Saitek Pro Flight Rudder Pedals

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• Self-centring pedals with adjustable damping / Foot rests adjust to fit all sizes and include non-slip materials
• Precise rudder and braking control / Tension adjustment - choose resistance to suit the way you fly
• Partial metal construction for long life
• Saitekżs powerful Saitek Smart Technology programming software allows gamers to configure their controls to suit their preferred gaming style
• Connectivity: USB 2.0 Works with: Windows XP, XP64 and Vista (all versions) Windows 7

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16 x 16.5 x 7 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000H67DDY
• Item model number: PZ35
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (204 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #3 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Game Hardware > Accessories > Controllers > Flight Controls
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Saitek Pro Flight Rudder Pedals with Toe Brakes

Add realistic control to your flight simulation setup with Saitek's Pro Flight Rudder Pedals. Control the rudder and toe brakes of your aircraft with your feet - - just like real pilots do. Designed to work in conjunction with the Saitek Pro Flight Yoke System, these self-centering USB-powered rudders add an extra layer of precision to the aircraft control all pilots require.

 

Precise Rudder and Braking Control

The smooth, precise motion of the Rudder Pedals enables accurate command over your aircraft, while differential braking provides independent control of the left and right toe brakes.

 

Fully Adjustable Tension Dial

Choose your own resistance to suit the way you fly. Apply just a little pressure to make the Rudder Pedals respond, or choose to exert more force; a simple twist is all it takes to get you dialed in.

 

 

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Additional Features:

• Self-centering pedals with adjustable damping.
• Foot rests adjust to fit all sizes and include non-slip materials.
• Precise rudder and braking control.
• Tension adjustment - - choose resistance to suit the way you fly.
• High-quality, part metal construction for long life.
• Included ST Programming Software allows you to configure your controls to suit your preferred gaming style, and to save those configurations as personal profiles.

 

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Flight Simulation Software Compatibility	System Requirements
FSX  —  Flight Simulator X X-Plane Most Other Flight Simulation Games	USB 2.0 Port Windows XP, Vista or 7 (32- and 64-bit)

 

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Saitek Pro Flight Products are Fully Customizable to Meet Your Needs

Modular and interchangeable, Saitek's range of Instrument Panels can be situated one on top of another or side-by-side. Want the Multi Panel above the Radio Panel? Done. Want your Switch Panel to the left of your Yoke? Go for it. Easy-to-use mounting brackets provide the means to arrange your flight simulation setup in a configuration only limited by your imagination.

Build the Ultimate Virtual Cockpit

With Saitek's Pro Flight Yoke System, the configuration of your dreams can become reality. From just a Yoke and a Throttle Quadrant, easily add Rudder Pedals and a multitude of Switch, Navigation, and Instrument Panels to fully customize your flight simulator. Commercial or private, seasoned or novice, you have the ability to equip your flight simulation setup with all the essentials needed to vastly improve your skill set and muscle memory.

 

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Additional Saitek Pro Flight Products

Use these other fine Saitek Pro Flight products to build the ultimate virtual cockpit.

Saitek Pro Flight Yoke and Throttle Quadrant Highly engineered to meet the exacting needs of the true flight simulation enthusiast…

Saitek Pro Flight Switch Panel Expand the number of controls for your flight simulation setup...

Saitek Pro Flight FIP Display and update 1 of 12 different instruments in real time...

Saitek Pro Flight Multi Panel LED displays work in real-time with Flight Simulator X ....

 

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

76 of 80 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great, but use extreme care. January 12, 2008

By Nick

After learning the "hard" way, the Rudder Pedals work Great! First (and very importantly) do NOT try to assign any functions to the pedals using your feet! After plugging in the USB connection put them on a flat surface and use your hands when moving the pedals to assign the right and left "Differential Brake" functions, then again using your hands, assign the "Rudder Axis" function.
Secondly, do not get overly exuburent when imputing the right or left "Rudder", if you hit the stops "firmly" the pedals will LOCK-UP! You will then have to remove 20 screws, and carefully re-align the pedals so they "unlock", then have to reinstall the 20 screws! Trust me, I've done it three times (greatly increasing my "expletive deleted" vocabulary in the process!) In spite of the above, they work well. I am a retired corporate pilot and use my flight sim to practice instrument procedures.

