MFG Crosswinds Availabilty

[davebert]

Now that we ordered our Thrustmaster Warthogs we need rudder pedals and have decided on the MFG Crosswinds pedals from Milan in Croatia. Before we order them I wanted to be sure he is still selling the pedals. Has anybody purchased them recently? The website looks alive and well and I contacted him through the contact link yesterday but have heard nothing back.

 

Thanks

 

 

edit: I just found this and is dated November 8, 2018 so I think we are good to go...

https://mfg.simundza.com/blog/volair-sim-obutto-r3volution-compatibility-with-wap-addon-from-mfg/

 

 

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Edited November 24, 2018 by davebert
Spelled rudder "rundder. :)

[Bob_Bushman]

I think I ordered mine in April

Was slotted for June batch or something, I might be wrong about this.

 

Anyhoo. pedals arrived as expected and they where indeed a huge upgrade from my CH.

 

I recommend getting the optional width adjustment not right away.

They are actually so wide these pedals I was on the edge of comfort without the narrower fit.

If you build a pit for instance you need these just so they fit.

And with such great gear you really should ;)

[chief]

Yep got mine in October.

[davebert]

I think I ordered mine in April

Was slotted for June batch or something, I might be wrong about this.

 

Anyhoo. pedals arrived as expected and they where indeed a huge upgrade from my CH.

 

I recommend getting the optional width adjustment not right away.

They are actually so wide these pedals I was on the edge of comfort without the narrower fit.

If you build a pit for instance you need these just so they fit.

And with such great gear you really should ;)

 

 

Thanks for the info. I looked at the pdf drawings and the width to the outside of the pedals is almost 19.5 inches and the pedals are 4 inches wide so that leaves 11.6 inches in between the insides of the pedals. Sure glad I decided *not* to get the Thrustmaster pedals.

[davebert]

Yep got mine in October.

 

 

Thanks for the reply. :thumbup: How do you like them? Do you know if he offers the lighter spring for heli operation or if he has just refined the design with the tension adjuster? I read about an optional spring that is not on the order form that you have to request and pay a little extra for.

[golani79]

I´v also got a pair of Crosswinds and you can adjust the spring tension - absolutely fine to fly Helos as well!

[chief]

I loosen the spring off completely for the helo flying. I don’t like to have any tension at all since you pedals are very rarely in the neutral position...maybe on the ground and that’s about it. And yes, it’s tension is quite easily adjustable. As for how do I like them? I think they are fantastic. I bought the TM TPR pedals at the same time and dollar for dollar value I’d say the MFGs are the better way to go. The TPRs are awesome as well but cost quite a bit more.

[Bob_Bushman]

I´v also got a pair of Crosswinds and you can adjust the spring tension - absolutely fine to fly Helos as well!

 

You could just unhook the spring itself completely if you like.

[fitness88]

Now that we ordered our Thrustmaster Warthogs we need rudder pedals and have decided on the MFG Crosswinds pedals from Milan in Croatia. Before we order them I wanted to be sure he is still selling the pedals. Has anybody purchased them recently? The website looks alive and well and I contacted him through the contact link yesterday but have heard nothing back.

 

Thanks

 

 

edit: I just found this and is dated November 8, 2018 so I think we are good to go...

https://mfg.simundza.com/blog/volair-sim-obutto-r3volution-compatibility-with-wap-addon-from-mfg/

 

 

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Good time to buy...I saw TW on sale in Canada for the US equivalent of 187.00 for the j-stick...good till dec. 2.

[davebert]

Good time to buy...I saw TW on sale in Canada for the US equivalent of 187.00 for the j-stick...good till dec. 2.

 

 

I got the whole deal for $350 USD:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/743173-REG/Thrustmaster_2960720_Hotas_Warthog_Flight_Stick.html/?ap=y&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-Oj1vLru3gIVBrXACh2kSguaEAYYASABEgKJsPD_BwE&lsft=BI%3A514&smp=Y

 

 

And I ordered the Crosswinds today. :thumbup:

[davebert]

I´v also got a pair of Crosswinds and you can adjust the spring tension - absolutely fine to fly Helos as well!

 

I loosen the spring off completely for the helo flying. I don’t like to have any tension at all since you pedals are very rarely in the neutral position...maybe on the ground and that’s about it. And yes, it’s tension is quite easily adjustable. As for how do I like them? I think they are fantastic. I bought the TM TPR pedals at the same time and dollar for dollar value I’d say the MFGs are the better way to go. The TPRs are awesome as well but cost quite a bit more.

 

You could just unhook the spring itself completely if you like.

 

 

When you order the Crosswinds a note shows in the order that you can add the "softspring" and update the order. So you get the regular and the soft spring for $2.75 more. Works for me.

