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Rudder Pedal Recommendation

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Eoraptor1

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After an experience with a real-world flight, a good friend of mine is considering making the move into flight simulation to sharpen his skills. Naturally, I suggested FSX and the Sim-Outhouse. I use a twisting joystick to control my rudder, but he wants to use rudder pedals. I would greatly appreciate a recommendation on a good yoke and pedal set for use with FSX. I would be ecstatic if someone from the SOH could also recommend a good freeware and payware Cirrus SN22, emphasis on an accurate flight envelope and readable gauges. A fully clickable VC would be a plus.

Thanks in advance,

JAMES
 
I love my CH Eclipse yoke and pedals (I also have the throttle quadrant). They're simple, sturdy, reliable, and have lots of programable features and buttons. I really work them out and have had nothing but glitch-free enjoyment.
 
I am in the opposite camp and have the Saitek yoke and pedals. I love the feel of the pedals after using a set of PC racing wheel pedals for years. The yoke is smooth and has plenty of travel but I rarely use it as my Saitek X52 is always available and I have to switch set-ups to use my yoke. The throttle quadrant that comes with the yoke has a long 90° throw which means more accuracy and better 'feel' than the short throw types.
 
I'm with Tako_Kichi on this one and with my personal experience in doing flight training in both; Cessna's and Piper's. I have to say I'd recommend the Saitek yoke and pedal setup. And if you want to transition to multi engine you can easily add a second throttle quadrant via USB and change the knobs as appropriate. Granted you have to go through Flightsim to reassign the axis' every time.

Brian
 
My system is also all Saitek. This includes yoke, rudder pedals, and plenty of throttle quadrants. I am quite happy with the setup.
 
In my opinion rudder pedals are a must if you mostly fly classic or GA / aerobatic aircraft.
I have the CH rudder pedals in the moment, but consider to buy other ones. Technically, they work flawless, but I don't like that the pedals are very close to another and breaking can be a pain because of the long travel of the pedal.
I'd consider Saitek's Pro Flight Pedals or Combat pedals, or Simped standard or F-16 (expensive...) versions. http://www.dhs-electronic.de/index2.php?id=210&lng=en .


Cheers,
Mark
 
roger-wilco-66 said:
In my opinion rudder pedals are a must if you mostly fly classic or GA / aerobatic aircraft.
I have the CH rudder pedals in the moment, but consider to buy other ones. Technically, they work flawless, but I don't like that the pedals are very close to another and breaking can be a pain because of the long travel of the pedal.
I'd consider Saitek's Pro Flight Pedals or Combat pedals, or Simped standard or F-16 (expensive...) versions. http://www.dhs-electronic.de/index2.php?id=210&lng=en .


Cheers,
Mark
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Having had both the Saitek Pro Filght and Combat pedals, I can say the combat pedals feel much more precise in their input movements and far mroe durable than their original entry pedals, pro filght. The Combat pedals are only a few more dollars, but very much worthwhile. Also, had various problems with the Siatek Pro Flight ones coming off track by the gear slipping and having to dis-assemble them to repair. Also, toe brakes on the Combat Pedals work much better than the Pro Flight ones.

Matt
 
Thank you everyone for your answers. They are very much appreciated. My friend is particularly interested in the Cirrus SN22 (He has some real-world experience on the design) and is close to pulling the trigger on FSX. I've been reading net reviews of the various free- and payware models, but if anyone has experience with one or more of these, I'd like to hear from you.

JAMES
 
Glad to see some more coordination between real world and sim flying. I recently turned my gal's son onto FS (student pilot) and my daughter who is working on her inst rating. The pedals are a great asset, no matter which set you get. Travelling I am stuck with a SAITEK Cyborg X, which is a break apart twisti stick with two throttles, but appreciate the smooth control of the X-52 and the CH pedals at home.

Cheers: T
 
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