Thrustmaster AVA BASE (2960882)

Tailor-made piloting without limitations thanks to AVA (Advanced Versatile Aviation), Thrustmaster's new high-end joystick base designed for pilots and suitable for all types of aircraft.

Thanks to the innovative AVA (Advanced Versatile Aviation) technology, you can experience piloting without any restrictions.
Thrustmaster's new high-end joystick base is designed specifically for pilots and is suitable for all types of aircraft.
This advanced system offers incredible precision and ergonomics, ensuring comfort and control in every flight.
AVA technology brings the latest benefits and functionalities that increase the quality of your pilot experiences.

• 100% metal mechanism ensuring first-class performance, durability and positioning.
• Easily customizable by the user, for incredibly precise piloting control and unique sensations for each user.
• Exclusive precision technology: H.E.A.R.T* HallEffect AccuRate Technology™! 3D magnetic sensors with the Hall effect located on the axes.

Base with fully customizable controls!

A high quality base, ideal for piloting civil and military aircraft, with unique industrial construction and precision machined metal parts, compatible with current and future Thrustmaster air control joysticks.

Customization without limits: you can easily adjust the 4 functional elements of the joystick in a few minutes:

• Axis curvature, with cams (2 sets)
• Resistance, with springs (3 sets)
• Damping, with damper (1 set)
• Bias, with washers (3 sizes)

Universal:
from fighter pilots looking for big thrills to helicopter pilots who fly smoothly and precisely.

Excellent pilot performance thanks to AXY (Accurate X & Y) technology, which allows precise and independent adjustment of center point, progressiveness and resistance.

"On the fly" accessibility without the need to disassemble the base thanks to external access points that allow users to adjust the "hardness" of the lever.

Surgical precision (16-bit resolution, i.e. 65,635 values!) thanks to H.E.A.R.T (HallEffect AccuRate Technology™) magnetic sensors located on axes without dead zones.

Native integration with flight sim games such as Digital Combat Simulator (DCS) and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Plug and Play - no need to modify settings; the device is automatically recognized in games.

General compatibility:

• Compatible with PC (Windows® 10/11).
• Compatible with Thrustmaster stick grips: F-16C VIPER HOTAS Add-On and F/A-18C Hornet™ HOTAS Add-On Grip.
• Modular and expandable: a wide ecosystem of accessories (accessories, additional cams and springs, shock absorber, cycle brake, etc.).
• Wide installation options, pre-drilled holes provide versatile mounting options: tabletop mounting with AVA plate*, tabletop mounting with mounting systems*, tabletop or cockpit*.

Note * (Sold separately)

Compatible with T.A.R.G.E.T software for PC
Thrustmaster Advanced pRogramming Graphical EdiTor software: load or create specific mapping profiles for each aircraft to expand and save all your favorite settings.


TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PN: 2960882

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
108 x 70 x72 (mm)/1069 g


PACKAGE CONTENTS:

• 1 x Thrustmaster AVA BASE (2960882)
  
  Accessories:
  
• 2 sets of 2 cams: Aero and Jet (default)
• 3 sets of 2 springs: Soft, medium, and strong (default)
• 3 x masks: S, M, and XL (default)
• 2 x Allen keys
• 1 x detachable USB-C cable
• 1 x warranty flyer and user manual