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Shawn
09-15-2008, 01:54 PM
I started building a simpit using the dimensions from a Turbo Commander but I've soon realized that it works well for a number of different aircraft. I don't have a lot of working switches or buttons in the cockpit (there coming though) so any two seat side by side aircraft works equally as well as the other. I just wanted to share a couple of pictures showing the different aircraft I am currently flying.

Carenado Mooney (having the option if FSUIPC to set axis/button assignments based on specific aircraft is fantastic, I can't say enough about that program.)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3194/2847062473_d7f69ffa58_m.jpg

Epic Lt from Lionheart Creations (this photo was taken before I installed the backup guages and autopilot, it's now my favorite aircraft to fly in the pit.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3292/2847893280_7d03d22b2a_m.jpg

The Turbo Commander

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3098/2847058003_a460ec424e_m.jpg

Next, I will be putting the panel gauges together for the Aerosoft Beaver and installing a couple of lifejackets under the seats in the pit ;)

Trevor Hale
09-15-2008, 02:47 PM
Great stuff, and thanks for the update. It is really good to see peoples projects come together.

Keep us posted.

Trev

Matt Olieman
09-15-2008, 04:41 PM
Very nice, indeed. Thanks for the update. Nice pics :) :) :)

Matt Olieman

Michael Carter
09-15-2008, 06:04 PM
You can't have too many lifejackets aboard. And seat belts too! :lol:

I'm one of the few that actually uses the five point harness in my sim. Then again, on several flights it's been required. :wink:

Great shots Shawn and nice work.

magicaldr
09-15-2008, 06:08 PM
A pit after my own heart :)

Very nice work.

Shawn
09-15-2008, 06:19 PM
"I'm one of the few that actually uses the five point harness in my sim. Then again, on several flights it's been required. :wink:"

A harness should be standard equipment on my simulator, for the same reason I'm guessing. My flight attendant (wife) tends to mix me double's instead of singles even when she knows it's going to be a tough approach...;)

Trevor Hale
09-15-2008, 06:22 PM
LOL Shawn, I know that trick. Wife tries to make me crash all the time... Good stuff.

Michael Carter
09-15-2008, 06:27 PM
"I'm one of the few that actually uses the five point harness in my sim. Then again, on several flights it's been required. :wink:"

A harness should be standard equipment on my simulator, for the same reason I'm guessing. My flight attendant (wife) tends to mix me double's instead of singles even when she knows it's going to be a tough approach...;)

That's the reason! :lol:

Except mine is usually a German beer at about 5.9% or better.

Kennair
09-16-2008, 10:50 AM
Great stuff, and thanks for the update. It is really good to see peoples projects come together.

Keep us posted.

Trev

No, No Trevor, do I take it from your signature image you've been coaxed to the dark side?!!

Sean great to see the GA world well represented and in capable hands.

Ken. :???:

Trevor Hale
09-16-2008, 11:09 AM
No, No Trevor, do I take it from your signature image you've been coaxed to the dark side?!!
Ken. :???:


Yup thats right Ken. The Dassault Falcon has headed for the Graveyard. :)

Making room for the 737NG I am giving up the race car for the BUS. I know I know.. But It needs to be done...

Trev

Padraig
09-17-2008, 01:10 PM
I'm one of the few that actually uses the five point harness in my sim. Then again, on several flights it's been required. :wink:


I would not blame you, If I had high quality seats with harnesses I would also use them, building pits is about the feeling of immersion and lots more.