Honeycomb Aeronautical is back in the cockpit with a new hardware release, and this one is aimed squarely at anyone who has ever looked at a full flight sim setup and thought, “That’s a lot of levers.” The company has officially begun shipping the Bravo Throttle Quadrant LITE, a streamlined and more affordable version of its widely loved Bravo Throttle Quadrant. It keeps the premium feel and mechanical design Honeycomb is known for while trimming away enough complexity to make the idea of flying less intimidating, especially for first-time sim pilots.
The LITE model is built for users who want essential controls without the overwhelming sea of switches found on its big sibling. Even so, Honeycomb didn’t cut corners on the parts that actually matter in flight. You still get four interchangeable levers, adjustable axis tension, a proper trim wheel, a flap system with swappable detent inlays, a parking brake, and a landing gear lever complete with LED status lighting. In other words, all the inputs you rely on for general aviation, turboprops, and dual-engine jet operations remain fully intact.
The pitch here is simple. Reduce the complexity, keep the tactile satisfaction. New pilots can focus on fundamentals without feeling like they’re managing a nuclear submarine, and returning simmers can enjoy a cleaner, more compact throttle quadrant with the same handling and resistance they’ve come to expect from Honeycomb hardware. Key features include:
- Streamlined for Entry-Level Pilots – essential controls only, giving new simmers an easy, distraction-free way to focus on the fundamentals.
- Removes the Complexity Without Losing The Feel – letting beginners build confidence from their very first flight.
- Customisable Throttle Quadrant – four swappable levers with adjustable tension, including interchangeable GA-style lever sets and flap-indent inlays.
- Exchangeable Flap Detent Inlays – swap between included detent inlays to match the flap behaviour of various general aviation airplanes, giving you a more authentic feel during takeoff, approach, and landing.
- Integrated Trim Wheel – make precise pitch adjustments with a smooth, high-resolution wheel designed to give you better control during climb, cruise, and approach without taking up extra space on your desk.
- Parking Brake Control – dedicated control allows you to release or engage your parking brake – designed to be simple and intuitive.
- Landing Gear Lever with LED status indicator – dedicated control with a bright LED indicator gives you feedback of gear position, mirroring real cockpit behaviour for more confident, immersive takeoffs and landings.
- Adjustable Tension For Axes – fine-tune axis resistance with the tension knob to match your unique flying preferences.
Bravo LITE owners will be able to use it seamlessly with all major aircraft across Microsoft Flight Simulator. Jet-style handles come in the box, reversers are supported, and Honeycomb plans to release ready-made aircraft profiles for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. For those still flying in the 2020 version, the company will provide a clear button-mapping setup, ensuring a smooth takeoff no matter your software of choice.
The Bravo Throttle Quadrant LITE also joins the Alpha Flight Controls LITE as part of the company’s growing LITE range, a hardware line built to make flight simulation more affordable and less daunting without sacrificing the physical quality that simmers expect. It’s an increasingly important move as interest in at-home flight simulation continues to grow.
The Bravo Throttle Quadrant LITE is available now for $199.99 through the Honeycomb Aeronautical webshop. If you’ve been hesitant to jump into more advanced throttle controls, this might be the most approachable runway you’ll find.
