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 So, this is how a good one works! October 13, 2006
D. Bell (Denver, CO)
22 out of 24 found this review helpful
I won a set of these at the International Flight Sim Convention in Denver this summer. They beat my CH USB Pro pedals hands down. These don't over draw the power on my USB hub like the CH did. I highly recommend them.
Works Great For Me March 1, 2007
M. Mitchell (Lake Tahoe)
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
I'm using MSFS 2004 and have had no problem with these pedals. The action is very similar to real airplanes. I did have some brake problems at first but once I changed settings in MSFS 2004 all was fine. My computer is against a wall so I put a wide board (piece of shelf material) on the floor against the wall and the rudders in front of that. So I can push as hard on the rudder pedals as I want.
So for me. Works great no problems.
Definitely well worth it... February 20, 2009
K. Fisher (Louisiana, USA)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
My Saitek Pro Flight Rudder Pedals just came in today. I selected next day air shipping, and they arrived, on time, just as Amazon promised. I've always had hassles when ordering products online, but this time I was very pleased. Amazon stuck to their word, and got my stuff to me right away.
Upon receiving my package, I quickly opened it up. The rudder pedals look very nice, and quite similar to those in many real aircraft. Though they are made of plastic, they are very strong and seem to be well constructed. I set them down by the couch and put my feet on them. I had to adjust the foot rests to the largest setting because I have such large feet. They fit my feet well in this position, with only the very tips of my toes slightly over the edge. They feel very comfortable barefooted, in socks, and even with shoes. However, they do have a tendency to slide on the floor if not secured. This was no problem for me, because they are resting against my wall now, under my computer desk.
The feel of the pedals is VERY nice and quite smooth. They are certainly not unlike those in a real aircraft. I'm currently training for my private VFR license, and these will be very nice to practice with. The tension adjustment knob is also very nice, and it makes adjusting your pedals to fit your preference very easy. You can really fine tune these things to get just the right feel. The toe brake motion also feels very smooth and precise.
I decided to try them out with IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946, probably my favorite combat sim, first. I simply plugged in the pedals, installed the drivers, and was ready to go. Once IL-2 booted up, I went into the HOTAS control section and assigned the pedal axises. My first flight was a little shaky, as I was not used to using the pedals. I kept feeling myself wanting to twist the joystick at first. But, after a few minutes, I began getting the hang of it. These pedals allow you to make VERY precise yaw inputs for crosswind corrections, coordinated turns, complex maneuvers, and sighting in that tricky adversary. I then landed my Messerschmitt Bf-109 perfectly, and was very impressed with the way these pedals handle on the ground. I had to go to the end of the runway, turn around, and make a few more takeoffs and landings just for the heck of it. It was a lot of fun, and feels very, very nice.
But, I was noticing that the position of my Saitek X-52 joystick (another GREAT product) was uncomfortable. So, I went out and built myself a small wooden stand. It positions my joystick firmly on top of a small plank, and it sits between my knees on a small post (just like the position of the stick in a real fighter). The throttle sits on the arm of my chair, and is also positioned correctly now. Once I sat down to play again, I was amazed at how much more realistic it felt. It really immerses you into the game at a totally new level, and it is very exciting. It is a little difficult, now that the "easy-mode twisty-stick" yaw is gone, but I'll get to where I can fly better than ever before in no time. These pedals and an X-52 stick+throttle will boost your game play to totally new heights. There is no way to compare them to a cheap "twisty stick".
Do NOT let the negative reviews turn you off to this wonderful product. I'm really confused as to how people are being so silly about these pedals. They do NOT lock up when you apply full rudder. The only way you will break these pedals is if you rough them up and slam your feet back and forth on them. If you try to fly like that, then you really aren't a good pilot, or you just have no clue what you're doing. There is NO reason to "dog out" a set of rudders pedals. I'm also laughing at the reports of people complaining about these pedals not working right in Microsoft Flight Simulator. It is VERY simple to set them up to work correctly. People were complaining that in MSFS, the brakes are always "half engaged". All one must do is open the control assignments, reverse each brake axis for the pedals, and adjust the sensitivity to your own preference. Yes, it's that simple... Reverse the brake axises for MSFS, folks! And don't forget to turn the "auto-rudder" feature OFF!
Overall, I was VERY pleased with both the product and the service from Amazon.com. I rated 5/5 stars because of this. These pedals will bring your flight sims into the 21st century, and make the game play MUCH more realistic, fun, and exciting. I suggest buying a Saitek X-52 Joystick+Throttle to compliment this wonderful package. You will never regret it!
Works as advertised. January 11, 2009
A Brit in the USA (NM, USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Suprisingly sturdy, these pedals are rather good value for money. I wouldn't call them essential for the casual flyer, but they do add depth and "immersion" to flying. They do slip on carpet, my solution? A $5 transparent bath mat from Family Dollar. Works spectacularly well.
Saitek Flight Sim Accessories February 1, 2008
Real Name™ (Somewhere You're Not, USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have the Saitek Pro Rudder Pedals, X-52 Flight Control System, and Flight Simulator X. All these products are great, except for one thing on the Pro Rudder Pedals. For the pedals, if you are on hardwood or vinyl flooring, you need some double sided foam tape or some other tape because the velcro set that came with it, the adhesive is very strong and actually pulled up some of my vinyl, but other than that the pedals work great! The X-52 FCS is great too because it has so many programmable buttons, knobs, hat switches, and toggles and it has separate throttle and joystick components which it very realistic and fun to use! I highly recommend not getting the PRO version because you pay $100 more just for a higher tension spring on the joystick and a black paint job. These products work great and are very fun, however I recommend buying the complete bundle of Saitek Pro Flight Rudder Pedals, X52 Flight Control System, and Flight Simulator X for $260 with free shipping from DELL.com Love Amazon, but I also love the best deal too. Hope this helps!
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