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1. What type of cockpit would you like to build?
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Follow the link below to a gallery of high resolution cockpits:
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2. Planning the design of your cockpit. The homebuilt cockpit requires many hours of planning to achieve the desired effect. An effective layout will streamline the whole build process and lead to a successful design. |
The link below will include some resources for the proper planning of a sim pit.
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3. What is your budget? There is the inexpensive but feature packed cockpit, and there are the complete replicas. So far there have been many approaches to the sim pit. |
Here are some tips to save money.
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4. Common build materials. This will vary but there are common materials that will be used for building a pit. |
Here is a quick list of materials that can be used
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5. Cockpit Elements. Including certain elements into your cockpit will add to the level of realism. |
Listed will be some common elements with a brief description
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6. Learn to fly! Properly using gauges and controls will help with the process of building a realistic cockpit. |
Some turorials I have found on the web for you to use.
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Homebuilt Cockpit Home
Welcome to a homebuilt cockpit information portal!
While surfing the web I came across the interesting hobby of building your own flight simulator cockpit. Instantly I was hooked and started my research to see if I could make this happen.
I was surprised to find the numerous hardware and software resources out there that will give you the ability to build a realistic flight deck. Some have taken this hobby and have built exact replicas of specific aircraft.
This site will be dedicated to my build and also other cockpits built by individuals. Listed on this site will be software and hardware used during these builds. Also I will include diagrams, schematics, tweaks and tips to help the newbie with building a homebuilt cockpit.
World Wide Topsites Flight Simulator
I have started another site where you can discuss anything related to building a flight simulator cockpit.
Check it out at http://flight-simulator-cockpits.com
