{"product_id":"max-flight-stick-md500-max-helicopter-controls","title":"Max Flight Stick MD500 Max Helicopter Controls","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Fq5qdzho74\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Fq5qdzho74\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Fq5qdzho74 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eMax Flight Stick MD500 Max\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Fq5qdzho74    page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Max Flight Stick MD500 Max is a complete set of MD500 combat helicopter controls for PC and Mac: a custom cyclic, a twist-throttle collective and anti-torque pedals on one aluminium frame. It is the fifth 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 MD500 combat model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll 5 axes read through Hall effect sensors and a 12-bit analogue to digital converter. Six in-house pistons give the cyclic, collective and twist throttle a hydraulic feel, and travel on every control is modelled on the real aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the metal version, with the grips and collective front box printed in industrial-grade aluminium. It connects with a single USB cable and works with DCS, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020, FSX, X-Plane, Prepar3D, FlightGear and War Thunder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Fq5qdzho74 page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"MD500 style combat helicopter controls on aluminium frame, side view\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/2457\/8902\/files\/image_df24383f-5fc6-446d-ade7-d8346faa93a5.jpg?v=1790838584\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Fq5qdzho74\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-mhfwu7vnB0\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-ycRm4da7KF\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-ycRm4da7KF\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-ycRm4da7KF 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-ycRm4da7KF  page-crafter-ul-list-with-checkmark  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFifth-generation MD500 combat controls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 configurable buttons on the custom cyclic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 push buttons, a switch and a hat on the cyclic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 configurable buttons on the twist throttle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHall effect sensors on all 5 axes\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-ycRm4da7KF  page-crafter-ul-list-with-checkmark  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12-bit analogue to digital conversion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 in-house pistons for hydraulic feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolid metal pedals on Japanese-made ball joints\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrips and collective printed in aluminium\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-wzeVnWRp66\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-HNtR9Day0M\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-HNtR9Day0M\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-HNtR9Day0M page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eA combat cyclic and collective\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-HNtR9Day0M    page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe custom cyclic carries 12 configurable buttons from 6 push buttons, a switch and a hat switch. The twist-throttle collective adds 10 more from 3 switches and a hat switch, giving you weapons, sensors and radios without reaching for the keyboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith travel on the cyclic, collective, throttle and pedals modelled on the MD500, the set feels right for the nimble, low-level flying the type is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-HNtR9Day0M page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"MD500 Max cyclic grip and twist-throttle collective from the seat\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/2457\/8902\/files\/image_5ed46437-3f5d-45c4-8b8d-957f927266ef.jpg?v=1790838583\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-HNtR9Day0M\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-FvvL7iZ7zI\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-caPMgFUgps\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-caPMgFUgps\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-caPMgFUgps page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHydraulic feel on every control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-caPMgFUgps    page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix in-house pistons load the cyclic, collective and twist throttle, giving each a weighted, damped movement instead of a light spring. Hall effect sensors read every axis without contact, so there is nothing in the sensors to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rudder uses solid metal pedals running on Japanese-made ball joints and ball bearings, with two more pistons for resistance. 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 more rotorcraft hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-caPMgFUgps page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"MD500 Max frame, pedals and controls from the front left\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/2457\/8902\/files\/image_e2aec20b-b7b5-4383-9f1d-0dc4a0321da4.jpg?v=1790838583\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-caPMgFUgps\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-KRUo7c2J7Z\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-BoCcGQcGfZ\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-BoCcGQcGfZ\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-BoCcGQcGfZ page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-BoCcGQcGfZ    page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The MD500 Max suits pilots who fly light attack and scout helicopters and want a cyclic grip with real combat functions. Piston loading on every control and Hall effect sensing make it feel and track like a serious piece of equipment.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"It is a floor-standing set that needs its own space, and the grips are built around the MD500 rather than a general-purpose layout. 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-BoCcGQcGfZ page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"MD500 Max helicopter controls from the right\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/2457\/8902\/files\/image_d48d3484-fd15-4a69-b031-ab540b053c70.jpg?v=1790838585\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-BoCcGQcGfZ\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-yHEqix7C3U\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-QAFWnhC7k6\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_heading-QAFWnhC7k6\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-7H4SxxnWp0\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-7H4SxxnWp0 page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich helicopter does the MD500 Max replicate?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MD500 in its combat configuration, with a custom cyclic and a twist-throttle collective. The axes are fully assignable, so you can fly other helicopters with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow many buttons does it have?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e12 configurable buttons on the cyclic (6 push buttons, a switch and a hat switch) and 10 on the twist throttle (3 switches and a hat switch).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the frame included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The cyclic, collective and pedals come on the aluminium frame shown, with several mounting options. 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\u003eIs this the metal or resin version?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eGamer Gear Direct sells the metal version only. The grips and collective front box 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, 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-Fq5qdzho74 { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Fq5qdzho74 { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Fq5qdzho74 { color: #000; 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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":67559432159529,"sku":"MFS-MD500-MAX-M","price":3299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/2457\/8902\/files\/image_ccf476fb-ab2e-4c1a-9d2c-1664e13f8669.jpg?v=1790838583","url":"https:\/\/gamergeardirect.com.au\/products\/max-flight-stick-md500-max-helicopter-controls","provider":"Gamer Gear Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}