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Project BACKCOUNTRY - Douglas DC-3 Build
Hey guys!
It has been a while since I have made any posts around here at MC. I've been busy flying my B727 sim and having it be used for various training purposes. The biggest reason for my absence is the fact that I have been super busy finishing up my senior year of high school and starting college.
My two friends who always flew with me in the 727 have now left for college, leaving me here in Memphis alone! I have started classes at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Memphis and things are going great.
Now that my friends are gone, my focuses turn towards online flying with them. We have always enjoyed online bush flying because it is a casual way to enjoy the world of aviation in a care-free environment. So with that, I initiate my SECOND cockpit project: "Project Backcountry"
I have decided to take on the build of a bush plane simulator. Right now I am in the decision making process. I am split between a few different aircraft types, and am trying to decide which route to take. Currently on the board is:
Douglas DC-3
Piper PA-18 Super Cub
Cessna 185 Skywagon
Cessna 208 Caravan
Maule M-7
I am trying to find the best happy medium as to lowest price, and build practicality. I really dig the idea of a DC-3 but the complexity of the control wheel and column is quite intimidating.
I have a completely empty walk in closet that I will build the simulator into. As you can see, I already had this projector screen on hand and plan to use it. I am quite confident that I could accommodate the size of any of these cockpits into this space.
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I'm open to any ideas and suggestions so let me know what you guys think.
P.S. It is good to be back!
-Will