VIRPIL Controls / stick fixed

VPC CDT-Aeromax [LZ] Flightstick

VIRPIL Controlsstick fixedcurrentdraftReleased 2026

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

RegionCurrencyPriceVATStoreVerifiedFreshness
EUEUR€254.00Includedvirpil-controls.eu2026-10-01Current
UKGBP£220.00Includedvirpil-controls.eu2026-10-01Current
USUSD$229.00Excludedvirpil-controls.us2026-10-01Current

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 left-handed twist version of the CDT-Aeromax. Offers 4 full analog axes in one hand on an all-metal cam-and-spring gimbal with dry clutches, making it one of the most capable space HOSAS strafe sticks on the market.

Pros

  • Left-hand ergonomic flight stick with integrated contactless twist Z-axis
  • All-metal compact cam and spring gimbal
  • Adjustable dry clutches for non-centering throttle/strafe use in space flight

Cons

  • Max 1 optional throttle lever module can be installed on Z-axis variant

Great for: space_hosasairliner

Skip if: You use foot pedals for vertical/lateral strafe

Build5/55/5
Feel5/55/5
Value5/55/5
Software4/54/5
QC Support5/55/5

External reviews

  • Mysh (Mysh_FlightSim) YouTuberecommended2026-09-15

    Left-hand twist variant. Metal cam and spring with clutches in a compact standalone body.

Sources