JV44KURFURST Posted January 23, 2020 Posted January 23, 2020 I’m about to purchase new rudder pedals since my Saitek pedals r dead. Need people’s input on which pedals to get not to many reviews on both items. Any help and advice would be great. All I know is Virpil are all metal construction and MFG are composite. So I need your guys help. Also thanks for your time. Happy flying 1 1
FlyingH Posted January 23, 2020 Posted January 23, 2020 The MFG are great, I´ve had them for a couple of years now and never regretted the choise! 1
SCG_Fenris_Wolf Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 I have BRD F-3 pedals, which were made by the guy who's making Virpil's pedals now and have the same base. They are incredibly accurate and sturdy - even if you kick them, they'll live, and forgive. I think you cannot do much wrong with either of them, I've heard the MFG are great too. 1 1
Sokol1 Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 (edited) The major diference is VirPil pedal being made all in metal and MFG in composite material. Other than this they are very similar, 12 bits axes resolution, contactless sensor, bearings in pivots, CAM center system - dual CAM in VKB, one CAM in MFG. MFG seems have more adjust options (width, inclination, spring tension). VirPil is relatively new on market (MFG has almost 10 years), but they are an enhanced version of the renowned BRD pedals. Edited January 24, 2020 by Sokol1
69th_Panp Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 (edited) I have the 64 th MFG set built, still going strong and without any issues at all, still as precise as when they were new. Edited January 24, 2020 by 69th_Panp
Cynic_Al Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 4 hours ago, JV44KURFURST said: my Saitek pedals r dead Are you sure they're not repairable? I'd be very surprised if they weren't.
JV44KURFURST Posted January 24, 2020 Author Posted January 24, 2020 I have tried to clean contacts and almost no feedback when u put them back together. Even removed drivers and reinstalled and still no response when trying to fly in IL-2. So it’s time for a new toy that will last forever.
dburne Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 I have been running the MFG Pedals since Dec 2015 and they are awesome.
nickj123 Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 I have the Virpil Ace-2 pedals which are very good. You get two springs with them to adjust the resistance - I'm currently running both springs for aircraft, but for helicopters you can remove the springs completely to make the pedals much lighter.
1CGS LukeFF Posted January 24, 2020 1CGS Posted January 24, 2020 Very happy here with the MFG rudder pedals.
9./JG27golani79 Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 Using MFGs since a couple of years and they are just great!
Chief_Mouser Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 Love my MFGs. Game changer when I got them. Whether you go for them or the Virpils I suspect you'll be really pleased.
WallysWorld Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 I am using the VKB's T-Rudders Mk.IV pedals which I really like, but for those of you with the MFG Crosswinds, how is the movement of the pedals on the floor? Just curious because I was just watching this video about the Crosswinds and the reviewer mentioned about an issue with the pedals balancing on the floor and his fix for it. MFG Crosswinds review
4driano Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 I have MFG for almost two years. They are excellent.
dburne Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 2 hours ago, WallysWorld said: I am using the VKB's T-Rudders Mk.IV pedals which I really like, but for those of you with the MFG Crosswinds, how is the movement of the pedals on the floor? Just curious because I was just watching this video about the Crosswinds and the reviewer mentioned about an issue with the pedals balancing on the floor and his fix for it. MFG Crosswinds review I have a concrete floor with a rubber pad, and I used Velcro to attach my pedals to the rubber pad.
SCG_Fenris_Wolf Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 23 hours ago, Sokol1 said: The major diference is VirPil pedal being made all in metal and MFG in composite material. Other than this they are very similar, 12 bits axes resolution, contactless sensor, bearings in pivots, CAM center system - dual CAM in VKB, one CAM in MFG. MFG seems have more adjust options (width, inclination, spring tension). VirPil is relatively new on market (MFG has almost 10 years), but they are an enhanced version of the renowned BRD pedals. My BRD-F3 has inclination options and spring tension settings as well, with 2 different springs, and two different hook systems to mount them on.
Cynic_Al Posted January 25, 2020 Posted January 25, 2020 On 1/24/2020 at 4:17 AM, JV44KURFURST said: I have tried to clean contacts and almost no feedback when u put them back together. Even removed drivers and reinstalled and still no response when trying to fly in IL-2. So it’s time for a new toy that will last forever. No matter what needs replacing, that would be a simple fix for someone in your locale. Just don't bin them.
