Honeycomb Aeronautical, a leading manufacturer of professional-grade flight simulation hardware, is taking its support for the sim community to new heights with a brand-new licensing initiative to expand its lineup of compatible accessories. The company announced that it will begin licensing the Honeycomb Aeronautical name to select premium partners to develop complementary hardware that integrates seamlessly with its popular flight controls. The first company to join the Honeycomb Licensing Initiative is CockpitCrafters, a boutique manufacturer specializing in high-quality flight sim accessories. Their debut collaboration, the UnderDesk Mount, marks the first official product under Honeycomb’s licensing model and is available now for $66 via CockpitCrafters’ website.
A Strategic Lift for Flight Sim Enthusiasts
This move allows Honeycomb to grow its accessory ecosystem while maintaining strict quality and design standards. Every licensed product will meet Honeycomb’s established benchmarks for precision, durability, and performance, ensuring users can build more cohesive and authentic home cockpits.
Michael Auer, CEO of Honeycomb Aeronautical, described the initiative as a natural evolution for the company:
“Honeycomb Aeronautical’s entry into third-party licensing marks a major milestone for our team. We plan to continue innovating through the introduction of best-in-class flight simulation hardware, but the new initiative allows us to better shape the accessory ecosystem via working with trusted partners. Each partner we license to will embody the Honeycomb Aeronautical core quality values, and CockpitCrafters is an ideal partner for us to align with.”
The First Takeoff: CockpitCrafters’ UnderDesk Mount
CockpitCrafters’ UnderDesk Mount has been precision-engineered for Honeycomb’s Alpha Flight Controls and Bravo Throttle Quadrant, giving virtual pilots a sleek, space-saving way to secure their equipment. Machined from a solid block of aluminum, the mount locks Honeycomb hardware directly under a desk for unmatched stability and realism.
Key design details include custom-cut slots for a perfect fit with Honeycomb’s original clamps, anti-slip pads for surface protection, and a form-fit stabilizer to eliminate wobble and torsion during intense maneuvers. The result is a premium, no-compromise solution for simmers looking to tidy their setup without sacrificing performance.
With the new Honeycomb licensing initiative, Honeycomb Aeronautical opens the door to a broader ecosystem of officially supported, third-party products, and CockpitCrafters’ UnderDesk Mount sets a strong precedent. For dedicated sim pilots, this partnership signals a bright future for more authentic, customizable cockpit experiences.
