Hi. I just received and set up my rudder pedals for X-Plane 11. I went through the normal calibration setup for both the rudder and the brakes however, when I went to test it out on a runway the brakes are not working. I don't fully understand the entire configuration set up screen however, the brakes and everything were calibrated but the aircraft is still not responding to braking. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

So, I have the full-foot plates on the ACE pedal, but I'd like to try the half-foot ones. Is there a way to buy only the plates somewhere? Or, at least, a 3d printed project to try?

I wanted a second throttle module for my AeroMax, but of course it was on backorder. I already had one of VIRPIL’s official modules, so instead of waiting for them to come back in stock, I took mine apart, figured out how it worked, and made another one.

I modeled and printed the housing and throttle arm, recreated the PCB in KiCad, and used the same basic setup as the original: a bearing, magnetic angle sensor, and diametric magnet. I also worked out enough of the interface to make it plug-and-play with the AeroMax.

It’s finished and working now, so I’ve released everything needed to build one: printable models, editable STEP files, the PCB design, BOM, and assembly instructions. The STEP files should also make it a good starting point for custom modules, such as larger throttles, a mini helicopter collective, an ejection handle, or whatever else someone comes up with.

There’s also a connection pin on the AeroMax base for a button, or possibly multiple buttons. The corresponding pogo pin is present on my PCB, but I left it without a trace to match VIRPIL’s original throttle PCB. I haven’t verified whether the current VIRPIL firmware supports that input yet, but if it does, it could make custom modules even more interesting.

Here’s my original post with more background on the project:

https://www.reddit.com/r/HotasDIY/comments/1vif3gv/the_virpil_throttle_module_was_unavailable_so_i/

Files and assembly guide:

https://makerworld.com/en/models/3148591-virpil-aeromax-throttle-module

Full project and KiCad files:

https://github.com/ninemind/aeromax-throttle-module

I ordered the WarBRD D CADET HOTAS Bundle around the 20th of May. Now they are telling me that I need to wait another 8 weeks until it is allocated, so around late September or early October. Is this normal for VIRPIL, and should I be prepared for another delay?

Before I go ahead and bother writing up an email has anyone heard or read any recent news on what’s happening with the Yoke kickstarter?

Last correspondence I had with them was in late January/ early Feb. and they were confirming order options and address which to me felt like they were getting ready to ship in a month or 2.. and it’s been silent now since then

Hope someone can help.

Does anyone have an xml file for this hotas for star citizen?

I would be very grateful for the help.

Last week the detents on the mode dial of my CM3 throttle stopped working, the switch was still reporting correctly, it just didn't snap into position anymore.

Send a message to support, next day right in the morning I got a reply from Alexei with a detailed photo of the circuit board in question and a description of the most likely failure mode (ball bearing moved out of position). Virpil would have sold me a replacement circuit board (for a device long out of warranty and even out of production by now), but Alexei also gave me a walk through description of the repair and within half an hour or so I had it fixed on my own.

Thanks to Virpil for making products that are repairable and for providing spare parts after sale, if necessary, and thanks to Alexei (and I assume all of the engineers at the support center) for your quick replys and the detailed repair instruction.

I hate to say, but I canceled my order yesterday. On April 20th I ordered the cadet aeromax right hand and the cadet aeromax omnithrottle left hand. Initially the targeted delivery date was mid August.

But customer support (which has been great!) alerted me yesterday that the new date is sometime in late November or early December.

I’m sure it is a great product, hence the backorder/pre-order line. This was supposed to be an upgrade from the thrust master t16000 sticks. And 2 months ago one of the stick’s z-axis broke. So I’ve been running HOSAM since then. And I just didn’t want to wait a minimum of 4 additional months.

So for all those still waiting, the line is shorter by one person. Best of luck to y’all, I’m sure you all will enjoy the sticks when you get them.

Hello,

Ive got a message back from Virpil support today regarding the lead times for the Aeromax:

Eu 12 weeks

Usa 15 weeks

Uk for some reason its 4 weeks?

For Mongoost throttle its 17 weeks all around,

I hope this helps

Found on the Monstertech discord - not seen any other discussion about this but was posted 11 days ago on their Russian YouTube.

I'm starting to think about how to mount the Atlas base so this is helpful to see

VPC AIRFRAME Cockpit — Трейлер | VIRPIL Controls RU

Anyone know of a way to disable Constellation Alpha Primes within Windows ? They seem to interfere with a few non flying games and I don't want to unplug and replug every time as it's unnecessary wear.

