MongoosT-50CM3 Base

After having this product for little more than a week and using it for at least 10 hours or so, can honestly say that it’s a very solid Fylling unit. It’s definitely improved my accuracy and flying, especially in helicopters the springs for me had to be adjusted to the least powerful springs because I fly mostly helicopters but overall an easy thing to do and an excellent product. I would highly recommend it to anybody looking to upgrade to what I would consider to be the best. if I were to have any complaints, it would be that there’s not an included mounting plate for the Bass that should be included in the price that you pay for it and an option that you choose when purchasing otherwise you’ll get it and not have a way to mount it reliably and easily.

I’ve been flying with a variety of high‑end bases over the years, and the CM3 immediately stands out for one reason: it feels engineered, not marketed. The build quality is exactly what you expect from Virpil — tight tolerances, no play, and a gimbal that feels like it was machined with intent rather than mass‑produced.

The adjustable clutch dampers are the star of the show. They let you dial in resistance in a way that feels natural instead of forced, and once set, they stay consistent across long sessions. The pre‑tensioners, springs, and cam options give you enough tuning range to match any aircraft profile without turning setup into a science project.

The aircraft‑grade duralumin gimbal is as solid as advertised. There’s no flex, no vague center, and no mechanical noise — just smooth, predictable movement. Paired with an extension, the base really comes alive, especially for helicopter and warbird flying.

Compatibility is also a non‑issue. Every Virpil grip I’ve tried seats cleanly, and even the Thrustmaster grips feel right at home.

Overall, the CM3 base delivers exactly what a serious simmer expects: precision, adjustability, and long‑term reliability. It’s a piece of hardware you stop thinking about because it simply does its job every time.

I absolutely LOVE my new base. The variety of adjustments makes it a must for serious simmers.

I love this base. The WARBRD-D I was using before was already smoother than the others I have (thrustmaster, winwing, etc) but this base is another step above. I am especially enjoying the more limited travel arc, though I realise that it not going to be for everyone. Very smooth motion, and the ability to fine tune the resistance is awesome

Ordered in early December, received in March. The product is great, but VIRPIL's supply chain is very weak. Several slips in delivery spanning a few months. I would be okay with it, but VIRPIL holds your money with a delivered product. Just know this going in.

Bought this to replace my old Warthog stick base. Does the job I bought it for. Seems a little stiff for my liking which causes a bit of a problem for stability on a desktop but is adjustable to a point. I have 3D printed a caddy to screw it down so problem solved. Responsive and accurate.

Quality shines through with the Mongoose base. I found the mid strength springs a little to stiff even with them slacked off, but changing them for the lightest spring transformed the base into perfection. Money well spent.

This base is incredible and worth the price. Switching out springs and cams is surprisingly straightforward. Be mindful that this base plays more nicely with extensions. I use the heaviest springs with the 200mm extension and its performance is immaculate. I think it would be much harder to use without an extension, even with light springs.

The delivery process was a bit bumpy. I was told I would be informed in advance as soon as the goods were delivered. Then, on one day, I received five emails saying the goods would be delivered, but I wasn't home that day. However, I ordered again today and hope it will go more smoothly this time. But that's really all the negative feedback I have. I'm absolutely satisfied with both the FLKR Grip and the T-50CM3 Base. The quality of both products is excellent. That's why I ordered from Virpil again today.

Très bon produit j'ai que du virpil dans cockpit

I use two of those, one with dry clutch only, 200mm extension for heli and one for jets with the CosmoSimFree Cam, medium springs, 75mm extension. I use a self build mounting solution, just a 200x80x20mm aluminum(or PVC) , screwed on a 40x80 aluminum profile. I tried other competitors, but the mechanics and the smooth cam and spring system is just way superior. It is a little more expensive overall, but it's also 10times more fun and improves precision handling. And it is more compact and looks very nice on top. I would not blink twice and get the CM3!

My previous base was such a hassle if a spring broke, however the design of this base has very clearly been considered carefully with the user in mind. No more struggling to pull a spring over a screw (should one brake that is), check out the user manual to see how easy it is to replace a screw with this base.

I've gone from having axis curves with my previous base to no curves at all with this one from Virpil (with an extension also), it feels so precise and also comes with an array of alternative springs and cams should you wish to change them which as mentioned previously is barely any hassle at all.

