{"product_id":"black-shark-ka50-flight-stick-grip","title":"Black Shark KA50 Flight Stick Grip","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Shark KA50 grip is a high-precision joystick controller designed specifically for flight simulation enthusiasts. While retaining the original KA50’s core functionality, it significantly increases the number of buttons and axes, improves multi-aircraft compatibility, and supports app-based calibration. It is suitable for fine control of various helicopters (e.g., DCS: Ka-50\/Apache\/Mi-8, etc., as well as various models in Microsoft Flight Simulator and X-Plane) and various fixed-wing aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Axis Control (plus 5 axes from the force feedback base)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollective Axis X (main helicopter control)– used for helicopter lift adjustment.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Throttle Axes (newly added left-side dual axes)\u003cbr\u003eLeft-side axes Z and RZ: can be bound to helicopter throttles (e.g., independent left\/right engine control for the Ka-50) or fixed-wing throttles (e.g., single throttle or twin-engine throttle for fighters).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStick RX\/RY Axes– high-precision Hall sensors with automatic center dead zone, providing anti-drift precision for accurate flight control. RX and RY can also trigger virtual buttons for more use scenarios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignificantly Expanded Button Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront panel:\u003cbr\u003eTwo 3-position toggle switches (upgraded from the original 2-position)– can be bound to more complex functions such as weapon modes, radar scanning, flap control, throttle control, landing gear control, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft side:\u003cbr\u003eTwo new axes– canbe configured for throttle or other axis controls.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom:\u003cbr\u003eSeven new buttons– can be bound to more custom functions. When flying tandem-seat helicopters like the Apache, these can be used to bind George AI commands and other auxiliary functions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal number of buttons: increased by more than 50% compared to the original version, meeting high-end simulation requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Aircraft Compatibility\u003cbr\u003eThanks to the dual throttle axes + 3-position toggles, perfectly compatible with：\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelicopters (e.g., Ka-50, Mi-24, UH-1, Apache, etc.)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed-wing aircraft (e.g., F\/A-18, F-16, various civil airliners)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround vehicles (e.g., tank throttle control\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion App Calibration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports individual calibration of all 5 axes; also allows adjustment of force feedback\u003cbr\u003eparameters including gravity compensation, damping, and end-stop force.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUser Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the grip onto the matching force feedback base (M36×2.0 thread interface). Connect the 5-pin cable to the corresponding port on the control box.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure the force feedback base in a suitable position.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the 24V power supply to the force feedback base.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the control box to your PC via USB– plug-and-play, no driver required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress the START button on the control box once.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload and install the official app. In the app, select the Collective Stick option, then set gravity compensation and other parameters.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect the corresponding grip model KA50 (distinct from VPC-KA50).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalibrate all 5 axes in sequence (push each axis to its min\/max range– the app will\u003cbr\u003eautomatically record).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid hot-plugging the 5-pin data cable. Always power off before swapping compatible grips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid harsh operating environments. Prevent dust from affecting Hall sensor accuracy.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf buttons are unresponsive or other abnormal conditions occur that cannot be resolved via the app, try powering off \/ disconnecting USB, then reconnecting power and USB, and restart following the START button sequence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Games\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCS World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrosoft Flight Simulator series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eX-Plane series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIL-2, and the vast majority of commercially available PC flight simulation software for Windows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"FlightLaser","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54062789755190,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/7409\/8998\/files\/KA50.jpg?v=1779815668","url":"https:\/\/flightlaser.com\/products\/black-shark-ka50-flight-stick-grip","provider":"FlightLaser","version":"1.0","type":"link"}