About Us
Komodo Simulations began with one Pilot's effort to re-create a realistic helicopter control system for both the home Flight Sim Pilot right through to use in Professional Flight Simulators. After 15 years in development Komodo Simulations now offer Helicopter Pilots the realistic feel in a control system that allows them to practice flying from the comfort of their own home or flight simulator.
Why Komodo
Our products are trusted by some of the largest defence and civilian organisations globally, which is testament to the build quality and accuracy of our Flight Simulation Controls.
Our products are trusted by some of the largest defence and civilian organisations globally, which is testament to the build quality and accuracy of our Flight Simulation Controls.
Due to the increase in fidelity and accuracy of modern flight simulation software, it is ever more important to have accurate controls that will make your flying experience more enjoyable, easier and as true to a real-life flying experience as possible.
Because Komodo Simulations' controls are so accurate, the aircraft will be more responsive and move where and how you want it to which is very satisfying. This in turn makes your time in the air easier and more natural, making use of your natural instincts and improving muscle memory.
The gap between simulation and reality is decreasing, this is evident by the huge increase in use of unmanned drones. Our flight simulation controls are designed to be as close to the real thing as possible – designed by Pilots for Pilots.
Our Controls
Komodo Simulations create realistic helicopter control systems for both the home Flight Sim Pilot right through to use in Professional Flight Simulators.
Komodo Simulations create realistic helicopter control systems for both the home Flight Sim Pilot right through to use in Professional Flight Simulators.
Traditional desktop based joysticks are not suited to flight simulation for several reasons. It is impossible to move these devices in small enough increments which leads to “over-controlling” your aircraft. For Helicopters this is especially bad as they are dynamically unstable, so any disturbance is exaggerated and will only increase if not corrected.
Most normal joysticks have springs that will return to a central point if released. This means that users are constantly fighting against them which, apart from being extremely unrealistic, will lead to fatigue over time.
Komodo Simulation controls are built using hydraulic dampers that accurately replicate to motion of a real-life cyclic so they stay in the position they are left when you release your grip. This will lead to much smoother and less draining flying so you can stay in the air for longer.
Consistent accuracy is paramount for flight simulation which is why Komodo controls are built using hall sensors on every axis as standard. Traditional controls use inferior sensors such as potentiometers’ that have touching parts and wear out sooner.
Shipping
We ship globally using UPS. All of our controls are packed securely within double-wall shipping boxes. We insure all items so if they are damaged or faulty on receipt we will ship a replacement device as soon as the faulty one is returned.