Flightstick S-Extension 200mm

As others have stated, I also received the extension while still awaiting my highly anticipated Atlas Pro. This is my first Virpil product and seems to be a quality piece. I obviously haven't put it to use yet but I have no doubt it will perform as expected.

First of all the quality of the product is great compared to other competitors, who offer rigid plastic. I installed mine on a Moza AB6 and the height is damm near identical in the VR world. It has a great feel and does not interfere with clearances of my flight seat. Only drawback if any ...the wait to receive the product.....but worth the wait!!

Never used it yet but will leave this same review for all the products that I ordered months ago, knowing it would take time to complete as that is what I understand to be the only complaint about VIRPIL products is it takes a long time to fill new orders, but if you want quality, order early, wait, be happy cause you have the best!! Will be back after I complete my VR sim cockpit.

I ordered this as an after thought , not sure if the extra cost was worth it but it makes so much difference bit pricey but well worth it.

Out-of-box score: 4/5
Technical Support and fixed extension: 5/5

The 200mm Flightstick Extension is built with premium materials and provides excellent leverage for precise control.

Initially, the lower collar had a slight lateral play (0.5-1mm), which caused an audible click and noticeable wobble during use when mounted on a Virpil base — an issue also mentioned by other reviewers. However, after contacting Virpil Support, their technical team updated the lower collar by adding three locking nuts at the top — a similar solution to the one applied to the collars of the Virpil grips by default.

With this modification, the extension locks to the base completely rock-solid with absolutely zero movement, functioning exactly like the secure mechanism on standard Virpil grips.

If Virpil implements this locking nut design as standard for future batches, this is easily a 5/5 product!
Huge thanks to their support team for taking user feedback seriously and delivering a perfect solution!

The extension is high-quality and made of durable materials. I use it with the MOZA AB6 base and the MOZA grip. Everything fits perfectly, both the mechanical part and the electronics, all the buttons work. When flying with a helicopter in a simulator, the extension is necessary for precise control. I recommend it, a great Lithuanian product ????

Just order it! You’ll thank me later :) I just wish I’ve ordered it while I was ordering my setup… with extension your stick will give you super realistic experience- and I’m a pilot so this was exactly what I was looking for from my setup.

I definitely recommend this extension! Fits perfectly with Moza AB9 !

Great bit of kit, as title review says it's a gamechanger - if you're after precision then this is a must have. Really glad I got this, using with a large V4 mount.

The extension is very solid, the screws top and bottom secure the extension solidly to the grip and base. I only found that the connectors to the grip/base was difficult. Particularly the connection to the base needed very small fingers to work between extension and base. I damaged one cable connector but was lucky to have bought a second extension. A fixed connector (like in the Thrustmaster extension) would be better.

I bought the 200mm for better Heli control, I use it as a DeadStick(feathers & cams removed, dry clutch tight) in conjunction with the CM3 Base. Mounted it looks a little thin, but that is just optics. It is a rock solid extension, no complaints. I use it with the Apche in DCS and it highly improves fine handling of the heli. The 200mm is just the right size for a practical home cockpit, not to big not to short for Heli. For jets I prefer the 75mm (or 100mm extension) for center stick.

Threads on perfectly to my MongoosT-50CM2 or 3 base; no wiring fuss. Extension allows larger throw so fine hover control is night-and-day better. You will need a proper center mount - don’t use a desk edge. Finish and knurling match the base perfectly.

To be fair the product it self is good quality.
I used it for my VPForce Rhino and it works great. Only 2 cons that I find are these.

1. At the bottom of the extension there is the connector. And around that the area is flat. For me it mean that even if i screw the extension pretty solid to my base, it always can move a little side ways. I still haven't figured out how I can fix this.( With the grip it's not a problem because the are 2 screws beside the connector that keep the grip in the middle)

2. The gooseneck had to aluminium adapter on each side. Those aluminium adapter are fixed with two screws. I noticed that after flying for a couple hours the screws started to loosen. It makes the stick wobbly. I got my tool and screw tide them again. But after a day or two I got the same issue.

I fixed it like this: I unscrew the adapter, put a little tinn tape around it en put is back in. I bought to other screws that are able to get a bigger sized tool in. I put loctide on the screws and put them back in. Till this day the problem are gone.

Stil after the little problems im quite happy with the gooseneck.

Greetings

In use for more than 3 years and still counting - Excellent extension, both quality and ergonomic-wise. Perfect for between-leg mounting and the recessed S-curve goes exceptionally well with center-cutout chairs (e.g. MFC Flight Chairs).
Make sure you tighten it down properly and it won't come loose!

In use for more than 3 years and still counting - Excellent extension, both quality and ergonomic-wise. Perfect for between-leg mounting and the recessed S-curve goes exceptionally well with center-cutout chairs (e.g. MFC Flight Chairs).
Make sure you tighten it down properly and it won't come loose!

I use the extension together with a Mongoos Base and a Mongoos Stick. I mainly fly helicopters in MSFS and DCS.

