this guy is the BIGGEST dork to walk the earth of flight sim. Jesus christ.

How refreshing to see a CEO that actually cares so deeply about his product and company.

how can you not like and appreciate Austin's (and Michael's) enthusiasm. Fantastic work - both of you

The enthusiasm is contagious. This product needs to be blowing the doors off of any other simulator, I hope it is, it deserves to be.

Ladies and gentlemen you are witnessing the greatest CEO of all time

Hi Austin, I want to thank you. I received a scholarship when I was at high school, a meagre $1800AUD back in circa 1985. I used that to fund flying lessons. I eventually flew solo in a Cessna 152 when I turned 16 (a couple of weeks later). It took me 22 hrs. Average was apparently 15-16 hrs. In my defence however, I never took off or landed without a 15 knot crosswind and most of that it was pissing down with rain. It was the time of the Americas Cup in Perth/Fremantle and Alan Bonds Air Ship was always somewhere I was flying around. I think it took me a while to get there not so much because of the cross winds, but power stalls really got to me, until I eventually recovered from one in 400-450ft. I also had to have a booster seat. I never got a growth spurt till I was 18. When the money dried up, I was hitching flights on C152s, C172s, C182s and even V35Bs (Which still fascinate me till this day). One of my Year 11/12 subjects was Aeronautics, so I got a bit of boost towards academics and a graduation prize for being one of the youngest pilots to fly solo in my State. All things come to an end. When I opened this yoke and finally figured out I had to patch the RG12 in, wow, whilst I was flying in FSX:SE *Dont kick me* I do have X-Plane but need to get a 152 model, man it was awesome. Ive had DCS FSX:SE & X-Plane for a few weeks now, working out what hardware to get. I got screwed around with a store when I purchased a JoyStick Rudder and Throttle set, and as they neglected to let me know it would take weeks to get here, I eventually had enough and on the basis of your video I grabbed the honeycomb alpha. Like I said WOW. Now i cannot fly without rudder. Even with Automatic Yawing, it just does not give you control. Ive spent hours researching and as much as a Yoke is important, I dont believe that rudder control is any less important. I just couldnt get an MFG Crosswind in time so I ordered a Thrustmaster TPR. That ought to be here on Thursday. In the mean time I will probably be just doing circuits around Oak Harbor, Washington State, as it is a place I know. Someone needs to really pick up Perth, Western Australia and give us a VFR package by the way, so if anyone is listening please do. Just the airport is not enough. For some strange reason most tourists think that Ayers Rock and Sydney Harbor are the only places in Australia. They are not. So in my analysis, whilst I spent a bit of money because the exchange rate sucks, so it was circa $465AUD or more wihen you account for postage, it really is a steal. It flies like I remember. I use a Saitek MFD Panel for pitch control, not ideal, but I felt better than using the trim switches. Muscle memory. I still remember myh Mnemonic for starting up a 152. "BUT MP FISCHE" with FISCHE pronounced FISH. for Brakes On, Undercarriage Fixed, Trim Indicator Neutral, Mixture Rich, Master In and locked, Friction Nut Firm, Instruments from left to right, Switch Magnetos to Both, Clear Prop, Check Harness, Switch Engines on. (Hope that helps someone, it helped me fly a plane and not many kids I knew ever did. Might help you with realism having a checklist (anyone whos reading this.). Yoke quality is outstanding, reaction could have had a little more spring when turning between 45-90 but, forward and aft movements (elevator) was perfect, almost like the real thing. Its a pity Saitek doesnt have the TPM available, because the quadrant I grabbed with this yoke just doesnt do it for me in a 152. Sure two of them might be nice with jets, but seriously, I dont know why they stopped putting them out because, its what you start on, and everybody goes through it presumably. Whilst in your latter video on this, the comparison, one of the yokes, may have had more travel for pitch/elevators surface controls, really, I wouldnt be able to fly it in the tight space I have in my Transmitter room. As I am half blind now, after my last spinal fusion, with a massive amount of damage to my right eye, and I also have a dominant right hand that suffers severe nerve damage. That pretty picture my instructor was always drumming into me, is coming to life again. So thanks for bringing me back from the depths of hell. Since leaving the military, I havent had such excitement, enjoyment, and purpose. This Yoke may well be the best thing Ive bought since my discharge.

