Microsoft Flight Simulator - Quito Landing Challenge with Honeycomb Yoke and Throttle

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Testing the upcoming Bravo Throttle Quadrant with Turboprop configuration on Microsoft’s new Flight Simulator, together with the Alpha Flight controls, to show the realism and accuracy of our award-winning flight simulator controls. The Bravo Throttle is launching in October for $249.99 and will be available on www.flyhoneycomb.com
We’re working closely with Microsoft and Asobo to optimize and pre-configure both Alpha and Bravo in Microsoft Flight Simulator for a plug and play, frustration-free flying experience.

[@anthonyamoise]

Would love to see a longer video explaining all the features of the throttle quadrant.

[@denziiey]

it has 4 configurations: single piston, twin piston, two engine jet and 4 engine jet. I love it. But to spend $500 on this right now is just out of my budget :'(

[@Nic-ku8bm]

The throttle and yoke are 250 each ( usd. )). I think your talking about the damn resellers that sell it for the price of both of them or even more, Ben trying to get the alpha forever.

[@denziiey]

@@Nic-ku8bm no I meant buying both the yoke and the quadrant. I alluded to buying both. I mean of course you'd want both. Just way above my budget but I will buy then eventually. Perfect enthusiast set up.

[@Nic-ku8bm]

@@denziiey ah, yeah I’m trying to get both of them in before Christmas it’ll be a challenge if I do.

[@denziiey]

@@Nic-ku8bm good luck... can't get anything nowadays lol

[@Zelig2Cents]

I was trying to get a peek at the floor and see if Charlie's prototype was underFOOT, but the camera angle cleverly hid that detail! Hoping there's news aFOOT within the next week! Congrats on VERY well deserved success and thank you for making it that much more realistic (financially) to realize my childhood dream of getting certificated to fly! Blue skies to you good sir!

[@Zelig2Cents]

If I'm honest, that was my SOLE reason for checking this video out in the first place. Something tells me that when they do announce... they'll NAIL it! (I could just keep going, but I best stop.)

[@sergep3976]

100% he's using the Charlie rudders. They must have a close to complete if not fully complete prototype. Pumped for these too 🙉 ahhh gonna be a busy winter with Simming

[@Cholesky]

I'm happy to find geeks like me :D Thanks

[@FahdRiyami]

I would love to have rudders with the same build quality as the Alpha. Looking forward to the Bravo.

[@CaptMoo]

I appreciate how you went to investigate and everything at the airport. Nicely done Capt!

[@signmanbob3834]

I’ve got my throttle pre-ordered! Can’t wait to try them.

[@justinseau]

John Jones there’s a photo from the start of the year where someone got to visit the factory and reviewed one.

[@lefiesh]

Pre-ordered them too, but current status of delivery date is beginning of December :-(

[@psistorm04]

Same, I'm very excited to have one, I've really been into MFS 2020 and this will go so well with the yoke

[@odysseysimulations4672]

Great video! I really liked the introduction to the controls first, and the explanation of the differences between how to use them for a piston engine vs turbo prop. *thumbs up* Coming from Racing Sims to Flight Sims has been a huge learning curve so its great to see some of these explanations.

[@ReflexRL]

Just received my Honeycomb Yoke today and can’t wait to order the throttle quadrant when it’s available🙌🏼 Thank you for such high quality products💯

[@thebra]

Can't wait to throw away my logitech plastic throttle and get this!

[@sergep3976]

This is also plastic.

[@DamDam1201]

@@sergep3976 but better plastic :D

[@juanmabielli]

February

[@sergep3976]

@@DamDam1201 The materials of the Yoke appear to have some longevity to them. With the 2/5 year warranty, I don't think we should worry about. I pre-ordered the throttle and itching to have it.

[@sergep3976]

Stop.

[@dorschinger]

Wow! Not only that you are responsible for the greatest new aviation-sim devices to date and to come but you also learned me a lot to improve my landing- and engine-management-skills! So I can’t help but saying Thank You! 🙏 🙃

[@removebeforeflight7365]

I put in my order and can't wait to have it! I appreciate that you included a trim wheel. Being an ex Dash-8 pilot I will rely on it!

