{"product_id":"thrustmaster-ava-base-for-pc","title":"Thrustmaster AVA Base","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-SCoXuc4F3t\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-SCoXuc4F3t\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-SCoXuc4F3t page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eThrustmaster AVA Base\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-SCoXuc4F3t page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Thrustmaster AVA Base (Advanced Versatile Aviation) is a modular flight stick base for PC. Swap its cams, springs and deflection masks to change the axis curve, resistance and travel, so one base can suit fast jets, airliners, helicopters and space sims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is designed as a step up for owners of the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/gamergeardirect.com.au\/products\/thrustmaster-hotas-warthog-joystick-throttle-for-pc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOTAS Warthog flight stick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: fit your existing Thrustmaster grip and you trade the fixed feel of the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/gamergeardirect.com.au\/products\/thrustmaster-hotas-magnetic-base-for-pc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOTAS magnetic base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for a base you can tune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is part of the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/gamergeardirect.com.au\/collections\/thrustmaster\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrustmaster range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-SCoXuc4F3t page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"AVA base fitted with a flight stick grip\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/2457\/8902\/files\/website_UnderTheHood-AVA-1580x960-15.webp\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-SCoXuc4F3t\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-5WpURmolb6\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-2LVBnmxoAu\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-2LVBnmxoAu\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-2LVBnmxoAu 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-2LVBnmxoAu page-crafter-ul-list-with-checkmark page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModular base with swappable parts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo cam sets: Aero and Jet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree spring sets: Soft, Medium, Strong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree deflection masks: S, M and XL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResistance adjusts without disassembly\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-2LVBnmxoAu page-crafter-ul-list-with-checkmark page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo AXY (Accurate X and Y) sensors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eH.E.A.R.T magnetic technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits existing Thrustmaster grips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetachable USB-C cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT.A.R.G.E.T programming software on PC\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-37DZehTuLz\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-JMC7jmqy1l\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-JMC7jmqy1l\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-JMC7jmqy1l page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eA world of flight configurations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-JMC7jmqy1l page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AVA base is built around interchangeable parts. Cams set the axis curve, springs set the resistance, deflection masks set how far the stick travels, and an optional damper changes how it settles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo cam sets (Aero and Jet), three spring sets and three mask sizes come in the box, so you can try very different setups before buying anything extra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-JMC7jmqy1l page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"AVA base with cams, springs and masks\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/2457\/8902\/files\/website_UnderTheHood-AVA-1580x960-1.webp\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-JMC7jmqy1l\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-BMTpuljdwz\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-WPSHoR5Yfo\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-WPSHoR5Yfo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-WPSHoR5Yfo page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eAdjust on the fly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-WPSHoR5Yfo page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base has been designed so the internal parts are quick to change. Final resistance adjustments can be made without taking the base apart, so you can fine-tune the feel between flights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-WPSHoR5Yfo page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"AVA base springs and internals\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/2457\/8902\/files\/website_UnderTheHood-AVA-1580x960-4.webp\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-WPSHoR5Yfo\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-rBrWYkbPyX\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-e4PidBmuHW\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-e4PidBmuHW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-e4PidBmuHW page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003ePrecision at the centre\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-e4PidBmuHW page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo AXY (Accurate X and Y) sensors let you adjust the centre point, progressiveness and resistance independently on each axis. They work alongside Thrustmaster's H.E.A.R.T magnetic technology for precise, contact-free sensing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is clean centre behaviour, which matters most for formation flying, refuelling and hovering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-e4PidBmuHW page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Close-up of the AVA gimbal\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/2457\/8902\/files\/website_UnderTheHood-AVA-1580x960-8.webp\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-e4PidBmuHW\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-q6GItu2rup\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-RGzHWmDvLP\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-RGzHWmDvLP\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-RGzHWmDvLP page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eA growing ecosystem\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-RGzHWmDvLP page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrustmaster designed the AVA base to grow, with additional grips, extensions, cams, springs, dampers and a cyclic brake in its accessory plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe free T.A.R.G.E.T software on PC lets you test, configure and program the base with other Thrustmaster controllers and run a single profile across them. See our \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/gamergeardirect.com.au\/collections\/joysticks\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ejoysticks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-RGzHWmDvLP page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"AVA axis curve shown in software\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/2457\/8902\/files\/website_UnderTheHood-AVA-1580x960-13.webp\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-RGzHWmDvLP\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-HFrMVYHtsB\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Tke7hDhGKE\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Tke7hDhGKE\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Tke7hDhGKE page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Tke7hDhGKE page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The AVA base is the upgrade we suggest to Warthog owners who love the grip but want more say over how the stick feels. Being able to switch from a firm, short-throw jet setup to a soft, long-throw helicopter setup with parts from the box is the big draw.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Note that it is a base only: no grip is included, so you need a compatible Thrustmaster grip. It is PC 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-Tke7hDhGKE page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"AVA base at an angle\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/2457\/8902\/files\/website_ProductPageGallery-AVA-1920x1080-2.webp\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Tke7hDhGKE\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-uL7Dm78n1h\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-4tgayIw3La\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_heading-4tgayIw3La\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-umTax3fWej\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-umTax3fWej page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the AVA Base include a joystick grip?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The AVA Base is sold as a base only. It is designed to take existing and future Thrustmaster flight stick grips, such as the HOTAS Warthog grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat adjustments can I make?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can change the axis curve with cams, the resistance with springs, the travel with deflection masks and the damping with a damper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat comes in the box?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe AVA base, two sets of cams (Aero and Jet), three sets of springs (Soft, Medium and Strong), three deflection masks (S, M and XL), two Allen keys, a detachable USB-C cable and the user manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it work on Xbox or PlayStation?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The AVA Base is designed for PC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich games is it compatible with?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrustmaster lists DCS, X-Plane 11 and 12, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Star Citizen, Elite Dangerous and War Thunder on PC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat warranty does the AVA Base have?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is covered by a 2-year Thrustmaster manufacturer warranty, supported locally by the Gamer Gear Direct team.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-SCoXuc4F3t { align-items: center; 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