Building an A320 Home Cockpit | 4 Months in less than 4 Minutes | Flight Simulator Setup

[@stevenbond2891]

Wow, that's amazing. Must be a dream come true. Great stuff. Happy virtual travels.

[@captaintango]

Thank you! It is very much a dream come true.

[@tugguy5771]

Do you mind sharing, where you sourced these parts

[@captaintango]

@@tugguy5771 You can find more information here: www.flightpathsimulation.club/blog/a320-cockpit/

[@tugguy5771]

Thank you

[@1NightInParisOfficial]

lol had to stick the "virtual" in there as to discredit the physicalities involved.. I'd say happy flying :)

[@maxbuildsgokarts]

i love seeing these projects! i build cockpits and have been for about 10 years and 5 different simulators. i of all people somewhat understand the absolute dedication this takes. bravo sir!

[@captaintango]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. I like building cockpits as much as flying them. My previous project was an SR-22, so this is a little bit of a step up.

[@OneAviation]

@@captaintangoamazing

[@captaintango]

​@@OneAviationThanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@Scarebus_Driver]

Awesome i was lucky to spend 14 years flying the 320/321 and 330 but im jealous of that home cockpit! Great work!

[@captaintango]

Thanks. I am sure nothing beats flying the real airplane.

[@VliegerNL]

THANK YOU! I showed your amazing setup to my wife and she realized that my 3 x 55 4k setup with Rtx 4090 is but a humble toy compared to what you have built. GUYS, thanks to this fabulous cockpit, I am OUT of the dog house!!! :-))

[@captaintango]

Glad I could help!

[@SambaFIFA]

This is my dream! To be honest, a quite expensive dream, but one day I will also build a home cockpit. Nice Video!!!!

[@captaintango]

Thanks. I hope your dream comes true one day!

[@NewNederland]

Incredible, can't wait to see this in action Great job

[@captaintango]

Thank you. Expect some full flight videos coming in the next few weeks.

[@captaintango]

Here is a full flight video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHzFaGZnZ9h0o5Y

[@CaptVirtual]

Amazing. Enjoy your virtual A320 flying.

[@captaintango]

Thanks a lot!

[@jay-rus4437]

So awesome. I cant even imagine honestly having something like this. Guess a man can dream.

[@captaintango]

This was definitively a long time dream of mine so I feel very lucky.

[@jay-rus4437]

@@captaintango …that’s so awesome. Glad to hear you were able to make it happen. Congrats

[@raphaelgmur3898]

WOOOWWWWW!!!! 🤯🤯🤯🤯 I'm flying MSFS just 1 year... to see this cockpit, that's ABSOLUTELY MINDBLOWING 😳😳😳

[@captaintango]

Thank you! I started flight simulation 30 years ago and this is the best time to get into the hobby. Enjoy!

[@joelmulder]

The music made this infinitely better. Awesome to see the process, maybe one day I’ll have the time and money to get something like this set up too.

[@captaintango]

I am glad you enjoyed the video and the music. I hope one day you will indeed be able to do something like this as it is a lot of fun.

[@sky173]

Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@captaintango]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@Thomasshelbysigmamafia222]

RIP……… captains tangos bank account 😢😭

[@captaintango]

LOL. It is not cheap, that's for sure. If you are curious, you can find more information about the cost, and how I funded my cockpit, in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJash2iapZiIeNE

[@Spitfireaviations]

How much did it cost? I’m thinking about making an atr-72/42 version.

[@pilotpawanc]

I think it's about passion. Rather life is an opportunity to full fill ones passion. What is a life without one!!

[@captaintango]

@@pilotpawanc It is definitely my passion!

[@pilotpawanc]

@@captaintango mine too....any moment of life i get, it deducted to this cause...cheers

[@diy_finn]

That's so cool! Are you enjoying flying the sim as much as building it? I tend to find myself always tuning something in my 737 sim and end up flying less than working on it, though with a sim like yours I doubt in can be much better!