[@CappyBert]

I own the Alpha already and have an order in with Amazon (in the UK) for the Bravo. Nice to see that you too appear to have the Ikea Markus chair that I do my flying in!!!

[@bmorera8]

Nice vid! One suggestion for future videos: make the video of you manipulating the yoke/TQ as the large backdrop and make the flight sim video the small PIP. There are hundreds of videos we can go watch about MSFS and the landing challenges; we want to see your product!

[@alexteux6700]

Show me more of the Bravo Throttle Quadrant and its autopilot operation. So are the other functions.

[@harpoon_bakery162]

and the landing gear sync with the simulator or a mod that someone has done that will allow the 3 lights to sync with the sim

[@conorsmyth9963]

@@harpoon_bakery162 They said they were working with Microsoft to allow the lights and stuff to sync with the sim. Hoping that the same applies for Xplane 11.

[@leebest1a470]

Received my Alpha last week and it is so good, a pleasure to use. Bravo on order and it looks great 👍

[@AJAviator]

Propellers should be full forward early final approach in case of a go-around, same as piston. Prop lever controls propeller RPM in a turbine and piston, in a PT6, the most common turbo-prop the engine and prop are not mechanically connected, unlike a piston where engine and prop RPM are the same because they are mechanically connected.

[@kiwisimmerinoz6986]

Exactly right, on approach, full prop rpm at 1700, torgue or throttle levers to 20% with condition levers at their full flight idle position, fully configured for landing, and in the event of a go around the power management is set for preparedness.

[@CaelumWallace]

Great video! I’m ordering this hotas setup as soon as it’s back in stock!

[@unclejacksimulations9423]

Your products are amazing :) Thanks for your existence!

[@bauerutc]

Great video! So looking forward to the throttle quadrant arriving with me once Amazon UK start shipping their pre-orders out.

[@bauerutc]

@John Jones Yes I pre-ordered back in June and the photos show the same unit that Honeycomb were showing off up until recently. The final product photos with all the decals looks awesome. I also noticed the subtle changes they have made to the buttons and switches. Looks far better!

[@rogerkant3696]

Waiting for the yoke and throttles to arrive, cannot wait to try them out.

[@ManuelDornbusch]

Thank you for explaining. Well done. Well flown!

[@benderaviation]

Making us jealous with that throttle. Can't wait to get mine. Hope you make rudder pedals soon!

[@xMoxleyx]

I just cant wait to everything is back in stock

[@chazflyz]

Looks great! 1st batch delivery confirmed. Excited! And you are correct about the King Air powerplant management. I just posted a video about the K350 in MSFS and mentioned this very topic. (Real world K350 pilot)

[@harpoon_bakery162]

are you saying you or someone you know got their hands on the first batch?

[@chazflyz]

@@harpoon_bakery162 Yes I was lucky enough to secure a first week/batch order on their website.

[@harpoon_bakery162]

@@chazflyz When do you expect the unit to hit your doorstep?

[@chazflyz]

@@harpoon_bakery162 According to their website, barring any last minute production problems, it will ship (from Hong Kong I believe) during last week of October. Probably a few days to arrive and clear customs... so it could be at my doorstep perhaps first week of November. flyhoneycomb.com/products/bravo-throttle-quadrant

[@harpoon_bakery162]

@@chazflyz Great, that gives me a good idea of when to expect mine , which will likely be later than yours since I went through a 3rd party retailer of Honeycomb. I'd say I'm looking at more like mid-November then. I used this same vendor for the Honeycomb and it was a successful and prompt situation last time. I'm hoping for the best this time around. Thanks for those estimates, they really help.

[@thesimuguy9360]

I cannot wait to get the bravo

[@farisle6602]

Pre-ordered and eagerly awaiting my Bravo. The Alpha yoke is great, best purchase I have made for peripherals. Now, about those Charlie rudder pedals. I know, I know, all good things come to those that whatever whatever blah blah blah . . . :)

[@GamezBeatz]

Good video! Can't wait till I can use them in November.

