The CH Products Fighterstick USB is a flight simulator joystick modeled after the USAF F-16 control column. It carries three axes and 24 buttons, including three push buttons, three 4-way hat switches, an 8-way POV hat, and a mode switch.

What does the F-16 layout give a simulator pilot?

The stick puts aileron, elevator, and throttle control under one hand, with dual rotary trim wheels for precise adjustment and a side throttle wheel. Three mode levels expand the buttons to 176 programmable functions through the included Control Manager software, so a single grip covers a full cockpit workload.

• X, Y, Z axes for aileron, elevator, and throttle
• Stylized F-16 handle, plug-and-play driverless USB
• Three color mode indicator LEDs on the base
• Compatible with Windows and Mac OS

For serious flight simulation, the Fighterstick offers industrial-grade switches and a realistic grip that outlasts lighter consumer sticks.