[Costco] Honeycomb Alpha Flight Controls Yoke for PC $329.99

Sep 2nd, 2020 11:52 am

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coolspot [OP]: Deal Expert; Oct 6, 2005; 16570 posts; 2293 upvotes

Sep 2nd, 2020 11:52 am

[Costco] Honeycomb Alpha Flight Controls Yoke for PC $329.99

Deal Link:: https://www.costco.ca/alpha-flight-cont ... 87371.html
Price:: 329.99
Savings:: 15%
Retailer:: Costco

I believe this is one of the best "starter" flight yokes for the PC ... it has very good reviews. The manufacturer is still new, so not all accessories are out (i.e. throttle), but overall seems like a good price.

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Sep 2nd, 2020 12:05 pm

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HueGram: Newbie; Dec 12, 2018; 23 posts; 30 upvotes

Sep 2nd, 2020 12:05 pm

Damn.. I ordered mine a few weeks back from Staples for $369.99
Supply on these is scarce - so I would recommend jumping on this.

This yoke is amazing quality and feels great when flying. It has a full 180° turn radius opposed to the crappy quality of the Logitech Saitek
I'm extremely satisfied for the time I've spent with it.

+4

Sep 2nd, 2020 12:10 pm

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engineered: Deal Expert; Feb 11, 2007; 15142 posts; 16135 upvotes; Oakville

Sep 2nd, 2020 12:10 pm

Is there force feedback? Doesn't look like it from what I can see.

Sep 2nd, 2020 12:11 pm

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robertoerc: Newbie; Dec 12, 2018; 82 posts; 154 upvotes; Winnipeg

Sep 2nd, 2020 12:11 pm

This or a FFB system?

Sep 2nd, 2020 12:13 pm

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HueGram: Newbie; Dec 12, 2018; 23 posts; 30 upvotes

Sep 2nd, 2020 12:13 pm

engineered wrote: ↑ Is there force feedback? Doesn't look like it from what I can see.

No there isn't. You gotta pay well over $1,500 (from what I've seen online) to get force-feedback.
The Alpha is a better quality yoke compared to other entry-level controllers.

Sep 2nd, 2020 12:21 pm

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Intenze: Member; Nov 17, 2003; 450 posts; 81 upvotes

Sep 2nd, 2020 12:21 pm

MSRP is $250 USD which converts to about $330. Costco is pricing this correctly. Not sure whats up with the other retailers charging $380 for it.

Sep 2nd, 2020 12:24 pm

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btwitsmatt: Member; Mar 14, 2013; 411 posts; 372 upvotes; Toronto

Sep 2nd, 2020 12:24 pm

Doesn’t let me order..

Sep 2nd, 2020 12:26 pm

#8

Intenze: Member; Nov 17, 2003; 450 posts; 81 upvotes

Sep 2nd, 2020 12:26 pm

It's OOS

Sep 2nd, 2020 12:31 pm

#9

liquor: Member; Jan 1, 2008; 287 posts; 75 upvotes; Montreal

Sep 2nd, 2020 12:31 pm

Lol almost all yokes and joysticks are OOS...thank you msfs2020!

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Sep 2nd, 2020 12:31 pm

#10

Benlehot: Member; Apr 23, 2007; 491 posts; 284 upvotes; Montreal

Sep 2nd, 2020 12:31 pm

damn missed it

Sep 2nd, 2020 12:32 pm

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govas19: Deal Addict; Jun 29, 2016; 1010 posts; 511 upvotes

Sep 2nd, 2020 12:32 pm

HueGram wrote: ↑ the crappy quality of the Logitech Saitek

Not familiar with the Logitech version but Saitek used to have 2 models: the Saitek PRO Flight Yoke and Pro Flight Cessna. I purchased the PRO Flight Yoke which I returned and got the Pro Flight Cessna.
PRO Flight Yoke was not 180 degrees and had a very annoying bump in the center zone. I didn't mind the less than 180 degree yaw but the bump was noticeable and annoying for small adjustments. There are a number of diy fixes online and was not bad overall.
The Pro Flight Cessna was very good, 180 yaw, the bump was still there but barely noticeable and overall a very fun yoke. I had to sell it due to lack of time and kind of still regret it

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If you really into flight sims I would get the pricier ones.
The new MS Flight sim is on my to buy list, although I'm really tempted I'm gonna use my joystick. Still have the pedals, the trim control and the throttle. Btw trim control is a must in any flight sim.

Sep 2nd, 2020 12:39 pm

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HueGram: Newbie; Dec 12, 2018; 23 posts; 30 upvotes

Sep 2nd, 2020 12:39 pm

govas19 wrote: ↑ Not familiar with the Logitech version but Saitek used to have 2 models: the Saitek PRO Flight Yoke and Pro Flight Cessna. I purchased the PRO Flight Yoke which I returned and got the Pro Flight Cessna.
PRO Flight Yoke was not 180 degrees and had a very annoying bump in the center zone. I didn't mind the less than 180 degree yaw but the bump was noticeable and annoying for small adjustments. There are a number of diy fixes online and was not bad overall.
The Pro Flight Cessna was very good, 180 yaw, the bump was still there but barely noticeable and overall a very fun yoke. I had to sell it due to lack of time and kind of still regret it .
If you really into flight sims I would get the pricier ones.
The new MS Flight sim is on my to buy list, although I'm really tempted I'm gonna use my joystick. Still have the pedals, the trim control and the throttle. Btw trim control is a must in any flight sim.

My bad - I was talking about the Logitech G Pro Saitek (haven't tried the Cessna)
Trim controller is an absolute must for sure. I'm using the left buttons on the yoke (still waiting to pick up a throttle quadrant - might get the Honeycomb ones)

Sep 2nd, 2020 1:11 pm

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govas19: Deal Addict; Jun 29, 2016; 1010 posts; 511 upvotes

Sep 2nd, 2020 1:11 pm

The Pro Flight Cessna is not available anymore.
At some point I had the same setup as this guy minus the mini-display and the stand, which were next on my list. The level of immersion is hard to describe with a dedicated screen for the instrument panel.