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JUNE 18, 2020
First reported today (06-18-2020) by Enthusiastic Calum Martin (FSELITE Co–Founder and Content Director) of the Resourceful FSELITE flight simulation news network (www.FSELITE.net), THRUSTMASTER Incorporated (Inc.) will launch their new THRUSTMASTER CIVILIAN AVIATION (T.C.A.) product line on June 25th of the year 2020. The official THRUSTMASTER company website Press-Release can be seen, viewed, and read by clicking here.
THRUSTMASTER was “Founded in 1992 and purchased by Guillemot Corporation” (Founded in 1984) “in 1999“, According to THRUSTMASTER (2020). Guillemont had its Initial Public Offering (I.P.O.) of stock on November 27, 1998, According to Guillemot (2020). Guillemont Stock is trading on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange under the symbol “GUI” for 2.96 EUROS per share today.
In the year 1997, THRUSTMASTER built a Rotational Hand Controller (R.H.C.) for both the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (N.A.S.A.) and Lockheed Martin (L.M.) Corporation for in the Space Shuttle Simulator used by N.A.S.A. Astronauts. ” Its design mirrors the action of the Rotational Hand Controller (R.H.C.) built for the Johnson Space Center and Lockheed Martin by THRUSTMASTER. Crafted for use in Space Shuttle training simulations, the RHC is utilized by astronauts on the ground to practice runway touchdowns, as well as in orbit to sharpen maneuvering and landing techniques,” According to N.A.S.A. (1998).
The first products out of the new line will be High–Fidelity AIRBUS Industries side stick and throttle controls releasing on June 25th 2020 and September 2020, respectively.
“The TCA Sidestick Airbus Edition is an ergonomic replica of the Airbus sidestick (A320/A320neo type, 1:1 scale) featuring 12 remappable action buttons offering a multitude of possibilities, plus a built-in throttle axis including a unique feature found on airliners,” according to THRUSTMASTER (2020).
“Thrustmaster: A distinguished gaming pedigree
Founded in 1992 and purchased by Guillemot Corporation in 1999, Thrustmaster has been proud to bring all of its know-how and technological expertise to the video game accessories market. For nearly twenty years, Thrustmaster has developed solutions to satisfy and entertain every type of gamer, by creating products for highly precise gaming experiences – such as racing wheels and joysticks – along with fun accessories for gaming console, as well as targeting essential needs such as storage and charging.
To increase the levels of realism and immersion to legendary gaming worlds, Thrustmaster has always put an emphasis developing products and accessories which benefit from prestigious licenses
Reflecting its core values of “Passion, Innovation and Quality,” Thrustmaster’s goal is to allow users to enjoy a genuinely exceptional experience with its products, and make their gaming dreams a reality,” According to THRUSTMASTER (2020).
Lastly, I highly reccomend the Flight Sim Labs (F.S.L.) Ltd. Airbus series of High-Fidelity Airbus A319, 320, and 321 Flight Simulators for the Lockheed Martin (L.M.) Prepar3D (P3D) High-Fidelity Flight Simulation platform.
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Guillimot. (2018, May 11). Shares. Guillimot. Accessed on June 18, 2020. Retrieved from: “https://www.guillemot.com/en/shares/“
N.A.S.A. (1998). JOY OF A JOYSTICK. N.A.S.A. Accessed on June 18, 2020. Retrieved from:
https://spinoff.nasa.gov/spinoff1998/ch7.htm
THRUSTMASTER. (2020, June 18). THRUSTMASTER® launches its TCA (Thrustmaster Civil Aviation) product range, officially licensed by AIRBUS®. Accessed on June 18, 2020. Retrieved from: http://www.thrustmaster.com/en_US/%D0%9F%D1%80%D0%B5%D1%81%D1%81%D0%B0/thrustmaster-launches-its-tca-thrustmaster-civil-aviation-product-range-officially-licensed-a
THRUSTMASTER. (2020). HISTORY. Accessed on June 18, 2020. Retrieved from:
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