Another Cold Start (with some BRRTTT)- A10C Warthog Simulator

[@jzcski]

I flew the A-10 for 15 years, with 9 of those in the A-10C. You have done a remarkable job re-creating the entire experience. I guarantee that you could fly a real one with 0 problems! Only wished I lived closer so I could beg for a ride in the mighty and fearsome A-10 again! Your maverick shot looked almost perfect...I think NFOV and a steady pointing cross would have produced a direct hit. It does on a real one anyway!

[@nauticalgaming2961]

jzcski how do you become an a10 pilot?

[@jzcski]

NAUTICALGAMING Turns out there are a few ways! If you’re young and smart enough, the USAF Academy is a good start. You’ll get a commission, a top notch education and a chance to go to pilot training. From there, you will track select to fighters, then get a chance to “pick” the A-10 from the choices of airplanes. Or, get your Bachelor’s Degree, and either find an OTS recruiter or a Guard/Reserve unit to apply to. There are Guard/Reserve A-10 units in Idaho, Michigan, Missouri, Indiana, Arizona, Georgia and Maryland. Find out what their requirements are on-line and get to work putting a packet together! Need that degree though. The rest of the stuff is fairly easy to nail down.

[@nauticalgaming2961]

jzcski sound good thank you I might try to become one

[@jzcski]

NAUTICALGAMING You can do it man!! All you need is the goal and to follow up on what it takes! You got it!

[@gluchy7565]

@@jzcski Do all A-10's have beer holders?

[@gundog4314]

Okay honey, I’m almost done with my A-10 now I’m going to build an F-16 in the next bedroom.

[@thewarthogproject]

Haha we have had that conversation...

[@eamesaerospace2805]

The Warthog Project and what was the answer?

[@panthera8115]

@@eamesaerospace2805 hopefully "why not the f18?"

[@SirHuddy]

panthera why not the f22 :)

[@jlcmiles]

@@SirHuddy EF-2000, scrap that - the Tornado if they do release one :)

[@benjaminserra5884]

i was "omg is that a real ?" then i saw the beer : "omg it's better than a real"

[@keyser456]

His wife is really going to be pissed when he has to eject.

[@kamo8073]

Lmao

[@rpaddict5285]

Really wish he would see this 😂 funniest thing I’ve ever seen

[@soapman8970]

I thought she would be happy tho..

[@CaneSugarCane]

@@rpaddict5285 even funnier than pickle Rick?

[@rpaddict5285]

@@CaneSugarCane might be, hard to say man XD

[@indyjons321]

A whole mission, and you didnt even spill your beer.... nice.

[@tylerheuer]

I came here to say this. Lol good one

[@anto_gnv5088]

initial d vibes

[@ravenjco]

I was just gonna say.... and you don't even spill your beer.

[@dhvyse]

Not much can be better than VR. Except this. This is better than VR.

[@adambunting1184]

I have no idea why KZbin brought me here. I've just sat through the mission having no interest in flying whatsoever or sim games. I now want this in my life

[@GaryMCurran]

I've got to admit, especially on take off, as you were rolling to the right, I kept seeing the beer bottle, and I was waiting for it to spill all over the cockpit. LOL Very immersive cockpit and setup you have there. I really appreciate all the work that has gone into it. You did a great job.

[@pedrov221]

Albert Einstein, Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, Leonardo Da Vinci and then YOU... a project done and performed by a modern day genius. Detail oriented and always making sure that it will look perfect. Thanks for your dedication and allowing us to be part of the process...

[@cerpogaming6746]

The beer holder is a nice addition ! ( and without all the project is worthless ;) )

[@Steenos]

This is the best sim pit out there. Well done. I've followed your progress for a while. Your genius take on the MCFD's is incredible. It all fits together and it's mainly done by you. Well done. Keep the content coming.

[@thewarthogproject]

Thanks, will do!

[@kirbysgotgame9267]

The Warthog Project are you going to add a hud combiner

[@laksamanasuhendra5868]

@@thewarthogproject you should join the air force lol

[@jijojohnson]

When he turned, I was expecting the drink in the cupholder to spill out😂😂

[@jijojohnson]

I meant rolled, my bad

[@tinnturps]

Me too 😆

[@dennyrulos4847]

If it was a real plane, it still wouldn't spill

[@afterburn2600]

Second that!

[@vally3475]

But he has the powers of the A-10 Takumi *Brrrrt* delivery service.

