Popular sim racing peripheral manufacturer MOZA racing is entering the flight sim market with its new AB9 Force Feedback Stick Base, MH16 Flightsick, and Z-Axis Module. Following the success of their reveal at FSExpo 2024, the manufacturer has opened up pre-orders for these products, with shipments starting July 31st, 2024.
MOZA AB9 FFB Base
The AB9 Force Feedback stick base uses MOZA’s Force Feedback Algorithms to offer an authentic feel that simulates the forces on the control surfaces of aircraft and the weight of the controls. It features two motors with 9Nm of constant torque and 12Nm of peak torque. The forces of these motors and other options can be fine-tuned using MOZA’s cockpit control software. The stick offers a high-quality aluminum alloy construction and high-resolution encoders, which are capable of handling very precise control inputs.
The AB9 FFB Base retails for $549 USD, € 599.00 EUR, or £549.00 GBP.
MOZA MH16 Flightsick
The MH16 Flightsick replicates the look of classic fighter aircraft sticks, and is also made of the same high-quality aluminum alloys as the FFB Base. It features an 8-way hat switch and many buttons, some of which can be detached thanks to its modular components. It’s designed to be compatible not only with MOZA’s own FFB base, but also others on the market.
The MH16 Flightstick retails for $169 USD, €189 EUR, or £169 GBP.
MOZA Z-Axis Module
The Z-Axis Module is an extension kit that raises the stick from the base by 97mm and adds a twisting rudder control with a ±20° range that can be locked in case it isn’t needed. It features the same high-quality aluminum construction as the other products and has a long-lasting, high-resolution Hall-effect sensor for the yaw axis. As with the MH16, the Z-Axis module is designed to be compatible with other stick bases on the market.
The Z-Axis Module retails for $79 USD, €89 EUR, or £79 GBP.
Closing Notes
With MOZA’s entry to the flight sim market, simmers are finally starting to get truly affordable FFB options that are sure to usher in a new era of flight sim peripherals, as they did for the sim racing market. As mentioned previously, the company expects to start shipment of these products on July 31st, 2024, and you can pre-order these right now at mozaracing.com. Check out our previous article on MOZA to get a glimpse at what the company is planning next for flight sim.
