The Echo Aviation Controller puts a flight simulator in your hands

"The Echo Aviation Controller is expected to be available in mid-December 2025 for $149.99 through the company's online store. It's fully compatible with various PC-based flight simulators, including Microsoft Flight Simulator, and it connects to a computer with a USB-C cable or wirelessly using a dongle, according to Calum Martin at FSElite, who went hands on with the gamepad at a recent event."

"On the left side of the main controller you'll find a thumbstick, four action buttons, and a second conical joystick used to control a simulator's camera. Meanwhile, the right side is where all the flight specific controls are located: four throttle levers accompanied by a trim wheel that can be adjusted to maintain a plane's altitude without additional inputs. On the bottom of the Echo Aviation Controller are dedicated controls for adjusting the aircraft's flaps, raising"

"There are also two sets of shoulder buttons on the top edge, and on the back you'll find a pair of sliding paddles that move in opposition and function as rudders, controlling the side-to-side movement of your aircraft's nose and aiding in steering while navigating an airport and runways. In addition to a hard shell carrying case, the Echo Aviation Controller will come with a collection of interchangeable caps for the throttle levers and other"

Echo Aviation Controller is a compact, gamepad-sized flight controller designed for PC flight simulators. The controller places standard input elements to the left—thumbstick, four action buttons, and a conical camera joystick—and flight-specific controls to the right, including four throttle levers and an adjustable trim wheel for altitude trimming. The bottom hosts dedicated flap, landing gear, and parking-brake controls. Two shoulder-button sets and opposing sliding paddles on the back function as rudders for nose control and taxi steering. The device connects via USB-C or wireless dongle, includes a hard shell case and interchangeable caps, and is priced at $149.99 with mid-December 2025 availability.

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