I am totally excited about the combination and the extension. The combination is very good. Assembly was easy and the extension keeps the grip safe.

I recommend this for any setup. It will make you a better sim pilot and more closely mimics reality. As always, the highest quality.

Unusable with a force feedback base : when you apply left roll and the base applies forces back to the right, my grip (F16 grip) rotates within the extension leading to it needing to be completely removed and screwed back otherwise you'll be screwing against the pins of the grip and bending them.
It's an issue of the extension as I tried this kind of movement without the extension and it doesn't rotates and stays still even with max force applied for minutes (the FFB base began overheating and loosing power before any issue appeared).
Otherwise build quality is good and the extension in itself looks good but it isn't fittable to a FFB base.

------ RESPONSE FROM VIRPIL CONTROLS

Hi Batobizare!

We are sorry to hear your comments regarding the 200mm Extension. However we do not advertise compatibility with either the base you are using or the grip - it is designed to be used on the VPC MongoosT-50 or WarBRD Bases.

Easy to install, really refined machining. Nice equal threading. Once on your TM Hotas your flight becomes smooth as silk. Must do a calibration (TM Software / Windows) Thank you for then awesome products an will be building my rig with future items on your site. ITS WORTH EVERY DOLLAR if you want smooth flights an great feel.

Great product for center-mounted sticks. Just the right length for excellent throw. Gives more precision when chasing the bogy than anything that is desk-top mounted (yes, even desktop mounts)! I fly WW2 flight sims and having a center stick with an extension is a must. Excellent job, Virpil. I would only suggest adding a few more threads to where it mounts to the base, but otherwise it is rock solid.

The product has high quality. But there are a few things you should consider before you get one.
1. It increases the motion space of your stick
2. Even with the largest desk mount the stick, base and extension can not be brought down far enough to offer a comfortable grip on the stick with a standard desk hight.

Amazing ! I'm flying helicopters and this perfect

Ordered the extension for my Warthog. Quick delivery even it was on back order. Installation was a breeze and the feel phenomenal. Quality excellent to the smallest detail. Can highly recommend this for anyone who wants a better feel and ergonomy for their stick. Now have to save up for more Virpil products, I am impressed.

Extra precision, fuller more realistic control over aircraft. Wish i had bought this extension so much sooner!

Oh my god this extension slaps!

I purchased this extension to use with the large desk mount and the Warthog stick and base. I knew it was going to be good, but god damn I wasn't prepared for the pleasure, precision, immersion, and realism that this thing brings.

Firstly, it completely eliminated any stiction in the warthog base. Secondly, it added an enormous throw to the stick that allows for realistic deflection. This should be obvious, but it's hard to convey just what a difference this makes until you feel it.

I now have fine control over any aircraft, radically improving my aim but also allowing me to fly so close to the envelope without stalling so readily like I did before.

It's a pleasure to fly jets with this extension, making mid-air refuel look like child's play. The real stand outs, though, are the warbirds. Both WWI and WWII planes have never felt so good!

Worth noting that with the Warthog base and stick, you will need to get a stronger spring, as the stock spring will not have enough force to recentre. A stick that doesn't recentre feels weird and doesn't give you the feedback you need to fly properly, so do yourself a favour and pick one up. I got mine from Sahaj. I purchased the red spring which was made for 150-200mm extensions. This spring will centre the stick on forward and sideways deflection, but it is weak, and because it is an s-curve extension, it places more weight in the back deflection where it won't recentre at all. I have ordered the blue spring to replace the red one, which I'm positive will do the trick.

Lastly, consider the ergonomics of your setup. With the extension, you will want a good mount. The Virpil large mount was made for this and can't be beat. It does, however, sit you quite a ways from the desk, so you will have to factor this in. This will mean finding a solution of the keyboard and mouse, as well as getting a desk mount for the throttle. Ultimately, though, it's worth it.

Best upgrade to my simming since getting VR. A game changer.

This extension pairs perfectly with my T-50CM2 base and ThrustMaster F/A-18 Grip. I mounted the whole Base/Extension/Grip assembly to my desk using the DeskMount V3-L. With the extra length of the extension, the centering force is slightly reduced, but still present. I elected to leave in the pre-installed medium tension springs, and soft center aviation cams in my T-50CM2 base with this setup.

***IMPORTANT*** One key thing I learned during installation is the importance of applying light to moderate downward pressure when attaching the extension to the base. If you do not do this, it is susceptible to wiggling slightly after some light use.

hi,

This curved extension looks amazing. But be aware that if you buy the Virpil largest desk mount and attach the base of your stick in the lowest possible option, the stick will be too high if you sit in a modern game desk chair.

The moment they come with a curves smaller extension, I will be the first to buy cause it looks amazing.

I'm using it on a WH base and stick. It just fits perfect. The standard springs I'm using are making a huge effort for recentering, making the movement of the stick much smoother and letting you bee more precise. Exactly what I was looking for. If you move the stick to the edge in any direction, it won't recenter at all.

Perfect !!!