[@captaintango]

I enjoyed building the sim quite a bit. And it is never "done". I am always looking for "just one more thing" to add to the cockpit (check out: kzbin.info/aero/PLJ1TYn01NBIRh-XPdG43QPt36DGnWbDrf). But ultimately I really love flying it, especially when I get some other flight sim enthusiast to join me in the cockpit for a flight, like today: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6S8cqGubJmYaaM

[@JulianplayzRBLX]

Beautiful.

[@captaintango]

Thanks. I’m glad you like it!

[@sqk4477]

Amazing! Congrats Capt.

[@captaintango]

Thank you!

[@seattime4075]

Excellent setup. Recommend adding some transducers to the floor/seat. Really helps with the immersion.

[@captaintango]

Thanks. That's a great suggestion. I'm assuming you are thinking ButtKicker or similar. I know some other cockpit builders who have done that but I have never looked into it. Let me know if you have any specific product/setup recommendations.

[@seattime4075]

@@captaintango I have a buttkicker for my floor which vibrates up through my controls and 4 smaller transducers attached directly to my seat. But you can also use a insert for your seat if you don't want to modify too much. See review link kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGfcgaqgf5KAgM0 . Still recommend also using a buttkicker on the floor if you can, as the spinners in the H8 have limited frequency response compared to an actual transducer.

[@captaintango]

Thanks for the additional information. Much appreciated.

[@thecockpit3164]

Freaking awesome! This video literally stunned me for 4 minutes!

[@captaintango]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@edu6582]

Absolutely fantastic. Congratz!

[@captaintango]

Thanks.

[@kevinjpd2614]

@captaintango the picture on the minute 1:18 shows the FCU panel upside down from VIER I’m Pott is this structure coming with flood lights and flood light knobs included?

[@captaintango]

Vier-Im-Pott can provide the flood lights but I bought mine directly from Amazon as that was more cost effective. The knob to control the intensity of the flood lights is on the pedestal (on the Captain side) and works once you connect the appropriate output from the Skalarki board (they have a centralized board to control power and backlighting distribution for the pedestal). The two flat black knobs you see on the video are provided with the FCU and control the intensity of the FCU backlighting and of the FCU displays. I hope this helps. Feel free to ask any additional questions.

[@kevinjpd2614]

@@captaintango yes, I’m sorry I said flood lights but I was asking you about the flood lights and also the knobs to control the fcu lights, so the fcu that you bought from Skalarki already comes with thes knobsto control fcu lighting? and the glare structure from vier I’m pott already comes with the spaces tu put the lights but not the lights that’s why you bought it from Amazon ?

[@captaintango]

Correct on all fronts. The knobs to control the FCU lights come with the Skalarki FCU and the panel at the bottom of the glareshield comes with the proper cutouts for the flood lights. Vier-Im-Pott does offer the flood lights as an option but I chose to get those from Amazon. I got the following lights: AIBOO under cabinet LED puck lights kit (4 lights, daylight white).

[@kevinjpd2614]

@@captaintango awesome I got all my stuffs coming in 14 days from Skalarki and vier I’m pott respectively, did you choose the tv option agains 220 degree screen with projectors or they did recommend that to you?

[@captaintango]

@@kevinjpd2614 Very exciting! I don't have enough space in my sim room to use a curved screen and projectors. However I am quite happy with the 3 TV setup I have.

[@aussieaircraft]

I’ve looked through the website but I do wish there was a page that could give the overall price for a sim, I don’t really want to add everything up since there are many parts.

[@captaintango]

Yes, depending on what you select it might be anywhere between $50k and $100k.

[@CaptainSpud80]

What controls all those switches? And sends the signals to the computer for the simulator to pick up on. How does it all work lol

[@captaintango]

Switches, knobs, and levers are connected to USB I/O boards that comes with a driver (a low-level piece of software communicating with hardware) that the A320 simulation can use to get or set settings (e.g. position of a switch, turning a Fault light on, etc ). Close to everything is plug and play when it comes to the hardware I'm using.