I just found this video literally the day after I bought the Alpha yoke. I am new to sims and want to learn how to fly. This is amazing to see the creator of a sim actually geek out and love what he is doing and kept his word about programing changes to the software due to the hardware (And under 24 hrs no less!!). I bought the competitor flight sim to learn, but, after seeing this, I am getting X-Plane 11 as well. I am absolutely impressed by the obvious love of aviation of him and his team. You have earned a new customer.

This man is irreplaceable, long live Austin.

I reckon this guy could sell ice to eskimos. And I mean that in a good way. Very personable, humble and honest. Very enjoyable and I think that yoke is on my list, as well as that monitor. Thnx.

These videos will do more to promote X-Plane than any slick marketing campaign. Keep it up fellas!

NO BS with Austin...love it. Thank you Michael.

Austin Meyers: "If I can see anyone else raise their game, I'm like oh yeah you raise that game and I'm going to try to come to your level and exceed it." FSIM 2020/Asobo Studios: Challenge accepted.

Such a wonderful thing to see enthusiasm, interest and absolute dedication. To empower people, to ignite and kindle their interest is a goal that encapsulates life’s purpose.

after a while I didn’t even care about the yoke, I was just watching for entertainment. the enthusiasm was amazing, love these reviews! so glad I discovered xplane

Great video as usual ! Great content, seeing Austin introducing a trim A and B in a night to recognize the great job Honeycomb done on its yoke, is unbelievable! I’ll be a forever fan of your product!

Man I like the way Austin thinks, you show me that something can be done better, I am all over it!

I love watching this guy his passion for flying is infectious

Greets from NZCH Austin! That was some of the best 30 minutes of my life I have invested, - thoroughly enjoyed it, almost as much as my Honeycomb Yoke! Stay well.

OK, I'm sold, thanks guys, wife is going to kill me after this purchase.

I love watching someone geek out over something that they truly enjoy. This guy is awesome. Just picked up X plane 11, haven’t flown a sim since X plane 8. But holy crap 11 is absolutely amazing. Gotta get this yoke now!

After owning my Honeycomb Yoke that has been in storage for over 3 years after a major retirement move back to Idaho it is finally out of the box and being setup for my Xplane11 flight simulator that I've flown off and on since 2018, the yoke just seems awesome. Your overview and entertaining comments are Great! How fun it must be for you guys to get to work together on all this flight sim stuff. Austin just cracks me up with all of his input. What a really smart guy he is. Thanks for the video, and my best to you both!!

Glad they took the time to make this right. I wish them the best of luck with this great product.

That was really fun to watch. Pure enthusiasm and enjoyment.

Sweet video, Thanks to Austin for being so on top of the simulator! Thank God I pre Ordered! :-)

I was involved in the fabrication of sims for the USAF from 1970 through the 90’s - we had a helluva lot of people doing what this guy does with a small group...two bits his sim is as good as ours - of course we would get several million for the software...

Wow, all respect to Austin for all the passion he shows :)

When you see a big simulator creator like Austin support the honeycomb this much, makes it look even more appealing. Especially after he talks about how the pitch trim will work. That’s awesome. Now I am no XPlane user but this is just getting me more excited. I managed to preorder one and tried it at the expo and just am in wow. So excited to get this thing this month

On an unrelated side note, if you have an electric trim runaway, pull the electric trim circuit breaker

Just ordered my Honeycomb yoke! Super stoked!!!

dude this guy's awesome man. these are exactly the types i work with albeit in music and film...passionate and always turning toward the unknown

im getting a Will Ferrel feeling :D and looks. TY man for your awesome reviews

At around the 14:30 mark, make sure you see the changes made in X-Plane to accomodate this new device.

I love listening to Michael speak about aircraft and flying in general, he's a walking encyclopedia. A pilot's pilot.

i reallly love austin. so cool to see someone so passionate about their craft. love xplane 11, to many more years

I....am.....so......EXCITED!!! Wow!! Thank you gents so much for doing this review. Not only did you hit on all the most important details and explain them clearly, but the explanations came from both of YOU. I really don’t care to hear the opinion about a yoke from someone who is not an authority, but I cannot ask for a better authority than someone who is both a pilot AND the creator of this awesome flight sim program! I bought X Plane 11 probably 8+ years ago. Now I just need to figure out how to update it (and not just the Beta version you referred to), get that yoke, a throttle and some rudder pedals and I get working on getting my PPC. It’s not essential, but it would be marvelous if this yoke were to be FAA certified to qualify for logging official hours on a Flight Sim.

