Is This the Best Budget Joystick? | Winwing Ursa Minor Joystick Review and Test

In this video, we're diving into an in-depth review of the newly released Ursa Minor Airline Joystick by Winwing, showcased at Flight Sim Expo 2024. This joystick is a serious competitor to the Thrustmaster Airbus Airline Pack, especially given its competitive price of $79.99.

Unboxing and First Impressions:
We'll start with an unboxing of the Ursa Minor Joystick, showing everything that comes in the box, from the joystick itself to the data cable, toolkit, and accessory kit. The joystick feels incredibly solid and looks exactly like a real Airbus sidestick.

Features:

X/Y Axis Movement: ±15°, 6N force
Z Axis Rotation: ±20°
Vibration Motor: Adjustable intensity from 0-255
Backlight: Constant or breathable mode, adjustable via SimApp Pro
Programmable Switches: 14 switches and potentiometer axis for thrust control
Build Quality: Made from ABS engineering plastic for durability and smooth operation
Mounting Options: Compatible with desktop and gaming seat setups

Comparison with Competition:
Quick note on Ursa Minor Joystick vs Thrustmaster Airbus Pack, discussing differences in price, build quality, and features. Despite the Thrustmaster being more well-known, the Winwing Ursa Minor stands out with its sturdier build and superior integration.

Live Stream Workflow:
Clip from a live stream featuring flight control check, a takeoff from Boston and landing in Toronto with bump/windy conditions, making the approach more challenging. While Airbus floated along the runway, we made it safely.

Landing challenges:

Conclusion:
In conclusion, the Ursa Minor Airline Joystick by Winwing is a fantastic piece of hardware that is well worth the investment for any Airbus simmer. Its solid build, realistic response, and competitive price make it a top choice for flight sim pilots.

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Key Takeaways:

Unboxing and first impressions of the URSA MINOR Joystick.
Comparison with Thrustmaster Airbus Pack.
Detailed flight test with Fenix A320.
Typical workflow with the joystick on live stream with Fenix A320
Example landing challenges
Conclusion and final thoughts.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:40 - Unboxing the URSA MINOR Joystick
1:12 - First Impressions
1:52 - Features
3:00 - Calibration and Testing
3:38 - Competition analysis
4:31 - Fenix A320 flight control check
4:57 - Fenix A320 take off (KBOS)
5:43 - Fenix A320 bumpy landing (CYYZ)
7:02 - Landing challenge: Japan
8:10 - Landing challenge: Paro, Bhutan
9:26 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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