ART Flight Stick Mount: Compatibility and Fitting Guide

Quick answer

The ART Flight Stick Mount is a solid pick if you own a mainstream Thrustmaster, Logitech, or Saitek HOTAS and want to mount your stick and throttle on either side of your rig or between your legs on an ART Cockpit. It comes pre-drilled for those brands, so most popular gear bolts on without custom drilling. If you run a less common brand or need a mount that clamps to a desk, check the pattern and your rig's mounting points before buying.

What the ART Flight Stick Mount actually gives you

This mount is designed to hold a flight stick and a throttle, with the flexibility to place them on the left or right side of your setup. On an ART Cockpit, you can also mount it between your legs, which suits a center-stick flying position. The pre-drilled holes match the most common Thrustmaster, Logitech, and Saitek bases, so you are not measuring and drilling your own plate. That matters because a loose or misaligned stick ruins fine inputs, and a mount that shifts under pressure is worse than no mount at all.

Check compatibility before you buy

The mount is pre-drilled for Thrustmaster, Logitech, and Saitek equipment, which covers a large share of flight sim gear. If your stick or throttle is from one of those brands, the odds are good it will bolt straight on. For other brands, you will need to compare your base's screw pattern to the mount's holes. The product page does not list every compatible model, so treat the brand list as a starting point and confirm your specific base. If you cannot find your model listed, measure the hole spacing on your device and compare it to the mount before ordering.

Where to position your stick on the rig

Side mounting keeps the stick close to your chair and leaves the center area clear, which works well for desk-style flying or when you also use the rig for racing. Center mounting between your legs on an ART Cockpit gives a more realistic fighter-jet feel and keeps both hands symmetrical, but it can interfere with rudder pedals if the stick sits too low. The right choice depends on your seating position and whether you use a center stick or a side stick in your usual sim. Try both positions with the mount loosely fitted before you tighten everything down.

• Side mount: easier reach, no conflict with pedals, good for hybrid racing and flying.
• Center mount on ART Cockpit: authentic feel, but check clearance for your legs and pedals.
• Throttle placement: keep it on the opposite side to your stick for a natural split.
• Cable routing: leave slack so the mount can move slightly without pulling on connectors.

Fitting tips that prevent wobble

A flight stick mount is only as rigid as the surface it attaches to. Bolt it to a solid part of your cockpit or desk, not to a flexing panel. Use the supplied hardware where possible, and add washers if the bolts sit in slotted holes. Once mounted, push the stick through its full range and watch for any movement at the base. If the mount flexes, tighten the bolts in a cross pattern and check that the surface itself is not bending. A small amount of flex at the mount will feel like slop in the stick, so fix it before you fly.

When the ART Flight Stick Mount is not the right choice

If you use a direct-drive wheelbase and want to add a flight stick to the same rig, you may need a different mounting solution that shares the wheel deck or uses a separate stand. The ART mount is built for flight controls, not for wheelbases, so do not try to adapt it for a steering wheel. Also, if your stick is from a brand outside the pre-drilled list and you are not comfortable drilling or adapting, a universal clamp-style mount may be a better fit. Finally, if you fly at a desk rather than a cockpit, check that the mount can attach to your desk thickness and edge before buying.

Decision rules for the ART Flight Stick Mount

• Your HOTAS brand: If you own Thrustmaster, Logitech, or Saitek gear, the pre-drilled pattern likely fits. For other brands, measure your base's screw holes and compare to the mount before ordering. Check your brand first; it is the fastest compatibility test.
• Your rig type: On an ART Cockpit you can mount between your legs or on either side. On other rigs, confirm you have a flat surface and access to bolt the mount securely. Center mounting is an ART Cockpit feature; side mounting works more widely.
• Your flying position: Side stick suits hybrid racing and flying setups and avoids pedal conflicts. Center stick feels more authentic but needs clearance for your legs and rudder pedals. Pick the position that matches how you actually fly, not just what looks best.
• Your surface rigidity: Mount to a solid, non-flexing part of your cockpit or desk. Flex at the mount will feel like play in the stick, so tighten bolts in a cross pattern and recheck. A rigid surface matters as much as the mount itself.

Product facts

• ART Flight Stick Mount: Fully pre-drilled for the most popular equipment from Thrustmaster, Logitech, and Saitek. If your HOTAS is from one of these brands, you can mount it without drilling custom holes.
• Simulator Monitor Stand: Fully adjustable stand gives you complete control over the height of your screens. A monitor stand lets you set your screen at eye level, which matters for flight sim immersion and comfort.

Who should buy the ART Flight Stick Mount

Best for

• Flight simmers with a Thrustmaster, Logitech, or Saitek HOTAS who want a bolt-on solution.
• ART Cockpit owners who want the option to center-mount a stick between their legs.
• Sim racers who also fly and want to add a stick and throttle to an existing rig without a separate stand.

Not for

• Pilots with a HOTAS from a brand outside the pre-drilled list who are not willing to drill or adapt.
• Desk flyers who need a clamp-style mount rather than a bolt-on plate.
• Anyone trying to mount a direct-drive wheelbase; this mount is for flight controls.