[@apache1234657]

loving the yoke want the throttles too

[@VonSpud]

Very nice... Watching you use that throttle quadrant and I'm ready to order one to go with my Alpha Yoke. Now to go see if there's any in stock yet...

[@Chris_Love]

Yeah man. Start supplying shops so we can get the bravo throttle. Were waiting

[@Mr.President]

can't wait for that quadrant

[@JoshHookerJoshhook123]

Can’t wait to get my honeycomb products! I placed the order already

[@splosh2070]

I have just pre ordered the throttle on Amazon to go with the yoke, I can't wait for it to arrive

[@SIMRIG412]

Not even on amazon. Let alone you will never get it through Amazon I pre-ordered thrustmaster air bus pack over a month before hand then release came no item or shipment 3weeks later. Amazon only answer was no stock the didn't give 1 fuck

[@Thoar003]

Just waiting on that throttle restock. Can't wait.

[@ybing]

very challenging airport, not as challenging as ordering your stuff or contacting you guys LOL

[@darengardner6219]

Got my throttle on order . Cant wait but will have to unfortunately . Rumour has it they are producing rudder pedals too .

[@Cailean750]

During flight you should keep the condition levers in “Flight idle” until on the ground when you would move to “Ground Idle”. Prop levers used for Beta was okay but you would have been over torquing the engines when increasing the throttle with the prop lever still reduced that far.

[@relytlirpa]

God damn turbo props are so confusing. Gonna need a full tutorial video please and thank you

[@kev403]

Turboprop condition levers do not work same as mixture control. Low for starting, once start is complete and ready for taxi move to high idle. It’s as simple as that.

[@skrifefeil3634]

Wow! OMG! Sorry for not being more sofisticated. I´m speachless.

[@ponchantos]

Wow that's a great setup

[@Blahde]

Well, I have the yoke and it's brilliant. I love it. I have the Bravo throttles on pre-order from Amazon UK, bought and paid for....(still a month away at least) Ship them already!!!! 😜😍 Then I guess I may as well get the Charlie peddles (ffs) You guys are fleecing me 👍👌. Seriously, quality bit of kit...Hurry up already!!🛩

[@aileronsintowind6835]

How’s it feel to be like many of still waiting to receive these orders ? I have orders from last feb from Amazon and after all the fuck about bought a pre order from aerosoft now being told to expect delivery may/June Don’t think honeycomb could of fucked over the EU market any more than they have TBF

[@vikramodedra4351]

I hold PPL in uk and I have recently purchased honeycomb yoke and very happy with it as it is closer to real thing, I have been using Saitek for donkey's year, I am eagerly waiting for throttle quadrant and thinking about preorder it if I don't win free giveaway here 😀 😊, you guys really raised bar and provided great yoke within price range of average Simmer, all the best 👍 😀

[@HamBown]

Can't wait for my preorder to ship from Avworld!

[@arcangelkq]

Nice video thanks for sharing, I've got my pre order and can't wait to start using it. Just wanted to ask what rudder peddles your using, as I'm looking to upgrade soon.

[@bluesfool1]

Looks amazing

[@airmech73]

Nice job!

[@GeoffreyEngelbrecht]

Nice video. It is interesting the Swiss are taught the reverse. Pitch for decent rate and throttles for airspeed. I gather it makes the transition to flying airliners a lot easier as it is my understanding airliners are flown this way. Not sure exactly why. One of my flight instructors was a former Swiss captain and he told me it was easier to maintain the glide slope that way. I wonder if jet engines may also play a role in this as they are probably not as quick to respond to throttle changes as a piston engine. I imagine the same is true of a turboprop. Learning to fly in Canada I do what you did which always makes for stress with my Swiss flight instructors who get confused with what I’m doing on approach.

