Centered Flight Stick Lower Mount Bracket with Height Adjusmtent. Plates Included. Configuration #6 Compatible with Thrustmaster Warthog, F-16C Viper HOTAS, F/A 18, VirPil, VKB and WinWing Sticks

Soooooo happy that OpenWheeler came out with this piece of kit. I had just started looking at switching from my Thrustmaster Warthog to the WingWing Super Libra with Extension but was put down by having to find a different mounting solution as I love my Openwheeler setup. Then, bam, OpenWheeler released this center mount as if they were reading my mind. They had images of their prototype in the original pit manual, but had yet to release it. And even better they've made mounting plates for the Super Libra. It's sturdy as a rock and offers adjustment in all four major directions. If you already have a OpenWheeler setup, this map is a no-brainer for stick extension use. If you're looking for a good simpit setup for a centermounted stick with extension, this should seal the deal for OpenWheeler. My only wish is that OpenWheeler is working on a mounting solution for the WinWing Taurus Throttle, but if they keep producing bits for their seat, I know it'll rock. Happy flying!

I installed mine on the center mounitng tube and centered my seat on the rails for my TM Warthog. This places the stick right between my knees where it should and still give a full range of motion when using their 150mm stick extension set. I'm a pretty big guy so this gives me free adjustment on my rudder pedals. included a replacement bolt for the center mount shaft for clearance.And as ususal, you get more tools.

This is a review for the Open Wheeler sim pit along with its various attachments,including the center-mounted flight joystick, left-mounted throttle control, right mount set-upfor the keyboard and the mouse, rudder pedals extension, sim-chair arm rests, right-sidedmount for the Buttkicker, as well as for the single monitor stand. To start, I should mentionthat I utilize this set up for flight simulators, as I am not a race car simulator gamer. I shouldalso mention that the genre of flight simulators that I most often play are WW2 flightsimulators, but my setup can also be used for other flight sims as well. I will discuss thepositives and the negatives of the Open Wheeler flight sim setup, but I will start by giving anoverall assessment that the Open Wheeler sim pit is an excellent choice for flight sim pilots,offering lots of compatibility across different hardware controls, as well as great adjustability.Starting with the obvious positives, Open Wheeler offers great adjustability that gives sim pilotsexcellent ergonomics. Specifically, the throttle positioning and the center-mounted flightjoystick offer excellent ergonomics and are very well suited for individualized, adjustablecomfort. This beats any desk-mounted option and gives the sim pilot an excellent advantageover desk-mounted options while playing the game, as the throw of the center-mountedjoystick is much more realistic than any desk-mounted option. The ergonomic feel of thethrottle also adds a natural feel to the immersion while playing a game. As all sim pilots know, itis just as important to have proper ergonomics relative to one's position to the keyboard andthe mouse. Thankfully, Open Wheeler offers a great addition to position these two importantcomponents right onto the sim rig. The Open Wheeler mouse and keyboard tray, along with thehandy cup holder is a wonderful addition that continues with the theme of perfect gamingimmersion and proper ergonomics. The rudder pedals extension is an absolute must thatanchors the rudder pedals, without worry of any movement of the pedals while playing thegame. The pedals mount is highly adjustable and can have just about any rudder pedalsattached to it. I am a virtual reality simmer, therefore I opted for the single monitor TV standwhich comes as an excellent accessory to the above setup and allows one to mount anydesirable monitor to the stand, without violation to the ergonomics. Maintaining the theme ofperfect immersion, thankfully the folks at Open Wheeler also took into account the positioningof the Buttkicker/Sim shaker, which seamlessly installed onto the sim rig. The arm restsseamlessly positioned one’s elbows in perfect position, leaving no stress on the shoulders andoffering great flexibility in terms of inward, outward, forward and backward movements—aperfect fit that leaves one’s arms comfortable while flying. Assembly of the variouscomponents of the Open Wheeler sim rig took about three hours. Provided instructions wereadequate, but they could have been more improved with online videos that focused on theassembly of specific components of the simulator (i.e., a video on how to install the ruddersplate, the center-mounted joystick, etc). Such videos would have been helpful and would havefocused on the minutia of installing these separate add-on components to the simulator rig.That said, I was pleased with the included manuals and written instructions that made assemblyeasier. After final positioning of the controllers (joystick, throttle, rudder and mouse/keyboard)onto the sim pit, the task of cable management and connecting each component to the back ofthe computer was the next challenge in completing of the build. Open Wheeler did include zipties which were helpful in keeping the multiple cables tidied up and away from one's vision and,importantly, one’s feet. As part of the design, it would have been helpful had Open Wheelertaken this concept further into account and included cable management that was built withinits sim frame and its TV stand. Getting in and out of the sim rig was not a difficult task, as theseat does roll forward and backward, as well as leans forward and backward to allow one toeasily get in and out of the sim rig. In my opinion, as a flight sim player, the seven inch seatrisers for the chair are an absolute must, as this is the proper way to position oneself whenutilizing center-mounted joysticks and throttle control. Low sitting seats may be appropriatefor car sims, but this would be totally inappropriate for a flight simulator. The portability of therig itself is there, as one can purchase a frame extension which has wheels that allows one towheel the entire rig in and out of a particular space. This is a handy option for people who lackspace and who look to put away their sim rig, should they need the space for other purposes.In conclusion, I would rate the Open Wheeler product a 9.5 out of 10 for itscustomizability, ease of assembly, pricing, and outstanding customer service. I feel that the onlything that Open Wheeler can improve upon is not really the ergonomics of the simulator rig,but the important aspects of aesthetics such as cable management, which are important totake into account when one is building a flight simulator rig. Overall, I feel that Open Wheelerhas done great job with engineering their sim rig along with its well thought-out extensions andI would highly recommend their products to all simmers who are interested in perfectergonomics and immersion.

This addon seems like a last min decision. The place of the stick is not comfortable for you back, because it sits so far in front of the seat. Without a seat that has a center notch for the stick, it is just not natural. You can only use if for a while before you realize the uncomfortableness.

I’m totally a ww2 nut and having the center flight stick is awesome. It’s worth it.