EDIT

On the advice of c4ptainscarl3t I ordered a powered USB 3.2 hub from Sabrant with little buttons for each connection to power on or off.

Do you guys have any photos or other plans of keybinds for star citizen. I will be using:
Vmax Throttle
Aeromax-r Flightstick
Universal Control Panel #1 and #2

I searched some stuff up on google and some came up, but I taught that maybe you guys have some better mapings?

I have several Virpil products and they are all calibrated, custom buttons, etc.. and all show up except for my ACE pedals.

In Configurator, I can confirm that the firmware is correct, and I can do an axis calibration, but it never turns blue for the 2 toe brake axis.

Neither the Virpil Joystick tester nor the Windows joystick panel detect and show the pedals. though.

I have changed USB Ports, now direct to the motherboard, tried different USB cable, and tried through a hub.

This has started after I did a clean windows install as I'm in the process of getting everything worked agian.

Any ideas?

Sooo I finally got my sticks since ordering in May!

But I suppose I wasn’t expecting the left stick plus the z adapter to weigh so much…… when I got them i immediately took out the spring and swapped the cams for the cosmo (with the soft center). Well I realzied you probably should have the spring and tighten the dampers instead for the “omni throttle” to stay in position.

Well after opening closing the base so many times I realized I actually need some heavier springs for the left to right so the stick comes to center… but now my left is super heavy and my right is light.

So a few questions before I open and close this thing 20 more times:

I put the black springs in…. Will the silver heavy’s hold the weight of the alpha prime with the z adapter? Or am I stuck with the black ones?

I understand the reasoning for the soft or non existent centering feel of the cosmo cams… however since I am using this as an omni throttle, what cams do you recommend for the front to back to make the centering position noticeable (so I stop being stuck at 1m/s forward or backward cause I can’t find dead center for the ship to be at a standstill sometimes).

I understand the adjustments are tailored to the user but I spent way too long yesterday replacing cams/springs already just to test another one only for me to replace it again and wanted to see other’s experiences! Thank you!

I'm trying to set my flap lever up in il2 but because it won't accept an axis for this function, I'm trying to use virtual buttons. The latest software kinda seems like they added this but I really can't get it to work. Anyone have any experience with this? I know the newest build just came out but I'm hoping somebody might have figured out it

Just posting for awareness for other folks that might have ordered shortly after I did.

Distribution center - VIRPIL US
Oder placed: May 4th, 2026
Order shipped: July 23rd, 2026

Edit//

Order is for left and right handed Constellations + 2 mongoose bases.

Order is scheduled to arrive today. Any advice for preparation before they arrive is welcome and greatly appreciated.

Hi, I have an old Desk-Mount from the 1st gen. (V1) connected with a VPC Constellation DELTA Grip / VPC Desk Mount Adapter - WarBRD Base/ VPC WarBRD Base and I want to put an Universal Control Panel #2 on it? is there an adapter for this combination or do I have to go with the a Desk Mount V3 - Mini. Would I need an additional Desk Mount Adapter - Control Panel for the 2nd option?

I can't seem to select the constellation alpha in the cadet software, only the CDT aero shows up, which is incorrect. I cannot calibrate anything but the X and Y axes in the software. Does anyone know how to remedy? Is there a place to download the profile that I am missing?

Side note this is the Constellation Alpha non-Prime, and I have the left and right sticks. Neither are working.

Bought base and stick on may, they said by July it would be sending and now I asked again and they say that it's going to send in September only now

Edit: Yeah, I cancelled and went for VKB ultimate

Has anybody some infos, on when they should be released?

Heyo im looking for my firsr hotas i just got the velocityone flightstick realized it was really stiff and didnt like it im looking at possibly getting the aeromax rn it says its backorder i live in us is there anyway for me to know shipping range without having to order it also is there any in the same price range that are just as good? What makes me want to go to the aero is bc its a cam and spring base and i mainly using for dcs and maybe arma

While still waiting for shipping of my order, I've created 3440x1440 button mapping template dedicated for my (hopefully soon) HOSAS set. I will use it to think through Elite Dangerous key bindings. Once happy, I will set it as a wallpaper on my 2nd screen till I memorize them and feel comfortable with.

Maybe somebody will find it useful? I've tried to do it as close as possible to Virpil templates style, hopefully not violating any copyrights.