[@lordgeorgemaster]

I have been set on getting the honeycomb eqiupment once stock retuns. You really need to get your feet on the ground with the the pedals now :)

[@jcbak]

Love the video but it has only made the waiting more painful. 😊

[@vikramodedra4351]

Indepth coverage of all features of quadrant would be very interesting

[@TransistorBased]

That's awesome, I didn't realize the throttle controller did so much! My dad and one of my best friends are pilots so they've been teaching me a lot. My Alpha controller is coming in this week, maybe soon I'll be looking at the Bravo 😁

[@Jestey6]

I’ve got the Bravo on pre-order with Amazon UK for £239.95. I purchased my Alpha from Amazon UK for £230. The Alpha in the US retails for $250, that’s £196! Quite a bit of difference, and I’ve no doubt we will be faced with a similar price hoist for the Bravo.

[@MrBillpam91]

Really would like more communication about when we will receive our Alpha and Bravo

[@rickyvillalobos6793]

I have the yoke; I was happy to be one of the first to get my hands on this equipment; now, I am facing the fact that my old CH throttle does not work with MSFS2020, and I am tired of using the keyboard. I have preordered the throttle, I hope it comes home soon to start using the simulator as planned! Thank you, everyone, and keep the blue side up!

[@pflegerich]

Ricky Villalobos what about The CH throttle doesn't work for you? I had to manually assign the axes but since then it works well. Also the beta detent is far to minuscle to acutally use but you can assign that to a button. But im as anxious as you to finally receive the Bravo!

[@rickyvillalobos6793]

PapaSpielt thank you! I greatly appreciate your comment. My issue is that after assigning the gas throttle as an example. The lever is useful only from the middle of the range to the button or top because the assigned function works like a parabolic function decreased fuel at the button, maximum fuel at the middle but then decreases back to no fuel at the end of the run. I probably need to tweak some of it. Now, I preorder the Bravo already but there is no specific date if arrival yet. Maybe at the end of the year or beginning of the next one. Some guesstimated time only. All is base in the statement “ if there is no delays.” I am anxiously waiting. The Bravo is sold out at this time.

[@SophondaCox]

Can’t wait for my throttle. Is it still the same mounting mechanics as the Alpha?

[@joelanimates]

I love it hope I can get my hands on it soon I can't wait to fly a 747 737 a230 cesna 174

[@skiwildcat7]

hmmm what ya using for rudders...cleverly hidden!

[@Mr.Thermistor7228]

can we get these back in stock please lol lot of people wanting this setup, you guys can make tons of money i know you know that already but you just need to hear it again lol

[@Fred-rv2tu]

I love my Honeycomb Yoke and can't wait to get the throttle. Is there anyway to preorder to hold my place in line?

[@dyno007cro]

Small correction to your explanation of differences in engine controls in piston and turboprop aircraft: they're actually more similar than you thought, but also different between direct drive and free turbines. PT6 engined aircraft have low and high idle and cutoff, others just have fuel on or off, that's all that condition levers do. Blue levers (RPM) control the prop RPM exactly the same as in piston engine aircraft, except in direct drive turboprops, it's almost always at full RPM. Power levers are self explanatory with limiting parameters, in general being torque and ITT or whatever the engine manufacturer decides to pick for that engine. Units of measure also vary (%, etc).

[@TransistorBased]

That's what I figured, it would be sorta like a helicopter in that you're generally giving it the same amount of throttle but adjusting the pitch?

[@ZoeSummers1701A]

As the quadrant is delayed, can you please change the rotary encoder to be a dual rotary encoder? This way we can use it to set both the course and the heading bugs! Thanks.

[@terrydavid86]

i have always landed props high and condition levers high. We do it on base turn.

[@michaeladams9637]

PRE-ORDER shipping schedule will be released on November 2nd, 2020 according to the website.

[@sorrowhd9018]

I am waiting for all these products to be released both of them cause I am buying them

[@GrungyNA]

Pump these out at the factory will you, I can't wait to get mine!

