Pro Flight Control System

As the flight simulation market has grown, more and more PC fighter jocks are demanding greater durability, improved control, and more realism in their flight sticks. ThrustMaster answered the call with the PFCS (Pro Flight Control System).

Using the original FCS design, ThrustMaster focused its attention on improving the base design. By using aluminum gimbles, a metal base, and heavy gauge torsion springs, the PFCS was born. So successful was the outcome that the PFCS is only surpassed in popularity by the original FCS. Stiffer springs and a heavier base have made the PFCS a more desirable stick for the serious simulation enthusiasts. Now controlling aircraft in flight sims is easier. No more disorientation and over control, and the overall feel is more realistic.

The PFCS also features three buttons, one trigger, and our patented four-way hat switch. All buttons and switches can be reached easily and quickly, without all the painful finger gymnastics. This year's model sports a neoprene rubberized handle inlay, allowing more comfort, greater control, and less fatigue. A rubber boot has been added to the base for a cleaner, sharper look.

Due to its popularity, the PFCS is supported in all top flight sims and joystick intensive games. The FCS will always function as a two button joystick in non-supported joystick games.

The PFCS can be hooked up to ThrustMaster's WCSII. By doing so, the PFCS can be user configurable, allowing the buttons and switches to be programmed to do what you want, not the game developer. When the PFCS is used with the WCSII, there is never a worry about whether it is supported in the software because you can make it compatible.

The PFCS comes with a 15-pin standard IBM game card connector on an 8' cable. The base is 6" square and the PFCS is 8 1/2" tall. The PFCS is compatible with IBM style machines with a 15-pin game port and Tandy series 2500 and above IBM compatibles. The PFCS has a black powder coated aluminum base and the gimbal mechanism is constructed of cast aluminum with Delrin bushings.

ThrustMaster's ACM Game Card is highly recommended for the best performance of all your ThrustMaster products.

Suggested Retail Price: $149.95

The PFCS® holds Patent Number 5,389,950

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