Abstract: A control wheel attached to a control wheel column is movably mounted to a control housing that is securely fastened to a support surface by way of a pair of pivoting clamp mechanisms. In-and-out movement of the control wheel column with respect to the control housing manipulates the elevator control mounted in the housing. Turning of the control wheel with respect to the control wheel column manipulates the aileron control mounted in the control housing. Additional button control and variable controls are mounted on the control wheel and control housing. Besides an aileron trim tab, the control wheel contains several buttons that may be used as weapons triggers. Besides an elevator trim tab, the control housing contains a throttle control.

Abstract: The foot pedal assembly of the present invention generates and provides three inputs to a personal computer. Each of the two foot pedals of the foot pedal assembly pivot and generate an input in the form of an electrical signal in proportion to the pivoted position of the foot pedal. Each foot pedal is connected to a slidable foot pedal support, which pivotally supports the foot pedal and which allows the foot pedal to slide in forward and reverse directions. A connecting member rotatably and slidably connects the two foot pedal supports, and rotates about an axis located between the two foot pedal supports. A signal generator is operably connected to the connecting member for generating a third axis of input in the form of an electrical signal in proportion to a rotated position of the connecting member.

Abstract: A joystick mechanism having a barrel rotator is capable of multiple axis movement and multiple axis analog signal control. The joystick mechanism can be selectively spring centered on two axes, spring centered on one axis and frictionally positioned on the other, or frictionally positioned on both axes. A pair of switch mechanisms, one for each axis of movement, selectably engage or disengage the respective centering spring mechanism. The analog signal generators are adjustable from the outside to provide biasing as required.

Abstract: A control stick device having a switch disabled stick bias, a screw-adjustable biasing of internal potentiometers, and a one-piece frame for receiving a snap-fit stick element.

Abstract: A mechanism for connecting and disconnecting return springs for multiple axis analog control sticks. The control stick, movable in two axes, can be fully spring centered along both axes, spring centered along one axis and frictionally positioned along the other axis, or freely frictionally positioned along both axes. Externally accessible pins are selectably operable to engage or disengage the centering springs to change control stick modes. Additionally, motion of the control stick in one or both axes may be substantially inhibited by the pins.