[@TheHermitHacker]

I have watched since I was a young kid, the progression of computers. i got my start in computer programming at the age of 12 in 1992. I am genuinely moved to tears seeing this virtual bird take off from virtual ground with such precision and convincing real time graphics and knowing this is only the begging in our technology evolution. I am suddenly feeling validated as a software developer and want to strive to make all of my software the very best it can be. No longer half-assing anything. This stuff is amazing and beautiful. I just watched last night your screen build and calibration video of the protectors. Very educational.

[@kirkcreelman]

Beautiful job on the pit. Been watching it grow over the years. A lot of comments on spilling beer... A true pilot would know that if the ball is in the middle the beer will always stay level.

[@leebutters7137]

Every time I see this cockpit I am blown away!

[@brianwalton8360]

Good to see the Warthog has a beer pod!

[@sleepyguardian1962]

this setup is so amazing i half expected your beer to start spilling when you banked after takeoff

[@xurxinhoo]

You can't get bored in a lock down. I love the how do you do it stuff. I admire very much your skills, man!

[@rentblop8070]

Air Force/Navy is like Ok, we train at this guys house now

[@Formul8ed]

First thought - the next update to the real A-10 needs a cup holder for beer... But then it would spill in high-g maneuvers. Second thought - just put a keg where one of the drop tanks usually goes, and run a line with a drinking tube inside 👍 Third thought - A-10 drinking games. Splash a tank, everyone takes a drink. Watch A-10's fly drunkenly around the sky after a couple runs.

[@JorgeGonzalez-pq7wh]

This has to be the coolest project in all of KZbin. Awesome simulator, kudos!

[@5dmkiii60]

Incredible. Only thing that would improve it is being able to increase your view beyond the set range of your projected screen limitations. Currently, you can't look up through the canopy or turn your head and see the wing tips as you would be able to do with a Track IR or VR headset giving you full view by just turning your head. The fixed projection limits what you can see until you turn into it and bring it into view rather than turning your head and spotting your target before you bring the nose around to get on target. Still, that's the most insane home sim rig I've seen. What you did there is absolutely AMAZING.

[@ferdievanderwalle7631]

"Chevy 1-2, hold position" That's a negative, we have positive confirmation Yankee-Oscar-Lima-Oscar, we're going!

[@user-vv9ig4ls6t]

I didn't know it was in real life till I realized the realstic hair on his arms. Damn, man - looks f****** cool!

[@AVKingJamesBible]

Somehow I stumbled across this madness. You are my hero!

[@sfrenchy5943]

This is DCS heaven, such work to create such a sim ... this would be my dream setup !! PERFECT

[@KetsaKunta]

You didn't call ATC for permission to start engines! Haha such a cool project! I've fallen in love with the a10 on dcs so I am just amazed at this setup.

[@DanleyNuksGoneFishn]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="486">8:06</a> when you get hit by a full charged Plasma Pistol

[@jesko5736]

Really

[@jelson95]

oh man you are awesome xD

[@JCTHEKEEWEE]

I remember seeing an A-10 and an apache side by side in Afghanistan. I asked to sit in the a-10 but wasnt allowed. I managed to get photos of me in the pilot and gunner seats of the apache. Another great video mate.

[@noahhhhhhh1206]

Someone give this guys a real A-10 lol

[@midly]

When quarantine hits so you build _the most realistic A-10C simulator in the world_

[@landroveraddict2457]

This is honestly one of the best projects on YT

[@RChero1010]

I'm new to your channel and I'm not really into flight sims myself (more into car racing) but this is *mighty* impressive. Too bad it's easier to build a race car than it is an armed jet, but this is simply outstanding work. Absolutely cracking up with the cup holder. I hope you get to enjoy this enough to make up for the time and work that went into building it.

[@Grant-vk6zo]

This is the coolest thing I have seen in a while.

[@garettblack748]

casually drinks beer while taking off in a A-10C Warthog

[@michaeltyers7336]

How realistic do you want your simulator? Warthog Project: Yes.

[@chrysler5716]

I remember the phrase "if you hear the A-10 that means it ain't aiming at you"

[@Mike_Regan]

An attack jet with a cup holder. Neat.

[@DFX2KX]

Magnificent as usual. That cockpit really came together.

[@Bearfight]

Love the Corona bottle. A little flying and some beer.

[@5dmkiii60]

Ok...this is someone's home sim????? Where the hell do you get all the real world A-10 plug in side panel and main panel equipment boxes? How much $$$ was put into that setup? It looks like a military A-10 training simulator, only without the hydraulic gimbal, full motion rig. You built this thing in your garage??? You're the biggest flight sim junkie I've ever seen to have sunk that much time and money into that setup. What you built there is a flight simmer's dream. I'm beyond green with envy. The A-10 is in the top three of my all time favorite aircraft. That build of yours is friggen AMAZING.