[@JulianplayzRBLX]

THREE SAMSUNG QLEDS? MY GOD, YOU MUST BE RICH

[@captaintango]

Hahaha. Well it's certainly not cheap and I understand I am lucky to be able to afford this.

[@A320-Cockpit-Wamena]

in this video at 3:09 (what is DCDU?) where did you buy the DCDU?

[@captaintango]

The DCDU is homemade. I used a 5in touch screen and got the face plate custom cut by the cockpit vendor (Vier-Im-Pott).

[@A320-Cockpit-Wamena]

@@captaintango hai... Thanks for anwers..

[@goalski134]

your skills and dedication are something else! i’d love to see a costing video!

[@captaintango]

Thanks. I have mixed feelings about doing a costing video. Maybe one day, who knows.

[@goalski134]

@@captaintango i respect if you don’t. i saw one for an a10 once and it was fascinating!

[@captaintango]

Do you have a link to that A10 video or maybe a short description of the content. I'd be curious to know more about what was covered. Maybe it's something I could do at some point in time.

[@goalski134]

@@captaintango absolutely! he went into a lot of detail, which you may or may not be interested in. i just found it fascinating and it showed everything that went into it. thanks for replying, here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXXcYmONrpmprZY&feature=share8

[@goalski134]

@@captaintango stuff like this is amazing too kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYjamneknc-EotE&feature=share8

[@bronzefanpage8256]

Amazing. But why is the pfd on the right, not the left?

[@captaintango]

That was just a test. I probably used the button that switches PFD and ND locations or tested the PFD brightness (if you reduce it to zero the PFD will automatically move to the ND location).

[@bronzefanpage8256]

@@captaintango oh! Right :)

[@CallsignNova]

Anybody now where to get a MCDU relatively cheap? Also the transponder panel or is that diy?

[@captaintango]

For a cheap MCDU I would suggest you look at the one WINWING recently announced. I have a list of all the parts I used and their suppliers here: www.flightpathsimulation.club/a320-parts-list/

[@CallsignNova]

@@captaintango thanks I am building my own cockpit bout a month into the diy processs

[@captaintango]

Very exciting. Good luck with your project.

[@Mr.Popcat]

woah, very nice! if id rather buy a car or build a cockpit replica of an Aurbus a320, id build a cockpit😁

[@captaintango]

I'm definitively in that camp too!

[@Air_live_Frankfurt]

How much did it cost?

[@aiden2532]

at least $5

[@Michi737Original]

@@aiden2532 I think like 7.26 euro

[@captaintango]

It really depends on the configuration you select, the vendor(s) you use, and where you live (taxes and delivery cost). My equipment came primarily from Vier-Im-Pott and prices are available on their website: www.vier-im-pott.com/en/home

[@henrikolsen5]

Full setup from Vier-Im-Pott is north of 100K euro.

[@captaintango]

For more details, I discuss the cost of my home cockpit in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJash2iapZiIeNE

[@FREEZY14633]

how hard is all the wiring for overhead panel

[@captaintango]

The wiring for the overhead is mostly flat ribbon cables for the data and wires for the power and backlighting. There is only a single USB cable for the whole assembly (not including the third radio). Here is a picture: www.flightpathsimulation.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Final-Assembly-5-scaled.jpg

[@SteamPowerMadness]

2AM: "What on EARTH is that noise?" Meanwhile, in the next room: "V1, Rotate. Positive rate, gear up.

[@captaintango]

Exactly. Nothing like taking off at 2 am. Pretty much a normal day/night (especially during WorldFlight) if you ask me. See kzbin.infoUgkxS8hQe1LdWFHMg8eqQhxc60Zg5V5Us1Vv?si=6FBkSvQjQkDHxlhQ

[@Kodomojay]

how do i get started making one of these? how should i plan it?

