where are you currently on pilot training? PPL or CPL? maybe a rating?
@StudentPilot4Life5 күн бұрын
I have my private pilot certificate. Currently studying for instrument rating. Are you in the training phase too?
@tiagofelix89985 күн бұрын
Hi, finally I got my one too, it's very nice, but I saw it doesn't simulate 100% the garmin G5 right, or am I wrong? Or need I other complementary software? Best regards
@StudentPilot4Life5 күн бұрын
Nice! What have you found so far that is different from the real G5? As for the software, you need to download from Altimeter Motives website. I already had the plugins installed for XPlane. If you don’t have the SIM plugin, you can get it from AirManager website.
@tiagofelix89985 күн бұрын
@StudentPilot4Life I'm using it on MSFS not xplane. Using with asobo c172 and Wbsim c172
@StudentPilot4Life5 күн бұрын
@@tiagofelix8998 Ah… I am only on XPlane at the moment so not sure about MSFS. You will still need the AirManager plug-ins … see if this page helps: siminnovations.com/wiki/index.php/Flight_Simulator_Plugins_Installation
@kylejeffrey38946 күн бұрын
I had an easy flight (plane delivery) where my screens went out after takeoff. Didnt have the tick noise. Turned out mine had the Red Alternator switch turned off for some reason. Flipped the switch and it all came back on.
@StudentPilot4Life6 күн бұрын
Ah! The battery will run out if the alternator is not charging it ... makes sense. Thanks for stopping by and sharing, appreciate the note!
@Pilot_Taras12 күн бұрын
Awesome flight deck, magnificent cockpit!!!
@StudentPilot4Life11 күн бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
@tiagofelix899816 күн бұрын
Make a video of simple pattern flight with that panel, would be great! I'm going to buy one too, but undecided between classic and G5, what is your opinion? cheers
@StudentPilot4Life16 күн бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion - will add a video on that. I would go with the G5 panel as dual G5s offer more functionality. A lot of the old aircraft panels are being updated with G5s as well. What stage of pilot training are you in?
@tiagofelix899816 күн бұрын
@@StudentPilot4Life I want to build a home cockpit just for fun, not for real life training.
@StudentPilot4Life16 күн бұрын
Gotcha! Flight sim is a fantastic hobby, hope you have a lot of fun building your sim setup.
@tiagofelix899819 күн бұрын
that panel only simulate c172 right?
@StudentPilot4Life19 күн бұрын
One of the controllers is preconfigured for c172 but if you get the second controller, you can customize it to any aircraft. First controller works out of the box with included software. For the second controller, you will need a copy of AirManager and then you can customize it the way you want, to any aircraft. I have only tried the c172 controller so far.
@demoacct17 күн бұрын
If you ask Ron at Altimeter Motives, he can add a cutout for the manifold pressure ala the C182T.
Private pilot playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLz_-gubei-JIq0rWguEIoMU-eZqc-Sza6
@StudentPilot4Life3 ай бұрын
Private Pilot Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLz_-gubei-JIq0rWguEIoMU-eZqc-Sza6 Flight Simulator Setup videos: kzbin.info/aero/PLz_-gubei-JJcAZFcbvd-bvW9CaMWSPy9
@frankhsu74653 ай бұрын
Hi. How would you rate TPR against Charlie Pedals? Thanks
@StudentPilot4Life3 ай бұрын
Hi! I haven’t tried the Charlie pedals yet, so I don’t have a basis for comparison. As for TPR, it’s a fantastic piece of hardware when coupled with the damper mod. Although, it’s quite expensive :|
@frankhsu74653 ай бұрын
@@StudentPilot4Life thank you for the reply. Have you had any issues with damper mod since you purchased?
@StudentPilot4Life3 ай бұрын
@@frankhsu7465 No issues, damper mod has been working great!
Excellent video that clearly explains the proper installation of this device. I wasn't aware that this mod was even available and after watching the video, I'm tempted to buy one. I love my TPR's and I've had them for at least 5 years. Do you find you can get much more resistance with this device? That is really my biggest gripe on these pedals. The springs are way too light. Thanks for a great video.