[@harpoon_bakery162]

It will be some time. If you go to their website. They have the exact schedule listed. It's pretty complicated but very detailed. You'll have to convert week numbers to dates.

[@thegreatestdonut461]

CONTINUE THE PRODUCTIOOON

[@mrklaw]

that throttle set looks fantastic. Whats the button/mapping for that runway view? Looks really helpful

[@NickiRepenning]

The PTT button.

[@flex5002]

Bravo Throttle Quadrant release date before christmas 23 of November, so i gues it comes in 2021 of the first quarter in january.. Alpha Yoke without Bravo Throttle not much in use..

[@inrptn]

I have your yoke and love it. Made a massive difference from playing with an Xbox controller! When will US pre-orders for the throttle open again? Only after 6 weeks or should I check the website frequently?

[@wyatthill5763]

pretty sure that pre order is no more. you needed to get it done within the first 2 days or so.

[@georgefaulk2528]

At least 6 months from what I hear. The pre-order lasted for about 5 seconds. Something fishy going on if you ask me.

[@ReflexRL]

George Faulk the website says fall...not sure where you got 6 months.

[@kimjong-un464]

.Just waiting now for the Delta Airbus Side Stick.

[@garethchesters2516]

Price of the throttle is through the roof here in the uk, everywhere out of stock. Any idea when we’ll see a shipment to the uk ???

[@hachi_9324]

Guys I really like Ale od your video and id Love to have one of these yokes or throrles, but its impoasible because I live in Europe, so what do you Guys think of International shipping?

[@byronshardware5010]

I'm looking forward to getting my bravo in November

[@harpoon_bakery162]

You'll probably have it before then

[@georgefaulk2528]

Don't count on that happening. More like March of 2021.

[@harpoon_bakery162]

@@georgefaulk2528 March of 2021? no way, there wouldn't be that kind of delay.... They've promised them out way before then, just go to their website and look at the current timelines, they are all in oct/nov

[@SIMRIG412]

@@harpoon_bakery162 that don't mean shit. The companies say that so people stay interested.

[@harpoon_bakery162]

@@SIMRIG412 -- I hope they don't do that. It would be disingenuous.

[@technovan1133]

the throttle and trim wheell it is amazing, you could landed like PRO and and airline pilot, use the trim wheell this is how they doing in a landing! to controller VS :D

[@docteurgreene]

I have the Alpha Yoke, and this is a good piece of hardware, but in FS2020 I can't manage to have the magnestos/left/right/both/start working, nor the battery/alternator switches. I have mapped them but when I press them nothing happens in game... That is annoying. Do you have some new drivers in preparation maybe? Because of these problems I am not 100% sure I would buy the bravo quadrant, although it seems to be also a very good piece of hardware too...

[@ddiver7908]

ok so, when can I get my preorder? i'm week 2. Thanks

[@personagoldy6003]

Preordered the honeycomb throttle months ago on amazon uk. Date of release changed today from end of October to December. This is due to the wonderfull mess of the pre order from your own website. I thought stock would not be effected at the big retailers. It would not surprise me if people who preordered at aerosoft will get the same news with a shift of release date. Very unfair. Some people preordered a year ago and they are last in line compared to the own preorders that went live on the official honeycomb site. Almost everything went on ebay so much work just to let people who preordered a year ago left in the dark.

[@ManCaveuk]

When on earth is pre orders being fulfilled in uk been sat waiting since October 2019 I’ve got the yoke the wait is getting unbearable now :(

[@Clintwoodz]

Sir looks like you need a beer

[@numafc]

😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@georgefaulk2528]

Looks like he's been on a 3 day'er to me.

[@vikramodedra4351]

Any plan for making rudder pedals?

