DOF Reality P2e 2-Axis Pro Motion Platform (Heli)

Two axes of true platform motion (pitch and roll) on DOF Reality's Pro chassis, where your whole rig moves as one. Roughly 50% faster than the Hero line, with the commercial-grade steel to fly Apaches and Hueys for hours, not minutes.

The DOF Reality P2e is a 2-axis Pro motion platform built for serious helicopter pilots. It moves in pitch and roll, the two axes that carry the most information when you're hovering a Black Shark or pulling into a Gazelle turn. And because it's a full-platform design, your seat, collective, cyclic and pedals all move together as one unit, so the controls stay exactly where your hands left them no matter how the airframe tilts.

Helicopters live in the low-speed, high-attitude regime where a motion seat falls short and a full platform shines. As you ease into a hover, the P2e holds and translates the subtle attitude changes that tell you the aircraft is drifting before the instruments do. Roll the cyclic and the whole rig banks with you; nose over into a dive and the pitch axis loads up under you. On the Pro chassis those cues arrive fast (this line runs roughly 50% quicker than the Hero platforms), so the motion tracks your inputs tightly instead of lagging behind them.

The P2e is the entry point to DOF Reality's commercial-grade Pro line: the strongest, fastest tier they build, rated for users up to 440 lb and tough enough to run all day. If you fly rotary-wing seriously and want platform motion you won't outgrow next season, this is where the Pro ladder starts.

What’s in the box

• Rigid commercial-grade steel rig (supports both a normal and an F1-style seating pose)
• Mounts for your seat and sliding rails
• Integrated power-drive motors
• 100-240V control unit with USB
• SimRacingStudio software license
• Quick-assembly tools
• Full 1-year warranty

Not included (buy separately): a seat, your collective, cyclic and anti-torque pedals, and a VR headset (optional).

Technical specifications

How it moves

This is a full-platform rig: the seat and all your controls move together, so your hands and feet stay locked to the cockpit exactly as they would in the real thing.

• Pitch: tilts you forward and back so you feel the nose dip and rise as you work the cyclic fore and aft.
• Roll: tilts side to side so you feel the aircraft bank as you move the cyclic left and right.

Who it’s for

The P2e is built for the dedicated helicopter pilot who wants real platform motion in the two axes that matter most for rotary-wing flight (pitch and roll) on a chassis strong and fast enough to take serious daily use.

• Step down: If you want the same full-platform feel for less, the Hero H2 gives you 2-axis platform motion on smooth motors at a gentler price, just without the Pro line's commercial-grade steel and roughly 50% greater speed.
• Step up: If you know yaw matters to your hover work, the P3e adds a third axis for pedal and tail-rotor cues, and the Pro line climbs all the way to the six-axis P6e for the full attitude envelope.

Already own the P2e? You're not boxed in: add yaw later with the P3e upgrade (see the upgrade kit) and keep building on the same platform.

Games, platforms & compatibility

The P2e reads flight telemetry from the leading helicopter titles and translates it into pitch-and-roll motion:

• DCS World: the full rotary-wing lineup, including the Apache, Black Shark, Huey and Gazelle
• Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 & 2020
• X-Plane 10/11/12 helicopters

PC (Windows) is fully supported across every title above, the ideal home for a P2e build. On console (PlayStation/Xbox), the rig works with the select games that send telemetry over the network, and the MagicBox adapter runs that motion without a Windows PC in between; titles that don't send telemetry have no motion today. VR is fully supported through OpenVR Motion Compensation, so the headset view stays locked to the cockpit while the platform moves. It works with the Valve Index, Quest/Quest 2, Reverb G2, Vive, Pimax and more.

The P2e's full-platform design means your cyclic, collective and pedals mount to the moving frame and travel with you, keeping your hands and feet aligned with the controls throughout the motion. For a deeper breakdown of how the axes map to flight, see our DOF support page.

Complete your rig

• Flight controls: HOTAS Mounts Kit and Honeycomb A+B adapter to bolt your stick, throttle and yoke straight to the moving cockpit
• Seats & harnesses: DOF Reality seat, Sparco R100/R333/Sprint, 4-point harness
• Immersion: SRS UShake 6 tactile cushion, SRS Hurricane wind package, Buttkicker mount
• Practicality: monitor mount, floor mat with DOF shield, protective covers, transport wheels, cable extensions
• Console: the MagicBox adapter runs motion for PlayStation and Xbox titles that send telemetry, with no Windows PC in between (motion only; it does not pass through wheels, pedals or controllers)

See the full Options, Add-Ons & Upgrades guide, or browse all accessories.

Future-proof: upgrade later

Add yaw (P3e) with an upgrade kit (current kit prices, with freight to the US and Canada included, are on that page) or keep climbing: the Pro line upgrades all the way to the six-axis P6e. Every DOF Reality platform is modular; see how the upgrade paths work on our Options & Upgrades page.

Shipping & delivery

Your rig is built to order and ships insured from our European manufacturing partner, door to door with tracking. Freight to the United States and Canada is included in the price. The current lead time is in the Shipping and Returns tab. It arrives disassembled in two boxes (commercial-grade steel, so it is heavy by design = rigid and durable) and bolts together with the included tools; then you install SimRacingStudio and connect by USB. Depending on your country, the carrier may bill import fees (duties, taxes or brokerage) at delivery. These are not included in the price and are never charged at checkout. Full details on our Shipping & Delivery page.

Warranty, support & financing

Every platform includes a full 1-year manufacturer warranty, with an optional Extended +1 Year. As a US-based DOF Reality retailer, we back every order with free pre-sale consultation and hands-on setup help, and you can split the cost with Shop Pay, Affirm, or Klarna at checkout. Questions before you buy? Talk to us or call (952) 649-5710. See Warranty & Support.

Frequently asked questions

Is 2-axis enough for flying helicopters?

For most rotary-wing flying, yes. Pitch and roll carry the bulk of the attitude information you act on in a hover, a banked turn or a dive, and the P2e delivers both on a fast, full-platform chassis. If you specifically want tail-rotor and pedal cues, you can step up to the 3-axis P3e for yaw, or add yaw to the P2e later with an upgrade kit.

What makes the P2e "Pro" versus the Hero line?

The Pro chassis is the strongest and fastest tier DOF Reality builds. It runs roughly 50% faster than the Hero platforms and uses commercial-grade steel rated for users up to 440 lb / 200 kg, so it holds up to long helicopter sessions and aggressive maneuvering that a lighter rig would struggle with.

Do my flight controls move with the platform?

Yes. The P2e is a full-platform design: your seat, cyclic, collective and pedals all mount to the moving frame and travel together. Your hands and feet stay aligned with the controls no matter how the platform pitches or rolls, which is exactly what you want when you're making fine hover corrections.

Can I use the P2e in VR?

Absolutely. The P2e supports OpenVR Motion Compensation, which keeps your in-headset view locked to the virtual cockpit while the platform moves underneath you, with no nausea-inducing drift. It works with the Valve Index, Quest/Quest 2, Reverb G2, Vive, Pimax and more.

How much space do I need for the P2e?

The platform has a 2 x 5 ft footprint and stands 2 ft tall (about 60 x 150 cm), so plan for a dedicated spot with clearance around it for the full range of motion. The exact dimensions and weight ratings are listed in the spec table on this page.