{"product_id":"max-flight-stick-apache-max-collective","title":"Max Flight Stick Apache Max Collective","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Vco1tjZj2B\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Vco1tjZj2B\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Vco1tjZj2B page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eMax Flight Stick Apache Max Collective\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Vco1tjZj2B    page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Max Flight Stick Apache Max Collective is a standalone AH-64 Apache collective for PC and Mac flight sims. It is the third generation of \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/gamergeardirect.com.au\/collections\/max-flight-stick\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Flight Stick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e AH-64 collective, developed with an ex AH-64E Apache pilot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collective head carries 38 configurable buttons, with 4-way switches, toggle switches, push buttons and 2 switch guards laid out after the Apache. Hall effect sensing and in-house pistons give it precise, hydraulic-feel movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the metal version, with the grips printed in industrial-grade aluminium on an adjustable aluminium frame. It connects with a single USB cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Vco1tjZj2B page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"AH-64 Apache style collective on its aluminium arm, side view\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/2457\/8902\/files\/image_ecb6a208-5d57-47b6-8f20-d88318163211.jpg?v=1790838226\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Vco1tjZj2B\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-ZQvZlhNnrV\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-5GlWFHqYhQ\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-5GlWFHqYhQ\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-5GlWFHqYhQ page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-5GlWFHqYhQ  page-crafter-ul-list-with-checkmark  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThird-generation AH-64 Apache collective\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloped with an ex AH-64E pilot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e38 configurable buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 multi-way switches, 4 with 4-way action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 toggle switches and 8 push buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-5GlWFHqYhQ  page-crafter-ul-list-with-checkmark  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 switch guards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHall effect sensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePiston-loaded hydraulic feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable aluminium frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlug and play over a single USB connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-uM6TlCm0S0\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-HRtKoMokgS\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-HRtKoMokgS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-HRtKoMokgS page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003e38 buttons laid out like the Apache\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-HRtKoMokgS    page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head combines 4 four-way switches (16 buttons), a four-way switch with push (5 buttons), 4 toggle switches (8 buttons), a toggle switch with push (3 buttons) and 8 push buttons, for 38 configurable buttons in total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo switch guards protect the functions you do not want to hit by accident. It is the collective workload of the AH-64 under your left hand, ready to map in DCS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-HRtKoMokgS page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"AH-64 collective head close-up with switch guards and toggle switches\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/2457\/8902\/files\/image_c2514f9c-1f31-40a8-aafb-78c02559dad2.jpg?v=1790838226\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-HRtKoMokgS\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-YIEDkKyANG\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-05FU1Imewc\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-05FU1Imewc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-05FU1Imewc page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHydraulic feel on an adjustable frame\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-05FU1Imewc    page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Flight Stick's in-house pistons give the collective a weighted, hydraulic movement, and Hall effect sensing reads its position without contact. The aluminium frame is adjustable and has several mounting options for a desk, frame or cockpit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the Apache cyclic and anti-torque pedals to complete the cockpit. Browse our \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/gamergeardirect.com.au\/collections\/helicopter-controls\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehelicopter controls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for the rest of the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-05FU1Imewc page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Apache Max Collective raised, three-quarter view of the aluminium arm\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/2457\/8902\/files\/image_c4d50f02-ea63-4372-83f3-0921727336c4.jpg?v=1790838226\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-05FU1Imewc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-DC8rAIStEY\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-rQa4uoTMu3\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-rQa4uoTMu3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-rQa4uoTMu3 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-rQa4uoTMu3    page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"With 38 buttons and real switch guards, this collective takes most of the Apache's left-hand workload off the keyboard. For DCS AH-64 pilots who already own a good cyclic, it is the piece that makes the cockpit feel complete.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"It is the collective only, so you will need a cyclic and pedals, and the layout is specific to the AH-64. It works on PC and Mac only.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Blake Sterling, Founder \u0026amp; CEO, Gamer Gear Direct\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-rQa4uoTMu3 page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Apache collective head from the end showing the switch layout\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/2457\/8902\/files\/image_a6e97b8e-6c41-4b1a-a1d3-1c98ad40af5e.jpg?v=1790838226\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-rQa4uoTMu3\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-ImIpbzynHv\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-IQz0nPA2kW\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_heading-IQz0nPA2kW\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-iVaPjVHD0J\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-iVaPjVHD0J page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it include a cyclic or pedals?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This is the collective only. Pair it with a cyclic and anti-torque pedals, or choose the complete Apache Max set. See our \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/gamergeardirect.com.au\/collections\/flight-simulator-controls\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eflight simulator controls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for the rest of your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow many buttons does it have?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e38 configurable buttons: 4 four-way switches, a four-way switch with push, 4 toggle switches, a toggle switch with push and 8 push buttons, plus 2 switch guards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this the metal or resin version?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eGamer Gear Direct sells the metal version only. The grips are made by industrial-grade powder metal printing in aluminium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich simulators does it work with?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eMax Flight Stick lists DCS, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020, FSX, X-Plane 11 and 12, Prepar3D, FlightGear and War Thunder, plus any PC flight sim that accepts a USB game controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it work on Xbox or PlayStation?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is built for PC (Windows XP through to Windows 11) and Mac, connected with a single USB cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Vco1tjZj2B { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Vco1tjZj2B { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Vco1tjZj2B { color: #000;  font-size: ; 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If you need assistance, our local simulation experts are only a call or email away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll Max Flight Stick products sold by Gamer Gear Direct are genuine, with full Australian support.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Max Flight Stick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67559429308713,"sku":"MFS-AH64-COL-M","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/2457\/8902\/files\/image_bb124993-0edf-4e03-8d44-67341fcd024c.jpg?v=1790838225","url":"https:\/\/gamergeardirect.com.au\/products\/max-flight-stick-apache-max-collective","provider":"Gamer Gear Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}