@StudentPilot4Life4 ай бұрын
Yes! The damper mod takes the TPR to another level. Totally worth the investment, highly recommend it.
@Starsnu14 ай бұрын
@@StudentPilot4Life Thanks so much. I'll order it today!
@StudentPilot4Life4 ай бұрын
@@Starsnu1 Enjoy! And thank you for stopping by.
@pgreenx4 ай бұрын
I have the same rudder pedals and don’t like them at all.
@StudentPilot4Life4 ай бұрын
I have since replaced the Logitech pedals with Thrustmaster TPR. I like the new ones much better. And now I can’t blame my terrible centerline jobs on the rudder 😂 Thanks for watching!
@pgreenx4 ай бұрын
@@StudentPilot4Life i’m looking at the thrust master pedals also. But I’m also looking at the virtual fly ruddo pedals. Just curious if you looked at those before buying the thruster.
@StudentPilot4Life4 ай бұрын
@@pgreenx I didn’t evaluate many others that were not on Amazon. TPR was listed on Amazon US and had very good reviews, so I just went with it.
@mikaelcedergren89844 ай бұрын
Thanks for your answer. I really like the idea of a G1000. I assume you really like it? I am hesitant if I should go the two touchscreens+air manager+knobster, the Flightsimbuilder G1000 or even the RSG G1000. Of course the touchscreens and Air manager route would allow more flexibility flying different aircraft and avionics but on the other hand, this looks darn amazing and realistic.
@StudentPilot4Life4 ай бұрын
I am training for my instrument rating so the g1000 hardware helps build my muscle memory wrt the placement of controls. If I wasn’t using this for training, I would have gone with the Air Manager+Knobster setup for the flexibility and lower price point. The RSG G1000 units are very attractive. Although, a comparable setup with RSG would have cost about $800 more. I assume the RSG controls feel much more ‘premium’ but I haven’t used one yet.
@CessSim4 ай бұрын
Looks good and I also prefer the physical G1000 which I have in my build !!
@StudentPilot4Life4 ай бұрын
Thanks! Do you have the panels from FlightSimBuilder as well? Or a different company?
@mikaelcedergren89844 ай бұрын
would you say the units wobble at all when secured with the clamps under the table? I read Honeycomb adviced against this saying the screws will be too stressed and are not designed to hold the weight. What is your experience after some months of use, still working well? thanks
@StudentPilot4Life4 ай бұрын
I hadn’t thought about this until I saw your comment. The screws are indeed quite small and I can see why Honeycomb would advise against it. But this setup has held up nicely. No issues so far.
@BihonlignDesta4 ай бұрын
wow I like it pls on CDI
@StudentPilot4Life4 ай бұрын
Glad you like it! What would you like to see about CDI?
Following your excellent instructions on the video. I have a problem when stretching the window before moving it to the G1000 screen. The window stretches both vertically and horizontally at the same time while i am pulling the right side to the right. Any ideas on how to fix?
@StudentPilot4Life5 ай бұрын
XPlane recently changed the behavior in the 12.1 release (not sure exactly which beta version). I have been meaning to file a feature request (or bug report) to restore the old functionality (or provide a full screen option), but I haven’t had the time :(
@crazyhorse0885 ай бұрын
@@StudentPilot4Life ok thanks. I am not going bonkers! Anxious awaiting your update!
@StudentPilot4Life4 ай бұрын
@@crazyhorse088 I have filed a bug report using XPlane's bug report form (www.x-plane.com/x-plane-bug-report-form/). Considering user interface issues are usually not prioritized by Laminar, I am not holding my breath for this to be fixed anytime soon. Here's a video that I sent to Laminar demonstrating the issue: photos.app.goo.gl/VvzjdtoSGDVegcvi9
@crazyhorse0884 ай бұрын
@@StudentPilot4Life My tech support coach found a fix for the problem and my FSB G1000 suite is working fine. I think he found an article on RealSimGear and applied it to my FlightSimBuilder suite. It had something to do with the XPlane Output/preferences/Miscellaneous.prf file. He changed some values in the code and also moved the monitors and centered them below the main monitor to move each screen down. He also clicked the check mark to turn back ON snap windows in settings. Not sure if I'm making much sense here, but bottom line the panels are working! Hopefully Laminar will fix the issue. Thanks for reporting the bug.
