9/10 Bravo Throttle Quadrant
Simmers who want one throttle quadrant that handles GA and airliners plus an autopilot panel in the same unit.
The Bravo is an entire power-management cockpit in one box, which is why it sits next to the Alpha on nearly every GA recommendation list. Six swappable levers reconfigure from a single-engine GA throw to twin- or four-engine airliner layouts, and the integrated autopilot panel with its rotary, mode buttons and 14-light annunciator covers functions you would otherwise hunt for on screen. A real trim wheel and a gear lever round it out. Reviews are consistently strong (Best Buy users sit around 4.8/5); the main gripes are plastic construction and lever tension that some find light by default.
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Specs
| Levers | 6 swappable, GA single-engine to 4-engine commercial layouts |
|---|---|
| Autopilot panel | Rotary + mode buttons (HDG/NAV/APR/REV/ALT/VS/IAS) |
| Annunciator | 14 indicator lights |
| Extras | Trim wheel + gear lever |
| Tension | Adjustable lever tension dial |
| Connection | USB |
Pros
- Six swappable levers cover everything from a Cessna to a four-engine jet
- Built-in autopilot panel and annunciator replace on-screen clicking
- Real trim wheel and gear lever add tactile depth most quadrants lack
Cons
- Plastic build at a near-$300 price
- Default lever tension feels light to some pilots
- Autopilot panel mapping varies by aircraft and can need tweaking
