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Saitek Pro Flight Rudder Pedals
Brand | Mad Catz |
Compatible Devices | Windows |
Controller Type | Pedals |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Special Feature | Ergonomic |
About this item
- Self-centring 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
- Partial metal construction for long life
- Saitek Smart Technology programming software allows gamers to configure their controls to suit their preferred gaming style for flight and space sim
- Connectivity: USB 2.0 Works with: Windows XP, XP64 and Vista (all versions) Windows 7
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hardware platform | PC | PC | Desktop, pc | pc | PC |
operating system | Windows XP | — | 8 . 1,Windows 7 | Vista,Windows 7,Windows Xp | Microsoft Windows |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | — | Information Not Available |
connectivity tech | USB | USB | USB | — | USB |
weight | 2 pounds | 4 kilograms | 5.07 pounds | 1.9 kilograms | 17.67 ounces |
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Product Description
Complete your virtual pilot’s controller setup and take flight simulation reality to the next level with the Pro Flight Rudder Pedals. Control the rudder and toe brakes of your aircraft with your feet - just like real pilots. Adjustable, smooth action gives you optimum control and realism, and brings you even closer to the experience of flying a real aircraft.
Product information
Product Dimensions | 16 x 16.5 x 7 inches |
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Item Weight | 2 pounds |
ASIN | B000H67DDY |
Item model number | PZ35 |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #82,700 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #153 in PC Game Flight Controls |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 14, 2004 |
Manufacturer | Madcatz |
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Customers like the performance, quality and ease of installation of the computer input device. For example, they mention that the pedals work well, the concept is simple and that it hooks up easily. They appreciate adjustability, and appearance. That said, opinions are mixed on stability and value.
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Customers like the quality of the computer input device. They say it's well constructed, robust, and accurate. Customers also say it makes a great addition to a flight simulator and is an excellent addition to their FSX setup.
"...Or a chair with no casters.The quality of this product is remarkable...." Read more
"...It works fine and solid and quick to set up.Nice products. I had CH products before and like Saitek much better...." Read more
"...For the rest of us, these are a great addition to a flight simulator." Read more
"...These ruder pedals aren't like REAL rudder pedals. - FLIGHT SIMS ARE NOT REAL LIFE! You are sitting at a table or desk. You are looking at a screen...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the computer input device. They say the pedals work well and seem precise in movement vs game translation. They also say the controllers work pretty well and don't have any major complaints. Customers also mention the toe brakes work great and allow for differential braking. They mention the product is very solid and responsive.
"...See my picture about the non-slip pad. It works on carpet just fine and will work on wood/vinyl too...." Read more
"...The tensioner, though I haven't played with it much, seems to work fine. I was also impressed with how well these grip the floor...." Read more
"...The pedals work well and seem precise in movement vs game translation...." Read more
"...It works fine and solid and quick to set up.Nice products. I had CH products before and like Saitek much better...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the pedals. They mention that they are great, outstanding, and well constructed. Some say that the pedal set is an ok set of flight pedals, but if you are serious about sim. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Rudder pedals are great. There is a tensioner for the actual rudder movement if you want easy movement or a little more pressure...." Read more
"...They are excellent products and the complaints I had read about were valid but can't imagine how they can be remedied...." Read more
"...These pedals are great and easy to install, (just plug them in)...." Read more
"An amazing set of pedals. I've had them for two years, and treat them very roughly, and have never had any problems. They work perfectly for mac...." Read more
Customers like the ease of installation of the computer input device. They say the spring holds tension great, and the setup is easy and painless. They also say that the pedals hook up easily and that the concept is pretty simple.
"...It works fine and solid and quick to set up.Nice products. I had CH products before and like Saitek much better...." Read more
"...arrived in perfect condition and in Windows 7 Pro x64 I had no problem with installation...." Read more
"...The concept is pretty simple. Get a set of 3" L brackets. Drill the top hole out to 5/16...." Read more
"...These pedals are great and easy to install, (just plug them in)...." Read more
Customers like the adjustability of the computer input device. They say the tension knob is helpful and the spring holds tension well. Some say the product is well constructed and has a wider stance. Overall, most are satisfied with the adjust ability.
