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Flight Sim Stuff - Full Size Cessna 172 Elevator Trim Wheel Controller Analog Axis, PC/Mac
*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-05-12. Price and availability subject to change.
This is a stand alone Trim Wheel Controller, featuring a 6.9" (175 mm) diameter trim wheel. The trim wheel is an analog axis input and has 7.5 complete rotations for precise adjustments and has a trim indicator. The controller also features an additional 10 complete rotation wheel that can be used for analog control you wish to use it for in the sim. For instance it makes a perfect rudder trim wheel in X-Plane. This additional horizontal 10 turn trim wheel can be used as a rudder trim in X-Plane, MSFS has not yet added analog rudder trim wheel support yet but can be used in MSFS on any input…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks classifies Flight Sim Stuff - Full Size Cessna 172 Elevator Trim Wheel Controlle… as a category leader on buyer feedback in the flight sim gear category, based on 40 verified Amazon reviews and our ranking model that weights rating × review-volume × price-fit. Flight Sim Stuff's positioning sits comfortably above the category median. Use the Compare tool to put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives before clicking through to Amazon.
Common buyer scenarios for flight sim gear of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Highly rated — 4.8★ average across customer reviews
- ✓ No additional software or drivers required.
- ✓ Backed by Flight Sim Stuff's warranty and support channels
- ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy
Cons
- ✗ Limited review volume so far — fewer data points on long-term reliability
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified
Key Features
- This is a stand alone trim wheel controller, featuring a 6.9" (175 mm) diameter trim wheel with a trim indicator, 3.5" wide X 7.8" deep X 7.5" tall.
- The trim wheel is an analog axis input and has 7.5 complete rotations for precise adjustments plus an additional 10 complete rotation wheel.
- Works in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020/2024 or X-Plane 11/12 or most any game that can use a controller.
- No additional software or drivers required.
- Includes removable desktop clamp and under desktop mount (mount to the underside of your desktop) install or remove in seconds. Includes 10' USB cable.
- The additional small horizontal 10 turn trim wheel can be used as a rudder trim in X-Plane, MSFS has not yet added analog rudder trim wheel support yet but can be used in MSFS on any input you want to bind it to that accepts an analog axis input.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Flight Sim Stuff |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Model Name | Full Size Trim Wheel Controller |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Model Number | FSTW |
| Power Source | USB |
| Compatibility | PC, Xbox, Mac |
| Item Type Name | Flight Controller |
| Button Quantity | 10 |
| Controller Type | Steering Wheel |
| Item Dimensions | 3.5 x 6 x 7 inches |
| Hardware Platform | Mac, PC |
| Compatible Devices | Windows |
| Additional Features | Ergonomic |
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Flight Sim Stuff - Full Size Cessna 172 Elevator Trim Wheel Controller Analog Axis, PC/Mac is available on Amazon with Prime shipping and the full Amazon returns policy. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-05-12. Price and availability subject to change.
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