Thanks Ghost, but I guess you didn't note that I started this thread over two years ago?

The suspense is killing me Bill:), what did you get in the end?

Nada Slap. I just use the antenna rotary on my Cougar's throttle, much as I used the Saitek X36 rocker switch prior. Obviously not very realistic, but a little easier to deal with in an otherwise home office environment. I guess I'm not as hard core as I think I am.

Rgr that Bill.
There aint nothin' a Cougar can't do

That's right folks, TM isn't going to do the pedals and i think, they even canceled the project for the new replacement handles.
The original Cougar team at TM has been fired over a year ago and all planned projects were abandoned. Some months ago, there were rumors about a new handle (F/A-18 or SU-27 not sure), but i fear it were just rumors. The best "replacement" for the canceled TM pedals, is the SIMPED Vario F-16+. They have full toe brake support with the Cougar, they use the Hall sensor technology and they even feel great.

I wouldn't hold my breath for future Cougar project from TM. Best bet is to by a second spare unit, to increase the operational live of your Cougar. The TM support told me, that they wont stop the production anytime soon and that the spare part sets will become available as well, but don't quote me on that. :rolleyes:

I concur John. I purchased two Cougars and modded them both with CubPilots hall sensor kits. With poor support and lack of replacement parts, I didn't feel this product line (TM Cougar) could last. The pot went bad in my throttle in less than 6 months. I purchased simped vario-pro pedals at the same time and I am very pleased with them. I used a TM RCS for years and there is no comparison for both feel and precision. When I buy a new set of pedals from Deiter Hoffman, it will be the F-16 model with the toe brakes.

Yep, i have Ians U-2 mod and Cubs HALL kit as well. My throttle pot is as good as new though, although i have been using my Cougar for more than 2 years now. There are new throttle pots supposed to be available soon. We'll see.