C-130J CONTROL WHEEL & COLUMN ASSEMBLY

Essex manufactures and tests the complete assembly, which consists of the yoke and full column. Our unique design allows removing and replacing the control wheel in just minutes. The control wheel contains a force transducer as well as several single and multi-function switches for display cursor control, communications, pitch trim, auto-pilot disconnect, countermeasures, HUD declutter, and auxiliary functions.

The commercial derivative of the military C-130J Super Hercules is the LM-100J. Select design changes enables it to perform as a civil multi-purpose air freighter.

IA-63 Grip

IA-63 PAMPA GRIP

The IA-63 Grip is machined from high-strength aluminum alloy casting and contains a two-axis force transducer and several single and multi-function switches used for display cursor control, communications, speedbrakes and weapons system functions.

Essex manufactures some of the most complex human-machine interface controls for the most advanced ground, and air combat vehicles in the world.

F-16 Fighting Falcon Sidestick Control Grip

F-16 FIGHTING FALCON SIDESTICK CONTROL GRIP

The F-16 Fighting Falcon Sidestick Control Grip is the main pilot/aircraft interface for flight, avionics and armament systems. Manufactured of precision cast aluminum, this grip is resistant to environmental conditions per MIL-STD-810. The stick grip provides a variety of single and multi-function switch assemblies for flight control, autopilot override, nosewheel steering, aerial refueling, display management, air-to-ground weapon release, and a two-stage trigger for air-to air weapons release.

VLJ Sidestick Grip

VLJ SIDESTICK GRIP

The VLJ Sidestick Grip is the main pilot/aircraft interface for flight control and avionics systems.  Manufactured of high-strength molded plastic, this grip is resistant to environmental conditions per MIL-STD-810 and DO-160. The stick grip switches provide for pitch/roll trim, communications, nosewheel steering and display management.  The unit shown is for the Eclipse 500 VLJ.  A mirror image of the grip for the copilot is also available

SUKHOI SUPERJET 100 STICK GRIP

The Sukhoi SuperJet 100 Stick Grip is the primary pilot/aircraft interface for flight and avionics on Russian Regional Commercial aircraft.

MHI ATD-X FLIGHT CONTROL STICK GRIP

This Flight Control Stick Grip is designed for the MHI ATD-X demonstrator aircraft. Like most others, this grip is constructed of high-strength aluminum castings, and provides for pilot control of various avionics systems, nosewheel steering, autopilot and trim control.

KC-46 FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM GRIP

The Flight Control System (FCS) Grip controls the flight surfaces of the refueling boom on the Boeing KC-46 Tanker.

IA-63 PAMPA THROTTLE GRIP

The IA-63 Throttle Grip is machined from high-strength aluminum alloy casting and contains a two-axis force transducer and several single and multi-function switches used for display cursor control, communications, speedbrakes and weapons system functions.

Essex manufactures some of the most complex human-machine interface controls for the most advanced ground, and air combat vehicles in the world.

HURKUS THROTTLE GRIP

This Throttle Grip is the primary pilot/aircraft interface for engine speed control and avionics on the HURKUS, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) primary and basic trainer aircraft.

Essex manufactures some of the most complex human-machine interface controls for the most advanced ground, and air combat vehicles in the world.

HURKUS STICK GRIP

This Stick Grip is the primary pilot/aircraft interface for flight, avionics and weapons system control on the HURKUS, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) primary and basic trainer aircraft.

Essex manufactures some of the most complex human-machine interface controls for the most advanced ground, and air combat vehicles in the world.