Description
The Thrustmaster TCA Quadrant Add-On Airbus Edition is a specialized expansion module designed to complement the TCA Sidestick and Quadrant ecosystem. By integrating 15 iconic Airbus-style controls, including speed brakes, flaps, and a landing gear lever, it bridges the gap between desktop gaming and professional-grade flight simulation. This module ensures that every phase of flight—from taxiing to touchdown—is handled with the tactile precision required by serious virtual pilots.
- Virtual pilots seeking a 1:1 replica of the Airbus A320 flight deck controls for maximum immersion.
- Flight simulation enthusiasts looking to automate complex landing procedures with dedicated physical levers.
- Users of the Thrustmaster TCA Quadrant who require additional axes for flaps and speed brake management.
- Home cockpit builders needing compact, modular components that fit standard flight sim desk mounts.
- Aviation students practicing procedural flows and muscle memory for commercial aircraft configurations.
- Control Count: 15 independent functions including buttons and levers.
- Dimensions: 2.0 x 9.3 x 5.1 inches (50 x 235 x 130 mm).
- Weight: 1.1 lbs (530 g).
- Connectivity: 2 x Thrustmaster SATA cables for direct connection to the TCA Quadrant.
- Mechanical Features: Realistic detents for flaps and speed brake positions.
- Included Components: Flaps module, Speed brake module, 4 link connectors, and documentation.
Operating the TCA Quadrant Add-On feels remarkably intuitive for those familiar with the Airbus cockpit layout. The speed brake lever offers smooth resistance, allowing for fine-tuned drag adjustments during the descent phase to maintain the glideslope. The flaps lever features distinct mechanical detents, ensuring you can feel each configuration change without looking away from the screen. The inclusion of a landing gear lever and a parking brake switch consolidates essential ground and transition controls into a single, ergonomic footprint, significantly reducing the reliance on keyboard shortcuts.
Unlike generic throttle quadrants that use linear sliders for all functions, the TCA Add-On utilizes specific lever shapes and mechanical stops unique to Airbus aircraft. While the base TCA Quadrant handles engine thrust, this add-on is essential for managing the aircraft's aerodynamics. Compared to high-end custom cockpit builds, this modular system offers a more accessible and space-efficient solution while maintaining the official Airbus license for aesthetic and functional accuracy.
- Does this module work as a standalone USB device? No, it requires a connection to the Thrustmaster TCA Quadrant via the included SATA cables.
- Can the detents be customized for other aircraft types? While optimized for Airbus, the physical levers can be mapped to any aircraft in MSFS or X-Plane, though the detents remain fixed.
- Is the landing gear lever digital or analog? The landing gear lever operates as a high-quality digital switch for reliable deployment and retraction.
- What is included in the box? The package contains two separate modules (flaps and speed brake), link connectors, and the necessary SATA cables.
- Is this compatible with both PC and consoles? It is compatible with PC (Windows 10/11) and works on Xbox when connected through the TCA Quadrant on compatible flight sim titles.
