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Completed my simpit... (with pix)

Moparmike

Moparmike

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Finally spent some time finishing up the new "office" for my FS flying.
A big thank you to Jinkers (a long time friend, Virtual 352nd FG & Fightertown Design Group fellow member) for the inspiration to do it and for sharing his plans even though my setup wound up much modified from his design.

-The base is made out of 2x4s and 3/4" plywood. 2' wide and just over 4' long. It's carpeted in grey to match the second-hand Ford Tempo bucket seat bolted to it.
-Shelves are a couple 1'x4' pieces of MDF/laminate countertop material.
-Shelf uprights are some more 3/4" plywood.
Everything is recycled lumber except for the 2x4s.


-The Control setup is Saitek ProFlight. Yoke, pedals and an extra throttle quadrant for a total of 6 levers. Right now I have it set up for 4 engine throttles plus one common prop and one common mixture lever.
I am going to make some more permanent mounts for the quads. The original plastic clamps feel a little flimsy when I'm working all 4 throttle levers at the same time.


A few more shots available on my Flickr page.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/moparmike90/sets/72157613098452413/

Initial assembly with controllers mounted:
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With my FS machine reassembled and FS9 fired up:
I moved the throttle quads outward and down once I made a few laps around the pattern.
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My sim pit is still pretty basic, but I just installed a CH Products Throttle Quadrant and I like having independent throttle control. If I move up to four engine props, I might have to buy another Quadrant!
 
Very nice. Be careful, it can turn into an addiction (on top of the FS addiction:)
 
Nice job, I like the setup! I'm thinking about starting building mine sometime very soon... I have planning and coming up with ideas for so long, and I have no idea what I am doing, but I am just gonna eventually jump in with both feet!
-witt
 
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