Great for helos as you can remove the cams and springs entirely and tighten the clutch dampners which will keep the stick in place once moved and will not return to centre. Super impressed!

The Virpil Mongoose base itself is outstanding—easily unmatched in quality and performance. However, my overall experience with the company has left me frustrated enough to rethink future purchases.

I placed my order back in March 2025 and didn’t receive the product until more than four months later. During that time, I submitted several support tickets asking for updates. Each time I was told there would be another month’s delay due to parts availability. I understand there are challenges with international shipping and US import restrictions, but a four-month wait feels excessive for a $320+ device.

This is especially disappointing because my other Virpil products—a WarBRD base, grips, and throttle—have all been fantastic. I only upgraded from the WarBRD because its hardwired USB cable failed after years of use.

If you’re comfortable paying a premium and potentially waiting several months for your order, Virpil still delivers some of the best hardware on the market. But for me, the long delays and lack of proactive communication have tarnished an otherwise stellar experience.

happy with it for my first actual flightstick base.
Quick setting to be able to set it without open it and taking it off the mount everytime are awesome.
For people who struggle like me with the choice between the warbrd d and this one.
if you don t care about the higher range on the axis and the sightly higher price, take that one. the quick accees is really great.
if you plan to play space sim and need the higher movement range pick the warbrd-d, you can always reduced the range in the great software that come with it.
either way you can t go wrong, really good quality and design.
the wait is worth it.

This one + flnkr grip = you don't need an extension for your center mount! I was surprised how easy the process of replacement the springs and cams can be. As well as fine tuning pre-tension and dampening. So good. When you open up this base, it looks like the piece of mechanical art. So simple and functional!

I miss only two things:
1. Heavier spring (heavier than the heaviest spring provided by virpil)
2. Hard center per two axes, like in tm warthog and tm t16k. The base only supports hard center per axis (per cam). Some airplanes have hard center, but it is common for both axes.
Otherwise, you won't find any better spring-loaded joystick base!!

High quality materials, fully customizable, built to last and comes with the extra cams and springs. What more could you want! Adjusting the cams and swapping out springs/cams is so simple it can be done in a few short minutes. Virpil's plan must have been "What can we make for flight enthusiasts that is built to last, easy to adjust, and helps the pilot dominate in the skies?"! The action you feel is super smooth. It really can be best described as utilizing a tool while flying rather than flying with a toy in hand like some setups give. I definitely notice the difference in flying with these. Round of applause for Virpil on such an amazing product.

Seriously, except for Force Feedback this base is extremely versatile and can be set up for every taste.

Virpil's Mongoost-50cm3 base is a top-tier choice for serious flight sim enthusiasts. Its robust, all-metal construction and highly customizable cams and springs deliver exceptional precision and feel. The adjustable clutch dampers are game-changers that allow for the fine-tuning of resistance. Simply put, it's a premium, high-performance base that enhances the realism of any flight simulation.

Very happy with this product. I changed the default factory settings to a dead stick setup, with the dry clutch option. This works very well when flying a helicopter. Great to see that all these customisations are possible with this product.

I can spend the entire evening just sitting adjusting for fun, loving the feel of quality. One more loved product from Virpil.

Logitech who?

Best purchase for MSFS. Solid craftmanship and excellent support.

This base was a totally game changer for me, great precision

With all the hype going on on this base, I have to say I'm a bit disappointed. I must say I had high expectations and precise needs. Flying almost exclusively warbirds, I wanted a full length stick with high resistance, as I know how hard it is throwing the stick in the corners, even at medium speed, being a GA pilot in real life (not to show off). I want Avia no center cams, as I don't want any artificial bump or whatever, just the aerodynamic forces.

So the goal was to mimic the P51 stick, meaning simple western style grip, and 30cm combined extension. The WarBrd grip is a good compromise between old school simplicity and actual need for a video game, pretty happy with that one. I end up with a 48cm stick in total, vs 52cm for the real Mustang. Kinda good compromise, as I know the longer the stick is, the less resistance. The total length makes any desk mount unusable, so I ended up screwing the base on a wooden plate via the universal base adapter, and simply put it on the floor. You need quite a large plate, I'd say at least 50cm wide with the max resistance set. I'm also surprised Virpil doesn't offer any floor mount, nor I find other people on the forum doing so. Works fine for me, I can store the stick under my desk without dismounting anything. Actually stays under the desk while flying too, making me just right with reaching the keyboard on the desk (I've read that you end up quite far from your desk with the desk mounts).