"...They feet great to the feet, and are adjustable to three spots for people with excessively large feet...." Read more
"...The rudder control is great with the tension adjustment being helpful...." Read more
"...The tension is adjustable but I weigh about 210 and wound up turn the adjuster to full tension...." Read more
"...I did eventually end up installing the CD.The tension knob is functional and I like the fact you can adjust the foot sizing...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the computer input device. They say it adds a nice level of realism to their flight sim, and is aesthetically pleasing. Customers also say the pedals work great and add a sense of reality to the game.
"...But the Saitek Pro Flight rudder pedals are a BIG move towards greater realism. You DO need to set them up properly though...." Read more
"...The Saitek pedals are sturdy and look great! They have a tension adjustment...." Read more
"...The rudder pedals add a lot of realism to taxiing and taking off (it is great being able to counteract the torque with my feet)...." Read more
"I love the design and feel of these...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the stability of the computer input device. Some mention that it is very sturdy and has very smooth movement, while the motion seems precise in game. They also appreciate the grip on the floor. However, others say that the mechanism/restraint will slide all over the place and the pedals slide on the carpet.
"...The fact thaat the pedals slide on the floor is somewhat remedied by the velcro strips if you have rugs but if you don't, I guess you could put..." Read more
"...See my pictures on the main page. By the way, the extensions are SMOOTH., not ribbed as in the picture.*..." Read more
"...along with it's interface drivers are subject to cause operating system instabilities...." Read more
"...I was also impressed with how well these grip the floor. I'm on a hardwood floor, and they barely move with normal pressure...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the computer input device. Some mention that it's very good for the price, while others say that it was an expensive investment with little return.
"...These guys are doing great things for affordable prices. Highly recommended!" Read more
"...ConclusionOverall, these are probably the best "budget" rudder pedals you will find on the market...." Read more
"This product works, but strikes me as mediocre and overpriced...." Read more
"Nice pedals on a budget." Read more
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Like riding a bike, this takes some practice to use well. I just noticed a few days ago that I didn't have to think about using these pedals. It's finally gotten to be as natural as walking.
As I said, well worth getting.
The rubber mesh mat that I taped to the bottom is still in place. It's not pretty, but guess what? It's under the table and I can't see it anyway.
I use my feet to lift up the edge nearest me and push it away for more legroom when not in use. Reach out with my feet, lift, and pull them closer when needed. I never thought that the rubberized padding would last this long but it did. See the pictures at the top of the product page.
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Many have written that these are plug and play. To some extent that may be true. BUT I wasn't getting the results that I thought I should be getting.
So I did a search for how REAL pilots us rudder pedals and found that FSX had the settings wrong! To the best of my knowledge I have NEVER changed any settings for rudder pedals. And I'm the only one who has access to this computer. Perhaps this is related to flight sticks that let you turn the stick to control the rudder?
So do a search of "How to use aircraft ruder pedals". IGNORE flight sim users and read the info from real life airplane pilots. In short, they say that the plane should yaw/turn IN THE DIRECTION OF THE PEDAL THAT YOU PUSH. In other (simplified) words, push the left pedal and the plane should start to turn to the left. Right pedal and it should start to turn to the right. I routinely land without using the pedals so this was never a problem with me.
STEP ONE - Read how to use rudder pedals. NO NOT ASSUME that you are a natural born pilot and know how to do everything.
STEP TWO - Place the rudders on your desk or a table to adjust/calibrate them. You WILL find this interesting and informative. The toe/differential brakes will need adjusting too.
STEP THREE - Put them on the floor and test them. You may want to adjust them again.
STEP FOUR - Re-read step one, and then practice using them in different situations. Rudder pedals DO NOT need to be used all of the time. But when you do need to use them you need to use them WITH SKILL. Skill takes time.
STEP FIVE - The rudder pedals and ailerons are preset in FSX to work together. You need to un-link them. Go to Saitek's web site to learn how.
TIPS:
* You can use cheap rubber matting to keep the base from moving on carpeting or wood.
