Generic Multi engine GA simpit from Sweden

[jlp71]

Hello, just wanted to join and present my first attemt at a simpit. In lack of a pilotjob I desided to build a simple IFR trainingdevice for selfpractise.
I intend to network 3 computers so I can have a instructorstation on one and the two others for instruments and a large view forward.
Tha platform will be FS2004 because I find it to deliver satisfying graphics with mid range computers. The instruments are presented on two 22" LCD screens and there will be a cover with round holes for the instruments.

The controls are somewhat modified Saitek off the shelf gear.
The simpit is built of MDF. The nice seats are from a BMW 535, very confortable.

Best regards

Johannes

Malmoe sweden

[autocadplease]

Good job! That would be a good setup with G1000 displays.

[Shawn]

Very nice work so far Johannes.

[jlp71]

I got a question on how I have extended the saitek yoke tube. I have made two photos on the connectingpiece for those of you intrested. The extension is quite simple but there is still the little matter of extending about 30 cables inside the tube. So you get a lot of soldering.

[jlp71]

I post a simple plan of the measurements of the panel. It is measured from a Piper Seneca and alterd to make my equipment fit properly.

[Anderson/SBSP]

A great job!! Beautiful cockipt!!:D

[jlp71]

I finished the top of the sim today, it is sheeted with 0.5mm pre painted aluminium. This was very timeconsuming. A lot of trying and tweeking and of course many holes to drill. It may be my lack of skills with aluminium sheets but it feels like it took forever. However the result was quite satisfying.

[magicaldr]

Looking good :)

[Michael Carter]

That looks very nice and clean. Good work.

[jlp71]

This kind of projetcs would go much faster of one did not put things together now and then to see how it will look like when it´s finished. However it might give just the kind if inspiration that makes you continue building.....

[docmeister]

Hi there. I noticed that you have two quadrants. Can you tell me what kind of connection they use, USB or other. I bought the yoke and quadrant together as a kit and the quadrant uses a 6 pin plug. I want to buy another quad but I'm worried that I won't be able to plug it in.

Cheers

[jlp71]

Hello.
The second quadrant (Saitek) that is sold seperatly has a USB connector.
Just plug it in to the yoke.

[jlp71]

To make a nice sidepocket for checklists,plates and other stuff go and look at the nearest car scrapyard. I is amazing how many things and ideas you can get from the car industry.
I found this piece on the backside of a drivers seat from a mercedes E200 (1997). I simply shortend the pocket, drilled a couple of holes and attatched it to the inside. I Think it looks quite neat.

[jlp71]

Here comes a little update. I have coverd the sim with plastic sheets. The floor has also got a nice black carpet. The seats are fitted and bolted down.
I am now waiting for a usb rotary encoder so I can finish the panel.

Regards

Johannes

[Joe Cygan]

Here comes a little update. I have coverd the sim with plastic sheets. The floor has also got a nice black carpet. The seats are fitted and bolted down.
I am now waiting for a usb rotary encoder so I can finish the panel.

Regards

Johannes

Very nice and very clean.

[twisted8]

very clean!
nubee here, how do you cut the sheet metal and how did you make the leather looking edge above the screens? It looks really nice!

[jlp71]

Hello.

The metal sheet is milled. Altough you can use a metal saw aswell but it takes longer time.

The glareshield is made of 8 pieces of mdf that I glued together in to a solid block. Then I cut it to shape with a saw and sanded it to shape. That took forever and is by far the most timeconsuming part on this project.
Then I covered it with vinyl using contactglue and a heatgun to make the curved edges.


Regards
Johannes

[Anderson/SBSP]

Your pit is very impressive!! I love the details!!

[Ronson2k9]

I love everything about this pit. Especially the seats. I know you didn't build those but they are looking great. The MIP is pretty awesome as well. The metal work is really impressive too - forward cowling.

Keep up the great work and hoping for some more updates..

[JimmyGerrard]

Absolutely amazing work, I am looking to achieve something similar and am stunned by how good that looks...well done pal. :D

One issue I am facing for my own pit is how best to inset the monitors to have them flat against the panel as you have there. How have you mounted them?

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[jlp71]

Here is a little update. The panel has now got a matt gray finish and I have installed the switches for aircraft systems. The black plates that are describing the various switches are made in MS word and laminated with plastic.
I will post them aswell. Just print and use. :-) The switches are standard 30x11 mm.

Regards

Johannes

[Joe Cygan]

That is one sweet looking flight sim.

[Anderson/SBSP]

Looks great!!!

You can give more details about your sim?

Measures and etc?

[twisted8]

looking great! could you please post some pics of what you did with the saitek rudder pedals? It looks neat!