AVA range : Customize your flight control style
Meeting the expectations of the most demanding flight simulation enthusiasts, Thrustmaster has launched a new line called AVA—comprising a modular base and its expanding ecosystem. With these products, Thrustmaster aims to deliver an ultra-immersive and realistic simulation experience. The lineup debuted with the fully modular AVA base, designed to allow users to fine-tune every detail for authentic piloting sensations.
AVA: Ultimate Customization
Building on the legacy of the renowned HOTAS WARTHOG, the AVA base is engineered to satisfy the preferences of even the most experienced pilots. Fully dismantlable and modular, it supports limitless configurations down to the smallest detail. Under the surface, numerous elements are customizable:
- Interchangeable cams let you alter the joystick’s leverage curve, enabling different control trajectories and bringing you closer to the feel of a real aircraft.
- Removable springs allow you to adjust resistance by tuning tension on the fly using an Allen key.
The AVA ecosystem grows with new accessories
To elevate customization and realism, four new accessories join the AVA lineup
AVA DAMPER PLUS
Ideal for fine‑tuning joystick damping with surgical precision, the AVA DAMPER PLUS lets you independently control the return‑to‑center force on both the X and Y axes. Perfect for smooth targeting or in‑flight refueling.
AVA EXTENSION CURVED
If you’ve ever dreamed of helicopter, warbird, or light aircraft simulation, the 24 cm AVA EXTENSION CURVED is for you. Designed for central‑seat setups, this curved extension enhances maneuver precision and control finesse. By lengthening the distance between grip and base, it reduces centering force and refines movement calibration. It includes ultra‑hard springs to boost stability and central‑position control.
AVA EXTENSION
Machined from metal and measuring 12 cm, this straight extension fits between the AVA base and your grip to create a more immersive central‑seat configuration. Raising the stick lessens centering force while increasing movement range.
For optimal comfort, the grip’s rotation angle on the AVA base is adjustable from 0° to 30°, allowing ergonomic customization. Paired with the included extra‑hard springs, this setup enhances grip stability in the central position, sharpens control, and reduces fatigue—even during long flight or simulation sessions.
AVA DUAL PITCH CAM
Designed with input from a fighter pilot this set of three cams adds a new layer of realism—especially for fly‑by‑wire aircraft. The two FBW cams deliver a precise neutral zone and progressively increasing force as you move out of center, following a smooth deviation‑force curve.
