Product Review: VKB-Sim T-Rudder Pedals Mk.IV

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[Power]

I started with t16000 setup. The stick felt great in the hand but the lack of buttons was one of the reasons I began looking at options. Went to a VKB NXT and the added resistance and smoothness of the return to center improved my flying. Then my pedals began ghosting so picked up these T Rudder pedals. Like you said, OMG the difference was amazing. I had to have so much curve in my TM pedals because I never really knew where I was. These pedals helped a ton and are so much smoother than the TM.

[paulkirkland]

I bought these pedals about 6 months ago and love them. The action of treading down on them from the ankle, rather than sliding them forward and backward, makes them incredibly precise. One of the best flight simming peripherals I've ever owned, and worth every penny.

[Fiztex]

I own these pedals for more than a year and they are just excellent. I thought that braking would be an issue, but in fact you use braking so rarely that even a button mapped for them works very well in DCS. I've never ever had a single braking issue in DCS or IL2, even during emergency landings. Also, there is a software which allows to use some button as a modifier to switch the yaw axis into the toe brakes axis momentarily, making brakes work the same way they do on many Russian planes by default (brake lever + yaw input).

The most important part to me is that basically there is nothing more precise than these out there, even for a higher price. Foot rotation under load (you press with one foot against the load created by another foot) is anatomically much more precise than foot sliding movement no matter the build quality. Might not be very realistic for the planes, but I'd take control precision and comfort over realism any day.

[TheStaniG]

I would have thought the KEY point of the review for people thinking about this is that it isnt a push/stomp rudder but instead more like a car accelerator, heel on the ground, step axis. This means people in chairs with wheels WONT MOVE or wont be twisted in their chair unlike normal rudder pedals.

[dudanvictor]

I bought these 1 months ago. I'm very pleased with my purchase. They are very precise and high quality.

[regwatson]

Thanks and totally agree with this review. Went from Thrustmaster T flight plastic slider pedals and the difference was night and day. The Thrustmaster slide up and down action never felt right for a helicopter. The VKB T Rudder pedals are totally solid and never move on my carpet - and as the review said unlikely to move on polished flooring either. Even if they did that could be easily fixed with a non slip mat. Unless you must have toe brakes these are the ones I would buy again but given the quality of construction I reckon I'll conk out before the pedals do !
The only negative is that the $215 USD you pay in the States is $390 AUD here in Australia when the conversion should be around $312 AUD so we are getting shafted on price. Come on VKB you can do better in that regard for us Aussies !

[FlavourlessLife]

I own them and I love them. My old CH ones were giving me terrible back problems to the point where I couldn't bear to fly anymore. The unique pivot action that the T-rudder has (heels do not need to move) meant that I could totally readjust my seating position. I can fly for 6 hours straight now. I just love them.

[daveg]

I can vouch for this product. Construction is excellent. No issues to report, after about two years. They are very precise. They're a little different in that they're on a vertical axis, but that worked better for my setup.

[Reynard_]

Previously owned Saitek & CH. Bought a second hand set of these in January. No comparison as these are so much nicer. Should also mention that you can further fine tune the ergos by adjusting the the pedal height with the heim joints on the connecting rods. Also a very compact footprint so easy to unplug and stow when not in use. Could care less about a lack of toe brakes as most of my time is spent in the air. I spend more time crashing into the ground then I do taxiing on it. ;) Can't imagine ever wanting to upgrade from these. They fit my needs perfectly.

[BKAUS]

Great timing, reinforced what I'd already heard, getting mine next week.

[valuedhumanoid]

I got the Thrustmaster rudder, stick and throttle set. The whole set was under $200. They're good enough to get you started, but once you become proficient they become the weakest link. In my case, the order of upgrades is rudder pedals first, then the stick, then the throttle. The pedals I have are sliders. They work, but just enough. Especially when flying the Huey. Low speed hover requires a fine touch that these mine just don't have. But all aircraft can benefit from good pedals. I will get me a set of these.

[TwistedBinderz]

I have had mine so long they came with an "orange" BB Ver 1, and I have never had any problem with them other than having to tighten a nut now and then because I did want to over torque them when I put it together.

Highly recommend for space combat and space flying. Can't give advice for air flight as I don't play any air combat games.

[stijnvandamme]

they are great and even on a non carpet, tile floor, they don't move around..
they are very precise and even when you dont wear shoes, you can use them without any effort or loss of precision

[PredatorMounts]

Phenomenal review - I have the T-Rudders, and they were amazing right out of the box. Paired up with my VKB Gunfighter Mk3's, these things are great. Durable construction, excellent price point, and VKB's customer support and software - what more can you ask for? - Great review StarScream!

[anbu]

Ive had these peddals for a few years now along with a gladiator MKII stick, still works great. In that 3 years, I have never been able to get the virual toe brakes working. Not a huge deal hasn't ruined any flying, just a mild annoyance that I i haven't been able to do it.

[viperkeeper]

Thanks for the review. How is braking accomplished? Pressing both pedals at the same time? Can you easily differential brake this way?

[TheMNWolf]

Worth mentioning as well that they have a screw for fine tension adjustment; you aren't just limited to light and heavy spring swaps. I expect the main point of failure on these pedals will be the bearings, so it is good to see how easy VKB made them to replace.

Important to note that these pedals do not feature toe breaks, if that is a control you need for your simpit. You have 1 axis input.

[gr-skil]

Thanks for the excellent review Starscream, the VKB pedals look like a fantastic bit of kit for helo pilots. 👍

[OLIVR_YT]

Thanks for the review. The only downside I could see is the lack of braking functionality that some other pedals have.

[Patrician]

Sweet! Definitely on my "want" list now!