Thank you for demonstrating this controller.

i just purchased because of this review. Thank you very much. I cannot wait

These guys are incredible. I just put my order in for one. If Austin or Michael say buy then its bought. Thanks guys.

Amazing guy, full of enthusiasm and overflowing with aviation knowledge. Love this sim! Ignore the haters Austin!

Thanks for this review Austin/Michael

I was one of the lucky ones that got to demo this yoke at EAA Sun n' Fun this year. It really did feel as good as he is saying. I am not in the market for a yoke at this time, but I am for sure getting the Bravo Throttle Quadrant when it releases, and who knows, maybe by that time I'll need a new yoke as well. We'll see.

....(Michael, Pass this on...),...I can Definitely Relate to your “Boyhood Enthusiasm” Austin,...& I’m 64 yrs old !!! Because I Just retired, I’ll seriously Think about Buying this Yoke !! 👍👍👏👏Thankyou Very Much for Xplane 11 & ALL....its Splendor !!!👍👍✈️🤗🇺🇸☕️Paul from Ct.🇺🇸

love your lively videos man!

This mad scientist is awesome and so entertaining to watch.

anyone else scanning the comments for a pilot that flew a plane with dual roll trim 18:30 Austin you are the absolute best!

Austin missed a great chance to have his bobblehead on the panel.

Great CEO. Can tell he loves his job and is super enthusiastic!

Great to hear Austin’s opinion :D

This guy must be such a great person to work with and learn from

Thanks for not waiting until the end to say that product is awesome! I was more inclined to watch the entire video and did.

I like how he basically explained the Boeing max 7 issue with MCAS

Great video guys, thanks...

some people don’t understand that make x-plane little better than other sim, it austin you not know him but you feel he is your best friend

That's a cool looking yoke

Hi Austin! I love Xplane 11 it's awesome!

Pleasure to watch two guys play together^^ God bless you guys!

It's pretty cool that it comes with mounts for saitek instrument panels

KMYF! My home field. Nice review!

*X-Plane & Austin Meyer, both just RULES !* Austin is an REAL 'people' person ! *Not one of those, money grabbing "profit only" crews, Like they have at MSFS !*

He's a brilliant guy and also a little bit crazy. And that's exactly the kind of guy i like.

Thanks for the review and the video. I was on the fence too, but no longer after that endorsement.

you might not like Austin the man, but you have to love Austing the CEO and his passion for the sim

You are such a nerd, Austin. But guess what? I really love it, man. It is amazing the enthusiasm (and information) that you put in your videos--with special sounds of the engine and all. Thanks for sharing and please provide any information on rudder pedals once out, please. Take care, guys. :-)

Great video 👍🏻

I can finally buy one today im soooo exiting

Well Austin said its great so I'm getting it

Wow, certainly a lot better than my X-52 pro. This yoke would probably be really nice for flying airliners too, just need a decent throttle quadrant and switch panel for airliner use. I hope these guys come out with a throttle and some rudder pedals too.

While Austin (created and) used X-Plane to be prepared for his second instrument currency check, I used it for my instrument training during days when I was not flying. While I did not use the honeycomb yoke, but the logitech one (lol), I was more after practicing IFR flying. X-Plane helped me immensely in this regard, such as refining instrument scan, multitasking, shooting instrument procedures, staying ahead of the airplane, etc. Given a choice now, I would have bought the honeycomb yoke. But considering I already own another yoke, I probably wouldn't change it because I don't use the simulator to learn to physically control the plane, but to practice the IFR flying and procedures. I guess the choice of hardware depends on what you want out of the simulator. But considering the price difference is not much, honeycomb yoke is the winner.

Great video ! I love my xplane and am trying to find a yoke that's good and affordable . thanks so much

wow thanks for the video i am thinking about upgrade my basic joystic and thanks to your review i will go for this one i hope you can ship it to Czech Republic

Looks great. I'll consider buying one, when Honeycomb make a throttle (? and pedals).

Nice review bro, entertaining as well though I must say I miss my old friend Tom. RIP

I thought this video from 90's when i see this guy

Micheal is that one uncle that’s super cool and everyone likes.

I want that honeycomb with their throttle and realistic dash along with a 2 projector setup.

