vyper883
12-17-2010, 02:32 AM
Hello Everyone :)
After lurking for a very long time, I've decided to say hello. I'm a 40 year-old who used to work in the aircraft industry, as mainly a structural tech, as well as some unofficial maintenance engineer work. I left all that behind, in order to take over the family bar business a few years ago. What was I thinking? j/k.
Anyway, I'm an avid pc builder, I have some fairly good carpentry skills; wiring, electronics, soldering, all well within my skill levels.
Currently, I have a desktop flightsim setup, with a pc running FSX on an intel core i7 920 OC'ed to 4Ghz, and an Nvidia GTX 480 based system, with a TH2GO and three 22" LG monitors track IR, ect. I also have three other AMD quad core systems, that may come in handy, as I've already started construction of a MIP stand for an Airbus A320 sim. I have too many hobbies, which I recycle from time to time, so hopefully I will stay focused long enough, that my build may someday resemble an A320 cockpit. The wife is already starting to ask questions.... Hmmm.... "It's a DVD/Blu-Ray shelf.....REALLY"
I've lurked on a few sim forums for a very long time, some of which I've posted on- probably since 2006. I know EXACTLY what I'm getting myself into, as I've seen many builds, and read about many other enthusiasts projects, and their experiences. Having said that, I'm already looking forward, to what kind of unforseen events will unfold, as I follow through with this potential build.
As far as PC's/ visuals go, I'm already ahead of the game. I have monitors for my MIP, I have 3 DLP Panasonic commercial projectors that will belt out 3500 lumens a piece, although I may have to source out short throw lenses, which are NOT cheap at retail, for these light cannons. the only real work as far as visuals are concerned, would be building a curved screen. Long live nthusim, Ivar, and Melnato- REALLY good examples. I also have some professional studio sound gear, that may lend itself for flightdeck audio tasks.
I'm contemplating of building my own CNC, to build my panels, as these, even at lower prices are still rather expensive. We'll see what happens, I may at least complete the MIP with ready made panels.
Regrets? Only one- I wish I knew about this hobby while I was still working at the hangar. I could've fabbed a lot of pieces, as I had every tool you ever needed at my disposal, to make pretty-much anything. Bending brake, lathe, power shear tables, sanders, forming tools, welders, band saws painting booths- you name it. Along with a boatload of sheet aluminum in various thicknesses, and tempers. And lots of plexi- we used it for templates-go figure. What we thew away in materials would've been a simmers dream, as far as panels/parts go. If only I knew THEN, what I know now. Once, I was given the task to fab an instrument panel section for a Cessna Citation, that had a NAV radio upgrade. Weird or what? lol
Anyway, I think I've said more than enough to bore you all to sleep. May I also say, it is an absolute pleasure to see a forum with so many talented people, some really great projects, and tons of useful info to help propel this hobby forward!:D Cheers!
After lurking for a very long time, I've decided to say hello. I'm a 40 year-old who used to work in the aircraft industry, as mainly a structural tech, as well as some unofficial maintenance engineer work. I left all that behind, in order to take over the family bar business a few years ago. What was I thinking? j/k.
Anyway, I'm an avid pc builder, I have some fairly good carpentry skills; wiring, electronics, soldering, all well within my skill levels.
Currently, I have a desktop flightsim setup, with a pc running FSX on an intel core i7 920 OC'ed to 4Ghz, and an Nvidia GTX 480 based system, with a TH2GO and three 22" LG monitors track IR, ect. I also have three other AMD quad core systems, that may come in handy, as I've already started construction of a MIP stand for an Airbus A320 sim. I have too many hobbies, which I recycle from time to time, so hopefully I will stay focused long enough, that my build may someday resemble an A320 cockpit. The wife is already starting to ask questions.... Hmmm.... "It's a DVD/Blu-Ray shelf.....REALLY"
I've lurked on a few sim forums for a very long time, some of which I've posted on- probably since 2006. I know EXACTLY what I'm getting myself into, as I've seen many builds, and read about many other enthusiasts projects, and their experiences. Having said that, I'm already looking forward, to what kind of unforseen events will unfold, as I follow through with this potential build.
As far as PC's/ visuals go, I'm already ahead of the game. I have monitors for my MIP, I have 3 DLP Panasonic commercial projectors that will belt out 3500 lumens a piece, although I may have to source out short throw lenses, which are NOT cheap at retail, for these light cannons. the only real work as far as visuals are concerned, would be building a curved screen. Long live nthusim, Ivar, and Melnato- REALLY good examples. I also have some professional studio sound gear, that may lend itself for flightdeck audio tasks.
I'm contemplating of building my own CNC, to build my panels, as these, even at lower prices are still rather expensive. We'll see what happens, I may at least complete the MIP with ready made panels.
Regrets? Only one- I wish I knew about this hobby while I was still working at the hangar. I could've fabbed a lot of pieces, as I had every tool you ever needed at my disposal, to make pretty-much anything. Bending brake, lathe, power shear tables, sanders, forming tools, welders, band saws painting booths- you name it. Along with a boatload of sheet aluminum in various thicknesses, and tempers. And lots of plexi- we used it for templates-go figure. What we thew away in materials would've been a simmers dream, as far as panels/parts go. If only I knew THEN, what I know now. Once, I was given the task to fab an instrument panel section for a Cessna Citation, that had a NAV radio upgrade. Weird or what? lol
Anyway, I think I've said more than enough to bore you all to sleep. May I also say, it is an absolute pleasure to see a forum with so many talented people, some really great projects, and tons of useful info to help propel this hobby forward!:D Cheers!