#2971954 - 03/07/10 08:00 AM
Aerotronics.com
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aRareKindOfMonster
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I came across this website while looking for grips. While information is limited, you can always try to get more by getting in contact with them. They appear to cater to different crowds with different budgets. And their manufacturing process appears to be second to none. Check out those awesome f22 and f35 grip shots. Question now is... how deep fat are your wallets?  Follow the WHITE RABBIT.
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#2974695 - 03/11/10 07:38 PM
Re: Aerotronics.com
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aRareKindOfMonster
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It turns out that 'very expensive' doesn't even begin to describe it. I got a reply by e-mail this morning. Here it goes; Thank you for your interest in our products. Our products are geared towards high-end military simulation. The components themselves are quite expensive. For instance, some of the four-way trim switches run between $250-$500. The radar cursor slew switches on the F-15, F-16, F-18, F-22, F-35 throttle cost $2000 alone. The parts are high quality machined components. Our HOTAS systems run somewhere between $9,900 and $25,000 (grips with stick and throttle bases). If this is within your expectations, please let me know. John Li, CEO Aerotronics At this level, getting an e-mail back from them is privilege enough. I guess it rules me out as a potential client. Any takers out there??
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#2974705 - 03/11/10 08:05 PM
Re: Aerotronics.com
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Appalachian foothills in Virgi...
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Quote; Our HOTAS systems run somewhere between $9,900 and $25,000 (grips with stick and throttle bases). Great googly-moogly! I mean they do look great and I am sure that the tolerances and durability of their products would have to mee the military regs...but man! I am sure there are variables in their cost structures that could drive the prices quite high but numbers like that just...just...leave me speechless. I wish the company luck...I wonder if they would want to buy my plywood cockpit seat?  Derek
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#2974711 - 03/11/10 08:17 PM
Re: Aerotronics.com
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It turns out that 'very expensive' doesn't even begin to describe it. I got a reply by e-mail this morning. Here it goes; Thank you for your interest in our products. Our products are geared towards high-end military simulation. The components themselves are quite expensive. For instance, some of the four-way trim switches run between $250-$500. The radar cursor slew switches on the F-15, F-16, F-18, F-22, F-35 throttle cost $2000 alone. The parts are high quality machined components. Our HOTAS systems run somewhere between $9,900 and $25,000 (grips with stick and throttle bases). If this is within your expectations, please let me know. John Li, CEO Aerotronics At this level, getting an e-mail back from them is privilege enough. I guess it rules me out as a potential client. Any takers out there?? You got an email from the CEO no less. Not bad... The pricing structure seems to be geared towards a government client. I don't see too many civilian applications at that price. Wheels
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#2975170 - 03/12/10 05:18 PM
Re: Aerotronics.com
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It turns out that 'very expensive' doesn't even begin to describe it. I got a reply by e-mail this morning. Here it goes; Thank you for your interest in our products. Our products are geared towards high-end military simulation. The components themselves are quite expensive. For instance, some of the four-way trim switches run between $250-$500. The radar cursor slew switches on the F-15, F-16, F-18, F-22, F-35 throttle cost $2000 alone. The parts are high quality machined components. Our HOTAS systems run somewhere between $9,900 and $25,000 (grips with stick and throttle bases). If this is within your expectations, please let me know. John Li, CEO Aerotronics At this level, getting an e-mail back from them is privilege enough. I guess it rules me out as a potential client. Any takers out there?? You got an email from the CEO no less. Not bad... The pricing structure seems to be geared towards a government client. I don't see too many civilian applications at that price. Wheels It's a canned message. I received the exact same email. I guess when you're only selling to a handfull of customers, the price has got to be high enough to keep you in business.
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#2975378 - 03/12/10 10:22 PM
Re: Aerotronics.com
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$25K  I'll take three! Guess the Thrustmaster A10 HOTAS is looking pretty good.
I've got a bad feeling about this.....
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Exodus
by RedOneAlpha. 04/18/24 05:46 PM
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