737 TQ from Revolution Simproducts

[Trevor Hale]

Cheers Ian,  Have a great time, and remember.. don;t drink too much Beer!  If that is even possible..  LOL.

That back lighting looks great!

Trev

[ian@737ng.co.uk]

hi trev.......
that's what i like about you, the conversation always leads to beer 
wish i lived next door to you.    i could bring beer round to yours   
yes, we'll have a good one.....
rgds ... ian

[Speedbird17]

Looks amazing Ian. I am pretty sure that I will order one at the show! Beats the Symulatory TQ I have for function alone, never mind lighting, build etc.

Also looking forward to seeing the Overhead project. I have an Engravity Overhead that I am about to start building. Perfect timing.

Only 2 days to go woo hoo

[Trevor Hale]

LOL..  All I can say is...      Hey, if you can't share beer with people close to you, then what is the point LOL.

Wise man say..  "There is no such thing as a bad beer....., Some are just better then others" LOL

[jackpilot]

Ian
What is the future on the OVH Project? mean will it be commercially available, what does the product consist of?
I wanted to emulate my OVH based on circuits (gates, timers etc). This project seems much better, details?
I know it is going to be on display but  I am stuck here and wont be able to go.

[JWS]

I know it is going to be on display but  I am stuck here and wont be able to go.

Life sucks, doesn't it
We'll have a beer and think of you.

GRTZ

JWS

[Trevor Hale]

Life sucks, doesn't it
We'll have a beer and think of you.

Sounds like Love to me LOL...   

[dnoize]

I Had a long chat with Eren on FSweekend (all great guys btw) and i want to have mentioned here that the unit they had with them in Lelystad and that they are retailing now is a completely different (read upgraded unit) compared to the one we had.

All my criticizm was allready worked on and they are working on a solution for the wiring.

Appearently we received a pre-production unit to be tested with the Flightdecksoftware, which was going to be replaced after. The language barrier (french-english-dutch), caused some miscommunication there.

So all i can say now is: Go for it. Great throttle.

My personal opinion:
the revolution sim throttle and the Open Cockpits throttle (because i really liked that one also) are a HUGE improvement over the throttles that were available before.

Anyone here wants to buy a real 737-200 throttle ? ;-)

Stef

[NAX228]

I also got to try out the feel of the TQ in Lelystad and compare it to the TQ coming from OC soon. I was glad to see that the price span vs. the feel & look of the TQ didn't make me wander if I had made the right choice. I have.
The movement of the throttle levers on the OC TQ was a bit ... chumpy... You can feel the motors "clicking" and it how it was set up it also felt to hard, to much resistance. Since it's not released yet they have time to finetune it, so this might be better when it's up for sale.
I was also glad to not recognize the faults described earlier in the post.

4 weeks left to wait...

[XOrionFE]

On a side note I decided I like some of the DIY aspects of throttle building in that I like to be fully aware of all components so if something breaks I can fix myself.  I also like the idea of all metal or mostly metal construction on components.  To this end I decided to go with the Simparts.de DIY kit.   I have an order placed with Jorg.   This will allow me to integrate with a bodnar board and OC servo and motor cards and again be fully aware of all aspects of the unit.   Just an idea for anyone who wants a third choice and may have overlooked the Simparts kit.

Scott

[fly_ebos]

I spoke to Eren from Revolution Simproducts today and following the feedback they got at Lelystadt last weekend, they will be making a few changes to the throttle to enhance it even further. Most important change will be metal throttle levers in stead of composite, and a change to the TOGA buttons.

The interior wiring will be more clean, and the opencockpit pcb's will get a heatsink for better cooling.

I'm aboslutely amazed by the level of dedication from these guys and there openess to communicate with their customers.
To correct myself, they don't see me or you as a customer, but as a fellow cockpit enthousiast and as a friend!

Regards,
Thomas

[JWS]

Well the same goes for me. The TQ that was on display at Lelystad was the one I already bought. But a.o. due to delivery problems the guys from Revolution were only able to get 1 TQ to the FS Weekend. They took it back to Paris for some improvements after the weekend. As Thomas said, they are very dedicated.

JWS

[Boeing Skunk Works]

Good decision on the use of metal for the throttle levers. I never even considered plastic when I built mine. No way, no how.

[NAX228]

I sent a mail to RS yesterday to hear how they intended to deal with the problems mentioned earlier.
I also said I was willing to wait longer for the TQ to be shipped if that meant I would get a updated TQ.
The answer was that ALL TQs would be updated so I wouldn't envy my mate who ordered more recently.

Good service!!!

[dnoize]

Almost everything that i have mentioned in my post has allready been addressed in the versions they had with them in lelystad.

The throttle on display there was completely upgraded to the one i tested (which was a preproduction version, but this was miscommunicated).

All i can say now:  Great throttle at a great price !

Stef

[fly_ebos]

Today I got really excited!! Just finished a skype video session with Eren, showing off the TQ Pro version.
What is different in the pro? all metal inside, speedbrake arm, parking brake disconnect, 100% exact replica trim wheels...
A website update is coming soon.

Can't wait till Wednesday 'cause I'm off to Paris then to go and pick up my baby

[dnoize]

I Have seen parts of the latest metal revision too....

One word: Magnificent !!

They have done an excellent job on machining the new parts !

Cant wait to receive our new throttle.

Stef

[JWS]

I've had the pleasure of some sneak previews as well and boy, you guys are going to be in for a surprise. Yes you may start drooling now.

JWS

[Trevor Hale]

Oh boy, Oh boy.. I can't wait to see pictures of this bad boy.  Please keep us all posted.

Trev

[fly_ebos]

I just got home from Paris with the first 737 TQ Pro to leave the workshop.
It is an amazing product and the guys (Eren & Oral) give top notch service!!

I'll keep you updated and try and post some pics aswell

[Trevor Hale]

Cool, and yes.  Pics, Pics, Pics..  I can;t wait to see this baby.

Trev

[Radar]

Ian.
If you would live next to Trevor this is what would happen to you



Drunk Airplane Pilot - Foster Brooks - Dean Martin

[Bob Reed]

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Still laughing!! I remeber that when I was a kid.... But oh my.......

[Trevor Hale]

LMAO....  Hilarious..  That has to be one of my favorite skits..  I love it.  Thanks for posting.

[my737sim]

Just received my TQ from Revolution. My thoughts an opinions about the company and their TQ is in several recent posts on my blog:

http://www.my737sim.com

The most recent pretty much says it all, but in short, this was the best sim building experience of my life, and I would recommend them without hesitation.

Matt
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