[@exiledveteran4746]

I can't wait for these to come back in stock, but for those with an XBOX controller this is a very nice setup to hold you over. - Map rudder axis to left stick - Map elevator axis to left stick - Map aileron axis to right stick - Edit XML files for sensitivity adjustment (-75 sensitivity | 5 deadzone) - Trim on RB / LB - Throttle on two bottom paddles (Up/Down or Left/Right on Dpad without paddles) - Flaps on Up/Down or Left/Right depending on your throttle mapping - A for landing gear - B for brakes - Y for parking brakes - LT / RT for unzoom and zoom - Left menu button for Landing View which you can hit twice to reset your view I also just put the mouse on toggle freelook instead of hold so you can move the mouse for freelook instead of having to put you hand on it. Since I have a 60% keyboard without a numpad, I just made another profile and put the most useful functions on that. 1-9 Instrument views Page Up/Down for sim speed adjustment Space bar for external camera ESC for pause The rest you can just bind whatever you want for your instruments as a per need basis. I would suggest just starting with that config and following tutorials on how to manage aircraft systems and see what binds you would want extra. Hope this helps some enthusiasts :)

[@jomaniwan804]

what rudder pedals did you use?

[@buikhan]

Now. When are we going to get both at our doors?

[@jacksanderson660]

Hey will this work with the Xbox series x

[@yskrrtdogs2689]

did u guys fix your dead zones in the yoke

[@kev403]

Pitch levers should be full forward before landing. Condition levers at high idle during flight.

[@TransistorBased]

He was on approach so I'm assuming either then or descent is when you switch condition?

[@kev403]

Projekt Gemini no, condition levers are full forward during flight, propellor lever are full forward when on final

[@TransistorBased]

@@kev403 but descent and approach are when you're trying to lower speed, wouldn't you want a lower RPM?

[@kev403]

Projekt Gemini condition lever does not control that. Reduce throttle to slow down.

[@Cony989]

Hey, any news on the Tango Foxtrot? Pretty Please!

[@piotrmkg]

How is this „look@runway” called in FS settings?

[@dannyfeller7034]

How come there is no stock anywhere of this product yet youtubers seem to get it easy enough? It’s been a number of months now. The product looks great but the longer it stays off the market the more likely someone else will create something similar.

[@KrispyCoins]

Hello, I have both of your products and I love them, HOWEVER I can not use floor rudder controls I'm handicapped. I really want a solution on the yoke and I don't want to use my joystick just for this function. Can you come up with a solution please? Any ideas on what to do?

[@michaeladams9637]

What pedals are you using? Thanks.

[@ThatGuyKal]

Got my pre-order through Amazon UK - it days October 23rd release. I hope they don't screw me over :D

[@spam4just]

I’m in the same boat as you. Only issue I have is my Alpha is faulty after just one week of use and they don’t have stock to replace it. 😔

[@ThatGuyKal]

@@spam4just that's awful, I've had mine over a month and it has been great so far. Sorry to hear yours isn't up to par.

[@spam4just]

Kal yeah just one of those things I suppose. Are you flying fs2020 or xplane?

[@ThatGuyKal]

@@spam4just I flew Xplane 11 until fs2020 came out. Haven't touched Xplane since, although tempted because I miss VR

[@hairsiluet]

OMG! 🤩😍

[@zacharrywilliams7746]

So uhhhhh what rudder pedals are you using....

[@furio9328]

I would love to have this combo. Unfortunately, I only have room to clamp the yoke. Can the throttle quadrant be a placed on a desk without being clamped in? Thanks!

[@NickiRepenning]

Yes, you can use the included suction pad instead.

[@knightowl3874]

I was wondering does the autopilot work on the throttle I have sent a e-mail and called you guys no response what so ever

[@ChauKEith]

Question !!!! How to yaw on this yoke ??

[@zemelugta]

I would buy quadrant but there is AP panel wich i have by saitek so sorry, im not gonna buy it (yet its good but i do not want 2x autopilot panels) ... so sad that i have no choise to make "lite" version of it

[@silverfox673]

When will the throttle be released.

[@Leoholmes]

Hi, I have no idea what 2:57 - 3:13 means? Can anybody explain please?

[@andrest2003]

that is my airport in real life bravo SEQM !

[@qaecobitv2295]

Pls update lights honeycomb quadrant

[@richardaminc]

Would like to be able to buy one