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CH Products Flight Sim Yoke: Full Spec Breakdown

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CH Products has built flight sim yokes for years, and the current lineup centers on two closely related models: the Eclipse Yoke and the standard Flight Sim Yoke USB. Both share the same core control layout, so the real decision comes down to shaft feel and programming depth rather than a completely different spec sheet.

Shared core specs

Both models run 5 axes — X and Y on the yoke grips for aileron and elevator, plus Z, R, and U in the levers for throttle, propeller, and mixture — and 20 buttons: four traditional pushbuttons, two bi-directional flip switches, two bi-directional rocker switches, and an 8-way POV hat switch. CH Products lists 144 total programmable functions across both, set through the included Control Manager software. Installation runs over a 7-foot USB cable as a plug-and-play, driverless device, and both are compatible with Windows and Mac OSX.

CH Products Eclipse Yoke

What sets the Eclipse apart

The Eclipse Yoke's main differentiator is its free-floating, non-binding shaft, which CH Products builds using the same high-end materials found in its industrial controllers, aimed at smoother, less resistant movement than a standard yoke shaft. It also carries color-coded handles for throttle, prop, and mixture control, plus programmable fingertip paddles that can double as rudder input in flight sims.

Mounting and desk fit

Both yokes use a large, sturdy mounting base built for clamp installation onto a desk edge, rather than free-standing use. Confirm your desk thickness fits CH Products' clamp range before buying, since a yoke this size needs a stable, fixed mounting point to avoid shifting under control input.

Platform is worth checking before anything else. CH Products' yokes are PC-only, the same as most established yoke and HOTAS hardware — they will not connect to an Xbox Series X|S or PS5 console. If console compatibility matters to you, confirm that before comparing specific CH Products models against each other, since the platform question decides whether this comparison applies to you at all.

Who this is for

Built for simmers specifically comparing CH Products' yoke lineup rather than shopping across brands. If you're still deciding between a yoke and a HOTAS, or between CH Products and other yoke brands like Honeycomb, the flight sim yoke guide linked above covers that broader comparison.

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