Virpil Controls Rotor TCS Base - Upgraded Collective Flight Stick Base

Most collective bases rely on plastic gimbals and vague centering, but the VPC Rotor TCS Base delivers a fully adjustable, all-metal mechanism built around Virpil's contactless MaRS sensor. This upgraded version refines the damping and friction feel, giving helicopter and VTOL sim pilots a level of control authority that fixed-wing sticks simply cannot match. The collective axis moves through a user-configurable throw with detents you can position for idle, flight, and max power gates.

Highlights

• Contactless MaRS magnetoresistive sensor on the main collective axis for drift-free, high-resolution output
• Aircraft-grade duralumin construction with adjustable hydraulic-style damping and friction clutch
• User-configurable detents and adjustable spring tension to match your airframe's collective feel
• Compatible with all VPC collective grips, including SharKa-50 and Hawk-60, via tool-less swap
• Integrated VPC ARM-based controller with USB 2.0 interface and firmware upgradability through VPC Configurator

In daily use

Mount the base to a VPC desk mount or cockpit frame, attach your preferred collective grip, and open VPC Configurator to calibrate the axis, set detent positions, and tune damping. The hydraulic-style damper provides smooth, progressive resistance without the stick-slip of cheap friction pads, while the adjustable clutch lets you dial in just enough hold to keep the collective where you leave it. Because the MaRS sensor is contactless, there are no potentiometers to wear out or develop noise over time.

Full specifications

• Product Type: Collective Flight Stick Base
• Sensor Technology: Contactless MaRS (MagnetoResistive Sensor)
• Main Axis: 1 (Collective Axis)
• Construction Material: All-metal (Aircraft-grade Duralumin)
• Damping System: Adjustable Hydraulic-style Damping
• Friction System: Adjustable Friction Clutch
• Spring Mechanism: Adjustable Spring Tension
• Grip Compatibility: VPC Collective Grips (e.g., SharKa-50, Hawk-60)
• Connectivity Interface: USB 2.0
• Internal Controller: VPC ARM-based Controller
• Software Support: VPC Configurator (Calibration, Tuning, Firmware Updates)
• Mounting: Desk Mount Compatible (VPC Desk Mounts), Cockpit Integration
• Firmware: User-Upgradable
• Axis Resolution: High-Resolution Digital Output
• Adjustable Throw Angle: Yes
• Detent System: User-Configurable Detents
• Operating System Compatibility: Windows 7/8/10/11
• Power Source: USB Bus Powered

Final note

For sim pilots who demand precision and durability, the Rotor TCS Base offers a maintenance-free collective solution that can be tailored to any helicopter or VTOL airframe.