Rotor TCS Plus Base [UPGRADED]

The built quality, adjustments, smoothness are second to none. For a helicopter SIM pilot, this is a must have.

Excellent quality production, works correctly. Perhaps a few adjustments are needed to the engine torque control.
Tests passed after adjustment without any problems.
A small, detailed manual for the throttle control system would be appreciated. The collective is absolutely perfect.

Excellent equipment, professional presentation, first test on the helicopter simulator passed successfully

The Best

Very good quality, solid and smooth. A real pro collective.

I really like my new Virpil Rotor TCS Plus Base. the controls are smooth in the axis movements and very well made. You might consider offering a stiffer spring for the Counter Balance System for use with the Dual-SF Collective Grip. with full adjustment applied it does not counter balance the extra weight of the Dual-SF Grip, and I have to use a lot of drag to make the control feel right. I would buy one!!! Other than that, another great Virpil product, Thanks.

Semble qualitatif et durable dans le temps

Ordered 11/25/2025, received 4/10/26, over 4 months. The base is SOLID! It's a great base however there should be a "quick-release" to remove it from it's mount. See attached pictures. You have to unscrew it from the mount every time you want to swap out between throttles for flying and flying a helicopter.

Yes it took a long time on backorder but so worth the wait!! The action is SO SMOOTH and the idle release function is so satisfying! Easily adjustable travel. So so happy with this thing!!

Going from a standard throttle to a collective for rotary flying has been illuminating. Admittedly it wasn't the best throttle and never felt that it was able to accurately choose a torque setting and stabilise there. A collective makes a huge difference, especially one so very well engineered with the ability to change the clutch and tension so that, even with the weight of the dual SF grip it can be left stationary handsfree. Simply lovely. I would warn that with the extended length of the dual sf grip you have to mount the base a little further back than you might expect!

I bought a mounting frame for racing cars and found it had enough parts to make a perfect mount for the collective. As for the collective, it's an amazing quality item. I reduced the travel using the midrange 40 degree cam as the default position raised the stick way too high. Because I rotated the mounting plate to the long arm, I also rotated the Counter Balance spring back one hole to balance the stick. It was very easy to make these adjustments.

I previously used a (non-virpil) throttle quadrant to fly the AH64 in DCS and it was ‘OK’. Controllable but not very accurate making speed and vertical velocity accuracy very difficult. Using a collective of this quality has been a game changer with the ability to accurately select and maintain a given torque value easily. Coupled with the dual SF grip it’s a beast though - you’ll need plenty of room to get the controls in the correct location wrt your body and arm. Brilliant adaptability and superb engineering. An absolute pleasure to use. And shout out to Virpil UK customer support. Second to none dealing with delivery shenanigans.

The best flight simulator hardware you can get by far. The quality is outstanding, and programming the hardware via the VPC software is intuitive once you get the hang of it. I mainly use the base for DCS World, in conjunction with the SF Grip and the KA50 Grip. It's incredibly fun to fly, and the additional throttle axis provides an unbelievable sense of immersion in the Huey. Flying with this base in combination with the aforementioned grips is simply amazing and definitely a game-changer when it comes to helicopter flying. I wouldn't want to be without this base and these grips. Virpil is more than just a name; it represents an indescribable flying experience.

I not only fly MSFS 2024 but I also hold a commercial helicopter pilots licence. The feel of the collective is very similar to the real thing.When I received the collective it was bubble wrapped and double boxed.
The quality is excellent and was very easy to setup and use.

Buonasera, ottimo prodotto, molto preciso e regolabile, ma a mio parere anche l'angolo minimo è troppo ampio.
se dovessi montare le manopole doppie dell'apache mi ritroverei la manopola all'antezza del petto, potreste provare a realizzare una camma con un angolo più piccolo in modo che io veda sollevarsi l'elicottero in modo più realistico, molto spesso ho volato con mio cigino possessore di un R22 e vedo che il collettivo sollevandolo di pochi centimetri già rispondeva al comando.

A must have if you like to fly helicopters. I bought with the dual sf collective for the Apache. The quality of this base is everywhere. Fully customized clutch and counter balance kit for a perfect position, force, travel. The instructions to mount are very clear. The software for curves etc is easy to use and easy to understand. Indeed a ffb stick now

Virpil did not disappoint with this product. An amazing solid build collective with smooth axes. Arrived packaged great with no damages during shipping. Easy to calibrate and configure with the software. Had to slightly modify and get creative to mount to my Next Level Flight Sim rig by simply drilling into the frame underneath my seat and bolt the base. Worked out perfectly and no issues with the position or height. The build quality is superb! Thanks Virpil a satisfied customer!

