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Thrustmaster Airbus sidestick grip pairs with AVA base but wobbles without separate dampers
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The Thrustmaster Airbus Add-On Grip, a 1:1 replica of an Airbus sidestick with Hall-effect sensors, pairs with the AVA Joystick Base but exhibits wobble in its standard configuration that requires separately sold dampers to fix.
A combined investment of over $400 for the grip and base still ships without adequate damping, requiring additional purchases to function as intended. Engineers and simulation builders must factor in both the base cost and the extra dampers when budgeting for an authentic Airbus sidestick experience.
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The Airbus Add-On Grip costs $129.99 and is a 1:1 replica with Hall-effect sensors, dual A300 series and A400M modes, and compatibility with AVA Base, Sol-R, and Warthog MKII.
The AVA Base costs $299.99 and offers customization via interchangeable cams, springs, masks, and damping, but wobbles out of the box without dampers installed.
FBW cams that simulate fly-by-wire aircraft feel are sold separately rather than included, adding further cost for an authentic Airbus A3XX experience.
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