Thrustmaster F/A-18 Hornet Replica Joystick – All-Metal Flight Stick

All-metal fighter jet flight stick: overview

This fighter jet joystick is a 1:1 replica of the F/A-18C Hornet stick under Boeing licence, on a fully customisable AVA base.

Metal construction, 19 buttons including a dual-stage trigger and 8-way hat.

The base adjusts axis curves, resistance, travel and damping with cam and spring sets; 3,459 g.

Who the all-metal fighter jet flight stick is for

Serious PC flight simmers in DCS, MSFS, X-Plane, Star Citizen and more.

• Flight-sim enthusiasts
• DCS and MSFS pilots
• Space-sim players
• Training organisations
• Collectors

Features in detail

1:1 replica

Boeing licence.

All metal

Durable.

19 buttons

Full control.

AVA base

Customisable.

Cams and springs

Feel tuning.

Compatibility

PC only; works with DCS, X-Plane 11/12, MSFS 2020, Star Citizen, Elite Dangerous and War Thunder.

Building a sim racing or flight setup

Base, rim and pedals. In a modular setup the wheel base holds the force-feedback motor, the rim (wheel add-on) clips on with a quick-release and the pedals connect to the base. Rims and pedals must be compatible with your base, and the base decides which consoles are supported.

Force feedback types. Bungee-cord wheels recentre with a spring but give no active feedback; belt or hybrid-drive bases use a motor with belts or gears for detailed feedback; direct-drive bases attach the rim straight to the motor for the strongest, most precise feel.

Platform licensing. PlayStation and Xbox wheels are licensed for their console; PC works with almost everything. Check the platform line in the compatibility section before ordering, and plan a stable desk clamp or cockpit for high-torque bases.

Setup and use

1. Place the stick (and throttle) on a stable desk.
2. Connect via USB and install the software on PC, or plug into the Xbox.
3. Adjust resistance and assign controls in your simulator.

Care and maintenance

Keep the base's vents clear, update firmware with the manufacturer's software, wipe rims with a dry or slightly damp cloth (use a suede brush on Alcantara and suede), and check desk clamps and cockpit bolts before each session. Unplug the base before swapping rims unless the quick-release supports hot-swapping.

Specifications

Size	12.8 × 17.0 × 34.1cm
Weight	3,459g
Platform	PC only
Compatible with	PC flight simulators

Shipping, returns and warranty

Shipping

Shipping is free on orders worldwide. Orders are prepared and dispatched within 1–3 business days and typically arrive within 4–8 business days in total, with tracking sent by email. Customs or public holidays can occasionally add a few days, and some items ship directly from our supplier.

Returns

You have 14 days from delivery to return the product for a refund, for any reason. It must be new, unused and in its original packaging with all accessories and documents. Contact us at metanexusxr@gmail.com with your order number to start the return. Consumables such as face cushions, foam pads or batteries showing wear cannot be refunded.

Warranty

Every new product bought from our store has a 3-year legal guarantee from delivery (1 year for refurbished items). If anything goes wrong, email us your order number and a short description or photo and we will handle the claim with you.