Its just too big

31 minutes ago, Flyfaster_MTN002 said:

Its just too big

Actually it looks smaller than the physical size in an actual Beech or multi Cessna, but more realistic in size than my current Saitek quads.  I plan to use the fasteners in the tops of both housings to mount a flat plate for mouse use.  Will likely cut down a composite 8 1/2 by 14 inch clipboard for the material.  I am liking what I see.

I also like the interchangeability of the lever components.  Hope Honeycomb comes with a stem design TPM  for light Cessna's and Mooneys.

Edited November 9, 20205 yr by fppilot

There must be 50 or so "reviews" of this product on youtube and more in other places. No wonder they don't have any stock (not obtainable in most of Europe). They've all been given away to "reviewers" who are just doing PR on behalf of Honeycomb. It actually looks quite decent, which it should be at the price. But those toggle switches right behind the levers are not well placed. They should have been put on the top of the device.

Wow! I was just confirmed for a new right seat assignment.  Appears I put in the first request...

7 minutes ago, robert young said:

There must be 50 or so "reviews" of this product on youtube and more in other places. No wonder they don't have any stock (not obtainable in most of Europe).

How is your order for a 3000 series nVidia card coming along?  From what I see so far the Alpha and Bravo have not found their way into scalpers hands.

4 minutes ago, fppilot said:

How is your order for a 3000 series nVidia card coming along?  From what I see so far the Alpha and Bravo have not found their way into scalpers hands.

I don't have one, but is that one delayed too because the entire stock was sent to reviewers?

9 minutes ago, robert young said:

I don't have one, but is that one delayed too because the entire stock was sent to reviewers?

So how did any reviewer as a scalper put up quantities for sale?  Talking about 3000's

 

Edited November 9, 20205 yr by fppilot

I just hit purchase on the yoke, I will be buying the throttle as well. 

11 minutes ago, jpe828 said:

I just hit purchase on the yoke, I will be buying the throttle as well. 

I wish you good luck with that order. Here is a statement by Honeycomb:

Bravo Throttle Quadrant Production Update:
Unfortunately, we received news from our factory today letting us know of a minor issue in production. The issue has been addressed and rectified. However, that did cause a delay in the schedule. With that being said, our updated production schedule has Week 1 production completed on November 23rd 2020.

But buyers have been told their order made as early as August is now scheduled for delivery in February 2021. Ouch!

 

Just now, robert young said:

I wish you good luck with that order. Here is a statement by Honeycomb:

Bravo Throttle Quadrant Production Update:
Unfortunately, we received news from our factory today letting us know of a minor issue in production. The issue has been addressed and rectified. However, that did cause a delay in the schedule. With that being said, our updated production schedule has Week 1 production completed on November 23rd 2020.

But buyers have been told their order made as early as August is now scheduled for delivery in February 2021. Ouch!

 

My local store has them in stock... like physically in the store. So I squeaked in. Probably be waiting a long time for the throttle but that is ok. I need to add some realism while flying your Bonanza mod... the stick I have is great but that airplane needs a yoke!

2 minutes ago, robert young said:

But buyers have been told their order made as early as August is now scheduled for delivery in February 2021. Ouch!

Robert, I have nothing less than tremendous respect for you for reasons that in this endeavor are much more than obvious.  I also have a Bravo on order and I have not seen any communication like this.  I just checked and double checked, and will of course continue to check.  If I get even a remote confirmation I will report back here.  So far nothing like this has come across my desk.

1 minute ago, jpe828 said:

My local store has them in stock... like physically in the store. So I squeaked in. Probably be waiting a long time for the throttle but that is ok. I need to add some realism while flying your Bonanza mod... the stick I have is great but that airplane needs a yoke!

Oh yes, the yokes are available. It's the throttle quadrant that is delayed I think.

I've almost given up looking for an affordable yoke or a stick that I like. I'm still using my ancient Saitek ST290, a very well made stick for the price and over ten years old. I hate the sticks with a short throw and the "rest" for the palm. I never use my Saitek yoke. It has a large deadzone in all directions and you cannot alter it without buying a custom sensor. I don't have the DIY skills to fix it.

2 hours ago, fppilot said:

Actually it looks smaller than the physical size in an actual Beech or multi Cessna, but more realistic in size than my current Saitek quads.  I plan to use the fasteners in the tops of both housings to mount a flat plate for mouse use.  Will likely cut down a composite 8 1/2 by 14 inch clipboard for the material.  I am liking what I see.

I also like the interchangeability of the lever components.  Hope Honeycomb comes with a stem design TPM  for light Cessna's and Mooneys.

FYI they are working on a desk/table mount to tie everything together - but it is still in early engineering with no release timeline yet

The production delay has to do with the rear connectors being loose and not properly seated on the yokes. They made a design change. Amazon has 14 in stock and others have had good success with the xplane store IIRC. YMMV.

Edited November 9, 20205 yr by Flyfaster_MTN002

3 minutes ago, fppilot said:

Robert, I have nothing less than tremendous respect for you for reasons that in this endeavor are much more than obvious.  I also have a Bravo on order and I have not seen any communication like this.  I just checked and double checked, and will of course continue to check.  If I get even a remote confirmation I will report back here.  So far nothing like this has come across my desk.

There is a thread at Flightsimulator.com with some quite unhappy customers. It's here:

https://forums.flightsimulator.com/t/honeycomb-bravo-throttle-delayed-again-for-me/313525/4

I sincerely hope you get your order satisfied. it is very frustrating to have to wait so long.