[@captaintango]

The first aspect I would suggest looking at is a rough budget and what plane you'd like to model. I have a video regarding the cost of my cockpit: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJash2iapZiIeNE There is some good information on SimObsession's website: www.simobsession.com/faq/how-do-i-start-building-my-own-flight-simulator-cockpit/ If you have specific questions, feel free to contact me via the contact form on my website: www.flightpathsimulation.club/contact-us/

[@cakesinspace3194]

is the radio and transponder panel plug and play? or does it have to be customized? also is the site you bought them from trustworthy??

[@captaintango]

The electronic modules I used are from Skalarki, which has been in business for many years and is very reputable. Regarding their "plug & play" use, that will depend on the simulator platform and A320 model you'd like to use. For P3D and X-Plane the most common A320 models (FSL, Aerosoft, Toliss, etc.) are directly supported, making the experience "plug & play". Now, for FS 2020, most people would like to use the Fenix A320. As you might now, until recently, the use of "home cockpit" hardware was not allowed due to the license agreement between Fenix and ProSim. This has recently changed and I would expect that with time more Skalarki modules will be supported. I believe the initial focus was on FCU/EFIS and MCDU.

[@AvikplayJ]

2:56 Where did you get the phone?

[@captaintango]

You have to be on the lookout for when parts like that (the cabin interphone in this case) randomly come up on sites selling parts reclaimed from real aircrafts. Also there can be a wide range in the price asked for those. I got the interphone from a company in the Netherlands (Blackbird Aviation). I have integrated a few real parts in the cockpit: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYvSiqVpf7ejrsU

[@AvikplayJ]

@@captaintango Alr ty!

[@Your_Average_Aviation]

do you know any websites that sell complete cockpits? great work!

[@captaintango]

Assuming you are asking about the Airbus A320, here are a few suppliers of complete cockpits: Vier-Im-Pott: www.vier-im-pott.com/en/shop Skalarki: skalarki-electronics.com/ Opencockpits: www.opencockpits.com/catalog/a320-full-cockpit-p-636.html?language=en Flightdeck Solutions: flightdecksolutions.com/our-fleet/A320 Flight Simulator Center: www.fsc.it/Product.aspx?lang=ENG&ID=77d6bee0-eeb0-4baa-a4b3-b3fb8f104764

[@Your_Average_Aviation]

@ thank you!

[@TheNeighborhoodCat]

nice build 🎉

[@captaintango]

Thanks 😁

[@藤田光喜-k6x]

My cockpit arrived at my house today. However, I cannot find the instruction manual. Where did you find the manual?

[@captaintango]

I would suggest asking the cockpit supplier(s). In my case I got both engineering drawings and very nice assembly videos from the supplier I used (Vier-Im-Pott).

[@lopezillomarido]

Porque motivo compraste los productos de esta empresa, y no por ejemplo los de opencockpits, coflight, sismo solutions, u otro fabricante? Gracias

[@captaintango]

"Why did you buy the products of this company, and not for example those of opencockpits, coflight, sismo solutions, or another manufacturer?" I did use some products from Opencockpits in the past (737 MCP and EFIS) and liked them. Still I feel like the Skalarki products are more detailed (higher fidelity). Note that the A320 seats I used are from Opencockpits. Also I am not sure if Sismo Solutions offers any products for the A320. In any case selecting a specific supplier is a complex balance between quality, fidelity, price, support, etc.

[@lopezillomarido]

@@captaintango thanks captaintango

[@DavidOldenburg1]

I only want to know the cost?

[@captaintango]

I discuss the cost of my setup in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJash2iapZiIeNEsi=y7XlP3lG45JCv7PZ

[@LeeScott1k79]

Fantastic 😍

[@captaintango]

Thanks!

[@XPlorePilots]

Amazing! Congrats !!!!! Really good work ! ;-)

[@captaintango]

Thanks a lot!

[@NW_jetz]

I can't beleive it only took you 4 MINUTES to to this. WOW

[@captaintango]

LOL

[@Airspace-01]

Looks Sick Dream of Aviation Lovers.

