OrLoK Posted May 5, 2017 Posted May 5, 2017 It arrives today! Took a while to get here but we had a lot of international holidayswhich may have slowed things a bit. Its now may 5 and i received my tracking number on April 25. Croatia to UK. Cant wait until 2pm!
dburne Posted May 5, 2017 Posted May 5, 2017 It arrives today! Took a while to get here but we had a lot of international holidayswhich may have slowed things a bit. Its now may 5 and i received my tracking number on April 25. Croatia to UK. Cant wait until 2pm! You are in for a treat! 1
BOO Posted May 5, 2017 Posted May 5, 2017 though mine recently developed a fault - after 2000hrs of use and whacking the brake taxi-ing, a pedal angle adjustment screw came slightly loose. I know. Took me all minute to sort it.
OrLoK Posted May 5, 2017 Posted May 5, 2017 Well, I have them. First impressions, the box is half the size I thought it would be, which made me confused, but on unpacking and assemblage, they're huge. http://imgur.com/a/G34as (SMALL cat and Zippo for size comparison) Ginormous. Also, forget anything you have heard about HPL or wood composite. It *may* well be hpl, but where I am and the temps im at if feels more of a metal/plastic composite. Perhaps an aluminium of some sort. Easy to put together too. BUT!!!! My right toe brake refused to function!!!111! easy fix, the cable wasn't fully seated. My fault. Installation is a breeze as is setting it up in BoX. Now, I had read that folk said that they needed time to adjust to the pedal, "what nonsense" I thought, It'll be just like using a sexier set of pedals compared to my G25s. Not true. I *will* need some practice, especially on taxiing but i noticed a definite improvement in aiming in the air and general control of my aircraft. I think they're a good investment. No ragrets so far.... L http://imgur.com/a/5q4PD 1
LLv24_SukkaVR Posted May 5, 2017 Posted May 5, 2017 These were my first pedals and it took some time to get used to them but now i couldnt fly without them. Theyre perfect in almost every aspect (the heel thing could be taller IMO). You should try different CAMs if the centering doesnt please you, im happy with CAM4. Anyway, enjoy your new set of maybe the greatest pedals out there! 1
VBF-12_Stick-95 Posted May 5, 2017 Posted May 5, 2017 If you have any issues whatsoever, Milan is one top guy to deal with.
OrLoK Posted May 6, 2017 Posted May 6, 2017 Ive tried not to pester him but any emails i have sent were promptly and courteously replied. I wouldnt hesitate to order from him again. He does need to design a HOTAS!
VBF-12_Stick-95 Posted May 7, 2017 Posted May 7, 2017 Ive tried not to pester him but any emails i have sent were promptly and courteously replied. I wouldnt hesitate to order from him again. He does need to design a HOTAS! I suggested the need for a new FFB joystick.
ruby_monkey Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 (edited) Ordered my Crosswind a few months ago; received notification last week that the batch containing my item was being finished off (they had to switch supplier for their springs); invoice arrived yesterday; pedals should ship in a week. Damn, but I'm looking forward to flying with these. I have a set of Thrustmaster T.Flight pedals as a temporary stand-in but they're not really up to snuff - pedals too close together and painful amounts of stiction in their action. And if Milan ever does look at FFB joysticks then I for one would be happy to throw my knickers money at him. I'm just rediscovering my love for Microsoft's Sidewinder 2 FFB unit but they're getting long in the tooth and I'd love to see what a craftsman could do with today's technology. Edited June 27, 2017 by ruby_monkey
dburne Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 Ordered my Crosswind a few months ago; received notification last week that the batch containing my item was being finished off (they had to switch supplier for their springs); invoice arrived yesterday; pedals should ship in a week. Damn, but I'm looking forward to flying with these. You are in for a treat! I have been flying with mine quite often since Dec 2015 and absolutely love them, the smoothness and precision is incredible.