[@ChrisFredriksson]

Wonderful video like all the others! When you started turning after liftoff, my first thought was.. "oh the beer!!"

[@davidharrison881]

Incredible work.. so much time, effort, detail, and passion put into this project! Serious props to you sir! I get sucked in just watching. Loved the video, subscribed, and can't wait to see some more content.. maybe some multiplayer and more comms in the future? Keep it up!

[@donotwantyoutoknowit]

Feels like the war is over untill you startet up the bird LOL. Great work, I am so jealous.

[@speedtwitch]

this guy knows how to hobby. what an awesome setup. very very cool.

[@masto8525]

HAHAHA You get a thumbs up for the "Corona Virus" taxi!!!

[@w3bv1p3r]

When i saw your comment on one of OperatorDrewski's channel, i thought you would be a normal flight sim lover, this is more like dedication xD

[@charleskdean]

Dude, I kept thinking your beer was going to spill when you started doing evasive maneuvers.

[@EricHedden]

I'm calling BS! The beer remained level the whole time!

[@ErnestoFavor76]

That just means, controlled flying with perfect rate one turns 🤗

[@florentayot]

the best accessories of your really nice cockpit, the corona-holder, not sure that is a military standards lol. but great jobs for you cockpit. god speed

[@klebersonottoschmdt]

parabéns, o mais completo simulador já montado que vi um abraço brother!!!

[@ClavinZKL]

old guy buys a fighter jet. gamers: aight hold my simuator setup real quick.

[@StickyNoteStudious]

This is actually insane.. AHH WHAT I WOULD DO TO HAVE ONE!!! 🤤🤤🤤🤤😍😍😍😍

[@edwin3928ohd]

What would the eventual possibilities be of having a real HUD and a mockup full cockpit? The canopy could have 3d printed metal with flexible plexiglass for the glass. Then, the projector could be used to just show the outside. This should generate 3x better immersion, yes? Just wondering!

[@BryanDenham]

wow that is some nice work sir thank you for sharing

[@AntoineThisdale]

The beer holder still the best feature of this rig ;P

[@humberto367]

Hello, Greetings from Brazil !!! Take care there, man !!

[@samprince5312]

You really need to build of one of those rotating flight thingys somehow for the ultimate simulator, but this is still really impressive. Good job!

[@ALPHARICCO875]

Super vidéo, congratulations for your home cockpit

[@theperpetual8348]

I wonder, does DCS support simulating weather lighting (sunlight in cockpit) for a simpit? Most of the footage we've seen is in a dark room, but IRL there'd be quite an amount of directional ambient light..

[@billder7304]

Not sure if DSC supports it, however with the current setup he's got, it'd interfere with the projectors too much to warrant the detail, but I imagine it wouldn't be impossible to get working with a little bit of time and a few changes here and there.

[@thewarthogproject]

Yep- being in a relatively dark room is one of the draw backs of using projecters. Brighter lighting in the room will wash out the screen, which decreases immersion massively. Having said that- i have just put some lifx smart downlights in the room, so i can colour and dim them at will. There is a sunset setting on them, and while flying at sunset with them its brilliant. I might just record a video about that!

[@sheogorath2657]

Don’t know how old you are and don’t take this as an insult but you’d be one awesome grandparent especially with this setup. I’d kill to play a game like this when I was young especially with this setup.

[@jamesreynolds1981]

See this guy's got Corona and looks like he's having fun

[@junatah5903]

Dont make those type of jokes my dude.

[@Trve_Kvlt]

@@junatah5903 People can joke about whatever they want.

[@junatah5903]

@@Trve_Kvlt salt

[@Trve_Kvlt]

@@junatah5903 Okay jew

[@junatah5903]

@@Trve_Kvlt expected from an american Emo.

[@chikokishi7030]

This is a beautiful pit. What do you do/how do you look behind you in such a set up?

[@thewarthogproject]

Thanks! I use snap views bound to the trim hat on the stick.

[@kylewiid9237]

i love the beer holder bud more fighters should come equipped with them :)

[@kenhoward127]

Is that beer holder standard on all A-10s? LOL

[@wayahedia9989]

10 extra points for the beer in the cup holder.

[@mr.george-pht]

Absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing. I bet people would pay money for this experience.

[@frayedsanity]

I seriously wanna make a full mock up apollo command module with panels that do this and work properly. Awesome job!