* Next I'm going to try a little bit of carpet runner on the bottom of the base. See 6' VINYL LOW PILE for a picture. The best thing to do is to buy a 2 foot section from a local hardware store (they'll cut it to whatever length you want within reason). Just lay the base on the vinyl, outline the base and cut. Then use electrical tape to hold it in place. NOT scotch tape. NOT duct tape. Electrical tape.
* If you rub a light coating of white lithium grease on the pedal extension plates (& then wipe any excess off) you can use these pedals like real aircraft pedals by sliding the heel of your feet back and forth on the plates. See my pictures on the main page. By the way, the extensions are SMOOTH., not ribbed as in the picture.
* IF THE PLANE VERES RIGHT OR LEFT, with your feet off the pedals, adjust the rudder trim in FSX.
OK, it's time for the review.
I have, and prefer, the Eclipse Yoke . It has 4 buttons on the front that I use to start each individual engine, levers on the top that I've re-assigned to operate flaps, etc. AND 2 paddles that originally worked as rudder pedals (now the left paddle zooms in, the right zooms out). If money is short, or you just aren't sure that you want to invest much in a flight sim, you can use those paddles. They work fine.
But the Saitek Pro Flight rudder pedals are a BIG move towards greater realism. You DO need to set them up properly though. You also need to learn the proper way to use them. I'm still learning. Knowing how they work is not the same as gaining real life skill. I know how to juggle axes and burning torches. I've seen it on TV. But that's not the same as actually doing it. And doing it with skill.
I would say that the longer you put off using these, the longer it's going to take you to learn how to use them correctly. Bad habits are hard to un-learn.
They are needed for full control of light aircraft. Don't put off getting them.
A side note - I wanted one of the more expensive Saitek rudder peddles but I'm glad that I saved my money and bought this one.
AMAZON USER LAW #1 - The more someone rants about how bad something is, the less likely it is that they know how to use what they bought.
Silly complaints;
* The pedals are to close/far. - Look down at the pedals on the aircraft that you like to fly. Look at real pedals on the internet - THEY ARE ONLY A FEW INCHES APART IN REAL LIFE!
* These ruder pedals aren't like REAL rudder pedals. - FLIGHT SIMS ARE NOT REAL LIFE! You are sitting at a table or desk. You are looking at a screen. Real planes don't use a QWERTY keyboard!
* The center detent to strong/hard to move out of. - Some may have defective rudder pedal sets. My detent is very light, and easy to move out of.
* The center detent makes it hard to make precision movements with the redder. - With the rudder pedals calibrated properly the amount of controlled rudder movement at the detent is probably ONE EIGTH OF A DEGREE! Some may have it way out of whack, but mine was perfect in that respect.
* They slide all over the place on hardwood/vinyl floors or carpeting. - See my picture about the non-slip pad. It works on carpet just fine and will work on wood/vinyl too. But if you want to crank the knob up on the base try the 6' VINYL LOW PILE idea.
END NOTE - The only real con that I can find is about the length of the cord. If you computer is on top of your desk then the cord may be too short.
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2012
Like riding a bike, this takes some practice to use well. I just noticed a few days ago that I didn't have to think about using these pedals. It's finally gotten to be as natural as walking.
As I said, well worth getting.
The rubber mesh mat that I taped to the bottom is still in place. It's not pretty, but guess what? It's under the table and I can't see it anyway.
I use my feet to lift up the edge nearest me and push it away for more legroom when not in use. Reach out with my feet, lift, and pull them closer when needed. I never thought that the rubberized padding would last this long but it did. See the pictures at the top of the product page.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Many have written that these are plug and play. To some extent that may be true. BUT I wasn't getting the results that I thought I should be getting.
So I did a search for how REAL pilots us rudder pedals and found that FSX had the settings wrong! To the best of my knowledge I have NEVER changed any settings for rudder pedals. And I'm the only one who has access to this computer. Perhaps this is related to flight sticks that let you turn the stick to control the rudder?
So do a search of "How to use aircraft ruder pedals". IGNORE flight sim users and read the info from real life airplane pilots. In short, they say that the plane should yaw/turn IN THE DIRECTION OF THE PEDAL THAT YOU PUSH. In other (simplified) words, push the left pedal and the plane should start to turn to the left. Right pedal and it should start to turn to the right. I routinely land without using the pedals so this was never a problem with me.