With the hardest springs and the tension screws all in, it barely return to center. Add a little bit of damper, and it simply won't return to center, basically making the trim irrelevant, so no damper with the length I have, which is ok for me. I don't really care about the wobbling, as I don't plan on letting go the stick while flying. But the return forces are almost non existent with the non center cams which is, well, not what I would like. I'm realizing that I would in fact need a force feedback base, and honestly with the ffb bases now poping here and there I would be surprised if there was no ffb plan at Virpil. But on another budget of course.

Now don't get me wrong, this is actually a very good base, by no mean a comparison with my old thrustmaster fox 2 that I come from. It's very well crafted, smooth and a joy to fly with. Just not exactly what I was looking for if I'm being honest. But given the price I would definitely buy it again.

One last thing to mention, I had a little hollow in one of the factory installed Avia cams soft center that I could clearly feel in the stick, a little off center. I contacted the support which asked me to swap the pitch and roll cams, and for whatever reason I could not feel the bump anymore, so pretty quick troubleshooting.

Now I'm waiting for some kind of WW2 style throttle, hopefully with a twist axis, as I'm not attracted at all by the button orgy of the CM3. For now I'm using an hold CH throttle quadrant which is ok, but I would love something in par quality wise with my CM3 base. We'll see what the future brings us, unfortunately WW2 style items do not seem to get much love in the Virpils offices.

Hope that helped WW2 lovers out there !

Superbe qualité et précision pour ce matériel haut de gamme ! Une équipe à l'écoute et une vrai réactivité. Merci!
Very nice cool and perfect device! Teams perfect too. Many thanks .

My pair of CM3 bases are the centerpiece of my entire Virpil based set-up. I use one as my left stick/throttle (with Z-extension) in space sim and the other modified to helicopter cyclic "dead stick configuration" (TOTH to the Noobifier) for DCS and MSFS. these bases make my current setup by far the best I've owned and the last I'll need to own, based on the ergonomics, build quality and versatility they've added to my sim/gaming pit.

Fantastic base well worth spending on , I would say though If your planning to use on desk top go for the for the smaller model , with the mongoose cm3 you need desk mount plus the 100mm extension aswel which gets pritty expensive .

I am often skeptical about believing YouTube reviews or blindly following brand fanboys. So, it was with uncertainty that I purchased this equipment (MangoosT-50CM3 + Alpha Prime Grip).

I've had the opportunity to use various configurations from different brands, and while my experience is certainly not exhaustive, I have never had something as enjoyable in my hands to date. The adjustments on the base are really good and allow you to find the perfect sweet spot. The grip, in turn, fits perfectly to the morphology of my hands, so I imagine this may vary from user to user, but for me, everything falls perfectly under each finger with a really comfortable grip position.

In terms of quality, there is really nothing to complain about; I haven't seen anything better to date. The mechanics of the base are impeccable, as is the electronics. The quality of the various stick buttons is also up to par. The overall experience is truly satisfying.

Unfortunately, I had a slight issue that required contacting customer service, a problem with a connector solder contact, a relatively rare occurrence, but yes, I'm the kind of guy to whom improbable things happen all the time ;). So, I take this opportunity to provide feedback on this experience.

The technical service simply blew me away. A qualified engineer was assigned to my case, and the follow-up was methodical, fast, and impeccable. Step by step, he guided me through various tests to isolate and solve the problem together. He perfectly adapted to my level of understanding to provide the most effective assistance in my case. Of course, if I couldn't perform any task, I could send the equipment to them at any time for the operations to be carried out directly by VirPil.

So, whether you are comfortable with DIY or not, you can truly rely on their team, which will adapt to your profile to provide the best possible service.

In summary:

Top-notch equipment and engineering
A genuine technical service worthy of its name that you can truly rely on
Do yourself a favor and smash that "Add to Cart" button; you won't regret it.