OrLoK Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 Ordered my Crosswind a few months ago; received notification last week that the batch containing my item was being finished off (they had to switch supplier for their springs); invoice arrived yesterday; pedals should ship in a week. Damn, but I'm looking forward to flying with these. I have a set of Thrustmaster T.Flight pedals as a temporary stand-in but they're not really up to snuff - pedals too close together and painful amounts of stiction in their action. And if Milan ever does look at FFB joysticks then I for one would be happy to throw my knickers money at him. I'm just rediscovering my love for Microsoft's Sidewinder 2 FFB unit but they're getting long in the tooth and I'd love to see what a craftsman could do with today's technology. My right pedal is incredibly squeaky, i wonder if thats the reason for the change in supplier?
dburne Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 My right pedal is incredibly squeaky, i wonder if thats the reason for the change in supplier? I am surprised to hear that, you should definitely contact Milan about that.
ruby_monkey Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 (edited) Brake springs have been modified for improved feel and, yes, less squeaking. From an e-mail update a couple of weeks ago: We recently changed our spring supplier due to some troubles with the old one. We used that opportunity to make a revision of the spring designs for our product. Pedals that will be delivered to you already include new modified springs. While we don't have pictures to show just yet...we can tell you what's changed : - Brake axis springs are made of thicker wire and slightly modified ( torsion diameter, hooking point, zinc plating in matt color) ...result is better looking spring that provide approx 10% stronger feedback on brakes with less friction and less squeek sounds.- Main rudder centering spring is also zinc plated in matt finish to reflect the overall design of the pedals. Edited June 27, 2017 by ruby_monkey 1
OrLoK Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 (edited) Brake springs have been modified for improved feel and, yes, less squeaking. good to know. My left pedal is as smooth as butter but the right one is a creaky squeaky nightmare (compared) PS you'll love em! Edited June 27, 2017 by OrLoK
Jade_Monkey Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 (edited) I've had zero issues with squeaking so far. My experience has been excellent with the MFG crosswind (black). Highly recommend them. Edited June 27, 2017 by Jade_Monkey
=EXPEND=Tripwire Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 I've had zero issues with squeaking so far. My experience has been excellent with the MFG crosswind (black). Highly recommend them. Same - Zero issues and nothing but praise! I believe mine was in the same batch as yours.
OrLoK Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 I like to think of mine as a limited "Squeaker Edition"
Bando Posted June 28, 2017 Posted June 28, 2017 Strange. My pedal set also has the right brake being extremely squeaky. Works flawless, but squeaky as hell. 1
OrLoK Posted June 28, 2017 Posted June 28, 2017 (edited) Anyone else other than Bando and I got a squeaker? Any idea how to quieten our mouse powered pedals? Edited June 28, 2017 by OrLoK
dburne Posted June 28, 2017 Posted June 28, 2017 I would definitley make contact with Milan guys, based on my experience and with what all I have read about these pedals over the last few years, that is very much not normal. 1
ST_Pirato Posted June 28, 2017 Posted June 28, 2017 My pedals are one of the first sold (Serial No. 003) I've had squeaky spring on the Brakes too, I applied silicon grease to the spring once some years ago. Never had any squeaky sound since. Might add that those old springs are not zinc covered,just plain steel or whatever. That was the only thing I ever had to fix myself,except for a cable for the brake axis once. At that time there was no loop on the cable like on newer pedals (from second batch onward). Turned out that adding the loop was the solution to the broken brake cables. Never had any trouble with those pedals, besides those 2 things mentioned. And thats after almost 4 years of more or less daily heavy use and abuse. Only wish the Combat style pedals would finaly be ready, those where promised shortly after I have bought my pedals... 1
OrLoK Posted June 28, 2017 Posted June 28, 2017 silicon grease eh? i dont really want to bother Milan about such a trivial issue so I might try that. Any recommendations on anything *not* to use just in case its not compatible with the pedals materials? 1
ruby_monkey Posted July 5, 2017 Posted July 5, 2017 Looks like my set has finally cleared the Zagreb flight-test centre and is now crossing Germany. Not (too) long now.