STEP ONE - Read how to use rudder pedals. NO NOT ASSUME that you are a natural born pilot and know how to do everything.
STEP TWO - Place the rudders on your desk or a table to adjust/calibrate them. You WILL find this interesting and informative. The toe/differential brakes will need adjusting too.
STEP THREE - Put them on the floor and test them. You may want to adjust them again.
STEP FOUR - Re-read step one, and then practice using them in different situations. Rudder pedals DO NOT need to be used all of the time. But when you do need to use them you need to use them WITH SKILL. Skill takes time.
STEP FIVE - The rudder pedals and ailerons are preset in FSX to work together. You need to un-link them. Go to Saitek's web site to learn how.
TIPS:
* You can use cheap rubber matting to keep the base from moving on carpeting or wood.
* Next I'm going to try a little bit of carpet runner on the bottom of the base. See [[ASIN:B002BK77YO 6' VINYL LOW PILE]] for a picture. The best thing to do is to buy a 2 foot section from a local hardware store (they'll cut it to whatever length you want within reason). Just lay the base on the vinyl, outline the base and cut. Then use electrical tape to hold it in place. NOT scotch tape. NOT duct tape. Electrical tape.
* If you rub a light coating of [[ASIN:B000HBNV58 white lithium grease]] on the pedal extension plates (& then wipe any excess off) you can use these pedals like real aircraft pedals by sliding the heel of your feet back and forth on the plates. See my pictures on the main page. By the way, the extensions are SMOOTH., not ribbed as in the picture.
* IF THE PLANE VERES RIGHT OR LEFT, with your feet off the pedals, adjust the rudder trim in FSX.
OK, it's time for the review.
I have, and prefer, the [[ASIN:B00405SM56 Eclipse Yoke]]. It has 4 buttons on the front that I use to start each individual engine, levers on the top that I've re-assigned to operate flaps, etc. AND 2 paddles that originally worked as rudder pedals (now the left paddle zooms in, the right zooms out). If money is short, or you just aren't sure that you want to invest much in a flight sim, you can use those paddles. They work fine.
But the Saitek Pro Flight rudder pedals are a BIG move towards greater realism. You DO need to set them up properly though. You also need to learn the proper way to use them. I'm still learning. Knowing how they work is not the same as gaining real life skill. I know how to juggle axes and burning torches. I've seen it on TV. But that's not the same as actually doing it. And doing it with skill.
I would say that the longer you put off using these, the longer it's going to take you to learn how to use them correctly. Bad habits are hard to un-learn.
They are needed for full control of light aircraft. Don't put off getting them.
A side note - I wanted one of the more expensive Saitek rudder peddles but I'm glad that I saved my money and bought this one.
AMAZON USER LAW #1 - The more someone rants about how bad something is, the less likely it is that they know how to use what they bought.
Silly complaints;
* The pedals are to close/far. - Look down at the pedals on the aircraft that you like to fly. Look at real pedals on the internet - THEY ARE ONLY A FEW INCHES APART IN REAL LIFE!
* These ruder pedals aren't like REAL rudder pedals. - FLIGHT SIMS ARE NOT REAL LIFE! You are sitting at a table or desk. You are looking at a screen. Real planes don't use a QWERTY keyboard!
* The center detent to strong/hard to move out of. - Some may have defective rudder pedal sets. My detent is very light, and easy to move out of.
* The center detent makes it hard to make precision movements with the redder. - With the rudder pedals calibrated properly the amount of controlled rudder movement at the detent is probably ONE EIGTH OF A DEGREE! Some may have it way out of whack, but mine was perfect in that respect.
* They slide all over the place on hardwood/vinyl floors or carpeting. - See my picture about the non-slip pad. It works on carpet just fine and will work on wood/vinyl too. But if you want to crank the knob up on the base try the [[ASIN:B002BK77YO 6' VINYL LOW PILE]] idea.
END NOTE - The only real con that I can find is about the length of the cord. If you computer is on top of your desk then the cord may be too short.
