Stirling Dynamics' wide range of active simulator products including side sticks, throttles, and pedals
For over three decades, Stirling Dynamics has pioneered active control technology and is proud to hold many industry and technology firsts, which includes supplying the controls for the first ever, fully active fly-by-wire helicopter flight. Today, we supply the active stick and throttles for the new F-35 pilot training simulators and continue to break new ground in cockpit control technology.
Single Linear Throttle
CH-35K Collective
CH-47 Thrust Control Level
Standard ICM
Compact Stick
Compact Single Rotary Throttle
Compact Dual Rotary Throttle
Compact Plus Stick
Compact Plus Collective
Compact Plus Pedals
Compact Lite
CH-53K Cyclic
Compact Plus Pedals - New 2023 Model
Single Linear Throttle
CH-35K Collective
CH-47 Thrust Control Level
Standard ICM
Compact Stick
Compact Single Rotary Throttle
Compact Dual Rotary Throttle
Compact Plus Stick
Compact Plus Collective
Compact Plus Pedals
Compact Lite
CH-53K Cyclic
Compact Plus Pedals - New 2023 Model
Single Linear Throttle
CH-35K Collective
CH-47 Thrust Control Level
Standard ICM
What Are Active Controls?
Active controls replace the traditional springs and dampers of a passive control system with motors and gearboxes, which are then commanded by real-time software to provide bespoke feel characteristics as selected by the user. These feel characteristics can be programmed to change dynamically during a simulation or test flight in response to any chosen stimulus.
Stirling Dynamics' simulator active controls are feature-rich and “like-for-like” in terms of realism and fidelity. We are unmatched in both experience and skill in the development and production of active control simulation cockpit sets that are totally immersive and highly effective in training pilots to take control of real aircraft.
Our Products Work Even Better Together
BUILD YOUR OPTIMUM SOLUTION
With versatility in mind, all of our active controls are commanded by a dedicated electronics Integrated Control Module (ICM), which provides an ethernet interface allowing minimal integration effort. From a single fixed wing cockpit to dual rotary cockpit configurations, multiple ICM's can be used in collaboration to provide designers with total flexibility.
Do You Need a Bespoke Unit?
EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE DEVELOPING UNIQUE CONTROLS FOR THE SIMULATION AND TRAINING INDUSTRY
We are frequently approached by customers to create replica cockpit controls for new concepts or newly designed aircraft. These replicas are often required to match the flightworthy units in every way and our existing simulator product range - which is fully active, compact, and linkable, without mechanical linkages - is the perfect starting point for developing a bespoke cockpit set.
Yes, all Stirling Dynamics active controls can be linked as standard except the Lite products . This means that pilot and co-pilot controls replicate each other’s movements without the need for mechanical linkages, providing constant awareness of all user inputs.
Our active control products require either a 28v, 48v or 60v supply, depending on the systems supplied, and we can provide the appropriate power supply to you.
All our active controls interface to your simulator software through a UDP over LAN connection. Multiple systems can be connected via the LAN if they have their own IP address. We can provide a separate GUI (Graphical User Interface) that can seed the devices with specific settings, or you can send message sequences to configure your devices in real time.
No problem, we supply all user manual documentation electronically to customers as part of the product delivery process. However, we understand that as time goes on, this documentation can get misplaced. Contact us directly at productsupport@stirling-dynamics.com with your company and product details and we will re-send your user documentation.
"The Stirling team was extremely diligent during the project and solved various challenges in the supply chain caused by the Covid pandemic. "
Christoph Blaha
Vice President, Technical Service. Luxair.
"Stirling reacted to our urgent requirement and provided a great service with good communication throughout."
Gavin Holkham
Design Engineer – Mechanical. FR Aviation Limited trading as Draken Europe.
"When we send work to Stirling, we are always confident that it is in the very best of hands – they continue to exceed our most demanding expectations."
Isaiah Cox
CEO. WheelTug
"Stirling Dynamics is definitely one of the highest quality engineering companies we have experienced in the field of aerospace and military development."
Sanjoon Park.
Vice President and Head of Aerospace R&D Center. Hanwha Corporation
"Stirling Dynamics provided their considerable experience to our loads group for two of our new aircraft projects. In both projects, they performed a highly-valued service and were very responsive to our needs."
Anthony Linsdell.
Bombardier Aerospace.
"The Stirling team was extremely diligent during the project and solved various challenges in the supply chain caused by the Covid pandemic. "
Christoph Blaha
Vice President, Technical Service. Luxair.
"Stirling reacted to our urgent requirement and provided a great service with good communication throughout."
Gavin Holkham
Design Engineer – Mechanical. FR Aviation Limited trading as Draken Europe.
"When we send work to Stirling, we are always confident that it is in the very best of hands – they continue to exceed our most demanding expectations."
Isaiah Cox
CEO. WheelTug
"Stirling Dynamics is definitely one of the highest quality engineering companies we have experienced in the field of aerospace and military development."
Sanjoon Park.
Vice President and Head of Aerospace R&D Center. Hanwha Corporation
"Stirling Dynamics provided their considerable experience to our loads group for two of our new aircraft projects. In both projects, they performed a highly-valued service and were very responsive to our needs."
Anthony Linsdell.
Bombardier Aerospace.
"The Stirling team was extremely diligent during the project and solved various challenges in the supply chain caused by the Covid pandemic. "
Christoph Blaha
Vice President, Technical Service. Luxair.
"Stirling reacted to our urgent requirement and provided a great service with good communication throughout."
Gavin Holkham
Design Engineer – Mechanical. FR Aviation Limited trading as Draken Europe.
"When we send work to Stirling, we are always confident that it is in the very best of hands – they continue to exceed our most demanding expectations."
Isaiah Cox
CEO. WheelTug
Latest Work
UH-60 and CH-47 Helicopter Active Controls for SGB Enterprises
