It’s been made very clear to us that a high quality, multifunctional throttle unit is one of the community’s most anticipated products. As such we’ve realised our responsibility to provide our customers with a product that best meets their expectations.
We’ve been carefully reviewing the requests we received after our new VPC MongoosT-50® Throttle design was revealed, which led us to swapping a toggle switch for a 5 way mode toggle. This further increases the programmability found in the VPC MongoosT-50® Throttle.
We had also noted a very large number of requests for LED lighting on our throttle. Due to this, we’ve decided to redesign the housing, faceplates and electronics to accommodate the community’s desire for programmable LED lighting!
To facilitate these large changes to the VPC MongoosT-50® Throttle, we hugely regret that the target release date is now postponed until Q1 2018.
Updates including demonstrations of the LED lighting system will be revealed in the near future, along with confirmed release dates.
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to provide feedback and suggestions on the design of our products!
Looks like the VPC Mongoos T-50 Throttle is off to production land! Looking like a fine piece of hardware. I am looking for a final list of specs for the buttons and switches.
The VIRPIL Controls team are proud to present the final version of the VPC MongoosT-50® Throttle, based on the modern Russian fighter jet.
Realising that a new throttle is one of the most anticipated flight sim devices, we introduced an early concept in October 2017 for feedback from the community. This version was tested at MAKS-2017, not only by ordinary visitors to the expo, but also combat pilots and members of the top aerobatic teams.
None of our previous devices have received as much feedback and community wishes as the VPC MongoosT-50® Throttle - the VIRPIL Controls team expresses great gratitude to all the virpils who took the time to provide feedback on the previously released concepts. Your help has enabled us to bring the VPC MongoosT-50® Throttle closer than ever to the ideal design!
The final revision changes:
• The following significant changes have been made:
− Added LED backlighting which includes 3 mode and can be disabled entirely.
− Throttle axis mechanics have been completely redesigned, and are fully adjustable. This includes a tension adjustment and each lever has 2 completely customisable (and removable) detents.
− The length of the throttle handle stem has been increased.
− The base layout has been modified; the base has been widened by 2cm to allow for more comfortable operation of all the available controls.
• The main LED modes are Red, Green and combined for the final mode. We would like to hear from the community how you would like the LEDs to operate (and controlled) so that we can make the firmware accordingly.
• Due to these extensive changes, there may be some change on the previously announced price - this will be confirmed closer to the release.
• The release is scheduled for the end of the Q1 2018.
• Today - not just concepts, but renders of the final model are shown. These renders correspond to the exact model which has been sent for manufacture.
Unfortunately we were not able to fulfill every wish and desire for the VPC MongoosT-50® Throttle - however, the feedback will help shape our future products as well!
The VIRPIL Controls team are proud to present the final version of the VPC MongoosT-50® Throttle, based on the modern Russian fighter jet.
Realising that a new throttle is one of the most anticipated flight sim devices, we introduced an early concept in October 2017 for feedback from the community. This version was tested at MAKS-2017, not only by ordinary visitors to the expo, but also combat pilots and members of the top aerobatic teams.
None of our previous devices have received as much feedback and community wishes as the VPC MongoosT-50® Throttle - the VIRPIL Controls team expresses great gratitude to all the virpils who took the time to provide feedback on the previously released concepts. Your help has enabled us to bring the VPC MongoosT-50® Throttle closer than ever to the ideal design!
Added LED backlighting which includes 3 mode and can be disabled entirely.
Throttle axis mechanics have been completely redesigned, and are fully adjustable. This includes a tension adjustment and each lever has 2 completely customisable (and removable) detents.
The length of the throttle handle stem has been increased.
The base layout has been modified; the base has been widened by 2cm to allow for more comfortable operation of all the available controls.
The main LED modes are Red, Green and combined for the final mode. We would like to hear from the community how you would like the LEDs to operate (and controlled) so that we can make the firmware accordingly.
Due to these extensive changes, there may be some change on the previously announced price - this will be confirmed closer to the release.
The release is scheduled for the end of the Q1 2018.
Today - not just concepts, but renders of the final model are shown. These renders correspond to the exact model which has been sent for manufacture.
Unfortunately we were not able to fulfill every wish and desire for the VPC MongoosT-50® Throttle - however, the feedback will help shape our future products as well!
From the main site HERE . Looks like pre orders are up, and discounts apply. Founders need to move founders status to new store for additional discount.
Purchase site now back up
I like the look of the knurled covers on the throttle.
The VIRPIL Controls team are pleased to announce the readiness of our new store for our EU customers!
Purchasing of VPC products will now be much easier, with faster, cheaper and more reliable delivery via DPD. Orders will no longer be required to pass through customs, and instead will be delivered directly to your door. View more delivery information here: https://virpil-controls.eu/delivery-info
Payments will be processed by Braintree payments (a PayPal company). Debit and Credit card payments can be processed directly on our site for convenience. VIRPIL Controls will not see nor store any payment information and it is handled directly by Braintree. We will accept VISA, Mastercard, AMEX and Maestro payment cards, with PayPal activating later this week.
www.virpil-controls.eu - European Union (Supported Countries)
www.virpil-controls.by - Rest of the World
www.virpil.by will initially continue to serve our customers worldwide, however from April 30th it will be changed to serving EurAsEC only.
In addition to the opening of the new EU webstore - on April 16, 2018 pre-orders for the long awaited VPC devices will open as scheduled:
VPC MongoosT-50 Throttle
VPC Constellation Delta Grip
VPC WarBRD Base
These products can be pre-ordered with a discount of 10%. All existing VPC MongoosT-50 owners (grip, base or flightstick) will receive an additional 5% discount code for a total discount of 15%. Of course, as always, lucky members of the VPC FC will receive an additional 5% on top as well for a total discount of 20%!
All users will automatically receive the 10% pre-order discount. If you are an existing MT-50 owner, please send your order number and serial number to [email protected] to receive your additional 5% discount coupon. VPC FC discounts will be calculated at the checkout.
VPCFC members will be required to sign up for a new account on the VIRPIL Controls EU webstore, and contact [email protected] to reassign the VPCFC status. Please ensure you use the same email address that you originally signed up to the VPCFC with.
If you experience any issues with the VIRPIL Controls EU webstore - please contact us ASAP [email protected]!
Finally - we would like to present more photos of the VPC MongoosT-50 Throttle, displaying the new knurled throttle lever grips!
Thank you for your continued support,
VIRPIL Controls Team
Pretty neat kit. The way I fly with both controls sitting on the desk on either side of the keyboard I can easily imagine my forearm doing some unintended inputting to the knobs and switches at the back of the unit.
They make some nice desktop mounting brackets I believe? After flying with the MonsterTech Warthog brackets for almost a year now, I wholeheartedly recommend that type of mounting solution. It makes a huge difference. It is awesome in VR to have the controls roughly in the right position.
