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Not to give my impressions away in the intro, but the AB6 is what you ought to lock-on to if you need a great value entry-level to mid-range flight sim solution. I\u2019ll always loop back to my AB9 as the premium high performance preferred, obviously, but the AB6 will now become the highly capable backup my eldest will probably earn his sim wings with.\n<\/p>\n
Or, hey, maybe I\u2019ll repurpose it into a force feedback manual gearshifter for my racing rig. This is quite possible with a small extra purchase.\n<\/p>\n
Speaking of buying things, let’s get the first hurdle out of the way: price of admission. I did say the AB6 setup was entry level, but in the sim peripherals world, that can still mean steeper than a kamikaze nose dive. Click here to skip that eye-watering window shop if you’d like to.<\/p>\n
Moza Flight Test Gear<\/h2>\nAll About That Base<\/h2>\n The AB6 Base is Moza very deliberately trimming the fat without cutting the nerve. This is a compact force feedback unit that still wants to grab you by the wrist and remind you that flying is a physical challenge, not just an elaborate finger ballet on a keyboard or controller.\n<\/p>\n
At 6 Nm peak torque, it is exactly half the muscle of the AB9, but that number undersells how assertive it feels in practice. Once bolted down properly, and yes, bolting it down is non negotiable (do not go by my clutter-avoiding glamour photos), the AB6 communicates aircraft behaviour with quiet confidence. Control surface loading, trim changes, turbulence, buffet, runway rumble and high speed compression all come through clearly, especially when you are flinging a fully fuelled F18E Super Hornet around like you\u2019re about to go buzz the nearest Nimitz-class tower.<\/p>\n
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The gear driven mechanism introduces a slight mechanical texture to movement. You feel the teeth working, particularly around centre, and while some will describe this as notchy (and I do agree), I would argue it also feels sincere. There is a sense of machinery at play. You are not gliding on silk, you are wrangling a flying contraption that is sometimes bucking back, and in a modern jet context that feels quite satisfying.\n<\/p>\n
Build quality is classic, rock solid Moza. Aviation grade aluminium alloy, tight tolerances, zero flex and a reassuring weight that helps keep everything planted once mounted. The fanless design keeps things quiet, even when the motors are working overtime trying to simulate high G turns and control stiffening at speed.\n<\/p>\n
Connectivity is simple. USB to PC, power to a chunky external brick, and Moza Cockpit software handling all of your many, many, many doodads. That software remains one of Moza\u2019s quiet strengths. Like it was with my AB9, the presets for DCS World are quick to apply, custom tuning is straightforward, and nothing about it feels like an afterthought.<\/p>\n
MHG Flightstick: Fighter DNA Without the Premium Tax<\/h2>\n The MHG Flightstick is very clearly aimed at military aviation fans, and more specifically, people who want a convincing modern jet grip without cluster bombing their wallet into obliteration.\n<\/p>\n
It sits comfortably in the hand with a shape that feels purpose built for aggressive top gunning. The materials strike a good balance between durability and comfort, with no sharp edges or awkward pressure points popped up, even after long sorties. After a week or so of extended DCS sessions, my hand fatigue came from white knuckle dogfighting rather than poor ergonomics.\n<\/p>\n
Input wise, the MHG offers a generous selection of buttons, hats and triggers that feel crisp and deliberate. There is no mush here, and I always love durability ensuring Hall-effect sensors. Each input press feels intentional, which matters when you are juggling radar modes, weapon selection, trim, countermeasures and comms while also trying not to poleaxe yourself down through the hard deck and into a mountain.<\/p>\n
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