[@OneLiterPeter]

Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder... and that is a nice beer holder. LOL

[@speedbird8326]

Is that a Corona to protect against the Corona Virus ? Another awesome video mate.

[@emkaslana]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="743">12:23</a> you’re welcome

[@Transit21]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="400">6:40</a> I guess this is why "Chevy 1-2..." should have "...held position" lol

[@NetzKanal]

So awesome! Would be funny to see you starting up a real Warthog 😎

[@Hani_Santa]

Amazing!!! I would recommend a realteus forcefeel or another force feedback pad for your chair...to add to the immersion

[@teaganhesseltine8511]

my brain can’t comprehend if that’s dcs or real life

[@raypenner4284]

Wow!!!!!! So jealous. I wish I had the know how to make something like this.

[@lordchive8944]

This cockpit deserves to be in a fully functioning dynamic campaign, hurry up ED! Lol

[@kuya_jae]

For almost the entire time I didn’t even know it was a simulator until I saw the top of the video screen which had wires. Immersion:100

[@robihobby9490]

Respect for this Masterpiece of Work ! 😲👍

[@lukewalker3905]

Love seeing the new MFD's in action but really Need you with a headset Mic on, or the cockpit volume turned down. Can barely hear you over the game sound.

[@thewarthogproject]

Yep- explanation for that is in the description! I'm just waffling crap anyway.

[@AGfrom83]

How are all those switches mapped to keybinds? And how are the screens and gauges showing game data. I'm so confused and amazed at the same time...that is so cool

[@Megalodon64]

You are one lucky S.O.B. I wouldn't be surprised if you go to an airshow and a pilot let's you hop in the cockpit while he does the demo flight.

[@prezzeruk4054]

Holy crap thats one sweet set up!

[@nikom7165]

That beerstand tho 😅👍 nice work man

[@yungjj5884]

This guy could probably hop in a real A-10 and fly it if he wanted to

[@RangerBandit77]

Does the entire house shake violently when he unleashes the 30mm cannon?

[@Tim_Franklin]

They should put some haptic feedback into these custom cockpits. I want to FEEL the BRRRT.

[@thewarthogproject]

There is a buttkicker gamer built into the seat. You can FEEL the BRRRTTT!!!

[@olroxmo4050]

CORONA TIIIIIME!! Nice vid dude, good luck pour the next.

[@davisplude1855]

Just a question why the warthog for your project why did you pick that plane

[@Lucas-qp5ly]

Because it's not a plane. It's a gun with a plane attached 😉

[@davisplude1855]

Lucas good point, I was just wonder because I would thought making this cockpit is much harder than the f-18 one I’m making

[@quintenzappe3412]

@@davisplude1855 why do you say that?

[@thewarthogproject]

The main reason is i started building this way back when A-10C and Black Shark were the only planes available in DCS. Hornet was just a pipe dream back then. That and the warthog is an absolute beast.

[@davisplude1855]

The Warthog Project oh cool didn’t think of that

[@cerberus3280]

I thought I herd clicking in some of your vids. And wow that's amazing. Next gaming consoles😎

[@laksamanasuhendra5868]

Admit it, you came here for the BRRRRTTTTTT

[@PeachStateATV]

This rig is insane

[@jamesm7414]

Should try this in vr and run some tracking to see where your hands are and match up the cockpit in game to physical components to mimic haptic feedback

[@Phat_man]

does that even work?

[@jamesm7414]

Phatman in theory you could but you would have to line up to millimetres to trick your brain into believing you’re touching a virtual item in real life. I went to a museum near London and they had a VR experience with the Dam busters and they had wooden frames to mimic the real airframe and to worked quite convincingly.

[@slweek]

Well actually as long as that turn/loop is around 1g the drink won’t spill. there was a video somewhere on yt where a guy shows this in his c172 Great cockpit, love the videos

[@Radical_Larry]

Nice to see another video

[@BMcGhee-t5v]

Congrats! You survived the Corona mission!

[@NeoMorphUK]

Actually some acoustic panelling would help with the audio a LOT. That’s the only thing letting this lovely simpit down now. Oh and putting the entire room on hydraulic actuators.... hehe. Sir, I have to say your build is what has started me down he rabbit hole. Sadly I chose the worst year for it though. Right in the start of the 21st Century plague.

[@emtbecca2395]

Titanium bathtub now with limited time only cup holders

[@samstermotorized]

Mad lad made this...With CUP HOLDERS!

[@ChrisS-nj3ye]

Now build one for the F14 - your RIO can pass you beers!