[@captaintango]

Thanks

[@tobiaspospisil8072]

Kolik tě stál cockpit a děláš airbus a320 i na zakázky😊🎉

[@captaintango]

Check out this video if you are curious about the cost of my setup: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJash2iapZiIeNE

[@harryjamesyoung]

what screens did you use for the pfd ,nd and ecam i looked at your webside but i could just find the tv screens

[@captaintango]

Two different screens (with no bezel) are used for the instruments, one for the PFD and ND, and one for both ECAM, the ISIS, and the DDRMI. Both types seem to me like some sort of general-purpose OEM screens but they are not easy to find and, in my case, were directly supplied by Vier-Im-Pott (supplier of the cockpit). They also provide the matching custom brackets that allows full adjustment (horizontal, vertical, and vertical angle). They tightly fit in the space available.

[@harryjamesyoung]

thanks for the reply im going to start building a sort of home cockpit.are portable screens with no border alright to use?@@captaintango

[@captaintango]

I don't have any first hand experience with portable screens but I don't see why they wouldn't work. Good luck with your home cockpit project!

[@christoskaraiskakis9824]

Captain hi again, did u need an extra pc for the side screens? Who helped you with the configuration so the system with the tvs worked ok happily? Appreciate if you help this way, best to you CK

[@captaintango]

The cockpit uses a total of three computers: one for the visuals (3 TVs) and two for the cockpit instruments (split between Captain and First Officer). You can find more information about the setup at www.flightpathsimulation.club/blog/a320-cockpit/ All three TV screens run out of a single RTX 3090. That was a little bit of a gamble but I am able to run everything in 4K at 30-60 fps. It does require a little bit of tradeoff, especially on the anti-aliasing side, but overall I am happy with the result.

[@dooglemcfrugal7307]

Enjoy my friend and have many hours of fun

[@captaintango]

Thank you. I appreciate your kind words.

[@NickWilmans]

I'am still in doubt for building my own cockpit. 737 or A320. both has pro and con's. (no not the sidestick vs yoke) Space requirments, costs, things you can make by yourself. Does someone have advise?

[@captaintango]

Here are a few things I would suggest considering, in no particular order: - What sim would you like to use for the visuals and what aircraft model is available for that sim. Ideally you want a high-fidelity model (flight model, systems, failures, etc.) designed for cockpit builders so that it can run across multiple computers. - Level of complexity: having motorized throttles and mechanically linked yokes add complexity (and the later requires additional space below the platform supporting the sim). - How much automation do you want the airplane to have. - It might sound like a minor detail, but the type of seats and how they operate (electrical or mechanical on rails) might be important to you. - Any particular operator you want to "fly for". These are on top of things such as price, vendor reputation, parts availability or "build-ability", and personal preference of course, just to name a few.

[@bobzsj87]

Do you mind sharing how much does the whole set cost you?

[@captaintango]

Check out this video about the cost of the cockpit: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJash2iapZiIeNE

[@shawnpekala2407]

Can I ask what's the size of the whole setup?

[@captaintango]

The overall footprint is approximately 140" by 78" (360 cm by 200 cm).

[@itsPumpks]

I keep trying to build a cockpit but sadly they don’t look good because the brands are mixed so we’ll have blue, black and grey controls. With different colour lights and it doesn’t looks realistic this year I am looking into a single aircraft to do it but I’m not sure which one either the Boeing 737, 757 or 777 possibly even 787

[@captaintango]

Whichever aircraft you decide to model, good luck with your project!

[@itsPumpks]

@@captaintango Thanks!

[@Ashton89YT]

Hello, I just had one question, where did you buy the glairsheild from?

[@captaintango]

The glareshield is from Vier-Im-Pott. You can find a list of parts here: www.flightpathsimulation.club/a320-parts-list/

[@Ashton89YT]

@@captaintangothank you

[@VascoPCosta]

Hi! It's possible to have the files to build the same frame in wood?

[@captaintango]

Unfortunately I don't have any 3D drawings or files with dimensions. I would suggest you ask on some of the A320 home cockpit builder groups on Facebook or similar. See for example: facebook.com/groups/817102292436795

[@CaptainKA320]

Nice video, Captain Tango, but why the music?