76 of 80 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice but could be a Bit Sturdier November 16, 2006

By P. Scott Pope TOP 500 REVIEWER

As someone new to flight simulators, these were the first rudder pedals I have ever used. My general impression is that they work well but their flimsy construction is disconcerting. As I haven't ever used CH pedals, it is difficult to assess what would be considered sturdy for a consumer product like this. However, the Saitek pedals feel as if they would be damaged by putting any amount of weight on the pedal surface. Not only is the plastic rather thin but the whole apparatus is extremely light. Saitek should have used some inexpensive ballast to rectify the latter problem.

Unfortunately, the light weight means they are not stable when used straight out of the box. With several through holes, the designers are probably suggesting the user mount the base to a heavier object. To use them on carpet, I took a different approach. In each of the eight holes, I mounted a set screw with a flat machined end. These were adjusted with a nut and large washer (for weight distribution) to allow a 3/8" elevation. The screws will penetrate the pile and resist any forward movement. To increase the effect, I attached eight, one pound lead ingots with double-sided tape to the base. This arrangement provides a very stable platform.

In my ten hours of Flight Simulator X, I haven't found any problems with pedals. However, I did observe some minor flutter on occasion when using the Saitek diagnostic software. It generally goes away after some movement.

Despite concerns over the construction, the pedals have some nice features. There is an adjustable tension knob in the center of the pedals. In addition, the pedal surface is adjustable for different shoe sizes.

In general, the Saitek Pro Flight Rudder pedals work well and look nice.... It would just be more comforting if Saitek used a few more millimeters of plastic on the pedals and base.

Pros

Accuracy

Easy to setup

Features (tension knob and adjustable pedal surface)

Cons

Flimsy

Some flutter

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30 of 35 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars So, this is how a good one works! October 13, 2006

By D. Bell

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.

29 of 35 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars I do NOT recommend these! December 21, 2006

By R. Bunch

Amazon Verified Purchase

These pedals do not work on some PCs. When you go to the calibrate window and click the properties button it takes you to the window that shows the function of the pedals. Normally, there should not be any red bars showing for the "brake" function, but mine showed "half brake" application without any deflection of the pedals. If I barely touched the pedals the red bars go away and all looks fine, but not so. Apparently, this half-brake condition exists whenever you boot up any sim program, and the brakes on any plane are applied half way all the time. I found that applying full brakes on these pedals would actually release the brakes on the plane and let me take off, but when you land, the brakes are already half on and no way to increase them!

Saitek felt it was a mechanical hardware problem, so I sent them back to Saitek for evaluation. They sent me a whole new set. Same problem. The tech told me it was just the way they were designed and they couldn't do anything about it. What!?!?!? Also, they said I will have to return them to place of purchase for a refund, but Amazon has a 30 day limit on returns and Saitek took four weeks to send them back to me, so I am way out of the 30 day limit.

I tried these on a Toshiba Sattelite laptop, and a Gateway desktop PC, both with very good video cards. Same problem on each machine.

Saitek obviously has a problem with these pedals that they won't support, so beware.

I also have a set of CH pedals and I like them much better anyway!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Works amazing with FSX April 9, 2007

By Christian Plante

It took me a while to figure out the 'brake' problem with Microsoft Flight Simulator X. One has to 'reverse' each of the brake axes, put the 'sensitivity' to the maximum (rightmost) and the 'null' zone to 0 (leftmost). Otherwise, as a pilot who flies real single engine airplanes, I can say this is a great complement to any HOTAS. Your flight experience cannot be complete without it (especially for taildraggers). I use those with a Saitek X45.

18 of 21 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely well worth it... February 19, 2009

By K. Fisher

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! Read more ›