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:
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Reduces fatigue during long flights
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Provides smoother, lighter movement
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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:
Adjustable Clutch System
Fine-tune lever resistance to match:
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:
Flexible Installation & Cockpit Integration
The base includes mounting angle options and a stable bottom plate, allowing for:
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Desktop use
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Cockpit frame mounting
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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
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.