[@captaintango]

Thanks. For the music I try to support artists that I know.

[@benjiminus04]

Very nice setup!

[@captaintango]

Thank you!

[@andyparton7904]

Is there still a point building this if you use vr??

[@captaintango]

Good question. For me I see a lot of advantages having this setup compared to any VR experience. This being said I do understand the substantial price difference. Personally I really enjoy: - Having the "touch and feel" of the actual controls, throttles, knobs, switches, etc. - Having the ability to fly with a copilot as a 2-pilot crew (that's when I have the most fun in the sim so far) - Having a tray table for documents and taking notes (especially when flying online) - Being able to record more realistic videos - Being able to easily interact with people around you - Not having to wear a headset and possibly experiencing motion sickness (not to mention the fact that some people, like me, have eye conditions that pretty much prevent the use of VR goggles)

[@playerowPlays]

Bros gonna build the whole Airbus factory in the next video I think you did well man! Great job making it and looks amazing!! 🎉😮😮

[@captaintango]

@@playerowPlays LOL. Thanks. We do keep our WorldFlight A320 at the Airbus factory near Hamburg ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKW1aX2DipKZrdE

[@Waluigitheretrogamer5674]

Where do you get the throttle atc basically everything in the cockpit

[@captaintango]

Cockpit overview: www.flightpathsimulation.club/blog/a320-cockpit/ Parts list: www.flightpathsimulation.club/a320-parts-list/

[@Waluigitheretrogamer5674]

Also what do you use for it like do you use Microsoft flight simulator 2020 or something else?

[@Waluigitheretrogamer5674]

@@captaintango I'm also curious do you use Microsoft flight simulator or something else

[@captaintango]

I am currently still using P3D as the A320 software I use does not support MSFS 2020 quite yet.

[@Waluigitheretrogamer5674]

It’s the Skalarki software right? If so do you think that it would support x-plane?

[@toastedtea]

I’m trying to build an airbus a320 home cockpit with my dad, do you know anywhere to get parts??

[@captaintango]

Very cool. Are you looking for original Airbus parts (OEM parts) or just replica? You can find a list of the parts I used (with suppliers) here: www.flightpathsimulation.club/a320-parts-list/

[@stevieray48]

How did you convert the panels to usb to interface with the sim?

[@captaintango]

All the panels are specifically designed for simulation and come with USB connections (they are not OEM panels from a real aircraft).

[@stevieray48]

@@captaintango ok, what is the name of the company that sells those panels?

[@captaintango]

@@stevieray48 Skalarki, out of the UK. www.skalarki-electronics.com/en/

[@CosmicCatA350]

Where did u get the products to build this?

[@captaintango]

Here is a list of the parts I used, including their suppliers: www.flightpathsimulation.club/a320-parts-list/

[@dreamsim71]

I use the same Hardware of Skalarki and Vier im Pott items, prosim and profiler software and fsuipc7 interface. Unfortunately my nose is going up and down sometimes and I can't find the reason...😢 Regards from Germany... Walle

[@captaintango]

I am less familiar with the ProSim A320 software. Is the issue in MSFS2020 or/and P3D? I would check the ProSim forum and their Facebook group. I hope you find a solution and continue to enjoy your setup.

[@dreamsim71]

@@captaintango in MSFS, but I didn't find any solution on prosim forum and don''t use facebook. I tried so many different things and I'm sure it's only a little setting problem. The trim wheel config in prosim don't work with the slider, so I manually move the trim wheel to it's position -4,0....4, 13.5 and press the setting each time. I wish you the best for your sim.

[@captaintango]

Sorry to hear that. It must be so frustrating.

[@dreamsim71]

@@captaintango now, it's running well... 🥳 I've chosen simconnect instead of FSUIPC7 in profiler 5.1. Easy, when you know the mistake... 🙈

[@captaintango]

I'm glad to hear that you got that issue resolved. Enjoy your flights in the sim!