@StudentPilot4Life4 ай бұрын
@@crazyhorse088 That’s great to know! When you say ‘tech support coach’, are you referring to FSB tech support? Or something else?
@goatwes45775 ай бұрын
good content
@StudentPilot4Life5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@rkApps-shop5 ай бұрын
Thank you for mentioning rkApps and SimHaptic 🍺🛩️
@StudentPilot4Life5 ай бұрын
It’s a great piece of software, thanks for making it!
Private Pilot Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLz_-gubei-JIq0rWguEIoMU-eZqc-Sza6
@ducsue7515 ай бұрын
Hello there. I do not have extra usb A type connector. Is it possible for you to measure the length of the cable the pedals comes with? I have a feeling it will be too short for my desk setup. Thanks if you could.
@StudentPilot4Life5 ай бұрын
It’s about 6.5 ft.
@ducsue7516 ай бұрын
Are you waiting out for the Charle pedals?? I am just getting into simming. Have purchased the MSFS 2020 a few days back when Steam had it on sale. My initial thought was to go somewhat budget friendly controller and had in mind on the Beach Turtle VelocityOn Flightstick since I can use all the controls in one device and not have to buy throttle and rudder. Then, I thought more into this and with the limited storage space I have. I will eventually upgrade to better controllers later. So, instead of having many controllers I will not be using and not have room to store them. I am going to get all Honeycomb. I have purchased the xpc yoke. The Bravo is on its way. For the rudder, I was going to get the Charle, but having second thoughts. My desk floor space will fit barely. The Charle is quite big dimension wise. I am looking at the Thrustmaster TPR now. The size reasonable for my case. It's tall but not really an issue. My question is. How is this rudder compare to the Charle. I know the charle isn't available world wide and one a few have them, but I am not convince if the Charle pedals is better then the TPR. Honestly, I would rather go with all Honeycomb lineup, but the space is holding me back. The TPR isn't aesthetic looking since my desk is also a work space.
@StudentPilot4Life6 ай бұрын
@ducsue751 I am not waiting for the charlie pedals as I bought the Thrustmaster TPR pedals recently. I have linked the videos below. I had the (much) cheaper Logitech pedals to start with but I did not like that one and ended up upgrading. TPR has been around for quite some time and I have only heard good things about it. Hard to say how the Charlie pedals will compare, but if the TPR's cost is not a concern, hard to go wrong with it. I added the damper mod as well, and the combination is fantastic so far! I have a similar setup - my work desk is right next to the sim desk and I use some of the peripherals with both setups. But it's getting cluttered. I am going to separate them and keep both the setups distinct from each other. Want to avoid looking at the flight controls and getting distracted while trying to get some work done :) Here are the video links if that helps: TPR unboxing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJfWcqyPfriahac Damper mod: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmTQpaVtjqiJq6c
@Combination123455 ай бұрын
I just got the Thrustmaster TPR as well and really enjoying them. They are all metal, very sturdy and precise. I never had a set of rudder pedals before and was holding out for the Charlie as I already own the Alpha yoke and Bravo throttle quadrant. But after waiting two years I gave up and went with Thrustmaster TPR. Sorry Charlie, too late.
@StudentPilot4Life5 ай бұрын
@@Combination12345 Nice! Enjoy the TPR pedals. They really enhance the flight experience.
@chris-ryan6 ай бұрын
Hopefully nicki has regained control of the company. From what i have read, Mike is not to be trusted.
@StudentPilot4Life6 ай бұрын
Hard to say who is in control of the company at this point. Don’t see any names at the obvious places on the website.
