I have using flight sims regularly since MSFS98, mainly using cheap joysticks.
About 5 years ago I switched to the Saitek (Logitech) flight yoke. While the Saitek served it purpose, it just didn't scratch that itch I was looking for.
After much debating I decided to bite the bullet and purchase the Honeycomb Alpha and Bravo.
It was a night and day difference!
The Alpha (Yoke) is much more precise and has a much smoother feel. I have seen a few people complain that the spring for pitch control is too stiff, but personally I find it perfect. However, I have not flown an actual aircraft, so I cannot speak to how accurate the feel is.
For the Bravo (Throttle), I cant say enough good things about it. The swappable levers allows you to have a certain level of immersion for both GA and Commercial aircraft, and the adjustable tension lets you fine tune the feel so that it is just right. There is definitely a bit of setup to do in sim to get all the buttons working how you want, but there are many youtube videos on this. Out of the box, I had a little trouble getting the annunciator and gear lights to work with MSFS2020 and 2024, but that is a problem with the sim, not the hardware. In the end, I used the program SPAD.neXt, and now it is fully functional.
Sure, Honeycomb products have a higher price tag, but from my experience, you get what you pay for. If you have the money to spare, I would highly recommend it.
| Brand | Honeycomb |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Snakebyte |
| Part Number | HC-BRAVO-THR-K1, HC-ALPHA-YOKE-K1 |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Noise level | 45 dB |
| Batteries included | No |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Manufacturer | Snakebyte |
| Manufacturer reference | HC-BRAVO-THR-K1, HC-ALPHA-YOKE-K1 |
| Product Dimensions | 60.45 x 47.75 x 46.48 cm; 453.59 g |
| ASIN | B09MDCYDW3 |