The quality of this product is remarkable. I could easily see them charging a lot more for this, and it would be worth it. These guys are doing great things for affordable prices. Highly recommended!
Pros)
The pedals work well and seem precise in movement vs game translation. Takes some time to get your feet coordination if you've been using a twist joystick for rudder like myself but the independent toe brakes are what really adds to the experience in flight sims.
Cons)
The base is very light and easily slides away from your legs even on carpet with the tension return spring set to its lightest. I used a heavy box of wall tiles behind mine to keep from pushing them back. You could put them against a wall or use the provided mounting holes to attach them to some plywood or other type of heavy base using bolts as carpet cleats or soft rubber pads for hardwood and tile. The pedals did come with 2 strips of self sticking velcro, but I'm not putting anything sticky on my hardwood floor. While the motion seems precise in game, the feel you get on your feet when rotating the pedals feels like plastic sliding on plastic. Some metal friction sliders or bearing rollers would have made a much more realistic feel but you get what you pay for I suppose. Doesn't take away from usability, it's just a feel thing. Also the lack of a center detent makes you take your feet off of them to ensure they are spring centered when flying. Not a big deal unless you are trimming rudder only to find out you been holding some rudder input while you were trying to trim, which you will be doing constantly on high torque prop driven aircraft or flying with asymmetric external fuel and weapon loads. Finally, Saitek didn't put profits over convenience when they included a 4 ft cord (sarcasm there). The cord is stupid short, my $15 keyboard came with a longer 6 ft cord. So unless your PC is on the floor or very close to the pedals you will be needing a USB extension cable or a hub.
Shipping)
As usual Amazon delivers on shipping. I used free 5-7 day shipping and they were at my doorstep in 2 business days, ordered late on a Thursday and arrived Monday morning, in a completely over-sized box in a box configuration. So over-sized they could have put 3 sets of pedals in the outer box. Not really a complaint just a little inconvenient to deal with the refuse, although if it keeps from returning products due to poor shipper handling then keep the big boxes coming. The product packaging seemed sufficient to handle shipping stress in my opinion though as long as the UPS guys were not playing soccer with the packages.
Rudder pedals are great. There is a tensioner for the actual rudder movement if you want easy movement or a little more pressure. Pedals have pivots for toe brakes - but also can be used for gas and brake when racing. Pedals are also extendable for larger feet.
Green light on the front when powered up.
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Auch die Einrichtung unter Windows war kinderleicht. Ich betreibe die Pedale unter Windows XP, daher kann ich nichts zum Verhalten unter Windows 7 sagen, aber ich denke mal, dass die Dinge hier ähnlich liegen müssten.
Unter XP reicht es eigentlich, wenn man den USB-Stecker in den Rechner einsteckt und schon werden die Pedale als Joystick von Windows erkannt und eingerichtet. Ich habe die Erfahrung gemacht, dass die Pedale besser funktionieren, wenn ich sie ohne Treiber einfach als Joystick unter Windows XP anmelde, daher kann ich nichts zum SST-Treiber sagen.
Danach habe ich dann den Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004, mit dem ich immer noch hochzufrieden bin, gestartet.
Hier habe ich dann die automatischen Seitenruder ausgeschaltet und die entsprechenden Achsen der Rudder Pedals zugewiesen.
Zum Schluss habe ich noch die Radbremsen den entsprechenden Achsen der Pedals zugewiesen. Gesamtaufwand ca. 5 min, länger habe ich dafür nicht gebraucht.
Schon ging es los zum ersten Flug!
Während des Fluges habe ich nur noch ein bisschen mit dem großen Einstellrad in der Mitte rumgespielt und den optimalen Wiederstand der Pedale eingestellt. Mehr war nicht zu tun.
Auch in Hinblick auf Verarbeitung und Qualität der Saitek Rudder Pedals bin ich sehr zufrieden. Bisher haben sie immer einwandfrei funktioniert und geben auch nach ein paar Betriebsjahren immer noch sauber und exakt an.
Besonders freue ich mich aber darüber, dass ich die Pedale nicht nur für die Flugsimulation einsetzen kann, sondern auch für meine Omnibussimulation „OMSI".
