Description
The Honeycomb Alpha Flight Controls brings the satisfying feel of a proper aircraft yoke to your flight simulator, replacing cramped joystick movements with substantial, hands-on control. Its 180-degree rotation and 15 cm shaft travel give pilots generous room for smooth pitch and roll adjustments, while USB connectivity with support for major PC flight simulators makes it a versatile addition to general aviation cockpits. Designed to complement other flight controls, including the Honeycomb Bravo Throttle Quadrant, the Alpha is equally at home during relaxed sightseeing flights and demanding instrument approaches. Your mouse can finally concentrate on something else.
What Sets the Honeycomb Alpha Flight Controls apart?
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180-Degree Rotation for Natural Yoke Handling The Honeycomb Alpha Flight Controls provides 180 degrees of rotational movement, allowing pilots to turn the yoke through a substantial range when controlling aircraft roll. Compared with compact flight controllers offering shorter movement ranges, this arrangement gives the pilot more room to make gradual corrections during turns and approaches. The two-handed yoke format also changes how the aircraft is controlled, encouraging deliberate movements rather than quick joystick flicks. It is particularly appealing to pilots who regularly fly general aviation aircraft with conventional yoke controls.
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15 cm Shaft Travel for Detailed Pitch Control With 15 cm of forward and backward shaft travel, the Alpha provides a generous physical range for managing aircraft pitch. This becomes especially useful during takeoff rotation, descent adjustments, and final approach, when small control changes can make a noticeable difference. The longer movement also gives pilots a clearer physical reference for their inputs compared with controllers that have limited travel. Combined with its rotational range, the Alpha provides a dedicated control arrangement suited to aircraft operated with a traditional yoke.
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Expandable Cockpit Compatibility with Honeycomb and Saitek The Alpha Flight Controls is designed to fit into cockpit arrangements using compatible Honeycomb and Saitek hardware. It can be paired with the Honeycomb Bravo Throttle Quadrant, allowing pilots to separate aircraft steering and engine management into dedicated control units. This modular approach is particularly useful for pilots gradually expanding their simulator setup. Mounting points and compatible brackets provide installation flexibility, although the specific desk clamps or mounts required for a particular arrangement may need to be purchased separately.
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Support for Several Established Flight Simulators The Honeycomb Alpha supports Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, X-Plane 11, and compatible versions of Lockheed Martin Prepar3D, making it useful across different flight simulation environments. Its USB connection allows the yoke to communicate with supported Windows and macOS computers, while the Honeycomb Config Tool can provide additional configuration functionality where required. This flexibility is valuable for pilots who switch between simulator platforms, although operating system support and individual control assignments can differ between applications.
Pros and Cons
| Pros |
Cons |
| Yoke offers 180-degree rotation for substantial roll control movement. |
Compatible desk clamps or mounts may require separate purchase. |
| Fifteen centimetres of shaft travel accommodates gradual pitch adjustments. |
Xbox, PlayStation, Windows 7, and FSX are unsupported. |
| Supports Microsoft Flight Simulator, X-Plane, and compatible Prepar3D versions. |
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| Integrates with compatible Honeycomb and Saitek cockpit arrangements. |
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Specifications
| Specification |
Value |
| Product Name |
Honeycomb Alpha Flight Controls |
| Product Type |
Flight Simulator Yoke |
| Yoke Turn Radius |
180° |
| Yoke Shaft Travel |
15 cm |
| Dimensions (Sleeve) |
44.8 × 31.4 × 23.7 cm |
| Dimensions (Carton) |
46.2 × 32.7 × 25.5 cm |
| Connectivity |
USB |
| Supported Operating Systems |
Windows 10 (64-bit), macOS |
| Supported Flight Simulators |
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, X-Plane 11, Lockheed Martin Prepar3D v3–v5 |
| Additional Configuration Software |
Honeycomb Config Tool for supported functions where required |
| Mounting Compatibility |
Compatible Honeycomb and Saitek mounting arrangements |
| Additional Hardware Compatibility |
Honeycomb Bravo Throttle Quadrant, compatible Saitek panels |
| Unsupported Operating System |
Windows 7 |
| Unsupported Flight Simulator |
Microsoft Flight Simulator X |
| Console Compatibility |
Not supported |
| Package Contents |
Alpha Flight Controls unit, drivers |
Honeycomb Alpha Flight Controls Compatibility
| Hardware or Connection |
Compatibility |
| Windows 10 64-Bit PC |
Supported |
| macOS Computer |
Supported with compatible flight simulator software |
| USB Connection |
Supported |
| Honeycomb Bravo Throttle Quadrant |
Compatible as a separately connected flight control |
| Compatible Saitek Panels |
Can be incorporated into supported cockpit arrangements |
| Honeycomb Mounting Hardware |
Compatible with supported mounting arrangements |
| Saitek Mounting Hardware |
Compatible with supported mounting arrangements |
| Additional Rudder Pedals |
Can operate alongside compatible PC rudder pedals |
| Dedicated Cockpit Installations |
Supported where appropriate mounting hardware is available |
| Windows 7 |
Not supported |
| Xbox |
Not supported |
| PlayStation |
Not supported |
The Honeycomb Alpha Flight Controls connects to a compatible computer through USB and supports Windows 10 64-bit and macOS when used with suitable flight simulator software. Its 180-degree rotational range and 15 cm shaft travel provide dedicated pitch and roll inputs for aircraft controlled with a yoke. The Alpha can be paired with the Honeycomb Bravo Throttle Quadrant, allowing pilots to operate steering and engine controls through separate hardware. Each device requires its own compatible computer connection and simulator configuration.
The Alpha is suitable for cockpit arrangements incorporating compatible Honeycomb and Saitek mounting hardware, making it useful for both desktop simulators and dedicated flight decks. It can also operate alongside separately connected rudder pedals and compatible Saitek panels, provided the simulator supports the additional peripherals. Specific desk clamps or mounting accessories may need to be purchased separately, depending on the installation. The yoke is not designed for direct Xbox or PlayStation use, and Windows 7 falls outside its stated operating system support.
| Platform or Flight Simulator |
Compatibility |
| Windows 10 (64-bit) |
Supported |
| macOS |
Supported with compatible flight simulator software |
| Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 |
Supported on compatible Windows PCs |
| X-Plane 11 |
Supported; basic yoke operation does not require additional configuration software |
| Lockheed Martin Prepar3D v3 |
Supported according to the stated compatibility information |
| Lockheed Martin Prepar3D v4 |
Supported according to the stated compatibility information |
| Lockheed Martin Prepar3D v5 |
Supported according to the stated compatibility information |
| Honeycomb Config Tool |
Available for additional supported configuration functions |
| Microsoft Flight Simulator X |
Not supported according to the stated compatibility information |
| Windows 7 |
Not supported |
| Xbox |
Not supported |
| PlayStation |
Not supported |
The Honeycomb Alpha Flight Controls supports Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and X-Plane 11, along with Lockheed Martin Prepar3D versions 3 through 5 according to the stated compatibility information. It connects through USB and is designed for compatible Windows and macOS flight simulation environments, although simulator availability and configuration tools vary between operating systems. X-Plane 11 supports basic yoke operation without additional software, while some additional functions may benefit from the Honeycomb Config Tool. Xbox, PlayStation, Windows 7, and Microsoft Flight Simulator X are not supported under the supplied compatibility requirements.