I got my pre order in, mostly to get it at $219. I can't wait to get it. And I thought the Saitek was pretty good but soon I'll be able to experience the difference.

Nice to hear Austin's hired an "audio nut job" : D

this guy is amazing

Austin makes me laugh! can we have more videos?

This is like an alternative univers, one where the 737-MAX hasn't had two crashes because of trim runaway. Apart from that, great review, great enthusiasm, I want one! but bet I can't afford one.

AWESOME!!!!

i dont even own a flight sim , but i have been watching these videos . I want a flight sim rig bad now.

Nice review. Had a chance to demo it and the Bravo at FSExpo this year. Honeycomb has a great product and looking forward to receiving them. Thanks for the update to beta as well. Will definitely go grab it once I receive my Alpha. Any suggestion on pedals? I can't remember what X-Plane or Honeycomb had with their setups at FSExpo.

Great video, very informative. I thought you were a bit harsh on the Logitech (Saitek) yoke given it's age. However the Honeycomb yoke looks awesome, have already pre-ordered, just awaiting touchdown in the UK.

very good!

This guy is hilarious ! But really good info about the yoke.

Austin: imma raise the bar new flight simulator by Microsoft: well good luck. in all seriousness, thanks austing for X-plane, been using it since XP-9 and i love it. from kid, to irl pilot, this program was with me all along :)

Thank you sir

okay, i have MSFS 2020...but this guy makes me want to buy X-Plane...he's pretty fucking awesome.

Living Legend

Austin, next time put your bobblehead at the main panel! its amazing! cant fly c172 without it!

I came here for a yoke review and ended up learning about runaway trim. Not gonna lie, that was pretty interesting.

So here I am with a CH Yoke that I've had for about 10+ years and I was looking at this brand new Honeycomb. For about twice the price of a CH Yoke, in a Honeycomb there's no throttle, no prop pitch, no mixture control, no flaps, no landing gear control, but there's a bunch of switches on the panel that I've never really used in simming and are easily accessed in the panel on the screen. There is an ignition switch that's located on the wrong side of the panel and the "start" position isn't even spring loaded. The yoke does rotate 90 degrees in each direction, but the only times I've ever turned a yoke that far in a real plane was during a preflight control check or taxiing in a stiff crosswind. The back pressure in the elevator axis is ridiculous and the up and down strokes are way too short compared to any real airplane that I've ever seen. The red lights in the panel? What's that about??? In any event, this thing is as nicely built as any piece of simulation hardware that I have no use for.

LOve this guy!!! Hope they will optimalise Xplane 11 a little bit more to get more fps.

Hmm, no mention of runaway elevator trim on 737 MAX MCAS... Austin: Hey, Mike, how do like my new Tesla? Mike: Wow, that's really cool! Austin: So, if you work really hard this year, and put in lots of hours, and make awesome videos, I'll be able to buy another one next year!

I am hoping Austin reads these. Not sure of a better place to offer suggestions but I'd thought I'd give it a try. In the spirit of flight sims being an educational tool I wanted to suggest incorporating dynamic airspace and communication. By leveraging the current airport information and location of your aircraft in three dimensional space and using the current ATC dialog box functionality it seems you could add the communication with just the tower and ground. For example if I enter a class D, C, or B airspace without permission I would get a warning box. (with the option to deactivate the feature). You would therefore need to dial in the tower frequency and via a text box select permission to land or transit through the airspace. Depending on your relative location from the airport, the tower can reply with instructions such as "Enter left traffic pattern for runway 07" or "Cleared for a straight in approach for runway 25" or "Cross over the midfield and enter a left traffic pattern for runway 03". This would be a great way to teach awareness of airspace when planning flights and following proper procedures. Being a pilot myself the biggest wake up call going from the sim to the real world was communication and airspace rules and regulations. Having the realism of transitioning from controlled to uncontrolled airspace and back again would further bridge the gap between the sim and real world aviation. Love X-plane and everything you have done with it over the years. Thanks in advance for listening and your consideration.

I learned so much lol

Using default settings, on a cessna 172 with honeycomb yoke, it seems impossible to elevator trim (A&B) to have level flight. I wish you could micro trim with the dual button setup.

is the beta (alpha) i downloaded from youtube that Austin release a few weeks back, does that still pertain or has the beta from x-plane itself during updates put that in place? or is the one that was linked from here still the many splendor thing from Austin? (special release access)?

i like the rudder pedals