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Spec-sheet comparison, not a hands-on test. We have not tried the Honeycomb Alpha Flight Controls XPC ourselves: the score and details are based on the official Honeycomb spec sheet and dated US prices.
yoke with switch panel, Xbox/PC version
9.1Excellent · out of 10The yoke for pilots who care about what happens before the takeoff roll. The Alpha gives you 180° of roll on Hall sensors and a real switch panel with master, alternator, avionics, lights and a 5-position ignition switch. It's $349.99, and it's yoke only: the throttle is your next purchase.
US price checked on October 29, 2026
“Alpha Flight Controls Yoke & Switch Panel | Features | Honeycomb Aeronautical” · Video by Honeycomb Aeronautical (official channel) on YouTube
| Brand | Honeycomb |
|---|---|
| Model | Alpha Flight Controls XPC |
| Version | yoke with switch panel, Xbox/PC version |
| Yoke rotation | 180° |
| Sensor | Hall effect |
| Platforms | PC, Mac, Xbox |
| Weight | 4.65 kg (10 lb) |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Stated platforms: PC, Mac, Xbox.
Score out of 10, calculated in the yoke category from the official spec sheet and the checked US price, then placed on our editorial scale. Not a hands-on test. Missing criteria are removed and weights renormalized.
| Raw score (weighted average) | 8.2/10 |
|---|---|
| Displayed score (editorial scale) | 9.1/10 |
| Yoke rotation (10%) | 9.0/10 |
|---|---|
| Pitch travel (10%) | Not stated, criterion removed |
| Axes (10%) | Not stated, criterion removed |
| Buttons (10%) | Not stated, criterion removed |
| Throttle levers included (10%) | Not stated, criterion removed |
| Sensor (20%) | 10.0/10 |
| Weight (stability) (5%) | 7.7/10 |
| Platforms (5%) | 8.0/10 |
| Warranty (5%) | 7.0/10 |
| Price (15%) | 5.9/10 |
Yoke, rated "Excellent" by our scoring: 9.1/10.
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Roll rotation stated by Honeycomb Aeronautical, read by Hall effect sensors.
The flows change. Before engine start you flip the master and the avionics on real switches instead of clicking a panel with the mouse, then turn the ignition through its positions. For GA flying, or rehearsing checklists between real lessons, that's the part that feels like an airplane.
On the yoke itself, Honeycomb lists 180° of rotation on Hall effect sensors with no center detent. No detent means no little bump as you roll through wings level, which you'll appreciate holding a shallow bank on the turn to final.
At 4.65 kg without its mounting plate, this is a serious piece of hardware for a desk. Give it a solid surface, and check the mounting against your desk on Honeycomb's page before you order.
There's no throttle in the box. Honeycomb's own Bravo Throttle Quadrant is $299.99, and on Xbox, Honeycomb says the Bravo only works in addition to the Alpha XPC or the Honeycomb Xbox Hub. So on console, the yoke you buy also decides how the rest of your setup connects.
Points taken from the official manufacturer spec sheet.
Stated platforms: PC, Mac, Xbox. Version: yoke with switch panel, Xbox/PC version.
US price checked on October 29, 2026: $349.99. Linked merchant: Amazon. The price at the merchant is the one that applies.
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The Alpha is the GA pilot's yoke: switches, ignition, a smooth center and support for PC, Mac and Xbox. At $349.99 on October 29, 2026, it isn't the cheapest yoke, and it doesn't pretend to be complete without a throttle.
Pair it with the Bravo and you have a GA desk setup worth building everything else around. Check today's price.
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Weighted average of the criteria: raw score 8.2/10, which is 9.1/10 on our editorial scale.
Weight: 33.3% of the overall score
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Weight: 8.3% of the overall score
Honeycomb states Hall effect sensors for the Honeycomb Alpha Flight Controls XPC. Check the official spec sheet for which axes use them.
The Honeycomb Alpha Flight Controls XPC scores 9.1/10 ("Excellent") in the yoke category, ranking 2 of 4. The score is calculated from the official specs and the checked US price, with no hands-on test.
The US price checked on October 29, 2026 is $349.99. It may have changed since.
Yes: the manufacturer lists these platforms: PC, Mac, Xbox. Some accessories connect through another device on console, so check the official spec sheet.
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No. This page is a spec-sheet comparison, not a hands-on test: we have not handled the product. All information comes from the official Honeycomb spec sheet and dated US prices.
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