Take to the Skies: The Ultimate Official Microsoft Flight Simulator Setup Prepare for departure with the Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas 5 Microsoft Flight Simulator Edition. This complete, officially licensed flight simulation system brings real cockpit ergonomics directly to your home setup. HOTAS stands for Hands On Throttle And Stick, meaning you can control every aspect of your aircraft without ever lifting your hands to search for a keyboard or mouse. Whether you are piloting a light Cessna, a massive commercial airliner, or maneuvering a high-speed jet, this controller delivers the ultimate tactile immersion. Full-Size Detachable Throttle for Custom Cockpit Configurations Engineered to adapt to your unique gaming desk layout, this system features a full-size, life-like throttle that is entirely modular. Keep it attached to the flight stick for a streamlined, space-saving desktop footprint, or detach it in seconds to replicate a true split-cockpit layout for a more natural, ergonomic piloting posture. The wide, weighted handrest ensures maximum comfort, drastically reducing hand fatigue during long-haul transoceanic flights or high-stakes aerial maneuvers. Precision Flight Control with Adjustable Mechanical Resistance Master your flight path with surgical accuracy. The flight stick features an adjustable mechanical tension system located beneath the base, allowing you to customize the stick's resistance (making it tighter or looser) to match your personal piloting preference. Combined with an omnidirectional hat switch (Point of View) for seamless cockpit camera panning and a rapid-fire trigger, you have total situational awareness at your fingertips. Dual-System Rudder for Ultimate Maneuverability Taxiing on the runway or executing precise banking turns in mid-air requires exact yaw control. The T.Flight Hotas 5 features a dual-system rudder setup to suit your preference: control the tail rudder either by twisting the joystick handle (which includes an integrated mechanical locking system to prevent accidental input) or via the progressive tilting lever located on the back of the throttle. Seamless Plug & Play Integration & Internal Memory Skip the frustrating calibration menus. This official edition features native, automatic integration with major flight titles. For advanced pilots who want bespoke control profiles, the system features hardware-based "Mapping" and "Preset" buttons, allowing you to instantly swap button functions on the fly. Best of all, an internal memory chip saves your custom profiles directly to the hardware, even if the USB cable is completely unplugged. Highlights at a Glance: Official Microsoft Flight Simulator Licensing: Co-designed for seamless, native integration and instant recognition within the world's premier flight simulator. Modular HOTAS Architecture: Full-size, life-like throttle is completely detachable to adapt to your desktop space or dedicated flight cockpit. Dual-Axis Rudder System: Control taxiing and yaw via the twist-handle joystick mechanism (with built-in lock) or the progressive throttle lever. Custom Mechanical Tension: Easily adjust the stick’s physical resistance to suit your flying style, from agile fighter maneuvers to heavy cargo flights. Hardware-Based Customization: 5 axes, 12 programmable action buttons, and live mapping features backed by an internal profile memory chip. Wired PC Optimization: Offers robust, latency-free USB connectivity, fully compatible with Microsoft Flight Simulator, X-Plane 12, Elite Dangerous, and War Thunder.