Thanks

[fitness88]

When you order the Crosswinds a note shows in the order that you can add the "softspring" and update the order. So you get the regular and the soft spring for $2.75 more. Works for me.

Thanks

 

 

 

When the order is placed, approx. how long till you receive it?

What is the unit cost and how much for shipping? Never mind I see there is free shipping!

Edited November 25, 2018 by fitness88

[davebert]

When the order is placed, approx. how long till you receive it?

What is the unit cost and how much for shipping? Never mind I see there is free shipping!

 

 

FREE SHIPPING on the THRUSTMASTER WARTHOG - YES! There is no free shipping on the MFG Crosswinds though. Shipping is 39 Euro's to the USA which is currently $44.24 at present exchange rate. The Crosswinds will ship 2-4 days after they receive payment. They will send out the invoice on December 3rd. Ships with DHL and should arrive in 2-3 days according to the site. So you order it now and wait for the invoice.

Edited November 25, 2018 by davebert

[fitness88]

FREE SHIPPING on the THRUSTMASTER WARTHOG - YES! There is no free shipping on the MFG Crosswinds though. Shipping is 39 Euro's to the USA which is currently $44.24 at present exchange rate. The Crosswinds will ship 2-4 days after they receive payment. They will send out the invoice on December 3rd. Ships with DHL and should arrive in 2-3 days according to the site. So you order it now and wait for the invoice.

 

 

 

Thanks for the info! I've been using twist j-sticks from day 1 and unfortunately don't feel comfortable with pedals. Could be they were not of good enough quality. They constantly moved around under my feet making control difficult.

[Bob_Bushman]

Thanks for the info! I've been using twist j-sticks from day 1 and unfortunately don't feel comfortable with pedals. Could be they were not of good enough quality. They constantly moved around under my feet making control difficult.

 

Like any new control instruments it takes time and a bit of effort.

Rudder pedals work differently than anything else you are used to.

 

unless of course you are an actual pilot then you know what's what ;)

 

Give yourself 10-12 hours of actual use before making any judgement, over at least three separate sessions.

That's about how much time I needed for starting out with my CH pedals.

But once it 'gelled' with my mind, made a few adjustments to position the fluidity of control I gained was a point of no return.

 

And the crosswinds are better in every regard than the CH.

 

After ordering you should get a notification from Milan for an expected delivery date, he operates in batches, about a week or so before he has your order ready you get contacted again where you affirm your order, followed by payment details.

Edited November 25, 2018 by Bob_Bushman

[fitness88]

Like any new control instruments it takes time and a bit of effort.

Rudder pedals work differently than anything else you are used to.

 

unless of course you are an actual pilot then you know what's what ;)

 

Give yourself 10-12 hours of actual use before making any judgement, over at least three separate sessions.

That's about how much time I needed for starting out with my CH pedals.

But once it 'gelled' with my mind, made a few adjustments to position the fluidity of control I gained was a point of no return.

 

And the crosswinds are better in every regard than the CH.

 

After ordering you should get a notification from Milan for an expected delivery date, he operates in batches, about a week or so before he has your order ready you get contacted again where you affirm your order, followed by payment details.

 

 

 

Thanks...The main reason right now I'm trying to get comfortable with pedals is so I'm not limited to only twist j-sticks...later hopefully will come the improved control as you mentioned.

Edited November 26, 2018 by fitness88

[Phil73805]

My only hesitation in buying these myself, apart from the cost and complications of assembly :) is that they are too wide to fit in the foot-well of my desk. According to the drawings they are 49cm wide which is at least 5cm too wide. Can you reduce the width?

[Czech6]

The pedal width mod kit can be used to make the width wider or narrower. I've used it to make mine narrow. Currently, outside to outside dimension is 18.5" or 47cm.

[Bob_Bushman]

The pedal width mod kit can be used to make the width wider or narrower. I've used it to make mine narrow. Currently, outside to outside dimension is 18.5" or 47cm.

 

My only hesitation in buying these myself, apart from the cost and complications of assembly :) is that they are too wide to fit in the foot-well of my desk. According to the drawings they are 49cm wide which is at least 5cm too wide. Can you reduce the width?

 

Assembly was rather easy, 10 minute job at most.

And like mentioned above I grabbed the tape measure and checked mine with the width adjustment the very widest section of the pedals are as mentioned above 47-48cm.

[Phil73805]

Assembly was rather easy, 10 minute job at most.

And like mentioned above I grabbed the tape measure and checked mine with the width adjustment the very widest section of the pedals are as mentioned above 47-48cm.

 

 

Still too big for my footwell. 45cm max.

[fargo007]

I bought these expressly for helos, and I could not possibly be happier with them. They have a precision level so high, it's like they are mechanically connected.

 

Assembly is very easy. You really only have to bolt the pedals and feet on.

 

It hasn't needed recalibration in over a year.

 

I say you chose well, and don't look back.