Soarfeat Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 Received the MFG Crosswind V2 this past Dec. 2019 ( very surprised Santa gift ). I feel comfortable fully recommending them. The price is fair for the high standard of construction and precision put into the design and Milan is a very nice gentleman who will reply to any questions you have on these pedals. Also, these were ordered from NC in the US and was received amazingly fast ( I believe it was within 5 days ). Also and very importantly, these pedals have a variety of adjustments to fine tune them for your individual taste, and as far as how they work, they are extremely smooth and very accurate with easy access to adjust tension as needed. I am very happy with these and will say compared to cheaper pedals, they will make a difference to your sim flying. Cheers--sf
Sokol1 Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 On 1/24/2020 at 5:57 PM, WallysWorld said: ... MFG Crosswinds, how is the movement of the pedals on the floor? Just curious because I was just watching this video about the Crosswinds and the reviewer mentioned about an issue with the pedals balancing on the floor and his fix for it. MFG Crosswinds review Ideally you need fix MFG's over a wood sheet or similar, or bolt in some kind of "cockpit" (Obutto, etc), or they can tilt and/or slide over floor, since you keep foots over most time.
Chief_Mouser Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 On 1/24/2020 at 8:57 PM, WallysWorld said: I am using the VKB's T-Rudders Mk.IV pedals which I really like, but for those of you with the MFG Crosswinds, how is the movement of the pedals on the floor? Just curious because I was just watching this video about the Crosswinds and the reviewer mentioned about an issue with the pedals balancing on the floor and his fix for it. MFG Crosswinds review Have my Crosswinds mounted on a lump of kitchen worktop as I prefer them to be a bit higher than the floor. I based my seat on a cross between the 109 and Hurricane; I don't have a 'pit', just a preferred seat position.
VBF-12_Stick-95 Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 Have had a pair of MFG Crosswinds since 2015. At first I used velcro to hold them down to a piece of plywood without any issue. I have since moved them to a Wheel Stand which allows horizontal adjustment and they fit perfectly. Love the pedals, very sturdy.
Soarfeat Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 In regards to the MFG Crosswinds tilting, I can see how it can be possible for them to tilt and I can make them tilt by purposely sliding one foot off the pedals before the other foot, however I have not had any problem with this occurring while using them as I normally do. I have my set on a wooden floor with no mounts or velcro. Carpets may pose a bit more instability ( I have no carpet to test them on ). cheers -sf-
chaseydog Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 Received my Virpil Ace-2 pedals mid November. Solidly built and for the most part problem free. I have had an issue with the left toe brake going out of calibration. It’s happened twice so far and I haven’t had any problems recalibrating it. Now that it’s happened a second time I need to reach out to Virpil support and see if there’s anything that can be done.
TWC_Ace Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 (edited) MFGs are work of art. Edited January 27, 2020 by =VARP=Tvrdi 1
WarPig_VR Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 Salut, Upgraded from the Saitek pedals to the MFG's 18months ago and I would recommend them heartily, the accuracy with which you can operate the rudder with them is worlds apart from the experience I had (and you probably too) with the Saitek ones. The Saitek's I had still worked good when I changed over and I was able to sell them to a fellow pilot in our unit. It is a good rudder pedal system for its price I guess. The crosswind though really is something I should have bought years ago if I had known they were so much better.
Lusekofte Posted February 2, 2020 Posted February 2, 2020 My mfg crosswind are accurate but righr wheel brake do not work anymore. Got first edition of them so its old. I do not mind too much
LLv34_Flanker Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 S! I bit the bullet on the MFG Crosswinds. Placing order tomorrow. Graphite color was also darn cool looking on them. 1
dburne Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 1 hour ago, LLv34_Flanker said: S! I bit the bullet on the MFG Crosswinds. Placing order tomorrow. Graphite color was also darn cool looking on them. Congrats! 1 1
1PL-Husar-1Esk Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 My CH propedals should be retiring , I did some research and decided to order the Rx Viper V2 from Slaw Devices.
LLv34_Flanker Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 (edited) @dburneThanks! Your Cat looks quite happy in that picture ? Edited February 3, 2020 by LLv34_Flanker
OrLoK Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 On 1/26/2020 at 11:07 PM, soarfeat said: In regards to the MFG Crosswinds tilting, I can see how it can be possible for them to tilt and I can make them tilt by purposely sliding one foot off the pedals before the other foot, however I have not had any problem with this occurring while using them as I normally do. I have my set on a wooden floor with no mounts or velcro. Carpets may pose a bit more instability ( I have no carpet to test them on ). cheers -sf- i use double sided velcro on carpet and in my old flat wooden floorboards, no tilt, no carpet damage
LLv34_Flanker Posted February 4, 2020 Posted February 4, 2020 S! Carbon colored V2 MFG Crosswinds ordered. Now the wait for them to arrive. The well served CH ProPedals can now retire.
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