Virpil Controls Rotor TCS Base – Upgraded

Full-Metal Helicopter Collective Base • Adjustable Clutch • Travel Limiter • Counterweight System • USB Plug & Play

The Virpil Rotor TCS Base – Upgraded is purpose-built for sim pilots who demand precision, robustness, and full adjustability in their helicopter controls. Constructed entirely from metal and equipped with a preinstalled counterweight system, this collective base delivers realistic handling, smooth control response, and long-term durability — perfect for serious rotor pilots.

Premium Full-Metal Construction

The entire housing and mechanism are built from high-grade metal components, ensuring a rigid, long-lasting structure with no flex or unwanted play.
This results in stable, predictable control inputs — especially important for delicate helicopter manoeuvres.

Preinstalled Counterweight System

The integrated counterweight delivers a balanced, natural feel to the collective lever:

• Reduces fatigue during long flights

• Provides smoother, lighter movement

• Helps maintain precise positioning, even in demanding flight phases

Adjustable Travel & Resistance

The Rotor TCS Base includes multiple fine-tuning systems:

Adjustable Travel Limiter (Cam Plate)

The 3-position cam plate allows you to set the movement range of the lever — perfect for:

• Compact cockpits

• Large helicopter setups

• Different grip types and lever lengths

Adjustable Clutch System

Fine-tune lever resistance to match:

• Grip weight

• Personal flight style

• Specific aircraft behaviour

From very light free-flow movement to a firm, highly controlled feel — the choice is yours.

Smooth, Precise Axis Mechanics

The all-metal axis mechanism produces consistent, smooth motion without dead zones or jerky transitions.
Ideal for precision manoeuvres such as:

• Hovering

• Autorotation

• Low-speed transitions

• Coordinated collective & pedal work

Flexible Installation & Cockpit Integration

The base includes mounting angle options and a stable bottom plate, allowing for:

• Desktop use

• Cockpit frame mounting

• Custom rig integration

USB Plug & Play makes connection effortless, functioning as a standard USB input device recognized by all major PC flight simulators.

Wide Grip Compatibility

The Rotor TCS Base is compatible with many VIRPIL grips as well as various third-party collective grips.
Perfect for pilots who want to expand or customise their helicopter cockpit.

Technical Specifications

• Primary Colour: Black

• Weight: approx. 1.5 kg

• Display: None

• RGB Lighting: None

• Material: Full-metal construction

• Connectivity: USB Plug & Play

The Perfect Collective Base for Helicopter Sim Pilots

With its durable metal build, adjustable travel, tunable clutch resistance, and realistic counterweighted feel, the Virpil Rotor TCS Base – Upgraded delivers exceptional precision and realism. Whether you fly civilian helicopters, combat rotorcraft, or sci-fi VTOL aircraft, this base gives you the control fidelity needed for expert rotorcraft simulation.