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Thread: B737-800NG @ Virginia, USA
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09-08-2010, 07:51 AM #1
B737-800NG @ Virginia, USA
Hello guys,
I am finally creating a thread to show everyone the progress I'm making on my home cockpit build. As the title says, I am building a B737-800NG home cockpit and I live in Virginia, USA.
I guess as everyone around this community, I started with a cardboard cutout which quickly overnight sort to speak, started transforming into something more elaborate and FUN!
My system is composed of SIX PCs (4 desktops and 2 laptops), THREE Dell 24" widescreen monitors for the visuals via a TH2Go Digital Edition. Avionics is powered by Sim-Avionics and I am using FSX as the base simulation software.
I will now be showing you some pictures of how the seats are coming along. I bought these off of Craigslist and they were from a 2003 S10 pickup. They are in great condition and I just love the color and shape of them. Not real cockpit seats but get the job done! lol
For now, I will be using a Saitek Pro Flight Yoke mounted on a stand, but once I decide to go with a custom made, linked yoke system, then I will look into making the control column cutouts into the seats.
I will be posting more pics as the work continues and as always, COMMENTS/CRITICISM/SUGGESTIONS are ALL WELCOMED!!!
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09-08-2010, 08:11 AM #2
Re: B737-800NG @ Virginia, USA
looking good!
-fabian
my 757 sim specs
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09-08-2010, 09:32 AM #3
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Re: B737-800NG @ Virginia, USA
I love the way you use plastic hooks to attach your cards to the wood, I am in two minds how to attach my leo bodnar card and my LED card to my MIP, screwing it would prob crack the card so looking for another way, yours I like....
Well done sir, excellent sim coming along!
Alex@MCGA or the Highway!
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09-08-2010, 02:21 PM #4
Re: B737-800NG @ Virginia, USA
!!!!! That's a great project
Keep on posting pics my friend
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09-08-2010, 07:59 PM #5
Re: B737-800NG @ Virginia, USA
'E",
Nice to hear from you. The sim is looking great, keep the pics coming.Regards,
Pedro
Keep 'em Flying and Enjoy the Ride
ODYSSEYNG
737simulator
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09-09-2010, 02:46 AM #6
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Re: B737-800NG @ Virginia, USA
I am absolutely amazed with how neat the wires are! I've been completely neglecting that in my planning but this just convinced me to be a little wiser. Thanks for saving me from dealing with spaghetti down the line! Looking great!
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09-09-2010, 03:24 AM #7
Re: B737-800NG @ Virginia, USA
Nice going E
Good idea to try keeping the wires tidy... I also had that idea but they just keep coming and coming
What softwaresuit have you decided to use?
Chairs came out just fine!
Looking forward to follow your build.
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