Lots of things to love here. Robust metal construction, mounting options and my favorite, the travel adjustment through placement of the cam. It did take me a while to figure out how to best mount it on my NextLevel Racing seat base, but finally found a way without additional hardware. Adding their grip (I did the UH-60 one) amps up the realism.

When attached to the VirPil chair mount (which i have) and after you've attached a grip of your choosing, you're really going to start having fun. There are several adjustments you can make to the collective base, to get the resistances in the lever action and throttle twist to your liking. The connection to the grip is also sturdy and precision machined. The TCS Plus Base is of the usual VirPil quality which we've become accustomed to, something which stares you right in the face when you open the box. If you're serious about rotary wing sim, this product quite simply is a must-have along with a decent set of pedals.

Ich kann jedem der Helicopter in DCS oder MSFS fliegen möchte wirklich sehr empfehlen sich dieses Kollektiv zu kaufen.
Erst dachte ich es wird keinen riesigen Unterschied machen, bis auf ein realistischeres Gefühl, ob ich nun einen Schubhebel vor und zurück schiebe oder ein Kollektiv hochziehe und senke.
Mein Gehirn scheint es aber viel besser umsetzen zu können wenn ich mit dem Kollektiv fliege. Dies in Kombination mit einem Flightstick und einer ca 30 cm Verlängerung an diesem und plötzlich funktioniert das Hovern und sanfte Landen deutlich leichter und bringt mich nicht mehr zum verzweifeln.
Für mich ein absoluter Gewinn.

Das Anschließen, Einrichten, die Kalibrierung und die Firmware Updates haben problemlos funktioniert.
Die Qualität ist einwandfrei und überzeugend.
Ich kann euch empfehlen auch vor der Back Order nicht zurück zu Schrecken.
Ich habe 4 Monate gewartet und jeder Tag war es wert wenn ich daran denke welche Freude ich damit habe und was für ein ,aus meiner Sicht, gutes Preis Leistungsverhältnis besteht.

Danke an alle die an der Fertigung beteiligt waren.

I received it about two weeks ago but I have not found a way to mount in on my Next Level flight seat pro chair. I contacted support but all I got was a link to a bunch of photos of how to mount it to a gaming or desk chair.....absolutely worthless. I asked about adapter plates or other mounting options....no response .So I am going to have to modify my chair by drilling several holes through the frame. Not impressed so far....

Over many, many hours of practice, I have been trying to precisely lift, hover and land my helicopter without sliding backwards, forwards or sideways in the process. I have even tried to mount my excellent VKB throttle in a near vertical orientation to better simulate a collective control, but the problem there is that a throttle uses a different response curve.
After setting up my new Virpil collective, the improved level of control was a game changer, where now the lifting and lowering of the helicopter quickly became both instinctive and natural (like the Anti-torque pedals), allowing me to concentrate much more on the cyclic control.

This is a great product. I am a licensed helicopter pilot but don't fly these days due to cost. I am learning to fly in VR and it feels great when everything is working. Granted I am an older person so my only gripe is that, where are the instructions? I am finding it very difficult to set things up correctly. I hate going to outside resource's to find an answer too. There needs to be a better connection between the software programs (MSFS 2024)and the hardware builders. By the way, there were no markings on the internal cams for changing the collective angles. If all things were easier to set up, I would be considering going to 6 axis motion control too, but not with the type of problems I am having setting a new hardware device up. I still recommend this product.

Purchased just this item as I’m working towards a cockpit like that of a ec125 /ec130. This collective with tuning feels so smooth and like the real deal. I really enjoy the twist throttle too with the button I have dedicated to the starter right now. Hoping they will consider some non military related top attachments. This works well with my virpil torque/ rudder pedals.

This collective base is very well built and increases immersion when flying helicopters in MSFS and DCS. I really like the throttle being incorporated. Be patient when you order. Mine took several weeks to receive, but it was worth the wait.

I'm a massive rotor head in games like DCS, and this combination is just stunning, if you're after the fullest immersion in your AH-64,, Gazelle, or any of the other whirly birds in DCS, or any other helicopter sim, the base with the twist throttle is brilliant, and if you've got the AH-64, this is a must if you can, flippin ACE! Love it :)

I've been a helicopter sim player for many, many years and always wanted a proper collective.... I decided to go for this one and I defiantly made the correct choice. Was a little fiddley to get set up and took a few hours of tweaking but its just so awesome....

Great product for heli simmers. Very good grip and customisation. I'm very happy with this product.

Well, what should I say?! Rock solid, high quality, great feeling and works really great. Pretty much plug and play after a short calibration. At top, it looks fantastic