Hi everyone.
I've been getting more reports lately that the SteamVR keyboard isn't showing up when attempting to create a new pilot. I will be releasing a patch soon that will have a built-in virtual keyboard instead of relying on the SteamVR keyboard. It will have a few other miscellaneous fixes including the rudder-binding fix.
Until then, try restarting SteamVR, Steam and/or your computer if the keyboard fails to show. Sorry for the inconvenience!
The patch should be up within the next couple days.