VIRPIL Controls / stick fixed
VPC CDT-Aeromax [RZ] Flightstick
Hardware
- Gimbal
- cam_and_spring
- Sensor
- contactless_magnetic
- Axes
- X — 16-bit, contactless_magnetic
- Y — 16-bit, contactless_magnetic
- Twist_Z — 14-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 · 4 axes · 1 ministicks
Mount compatibility
Provides: Not specified
Accepts: Not specified
Physical & software
- Weight
- 1380 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 | €254.00 | Included | virpil-controls.eu | 2026-10-01 | Current |
| UK | GBP | £220.00 | Included | virpil-controls.eu | 2026-10-01 | Current |
| US | USD | $229.00 | 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
The RZ variant of the CDT-Aeromax adds an integrated contactless twist Z-axis to VIRPIL's compact metal cam-and-spring gimbal. Perfect for desktop pilots who fly without dedicated rudder pedals.
Pros
- Compact metal cam-and-spring gimbal with contactless twist Z-axis
- No separate base required: ready out of the box for desktop flying
- Integrated dry clutch dampers for dead-stick stability
- Can attach 1 optional throttle lever module
Cons
- Z-axis mechanism limits throttle lever modules to max 1 (vs 2 on standard R)
Great for: space_hosasspace_hotasmodern_jet
Skip if: You already own high-end rudder pedals and prefer a locked rigid stick
External reviews
- Mysh (Mysh_FlightSim) YouTuberecommended2026-09-15
RZ version includes twist axis for pilots without rudder pedals. Compact all-metal cam and spring mechanism with dampers.