Thrustmaster TPR vs VKB T-Rudders comparison

[gwingatetx]

Has anyone flown Condor with both of these rudder pedals? Which are most similar in feel to a JS3 or similar racing glider?

The TPRs are almost 3x the price of the T-Rudders. Are they worth it?

https://eshop.thrustmaster.com/en_us/t ... dUQAvD_BwE

https://www.vkbcontrollers.com/products ... der-pedals

[timbaeyens]

I have both. No JS3 but an ASH26E.

I think a direct emulation is not given by either, but both come close enough for training and fun.

I find the VKB rudders easier to operate, as tips of feet are enough to move the rudder, due to the hinge construction. The TPR's require more movement of the whole leg; fir DCS and the likes, they offer toe-brakes.

If you only plan to fly gliders, I can recommend the VKB's.

[gwingatetx]

Great answer, thanks. This will be just for Condor. I'll need a new gaming computer if I want to fly MSFS 2024 and if I go that route it would be to fly gliders anyway.

I've just got to get off the Thrustmaster TFPR pedals. The piston-leg operation and stiction is so unrealistic that they distract too much from the simulation. VKB it is!

[elkcircle]

I recently installed the VKB pedals and they are very nice, particularly after mounting them in a more vertical position as one would expect in a sailplane, rather than flat on the floor. I find they are a bit more sensitive than I'd prefer; a friend who has the same pedals tried the higher resistance mode which involves physically switching the position of a machine screw, but reported that was too much, and suggested a half-way setting might be optimal. An alternative of course is to reduce the rudder sensitivity in Condor.

[JBlyth]

I have the Thrustmaster TPR pedals are they are simply superb. There is no other word for it. I did have some cheap Thrustmaster at first, which didn't give much benefit, but the TPR ones are just so realistic, I wouldn't like to fly without them!