@raymarshall67216 ай бұрын
It's a shame they burned the bridge with the entire flight simulator community. I have been waiting 2 years for a refund, former CEO was served in the lawsuit a year ago for 2.1 million dollars in San Diego. Even under new leadership, they haven't honored a single promise. Anyone who willingly trusts them, it's either a fool or to hasn't really looked into their past.
@StudentPilot4Life6 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear that you have been waiting 2 years for a refund. That’s extremely frustrating. I hope you get your money back soon!
At that price, how come you didnt get a VIRPIL or WinWing ?
@StudentPilot4Life6 ай бұрын
Most of the reviews I had come across were for the TPR, and almost every review was positive. I did come across some mentions of Virpil but not enough to sway my buying decision. WinWing looks interesting, I wasn’t actually aware of this brand until you mentioned it. I’ll have to look into their products more.
@YiannisD6 ай бұрын
@@StudentPilot4Life I know a lot of sim enthusiasts that opt for these two brands, as the hardware is beyond amazing. Pricey, but you get your money's worth! Also on thel 'lower' budget there's VKB. PS: I'm not against Thrustmaster. TPR is great, but 1for the amount of money spent, you can get much more better.
@mrfairycake43336 ай бұрын
Brilliant but the shipping to the UK cost more than the mount. So it's a no go :(
@StudentPilot4Life6 ай бұрын
Ugh… international shipping is quite expensive. Hope you find something local that serves the same purpose!
@ThroughThe_LoopАй бұрын
If you still haven't got one yet, I'm in the UK and used flightsimwebshop. I only bought one for the honeycomb alpha and it was £35 including delivery
@RameshBabu-dd1ut6 ай бұрын
Try with SmartFly yoke
@StudentPilot4Life6 ай бұрын
I am hearing good things about the new yoke on the block. Will definitely keep it on my radar, but I hope my Alpha lives for few years!
@unclealig6 ай бұрын
looks great, but a 599$ expensive rudder pedal should not need any mods in my opinion.
@StudentPilot4Life6 ай бұрын
Totally… I wish the whole thing didn’t cost as much.
@Triple7guy6 ай бұрын
Wow, I wasn't aware of this addon for the TPR. Thanks for sharing.
@StudentPilot4Life6 ай бұрын
👍 Enjoy! Thanks for stopping by!
@bradule19807 ай бұрын
Thx for this. What material are those 3d printed damper holders that are attached to the pedals? Are those parts durable?
@StudentPilot4Life7 ай бұрын
They seem pretty sturdy and durable. I’ll see how they hold up after few months of usage. Not sure what the 3D printing material is… feels like solid plastic.
@JMHTruck320057 ай бұрын
Just as a heads up...5:47 Looking at the 3 cables on the back, the one that goes to the top of the long bar...The little square box where the cable goes in is where the "Hall Sensor" is If you look at carefully you will see it from underneath, check occasionally for dust and stuff. If you have pets the pet hair and dust can collect there, don't ask me how I know...Weird things start happening with calibration.
@StudentPilot4Life7 ай бұрын
Oh dang! Did not realize there's a chip at the bottom of that plate just above the silver bar. I see it now that I know to look for it. Will keep an eye on it - thanks a lot for this info!
@JMHTruck320057 ай бұрын
@@StudentPilot4Life You bet...
@JMHTruck320057 ай бұрын
Your video "Install Honeycomb under desk mount from FlightSimBuilder" led me to buy them. And now this...I have had my TPR for a long time, DCS and Xplane and now MSFS PC. I almost picked this kit up in Xplane...TPR's are far from perfect and the sloppy centering has always frustrated me. I would love to see you do a follow up on this, Does it any have problems in day to day use, any failures with the printed parts?
@StudentPilot4Life7 ай бұрын
Hope you are getting good value out of the videos! The 3D printed parts seemed fine when I installed them. Will definitely do a follow-up video after few months of usage and report any issues I encounter.
@JMHTruck320057 ай бұрын
@@StudentPilot4Life Sweet on the follow up...And please keep doing these, you are doing things I've not seen any where else...