Saitek Pro Flight Rudder Pedals

by Saitek

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: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (121 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #2 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Game Hardware > PC Game Hardware > 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 ....

 

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

71 of 74 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 "Scott Pope" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Saitek Pro Flight Rudder Pedals (Personal Computers)

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
Too light

61 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

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

By 

Nick (CA - USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Saitek Pro Flight Rudder Pedals (Personal Computers)

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.

26 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

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

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D. Bell "Hard to Shop For" (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Saitek Pro Flight Rudder Pedals (Personal Computers)

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.