Flight Sim Hardware
The gear our clients actually fly with, our buying guides, and help when your setup won’t cooperate.
What our clients fly with
The hardware that comes up most in our coaching sessions.
Yokes
Buying guide →-
Honeycomb Alpha Flight Controls -
Logitech Flight Yoke System -
FliteSim.com CLS-60 Force Feedback Yoke
Throttles
Buying guide →-
Honeycomb Bravo Throttle Quadrant - Logitech FLIGHT THROTTLE QUADRANT
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Honeycomb Sierra TPM Module
Rudder pedals
Buying guide →-
Logitech Flight Rudder Pedals -
Thrustmaster TPR: Thrustmaster Pendular Rudder -
Honeycomb Charlie Rudder Pedals
Joysticks
Yoke vs. joystick →-
Thrustmaster TCA Sidestick Airbus Edition - -
Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flight Stick Control Xbox & PC | Turtle Beach - Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick
Avionics & panels
G1000 guide →-
FlightSimBuilder G1000 Suite - SimInnovations Knobster
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REALSIMGEAR GTN750
VR & head tracking
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Meta Quest 3 -
TrackIR by OptiTrack TrackIR 5 -
Tobii Eye Tracker 5
Resources for purchasing sim hardware
Minimum Computer Specifications
Check out our minimum system requirements table to compare what each simulator needs, or see the full requirements for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, X-Plane 12 and Prepar3D v6. Shopping for a new PC? Start with our guide to the best computers for flight simulator. If you’re considering using MSFS on Xbox, we encourage you to read this article to understand some of the pros/cons of this platform.
Pre-Purchase Consult
If you don’t yet have a flight simulator and want some help to purchase the best software/hardware for your specific needs, don’t worry. Our flight sim setup experts can help guide you both before and after you make this important purchase.
Our hardware guides
Oct 1, 2026 FliteSim CLS-60 and CLS-120 Setup Tips: Instant Replay and More Setup notes from flying and supporting the FliteSim CLS-60 force feedback yoke, including how to get Instant Replay work... 
Feb 2, 2026 Best Computers for Flight Simulator (2026 Buying Guide) Find the best computer for flight simulator in 2026. Compare up-to-date, expert-reviewed builds from $500 to $3,000+ acr... 
Simulators Jul 12, 2025 Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 System Requirements Explore the official Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 system requirements. Compare min, recommended, and ideal specs with... Simulators Jul 12, 2025 Prepar3D v6 System Requirements Explore the official Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 system requirements. Compare min, recommended, and ideal specs (and... Simulators May 10, 2025 X-Plane 12 System Requirements X-Plane 12 system requirements: Min & recommended PC specs (CPU, GPU, RAM) tabled. Hardware tips, API info (Vulkan/Metal... 
Dec 13, 2024 The Best Flight Simulator Throttles in 2026 Your ultimate guide to 30+ throttle quadrants for MSFS, X-Plane, DCS, and other simulators. 
Nov 10, 2024 The Best Flight Simulator Yokes in 2026 Your ultimate guide to 20+ flight simulator yokes for MSFS, X-Plane and other sims—with reviews and detailed comparisons... 
Oct 18, 2024 Cirrus Flight Simulator Setup Guide (2026) Discover how to set up a realistic Cirrus flight simulator at home. Compare add-on and hardware for SR20, SR22, and Visi... Sep 24, 2024 Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 System Requirements Explore the official Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 system requirements. Compare min, recommended, and ideal specs (and... 
Sep 18, 2024 Yoke vs. Joystick: Which is Better for Your Flight Simulator? Choosing between a yoke and joystick? This comprehensive guide covers all factors needed to make the best decision for y... 
Mar 12, 2024 The 10+ Best Flight Simulator Rudder Pedals in 2026 Your ultimate guide to the best rudder pedals for MSFS, X-Plane, and other simulators. 
Feb 20, 2024 The Complete G1000 Flight Sim Hardware Panel Guide (2026 Edition) Easily control the G1000 with these realistic hardware panels for your home simulator. 
Jul 10, 2023 The Ultimate Flight Simulator Setup Guide (2026) Whether you want to use a flight simulator for flight training or fun, this guide is for you. From real sessions
Write-ups of recent setup sessions: what was going wrong and what we did about it.
Tech Support Tune-Up for a Cirrus Home Sim
A tune-up on a three-monitor Cirrus home sim: a GPU overload warning, a stubborn switch panel, and USB dropouts.
Session reportCirrus SR22T: Control Bindings, Leaning, and Loading an ILS
A hybrid tech support/instructional Cirrus SR22T session: clean up the control bindings, learn engine leaning, and load an ILS the reliable way.
Session reportA Home Sim Tune-Up: From Driver Issues to Spinning a Cub
A maintenance call on a home sim setup that turns into flying: clear a rudder conflict, tune the pedals, and coax a spin out…
Organizations and retailers
Flight Simulation Association (FSA)
We’re pleased to be partners with Flight Simulation Association (FSA), hosts of the annual FlightSimExpo conference and tradeshow.
FSA is a community of flight simmers, pilots, and developers featuring in-person events (FlightSimExpo), guides, webinars, resources, and more. The organization promotes the use of home flight simulation for proficiency, pilot training, and—of course—fun!
Alongside additional website perks and features, the monthly FSA Captain membership includes preferred pricing and discounts from more than 30 flight simulation vendors, including Honeycomb Aeronautical, RealSimGear, Stay Level Avionix, and X-Plane!
For example, an FSA Captain could save $100 on panels from Stay Level Avionix, $50 on a RealSimGear G1000, and 20% across a wide variety of Orbx products.
RealSimGear
RealSimGear is a leading seller of quality flight simulation hardware.
They offer a wide range of components to make your flight simulation experience more realistic and effective for training. You can purchase full-scale panels for avionics like the G1000, GNS 430/530, GTN 650/750, and more.
They also specialize in full cockpit simulators for Cirrus aircraft, including the Vision Jet.
Sporty's Pilot Shop
Sporty's is the world's largest pilot shop, training and equipping pilots worldwide since 1961.
In addition to selling typical pilot products, it's a great resource for home flight sim users. They offer a wide range of popular flight simulation products and content (such as videos, articles, and webinars) to help you best utilize your simulator.
If you want to purchase pilot/flight sim products from a reputable source with excellent customer support, Sporty's is a great option to consider.
