IS THE WINWING TAURUS THROTTLE REALLY GONE???

Tell me your thoughts...is this controller done? Watch the full WinWing video on it and you be the judge. I'll tell you what I think in my return comments. Thumbs up if you think a better version of this Throttle is coming! Thanks guys...Juice
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[@Yoda_NZ]

Love my Taurus. Repurposed 90% of the switches for other functions. It has performed flawlessly. So much better and more useful than my old warthog throttle

[@AIRWARFAREGROUP]

Thanks for sharing. I currently have the warthog and wining sent me the Orion two with F 15 EX control heads. I think it is the best all-around head to have for mini aircraft as it has a ton more buttons than most of the standards like F-16 and F 18 for throttles.

[@nathanielrose6782]

I have the Super Taurus, their MFD's, UFC + HUD controllers in my hornet simpit. Using a thrustmaster warthog stick base with the TM Hornet stick with extension. I'm also using tekcreations hornet left and right side console controllers, master arm+ecm+left & right annunciators+IR Cool/HMD controller, hook, gear, and wingfold controllers and finally his ALR-67 controller. I made my own landing gear panel that also adds functionality to the FCS bit switch, AV Cool, and canopy switches.

[@BigBlackDelta]

nice

[@thomaschilders5546]

As an owner of a super tarus, I truly hope so, I love mine

[@AIRWARFAREGROUP]

I want one for my setup! You lucky duck you!

[@js_models]

As a proud owner of a Super Taurus, a Cyber Taurus would be the only other throttle I would consider using.

[@AIRWARFAREGROUP]

I can assume it's going to have auto-throttle engage function but I hope we get a fuel dump switch that shuts off when we reach BINGO during a dump.

[@jstorm7757]

I've got my Super Taurus mothballed atm, as I transitioned to the F-16. So the Orion 2 setup was moved into place. Sad to see the ST being phased out, as it anchored WW as a true HOTAS dealer and eclipsed the TM products.

[@AIRWARFAREGROUP]

Where do you live and how much do you want for it? $$$

[@NegdoshaManido]

I have the Taurus throttle, and it is epic. Love it!! I would be interested in a motorized throttle quadrant for something like a 737, but not for the Hornet. I was an early adopter of Win Wing products, and they continue to impress with their quality and value. I am an IRL A320 Captain, and I am enjoying their new FCU. I look forward to their new line of products emulating Airbus, and that other airliner company's tubeliners! 😆

[@AIRWARFAREGROUP]

That would be cool! AutoTrottle Engaged...I totally looked over that benefit. Thanks for the note!

[@Pricklyhedgehog72]

I saw the NineLine.... WinWing are making some impressive equipment, and that Cyber Taurus FFB is definitely enticing.

[@tver]

The FFB (Cyber) Taurus throttle is surely coming, hence it being teased when they announced the discontinuation of the OG Taurus. The FFB Throttle base will likely be in the same ballpark price wise as the Cyber Taurus base, with grips and possibly side panels as extra options. The motors might also be the same between the stick and throttle bases, both having 2 motors, 1 for each axis. You could then not only have an auto-throttle and rumble features, but also FFB detents set in the software, which would potentially allow you to have different profiles per aircraft/sim, which can be changed on the fly. The FFB racing pedals by Simucube (Active Pedal) might be a comparable product.

[@AIRWARFAREGROUP]

I have asked WW to let me know as soon as they know what the price is going to be announced in so I will probably find out when everybody else does anyway. But as soon as I know, I'll let you guys know and I hope to be one of the first channels too Experiment

[@steeltribe3967]

Love their gear and am soooo looking forward to force feedback.

[@AIRWARFAREGROUP]

Did you take our survey on "HOTAS BEST VALUE FOR THE PRICE" on our community tab? We're trying to get 1,000 votes on it to make it an more accurate survey of the community.

[@steeltribe3967]

@@AIRWARFAREGROUP Done :)

[@patrikstrandquist1875]

I use the Orion 2 F-16 throttle. I really like it. The precise sliders, the good tactile feel in the buttons and encoders is great. What i also really appreciate with the throttle is that every way of a switch is a button. So no "on or else" bindings. True 1-1-1 switches. I use the VKB GF3 stick. I also have a TM Warthog throttle, that is mostly used as a "button box".

[@AIRWARFAREGROUP]

Thanks for sharing back, that's awesome.

[@khaledassaf6356]

Honestly, a FFB Taurus from WinWing would be insane for my Hornet simpit, so here's hoping!

[@AIRWARFAREGROUP]

My fingers are crossed. If they reveal anything to me, I will ask if I could share it and I hope to be able to bring good news. But honestly, it is just teased in that video and I did hear that they're working on something but it was not specific. They kept secrets pretty good.

[@khaledassaf6356]

@@AIRWARFAREGROUP One can always hope. I would totally buy the original Taurus (I discovered them after they already discontinued it for a couple of months), too, but especially after trying out the Rhino, an FFB Taurus throttle would basically be insta buy for me.

