{"product_id":"aerostep-pro-dual-axis-rudder-pedal-system-with-toe-brakes","title":"flight simulator controls","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"badge-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eHall-Effect Sensors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eIndependent Toe Brakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eAdjustable Pedal Spacing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eHeavy-Gauge Steel Frame\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AeroStep Pro is a full-specification dual-axis rudder pedal system designed for flight sim pilots who need authentic directional control and independent toe brake authority in a single, rigid floor-mounted unit. Built on a heavy-gauge steel and CNC-machined aluminium frame, it delivers smooth, progressive rudder travel on both axes, precise toe brake input on each pedal independently, and a low-profile foot rest platform that replicates the ergonomic geometry of a real aircraft rudder pedal assembly. For crosswind landings, taxiing, differential braking, and coordinated turns — this is the pedal set that makes those inputs feel like the real thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHall-Effect Magnetic Sensors on All Axes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Contactless Hall-effect sensors on both the rudder pivot and toe brake axes deliver zero-wear, high-resolution position tracking with no centre deadzone and no drift over time. Every input — from a delicate crosswind correction to a full differential brake application — registers with absolute accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent Left and Right Toe Brakes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Each pedal carries a fully independent top-mounted toe brake panel, allowing differential braking for realistic ground handling, short-field stops, and taxiway turn control. Toe brake travel and resistance are adjustable per side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-Travel Rudder Axis with Centring Mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— The rudder axis delivers long, smooth travel in both directions with a progressive spring-return centring mechanism. Spring tension is user-adjustable to match the pedal weight of different aircraft types — from light GA to heavy commercial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-Gauge Steel and CNC Aluminium Frame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— The base frame and pedal carriage are constructed from welded steel and CNC-machined aluminium components, eliminating the flex and vibration that lightweight plastic frames introduce under forceful rudder inputs or sustained brake pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Profile Foot Rest Platform\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— An extended, ribbed foot rest panel on the front of the base provides a natural heel rest and foot positioning reference, replicating the floor plate geometry of a real cockpit floor assembly and reducing foot fatigue during long sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable Pedal Fore\/Aft Position\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Both pedals slide independently on the base rail system, allowing each pilot to set their preferred reach distance without tools. Compatible with drivers from 5'2\" to 6'5\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Slip Rubber Base Feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Four large rubber feet on the base underside prevent floor creep during aggressive rudder or brake inputs, keeping the unit stable on hard floors, carpet, and cockpit floor plates equally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Sim Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— USB plug-and-play connection with broad driver support across all major flight simulation platforms. Assignable axes via companion software or direct in-sim calibration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRudder pedals are the most under-specified component in most home sim setups — and the most consequential for procedural authenticity. Keyboard or twist-stick rudder input is binary and imprecise. Entry-level plastic pedal sets introduce centre deadzone, axis slop, and a mechanical feel that bears no resemblance to real aircraft rudder response. The AeroStep Pro resolves all of that in a single unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hall-effect sensors are the foundation. Because they are contactless and magnetic rather than potentiometer-based, there is no centre deadzone to calibrate around, no gradual drift to recalibrate for, and no wear curve that degrades precision over months of use. The pedals feel the same on session one thousand as they do on session one. For pilots training crosswind technique or practicing precision taxiing, that consistency is not a luxury — it is a requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe independent toe brakes are what separates this unit for fixed-wing pilots specifically. Differential braking is a fundamental ground handling skill in real aircraft, and it simply cannot be practiced on a single-brake or no-brake pedal set. The AeroStep Pro gives each foot its own independent brake channel, which means the technique you build here transfers directly to the aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePedal Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual rudder pedals with independent left\/right toe brakes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensor Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHall-effect magnetic sensors — rudder axis and both toe brake axes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRudder Travel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. ±25 degrees total arc (full left to full right)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToe Brake Travel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 25 mm linear travel per pedal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentring Mechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProgressive dual spring return — user-adjustable tension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWelded steel base + CNC-machined aluminium pedal carriages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePedal Face Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMachined aluminium with drilled anti-slip pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoot Rest Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRibbed steel\/aluminium floor plate — fixed, extended heel support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePedal Adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndependent fore\/aft slide per pedal — tool-free, rail-lock system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePilot Reach Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible with 157 cm – 198 cm (5'2\" – 6'5\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase Stability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 x large non-slip rubber feet — hard floor and carpet compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-A — plug-and-play, no driver install required (PC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlatform Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePC — all major flight simulation titles; console compatibility varies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 38 cm x 28 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Height (pedals extended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 22 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 2.4 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCockpit Mount Option\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnderside bolt-mount points for rig\/cockpit floor plate integration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAeroStep Pro rudder pedal unit, USB cable, hardware kit, instructions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRudder control is where procedural authenticity either exists in your sim setup or it does not. The AeroStep Pro puts it there — with the sensor precision, toe brake independence, and mechanical build quality that the technique actually deserves. Order today and add the axis your sim setup has been missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AeroStep","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46214267142343,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/6295\/6487\/files\/rudderpedals.jpg?v=1771833347","url":"https:\/\/hyperlabs.com.au\/products\/aerostep-pro-dual-axis-rudder-pedal-system-with-toe-brakes","provider":"HyperLabs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}