The Echo Aviation Controller puts a flight simulator in your hands

Honeycomb Aeronautical, a company that makes flight simulator accessories like flight sticks and pedals that can turn your desk into a cockpit, has announced a compact alternative for PC pilots with limited room. Its upcoming Echo Aviation Controller is about the size of a console gamepad but squeezes standard features like joysticks and buttons to one side to make room for flight-specific controls like throttle levers and a dedicated trim wheel.

The Echo Aviation Controller is expected to be available in mid-December 2025 for $149.99 through the company’s online store. It’s fully compatible with various PC-based flight simulators, including Microsoft Flight Simulator, and it connects to a computer with a USB-C cable or wirelessly using a dongle, according to Calum Martin at FSElite, who