[@MaddogMike-444]

I think it's a little weird to even have the legacy at the show if they are not coming out with a new version, plus the video you showed seems to say this is happening.

[@AIRWARFAREGROUP]

I feel as far as the legacy throttle, they brought it because it fits the hornet and the Simp pit

[@paulD427]

I don't see why they discontinued it in the first place considering its popularity, I use their f16 stick and the Orion 2 throttle and love them. My only complaint with Winwing is they just seem to have a hard time keeping stuff in stock and they tend to discontinue products pretty fast compared to other companies. That being said I think they would be on the top if they can release a FFB throttle and Stick at a reasonable price.

[@AIRWARFAREGROUP]

I am hoping the price is a WOW factor for me in regards to good quality for low price 😉

[@dcs_kraken]

When I saw the force feedback f18 stick I knew down the line they would come out with an auto throttle as well. And you know they are

[@AIRWARFAREGROUP]

Honestly, they are hush hush even around me...but with the effort to do that "goodbye Super Taurus" video a year ago and the fact that it ended with that shroud and hint, I assume it's coming. If not, I'm going to China myself to sell the idea because it is the BEST for Hornet in my opinion. I hope you are right!

[@TechGaming45]

Having a FFB throttle would be insane for twin stick planes and those that have auto throttle like the F/A-18 .

[@AIRWARFAREGROUP]

Think of the auto throttle capability and I hope they make a powered switch that shuts off when you reach bingo while dumping fuel.

[@Praxics0815]

A Cyber Taurus throttle with auto throttle would make sense.

[@AIRWARFAREGROUP]

I honestly have not gotten an official declaration, but I hope we all are right...it's going to be great! I'm hoping for a Fuel Dump Switch that shuts off automatically when you reach your Bingo set while dumping fuel.

[@Callsigntitan]

I wish they would bring it back.

[@AIRWARFAREGROUP]

Think happy thoughts and they will...but better!

[@ComdrStew]

Of course they are making a cyber taurus throttle. Depending on how much the Winwing FFB stick base is, I was actually looking at the Moza FFB Base.

[@AIRWARFAREGROUP]

BogeyDope, Prime (Aviation Plus) Tuuvas and I are meeting today to do a joint FSExpo24 review and we're going to share our thoughts on the MOZA Ecosystem collection and it's parts. It wasn't ready to go at the show and it might have impacted their first impression. The higher price was also a "gasp" moment when they revealed that. For me, parts feel cheap, it seems higher priced that it should be, and for the throttle base, I didn't care for the high-gloss finish but they might have just forgotten to take the protective plastic film off of it. For the features on the MOZA Throttle Base, I'd rather spend less money and get a WinWing Orion2 with any of the dual-throttle aircraft attachments. I think MOZA will eventually get there on capabilities, and if someone has extra money to burn for just saying they own a "Moza" all power to them. I'm not saying this because of my relationship with WinWing, but Moza came out swinging hard and foul-tipped the ball out of play. But they are still at bat. ~Juice

[@ComdrStew]

@@AIRWARFAREGROUP Why I'm waiting to see how much WinWing's is going to be first. Only thing I need is the stick base. I have a Warthog and Thrustmaster TPR pedals, so the stick already works on their base.

[@AIRWARFAREGROUP]

That's what Bogey-Dope is going to do...WW gave him the Orion2 Base with MFSSB force-sensing kit installed and he's going to use his TM F-16 Stick.

[@TheRaptorXX]

As someone who has Warthog, VKB, Tobii and Virpil peripheral(s) I'm pretty much qualified to opine on anything BUT Winwing. Sorry 'bout that Juice!!

[@AIRWARFAREGROUP]

No worries from me! I'm one of those guys that wants everybody to enjoy DCS and other flight Sims in the best way they can. You have excellent taste ❤

[@rutrose2000]

Juice went to the Winwing booth......Tuuvas headed straight to Xbox and pulled out a lawn chair.

[@AIRWARFAREGROUP]

I told the guys we were going to send Tuuvas a gamepad with a WinWing sticker on it and ask him to review it.

[@manuelpiston]

They need to fix their customer support.

[@AIRWARFAREGROUP]

Thank you for being that point to the conversation. Absolutely, I agree. That was my first point with them in our initial meeting on Friday. Saturday afternoon, after I agreed to work with WinWing, we sat down for lunch and they explained to me some of the organization and communications structure. I recommended they consider hiring liaison officers on the West Coast that were fluent in both languages to help facilitate the communication timeline back to headquarters and the factory. My initial 2 1/2 days with them was not enough time to discuss all of the strategies needed to improve that. But I have a direct contact that is very responsive and I hope to help you guys get better service.

[@manuelpiston]

@@AIRWARFAREGROUP that and open warehouses here. For warranty and shipping purposes. I'm not sure it they are big enough for that but it would be huge! I don't like the wait

[@manuelpiston]

@@AIRWARFAREGROUP they also need a warehouse for warranty and shipping.

[@AIRWARFAREGROUP]

Amen.