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Winctrl Unveils Boeing 737 MAX Throttle Quadrant with Auto-Throttle Servo and Motorized Trim
By Rachel Morrison · · 2 min read
Winctrl, formerly Winwing, expands its replica cockpit line with a 737 MAX throttle quadrant featuring motorized auto-throttle and trim wheels, plus a full metal housing and Hall-effect sensors.
Winctrl has announced its latest high-fidelity replica cockpit component: a Boeing 737 MAX throttle quadrant designed for serious home cockpit builders. The unit features motorized auto-throttle servos that replicate the movement of the real aircraft's throttle levers during A/T engagement, along with motorized trim wheels that respond to electric trim inputs. The housing is machined from aluminum, and the levers use Hall-effect sensors for wear-free precision.
The 737 MAX quadrant includes detents for idle, takeoff, and reverse, and it interfaces via USB with native support for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane 12. Winctrl has also added a configurable friction control and a set of programmable buttons on the base for TO/GA, A/T disconnect, and trim cutout. The company claims the unit will begin shipping in Q1 2027, with pre-orders opening in December.
For simmers who fly the PMDG 737 or the upcoming iFly 737 MAX, this hardware promises a significant step up in tactile realism. Pricing has not been finalized, but Winctrl indicated it will be positioned above its popular FCU panel. The announcement comes as competition in the high-end throttle market heats up, with Honeycomb and Thrustmaster also preparing new offerings.
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