Hier habe ich die beiden Bremsachsen der Rudder Pedals einfach mit der Achse „Gas“ und der Achse “Bremsen“ der Busse in Omsi belegt. Dadurch macht auch das Busfahren viel mehr Spaß, weil ich sauber dosiert Gas geben und auch wieder bremsen kann ohne, dass alle Fahrgäste an der Windschutzscheibe kleben.
Ich setze die Pedale nun seit über zwei Jahren an meinem PC ein und ich kann immer noch keine Unterschiede zum ersten Tag feststellen.
Die Verarbeitung ist richtig gut, alle Teile sind leichtgängig und lassen sich super bedienen.
Durch die Größenverstellung ist es auch möglich, die Pedale an unterschiedliche Schuhgrößen anzupassen und damit eine feinfühlige Bedienung für alle zu ermöglichen.
Ich bin jedenfalls sehr froh, dass ich mich für die Saitek Rudder Pedals entschieden habe, weil sie meinem FluSi zu viel mehr Realismus verhelfen und ich sie auch zum Busfahren einsetzen kann.
Daher kann ich die Saitek Rudder Pedals jedem nur empfehlen!
Reviewed in Germany on December 19, 2017
Auch die Einrichtung unter Windows war kinderleicht. Ich betreibe die Pedale unter Windows XP, daher kann ich nichts zum Verhalten unter Windows 7 sagen, aber ich denke mal, dass die Dinge hier ähnlich liegen müssten.
Unter XP reicht es eigentlich, wenn man den USB-Stecker in den Rechner einsteckt und schon werden die Pedale als Joystick von Windows erkannt und eingerichtet. Ich habe die Erfahrung gemacht, dass die Pedale besser funktionieren, wenn ich sie ohne Treiber einfach als Joystick unter Windows XP anmelde, daher kann ich nichts zum SST-Treiber sagen.
Danach habe ich dann den Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004, mit dem ich immer noch hochzufrieden bin, gestartet.
Hier habe ich dann die automatischen Seitenruder ausgeschaltet und die entsprechenden Achsen der Rudder Pedals zugewiesen.
Zum Schluss habe ich noch die Radbremsen den entsprechenden Achsen der Pedals zugewiesen. Gesamtaufwand ca. 5 min, länger habe ich dafür nicht gebraucht.
Schon ging es los zum ersten Flug!
Während des Fluges habe ich nur noch ein bisschen mit dem großen Einstellrad in der Mitte rumgespielt und den optimalen Wiederstand der Pedale eingestellt. Mehr war nicht zu tun.
Auch in Hinblick auf Verarbeitung und Qualität der Saitek Rudder Pedals bin ich sehr zufrieden. Bisher haben sie immer einwandfrei funktioniert und geben auch nach ein paar Betriebsjahren immer noch sauber und exakt an.
Besonders freue ich mich aber darüber, dass ich die Pedale nicht nur für die Flugsimulation einsetzen kann, sondern auch für meine Omnibussimulation „OMSI".
Hier habe ich die beiden Bremsachsen der Rudder Pedals einfach mit der Achse „Gas“ und der Achse “Bremsen“ der Busse in Omsi belegt. Dadurch macht auch das Busfahren viel mehr Spaß, weil ich sauber dosiert Gas geben und auch wieder bremsen kann ohne, dass alle Fahrgäste an der Windschutzscheibe kleben.
Ich setze die Pedale nun seit über zwei Jahren an meinem PC ein und ich kann immer noch keine Unterschiede zum ersten Tag feststellen.
Die Verarbeitung ist richtig gut, alle Teile sind leichtgängig und lassen sich super bedienen.
Durch die Größenverstellung ist es auch möglich, die Pedale an unterschiedliche Schuhgrößen anzupassen und damit eine feinfühlige Bedienung für alle zu ermöglichen.
Ich bin jedenfalls sehr froh, dass ich mich für die Saitek Rudder Pedals entschieden habe, weil sie meinem FluSi zu viel mehr Realismus verhelfen und ich sie auch zum Busfahren einsetzen kann.
Daher kann ich die Saitek Rudder Pedals jedem nur empfehlen!