SIMPED F-16+ rudders

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SIMPED F-16+ rudders

Post by Lawndart » Mon Jul 02, 2007 10:20 pm

At 258 EUR (~ $350 USD as of 07/02/2007), these might be out of the league for most people, but I have a feeling Gunner might own a pair soon! :wink:

Heck, I might too...?! :P

I like how they resemble real airplane rudders, and not just because the toe brakes - but the way you rest your heel on the floor and push the pedal with your foot forward and back. Most computer rudder pedals have a lip at the base of the pedals to keep your feet from sliding off the top of the pedal. That always felt weird to me, and until this day I still keep my heels firmly on the floor and push with my feet (on the lip). A pair of these would definitely increase fidelity! 8)

http://home.arcor.de/p.madel/simped/index.htm
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Post by Gunner » Mon Jul 02, 2007 10:44 pm

Eventually..... :wink:
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Post by Tailhook » Tue Jul 03, 2007 3:47 am

one day, were going to show up at Gunner's house and it is going to resemble the Spruce Goose :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Post by Ells » Tue Jul 03, 2007 3:48 am

Link broken for some reason LD, but sounds good
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Post by Atlas » Tue Jul 03, 2007 10:38 am

Might have to snag a pair..thanks for the link LD.
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Post by Bloke » Mon Sep 03, 2007 5:03 pm

What the heck do you need rudder pedals for?

hehehehe
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Post by Panther » Sat Jun 21, 2008 1:25 am

Mine arrived today and WOW!! Very nice.
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Post by Lawndart » Sat Jun 21, 2008 3:34 am

How much did you end up paying and was the order easy/quick?
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Post by Panther » Sat Jun 21, 2008 6:27 pm

Unfortunately the overseas provider were out of stock and the gentleman who designed them had passed away in May. The store is currently closed for restructuring.

I was able to pick my up from an individual from ViperPits.
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Post by STRIKER » Sat Jun 21, 2008 6:41 pm

As we say in my squadron LD "I GOT MINE!"

Can't wait to hook it up when I get back....oh, and by the way, I will be doing a complete inventory of my stuff prior to your departure! :wink:
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Post by Lawndart » Sun Jun 22, 2008 2:27 am

LMAO! You'd better hide those NVG's bud! :lol:
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