Made the swing arm from two types of desk mounts from Amazon for like $60. I can mount both or a TM HOTAS ONE combo on it and it will hold them and its steady. First time really messing around with flight Sims and stuff and I got hooked.
A special thanks to Luna Ray for helping illustrate where I should be sitting.
Here is an update from my home cockpit build so far
Hi all,
I'm a commercial pilot and a human factors engineering student. Flight Kneeboard is the EFB I built as my graduation project over the summer. I posted about it here a month ago and got a lot of useful feedback, so here's an update.
The core data comes from official FAA sources. Since last time I've added much better coverage outside the US: turn on Flight Sim mode (Settings → Flight Simulation) and you also get community data from OurAirports and openAIP, plus charts outside the US from ChartFox if you link a free ChartFox account (you sign in with VATSIM). I've also rendered a worldwide VFR-style chart from open data.
For position, the app takes a network GPS feed from your sim. My own Windows client sends attitude at 15 Hz and position at 5 Hz, which is a lot smoother than most bridges.
Almost everything is free: charts, plates, weather, airports, planning and the moving map. If you'd like to help cover the server costs, there's an optional $2/mo in the app, which adds synthetic vision and offline downloads.
It's been a fun few months building this. If there's a feature you'd like to see, let me know! I would appreciate if you can give me an Appstore 5 stars as well.
Picture one is pilots left pedestal with functional O2 mask. No O2, but cool air and my “diy” tiller. Center console all squared away. Now it’s time to fire this critter up and take’r for a spin. But first, I need to hide the ole ladies travel coffee cup. I used the lid to make the tiller handle! 😂
Open to offers
Full-size Boeing 747-400 simulator, fully operational and turn-key ready to use.
Features
• Full Boeing 747-400 cockpit
• 4 electric OEM seats
• Full instructor station
• Full overhead panel
• OEM Boeing control columns
• OEM pedestal bay
• Mixture of OEM, Flightdeck Solutions and custom-made panels
• Various genuine OEM aircraft switches and components
• Fully interfaced cockpit switches, panels, lights and controls
• SimStack by Simulator Solutions hardware throughout
• Network-based simulator control system
• Motorised throttle quadrant
• Motorised speedbrake
• Full cockpit lighting
• 180° wraparound projection screen
• 3 x Full HD projectors
• Runs Aerowinx PSX
• Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 external visuals
• Stunning graphics and very immersive visual system
• Excellent aircraft handling and systems simulation
• All required simulator computers included
• All required power supplies and associated equipment included
• Tablet control system included
• Simulator can be operated and started from the tablet
• Designed to be simple and reliable to operate
• Professionally set up and configured
• Very reliable simulator
• Previously installed on a full motion platform
• Previously recognised as the Guinness World Record holder for the world's most expensive home flight simulator
Approximate Size
• Weight: approx. 2,000 kg
• Installed size with screen: approx. 5 m wide x 5 m deep x 3.7 m high
Transport
• Worldwide shipping available
• Can be dismantled and packed into a shipping container
• Can potentially be transported substantially assembled depending on destination and access
• Seller happy to assist with dismantling, transport, installation and setup at the new location
Suitable For
• Private collectors
• Aviation museums
• Flight simulator businesses
• Aviation experience centres
• Training environments
• Corporate displays
• Entertainment venues
• Serious Boeing 747 enthusiasts
Located north of Sydney, NSW, Australia
Finance available
Worldwide enquiries welcome
Open to serious offers
You can contact me via Reddit or
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WhatsApp number on application
A good amount of labeling and only going to wire the PIC side, that and since the circuit breakers aren’t modeled in the E-jets family i gain a good amount of additional buttons. But it’s a good end to a fun project that and I’ll be able to keep my promise to the ole lady and hanger my projects. Yea, honey I’ll be done in just a little while.
Just got two vkb flight sticks and got the hiking 2 mounts and tbh, I hate them, and my knees hate them more. I've been planning on building myself a new computer desk for awhile now but money has been tight so that's been put off. What Iv been thinking about doing when I build it is to put t track under the desk and mount them there. It would be easy enough to get them out of the way when I need my m&k but I would like one that can just fold under my desk and latch when not needed but that removes alot of movement freedom I feel like would be nice to have. So now I'm just curious as to what other people have come up with to see what all I can do
Looking for some advice. I have acquired what appears to be a jetmax 737 simulator. I believe everything is here but when I got it it was all disconnected.
I messed around with flight sim 20 years ago, but never this serious. It seems like a waste for it not be used or set up but I'm not sure where to start. Anyone have any literature or videos to point me into the right direction with what I have and if it's even feasible to get it up and running again.