation
- Realistic amplitude and kinematic motion axis
- Lifelike feeling of a floor-mounted pendular yoke, reproduced on a desk or table
- Built-in, removable mounting system
- Linear force and smooth movements with an 8.3-inch / 21-cm movement range of travel on the pitch axis, thanks to 4 adjustable springs
- 100% metal internal structure for authenticity, sturdiness and durability
- Versatile design allowing for intuitive handling in all types of civil aviation
- 2 built-in axes for thrust control (or another user-mapped function)
- More than 18 action buttons, with an 8-way “point of view” hat switch and a mini-stick controller for a wide range of mapping options
- Proprietary magnetic technology (H.E.A.R.T) for surgical precision (16-bit resolution on the main axes)
- Landing gear control feature included
- Mounting system, official Xbox® buttons, and audio port included
- Stand for tablet** or smartphone** for easily expanded display/functionality (**sold separately)
Quadrant
Much more than a sidekick to the TCA Yoke Boeing Edition, the TCA Quadrant Boeing Edition plays its own important role in this brand-new flight simulation experience.
Developed as an ergonomic replica of the legendary Boeing throttle quadrant, TCA Quadrant Boeing Edition incorporates all of the iconic features required for proper piloting of airliners, as well as more modest private planes.
TCA Quadrant Boeing Edition is the first throttle quadrant to offer a complete, functional autopilot system with three different parameters, inspired and approved by Boeing: Altitude, Airspeed, and Heading management.
With 3 axes and 17 action buttons plus an encoder for very extensive mapping possibilities both on the ground and in the skies, TCA Quadrant Boeing Edition stands out thanks to its unique progressive-resistance feel — just like on real Boeing airliners.
Highly versatile, the throttle quadrant features 4 fully swappable levers, allowing for use of the aircraft’s speed brake, flaps or thrust levers, depending on the circumstances.
TCA Quadrant Boeing Edition also gives users the option to pair 2 units together and step up to a whole new level of piloting: 6-axis flight.