Hoss Posted July 5, 2017 Posted July 5, 2017 (edited) ordered a pair and sent him an email about the delay because of spring mfg, and he said that's sorted now and he's working on the July orders and mine will be in that batch................ can't wait to try them.............. except COMNAVHOUSEPAC is retired now and on the look out for packages with my name on them.............. so she will be eyeballing me when they come in............... but the tuning out comes easy after 30 years of being together... but my Avatar explains the precarious game I play................... Cheers Hoss Edited July 5, 2017 by Hoss
ruby_monkey Posted July 6, 2017 Posted July 6, 2017 Pedals are here. Time to break out the toolbox. Well, there's a neat touch - the USB cable is a separate standard A-to-B cable instead of being wired permanently to the pedals (they have a female USB-B socket). No more will chewed cables need a soldering iron and electrician's tape to fix. Damnit, even the styrofoam packaging is a bloody jigsaw puzzle. 1
OrLoK Posted July 7, 2017 Posted July 7, 2017 Pedals are here. Time to break out the toolbox. Well, there's a neat touch - the USB cable is a separate standard A-to-B cable instead of being wired permanently to the pedals (they have a female USB-B socket). No more will chewed cables need a soldering iron and electrician's tape to fix. Damnit, even the styrofoam packaging is a bloody jigsaw puzzle. let us know how you get on!
ruby_monkey Posted July 8, 2017 Posted July 8, 2017 One word: sweet! Took about ten minutes to assemble (no. 5 cam, soft spring), adjust, and calibrate. Fire up BoS and... bugger me! I have accurate rudder control! The pedals are nicely separated, the action is smooth and precise, brakes feel great - so much so that I'm flying with rudder sensitivity set to 0% (linear response) and enjoying every minute of it. 'scuse the rats' nest, but here they are in their new home: crosswind by Jean-Yves, on Flickr Now I just need to let my children know they've been sold to pay for my pedals. Seems a fair trade to me. 2
dburne Posted July 8, 2017 Posted July 8, 2017 One word: sweet! Took about ten minutes to assemble (no. 5 cam, soft spring), adjust, and calibrate. Fire up BoS and... bugger me! I have accurate rudder control! The pedals are nicely separated, the action is smooth and precise, brakes feel great - so much so that I'm flying with rudder sensitivity set to 0% (linear response) and enjoying every minute of it. 'scuse the rats' nest, but here they are in their new home: Big congrats! They are great aren't they? I so love mine! Love that new graphite color as well , looks sweet!
ruby_monkey Posted July 12, 2017 Posted July 12, 2017 OK - time to don my big boy's trousers and adjust the brake spring tension. There may be swearing involved.
Taxman Posted July 15, 2017 Posted July 15, 2017 OK - time to don my big boy's trousers and adjust the brake spring tension. There may be swearing involved. I ordered mine on June 23 and I should be able to pay on 17th. But one of interesting notes in the email I received on the 13th is what Crosswinds is now offering "New soft centering spring addon is available for purchase" You might want to check it out. I add the new "springs" to my order. 75 year old legs get tired really fast.
ruby_monkey Posted July 15, 2017 Posted July 15, 2017 I ordered mine on June 23 and I should be able to pay on 17th. But one of interesting notes in the email I received on the 13th is what Crosswinds is now offering "New soft centering spring addon is available for purchase" You might want to check it out. I add the new "springs" to my order. 75 year old legs get tired really fast. I feel your pain - I commute by bicycle every day and my wrong-end-of-my-forties legs feel every mile. Oh yes, I've fitted the softer centring spring. FWIW I've also adjusted the brake springs to their lowest-tension setting - turns out (once one actually watches the set-up tutorials) to be a straight-forward job after all. I think you're going to love your pedals.
Taxman Posted July 15, 2017 Posted July 15, 2017 I feel your pain - I commute by bicycle every day and my wrong-end-of-my-forties legs feel every mile. Oh yes, I've fitted the softer centring spring. FWIW I've also adjusted the brake springs to their lowest-tension setting - turns out (once one actually watches the set-up tutorials) to be a straight-forward job after all. I think you're going to love your pedals. Thanks, I am looking forward to these pedals my older Saitek ones are not up the task anymore.
Raptorman0 Posted July 16, 2017 Posted July 16, 2017 One word: sweet! Took about ten minutes to assemble (no. 5 cam, soft spring), adjust, and calibrate. Fire up BoS and... bugger me! I have accurate rudder control! The pedals are nicely separated, the action is smooth and precise, brakes feel great - so much so that I'm flying with rudder sensitivity set to 0% (linear response) and enjoying every minute of it. 'scuse the rats' nest, but here they are in their new home: crosswind by Jean-Yves, on Flickr Now I just need to let my children know they've been sold to pay for my pedals. Seems a fair trade to me. I have these pedals and love them, not seen them in the new graphite finish. They look fab❤️
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