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Offline Zacherof

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CH pedals
« on: February 02, 2016, 03:51:51 PM »
Filed my taxes so I decided I should use a portion to get myself pedals, and I'm looking at getting Ch pedals due the fact I like ch, and the price is reasonable as far as I can tell vs $400 saitek pedals lol

Anyone have any problems with them?

Figured with pedals I don't have to fight the throttle and push the rudder keys in my key board  :rofl
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Offline guncrasher

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Re: CH pedals
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2016, 05:26:39 PM »
saitek isn't 400.


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Re: CH pedals
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2016, 05:54:34 PM »
$300 :)
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Re: CH pedals
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2016, 07:48:06 PM »
Quote from: guncrasher on February 02, 2016, 05:26:39 PM
saitek isn't 400.


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Depends on which Saitek rudder pedals.  The base pedals (Pro Flight Rudder Pedals) usually retail for around $150 - $199, while the Saitek Combat pedals can retail from $250 to $300 and the Saitek Cessna pedals from $300+.
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Re: CH pedals
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2016, 08:22:11 PM »
Just for the possibility that you haven't heard of these:

http://mfg.simundza.com/products

I like them very much, but are more expensive than what you are looking at with CH or Saitek.

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Re: CH pedals
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2016, 08:38:30 PM »
Which pedal model moves like gas pedals or base drum pedals, rather than the realistic sliding/push pedals like the MFG?

Those MFGs are a work of art by the way.

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Re: CH pedals
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2016, 08:41:07 PM »
Hey Zach,
I have CH pedals, Combat Stick, and Throttle....out of the three the pedals are the only thing that doesn't ever come out of calibration....and I have had them the longest.

The pedals do sit a bit close together so you will probably need to figure out what is best for you at first so that you can kill in comfort :) I personally put my heels at the top of the pedals and depress down...I don't use the toe axis for anything just the Z axis.

All in all, pedals are awesome, they will definitely immerse you more into the game and probably will make your maneuvers a bit more precise.
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Re: CH pedals
« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2016, 08:41:32 PM »
I used CH pedals for many years and had no complaints with them. After about nine years or so the right toe brake did quit working. The other gripe with the CH pedals is that they are spaced close together and that can get uncomfortable, but it was not something that couldn't easily be overcome for me. 

The other concern is that since CH was bought out the quality of the simulation hardware has been called into question and they are not the same as when it was a family owned company. I personally can't say as all my CH equipment was bought before the company changed hands.

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« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2016, 10:09:43 PM »
Be prepared to hate your virtual life for 2 weeks but after that you're going to wonder how you ever did without them.  I highly, highly, highly suggest going into the TA and asking a trainer to spar with you for 20-30 minutes a night to help you get used to them quick.
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Re: CH pedals
« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2016, 11:00:03 PM »
Quote from: Vudak on February 02, 2016, 10:09:43 PM
Be prepared to hate your virtual life for 2 weeks but after that you're going to wonder how you ever did without them.  I highly, highly, highly suggest going into the TA and asking a trainer to spar with you for 20-30 minutes a night to help you get used to them quick.

Good point. If you are not use to using pedals the transition can be a little frustrating.
One exercise I like to do is touch and goes without locking the tail wheel. Ground handling (ie try to drive down the runway, taxiways, through the hanger etc.) without locking the tail wheel is another good exercise to practice rudder control.

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Re: CH pedals
« Reply #10 on: February 03, 2016, 01:20:21 AM »
was a bit alien getting used to them at first after several years with a twisty but I have had my CH ones for 7 years now and wouldn't go without. 

They have survived 3 house moves and I'm not one to clean and dust stuff.   :D
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« Reply #11 on: February 03, 2016, 02:13:04 AM »
If you send me $100 in cash I will send you a pair :old:
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Offline Zacherof

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Re: CH pedals
« Reply #12 on: February 03, 2016, 06:00:11 AM »
Quote from: zack1234 on February 03, 2016, 02:13:04 AM
If you send me $100 in cash I will send you a pair :old:
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Well I'm under the impression that these are as good as I thought. And I knew from the get go if have to train with them. I got a few laughs when I told people I use key board keys for rudder.

And the wife played them :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

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Re: CH pedals
« Reply #13 on: February 03, 2016, 06:21:01 AM »
Quote from: Vudak on February 02, 2016, 10:09:43 PM
Be prepared to hate your virtual life for 2 weeks but after that you're going to wonder how you ever did without them.  I highly, highly, highly suggest going into the TA and asking a trainer to spar with you for 20-30 minutes a night to help you get used to them quick.
This is great advice, or if there aren't any trainers available just hit up someone who will do some informal 1v1s in the DA or a custom arena.
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Re: CH pedals
« Reply #14 on: February 03, 2016, 12:32:22 PM »
I'm sure I'll find somebody lol
Really look forward to this
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