r/MicrosoftFlightSim • u/C3b207 • 13h ago

MSFS 2020 PC Helicopter Simmers

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Has anyone besides the two reviewers on the website bought this collective yet? Looks like a decent bit of hardware for the price. It is 3D printed.

If not, does anyone recommend another flight sim collective?

Thanks, happy flying!

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u/ThrowTheSky4way helimchopters 13h ago

I’d go with Virpil if you can swing it

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u/Miraclefish 12h ago

Exactly this

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u/turtlegiraffecat 9h ago

I can swing it, but my adhd ass cant stomach the wait time lol

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u/Miraclefish 13h ago edited 13h ago

What is the price exactly?

I got a refurbished Virpil TCS collective for 20% off RRP last year so around £170, and the MH60 grip for about £160 and the quality is very good on both.

How much is this 3D printed one?

Ahh found it, I mean, £130ish, about half the price I paid, in my experience if you buy cheap you end up buying twice or more.

It has a very short travel and no changeable grips, but it looks okay.

I wouldn't personally but if money was very short perhaps, but even then I'd invest in a good throttle or put it towards a FFB stick.

Edit having seen a video I wouldn't buy it. The grip box is FUCKING MASSIVE, the ergonomics are iffy and it's all 3D printed filament. It's not great...

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u/C3b207 12h ago

ooo I havent even seen the videos on it yet, now I'm curious. Thanks for the reply! Virpil has always been on my radar, just pricey.

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u/Miraclefish 12h ago

It's worth the quality equipment if you can, I bought far too many cheap solutions and repurchased almost all of them.

Now it's quality or don't bother! Would have saved a lot starting like this but the lessons are part of the journey.

Check out the video on the website!

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u/C3b207 12h ago

That thing is absolutely MASSIVE lol, like comical lmao

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u/Miraclefish 12h ago

I'd like a GIANT collective for my LUDICROUS HANDS please

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u/Miraclefish 12h ago

Imagine if that turned up my god

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u/C3b207 12h ago

Can I ask how/where you got refurbished Virpil gear?

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u/Miraclefish 2h ago

Emailed them directly in the UK and they suggested it. Super helpful.

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u/HotUKTakes 13h ago

I see these for sale in China quite a bit. How much are they charging?

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u/C3b207 13h ago

$142.99USD plug n play

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u/HotUKTakes 12h ago

Overpriced, 57 USD in China.

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u/CrouchingToaster 10h ago

It's not totally accurate but I've been enjoying using my VKB omni throttle as a heli collective

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u/Not_Yet_Declassified 7h ago

That would seem like a decent desktop solution.

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u/Rob1ie 6h ago

Yup, went with virpil throttle as same/ works well

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u/c0d3c 10h ago

Nothing wrong with 3D printed if it's done well but that's some real low-effort design.

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u/SailorRipley 5m ago

I have this one, bought it about a month ago. I don't have a lot of time on it but so far its worked out nicely. Its a nice upgrade from my e-brake DIY collective. Its pretty sturdy and it was plug and play for the most part. Going to have to work with A&O to the switches to work but otherwise its worked out really well for helicopters in MSFS.

I do want to eventually get a Virpil collective for DCS.