VIRPIL Controls / stick fixed
VPC CDT-Aeromax [R] Flightstick
Hardware
- Gimbal
- cam_and_spring
- Sensor
- contactless_magnetic
- Axes
- X — 16-bit, contactless_magnetic
- Y — 16-bit, contactless_magnetic
- Brake — 12-bit, contactless_magnetic
- Force adjustable
- Yes
- Swappable cams
- Yes
- Damping
- dry_clutch
- Extension support
- No
- Throw
- 36°
Physical controls
- 1 × trigger (2 stages)
- 2 × hat (8-way, push)
- 1 × hat (4-way, push)
- 1 × analog ministick (push)
- 4 × button
- 1 × lever
30 logical buttons · 3 axes · 1 ministicks
Mount compatibility
Provides: Not specified
Accepts: Not specified
Physical & software
- Weight
- 1350 g
- Materials
- aluminium, steel, composite
- USB
- c
- Standalone USB
- Yes
- Configuration software
- VPC Configuration Tool
Regional pricing
| Region | Currency | Price | VAT | Store | Verified | Freshness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU | EUR | €242.00 | Included | virpil-controls.eu | 2026-10-01 | Current |
| UK | GBP | £210.00 | Included | virpil-controls.eu | 2026-10-01 | Current |
| US | USD | $219.00 | Excluded | virpil-controls.us | 2026-10-01 | Current |
EU: Ships from Lithuania (EU) warehouse. EU VAT included at checkout.
UK: Ships from Lithuania warehouse. UK VAT and handling fees applied at checkout or upon arrival.
US: Ships from US regional distribution facility (virpil-controls.us). Sales tax calculated at checkout.
Editorial verdict
feiko
VIRPIL's groundbreaking standalone desktop flight stick. Packs a true compact all-metal cam-and-spring gimbal with interchangeable cams, springs, adjustable grip offset, and integrated dry clutches directly into a compact desktop form factor for €199.95 (excl. VAT).
Pros
- First truly compact all-metal cam and spring standalone flightstick
- Integrated adjustable dry clutch dampers for smooth motion or dead-stick heli flying
- Contactless digital sensors across all axes
- Adjustable grip offset angle
- Supports up to 2 optional add-on throttle lever modules on each side
Cons
- No twist Z-axis (choose RZ variant if twist yaw is needed without rudder pedals)
- Check batch pre-order availability on EU store
Great for: modern_jetspace_hotasww2
Skip if: You need built-in twist rudder (pick CDT-Aeromax RZ instead)
External reviews
- Mysh (Mysh_FlightSim) YouTuberecommended2026-09-15
First really compact all-metal cam and spring gimbal in a standalone stick. Sits between the Gladiators and full size bases in smoothness. Contactless everything, integrated dampers, adjustable grip offset. Especially viable in the EU.