Hardware maker VIRPIL has been busy extending out their Cadet Aeromax series of hardware peripherals. All-in-one joysticks, mounts, HOTAS and omni-throttle configurations and also now available – grips. These are priced slightly lower than some of the other options so let’s have a look.
CDT-AERO Grip
The newest bit of news for VIRPIL Controls is that they’ve released the CDT-AERO grip. It’s the same grip offered as an all-in-one package with the CDT-AEROMAX Flightstick but this one is an independent grip that you can use with your WarBRD or MongoosT-50CM3 base.
The grip has one dual stage trigger, one flip trigger, three 4-way hat switches, a grip paddle, three push buttons, an analogue mini-stick, brake lever axis, 2-way mode slider, and two programmable RGB LEDs. The twist axis is lockable so if you have pedals you can work with it that way and if you don’t you can use the extra axis. That’s a lot of capability.
The company is selling the Grip at €109.95 right now as part of the pre-order. €119.95 will be the regular price. Keep in mind that you’ll need to either buy or previously own a base.
Even more options
Ten days ago, VIRPIL also opened up a pre-order for the rest of their Cadet Aeromax series. There’s the grips, the left and right CDT-AEROMAX Flightstick and the left and right CDT-AEROMAX-Z Flightstick in Omnithrottle configuration (for space simmers primarily).
From what we can gather, supplies are limited and VIRPIL tends to be backordered permanently with stock being replenished and orders fulfilled. But it does sound like pre-order now will mean arrival sometime between the next several weeks and early next year depending on which product it is and where you’re located in the world.
For more information on pricing and pre-ordering in your region, check out the VIRPIL EU, VIRPIL UK and VIRPIL US storefronts.
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