thercman

MFG V3 are back in stock! I placed my order this morning…

Research and personal requirements… I’ve never used any PC/gaming rudder pedals. So I need determine what the best are for me by reading others experiences and by assessing build quality. For example I don’t want plastic toys that won’t last. That eliminates quite a few. Having the ability to repair them is high on the list of requirements as well… Up until know I’ve been considering the VPC pedals. Along with build quality they would integrate well with my other Virpil gear and software. With that said, the MFG crosswinds might be winning me over. The Slaw pedals do look to be the best built but that comes at a cost. I do believe in the buy once cry one once ideology with the caveat that I consider diminishing returns. Are they worth 2 times the cost of my other options? If so, what am I getting for that cost beyond bragging rights?

What is your #1 choice for rudder pedals? Maybe you already own them or wish to own them....

VpR81, Thanks for all the valuable information. The TM grip arrived today and it is pretty heavy but solid and the buttons seem well made. The second stage on the trigger is a bit weird though. I have definitely considered the RealSimulator grips. With that said. their F-16 grip and FSSB-R3L ULTRA base will be my first upgrade. Since I am just getting started I wanted to begin with quality components that I would be happy with without breaking the bank... I have also ordered Virpil's T50 CM3 Base with a 100mm extension and their throttle. (I might order the 200mm extension as well.) For mounting I chose the Monstertech's short and long table mounts. I do a lot of building with aluminum extrusion and these will go nicely with the new desk frame I am building with 4080... Thanks for the heads up regarding the their inferior fixation nut. I'll be sure the loosen the base screws until I get the 200mm extension. Cheers, Greg EDIT: I was just taking a look at the TM grip. Maybe I can squeeze an o-ring in between the base of the grip and threaded ring. That would allow the thread to put more clamping force on the base section of the grip preventing it from twisting...

Hey guys! Thanks for the replies. While the Virpil controls are a bit pricey I am more than willing to spend the extra cash up front for better quality. Buy once cry once as they say. (Although, as mentioned the prices are probably artificially high right now) With that said, Initially I was drawn to Winwing products for the aesthetics and ability to expand into a full cockpit build down the road if I so choose. (At this point I have found other DIY options) At first glance the quality seemed pretty good and the price point is also on par with what I was imagining spending. But once I did some digging some red flags started to pop up. Some have had issues with plastic bits breaking such as the finger lifts on the throttle or the red knob on the PTO panel breaking. These small things didn't bother me much because I can always go into Fusion 360, model a replacement part, and print one out. But then came the software issues I've been reading about to include possible malicious intent. While this last part is just hearsay, it still raises concerns. Lastly, is the lack of customer service. Buy it and you own it. If it breaks you fix it. At least this is what I am gathering from the internet anyway. Please correct me if I'm wrong... I also briefly looked into VKB since I read good things about them. However, their entire Gunfighter MK iii line is sold out and from what I understand this has been an issue for a while. From what I can tell they seem to be catering more towards the entry level crowd. This also seems to the case with Thrustmaster. Their base hasn't been updated in years and people seem to be voicing their displeasure in that. Although, Flight Sim Expo 2023 is coming up so maybe they'll update their product line with something that competes in the prosumer category. So that long explanation is what has brought me to Virpil. From what I can tell they have created nicely machined internal parts on their bases that scream quality. Combine that with a robust piece of software that can map almost everything you can think of (At least from my perspective anyway.) and you have a quality component. I have also contacted the company inquiring about the status of their inventory and the promptly replied explaining about their backordering system. So thumbs up so far regarding customer service. Okay, so based on all my research it's going to be the CM3 with the TM F/A 18C grip, VPC MongoosT-50CM3 Throttle, and the VPC ACE Flight Pedals. I'll be mounting the hardware with Monstertech products. Any recommendations or corrections?

Hey Guys! So after looking over the many options of bases out there Virpil seems to be the best option at this price point. At least from what I can tell anyway. Which brings me to the question. Which is the best base for DCS World? The recently updated WarBRD-D or the Mongoos T-50CM3? What I mean is, which one provides the most realistic feel? Along with the base, what is the recommended flight stick of choice to go with it? At first, I wanted replica such as the TM F/A 18 stick on the CM3 but if the WarBRD-D feels better then maybe a plastic grip? I'm just starting out in flight sims so I hope this isn't to redundant for you guys. I'm just looking for advice from people that have had hands on with them... Thanks!