[@mxcollin95]

Was this mostly from a kit? Amazing sim man! 🤙 I’m currently trying to build out a King Air 350i cockpit (not super exciting I know but it’s what I fly for work) in order to keep sharp with flows and procedures when the number of flights slows down. Can you please post links to where you found your sim hardware? That’d be awesome! 🤙

[@captaintango]

Thanks. I did purchase most components as a "kit". You can find more information at: www.flightpathsimulation.club/blog/a320-cockpit/ BTW I love the King Air and flew a C90 in the sim for almost a year many moons ago. It was a lot of fun. Good luck with your project!

[@jay-rus4437]

Can, or would you, share them cost for this setup. Is it $30k, or higher?

[@captaintango]

It is more than $30k so it's definitely not cheap. I discuss the cost in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJash2iapZiIeNE

[@Storm_Deluxe]

where do you get all these parts from?

[@captaintango]

There are actually quite a few vendors. You can find a list of parts and their suppliers at www.flightpathsimulation.club/a320-parts-list/

[@dotnetdevni]

Do u have plans for the main frame at all

[@captaintango]

Unfortunately there is currently not enough room to add the cockpit shell but it's definitely something I'd love to add in the future.

[@AlecFay]

excellent setup but whats the price ?

[@captaintango]

I discuss the price in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJash2iapZiIeNE

[@The_Official_Peanut2010]

how much was all of that minus the pc chairs and monitors

[@captaintango]

You might have already seen it, but I discuss the price of the overall setup in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJash2iapZiIeNE For your specific question, feel free to send a request via our contact form: www.flightpathsimulation.club/contact-us/ I'd be happy to go back to my notes and give you an estimate.

[@RAE_UK]

how much did it all cost must have been alot

[@captaintango]

It's not cheap for sure, but it's totally worth it if you ask me. I discuss the cost of my setup in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJash2iapZiIeNE

[@vittoriogangemi9818]

the best and economic solution is VR . This is the Future .

[@captaintango]

Each option has pros and cons. VR is certainly much more affordable. Personally I really like the opportunity to fly with another pilot in the cockpit.

[@vron123]

You're preaching at a wrong church:)

[@A320-Cockpit-Wamena]

Do you buy overhead from Scalarchy? Can the overhead be purchased as a whole or can it be purchased in parts separately? I see your picture (Overhead part) is separate and you assemble it yourself.

[@captaintango]

I did buy the overhead from Skalarki. The metal frame for it came from Vier-Im-Pott. As you know I did assemble the overhead myself which wasn't too tricky. I don't know if you can get it fully assembled but I wouldn't be surprised that it is possible.

[@Aviationdreams1]

What display you us the square ones

[@captaintango]

The displays came with all the equipment, so I'm not sure exactly who makes them, sorry.

[@Tristan19665]

where did you bought this all?

[@captaintango]

I got pretty much everything but the seats from Vier-Im-Pott in Germany. Here is a detailed parts list: www.flightpathsimulation.club/a320-parts-list/

[@Tristan19665]

@@captaintango thank you

[@ibgeorgeb]

Wow! That’s so neat! I want one. 👌🏾

[@captaintango]

Thanks. I'm not going to stop you if you want one.

[@jordangeorgiev9516]

I'm just curious, how much did all of this cost?

[@captaintango]

You might want to check out this video then: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJash2iapZiIeNE

[@BoBrotherz]

Where do you even buy all this stuff?

[@captaintango]

There are a few different suppliers. If you are curious I have a list of the parts I used and their suppliers here: www.flightpathsimulation.club/a320-parts-list/

[@christoskaraiskakis9824]

Captain tango hi, congratulations on your work, i have a similar sim from skalarki looking for the visuals -tvs,stands ,computers- and the chairs. Can you please tell me where did you purchase these items so i can chase them ? Are u happy with the visuals this way? Best to you Christos

[@captaintango]

Thanks. You can find more information about the sim, including the suppliers I used, at www.flightpathsimulation.club/blog/a320-cockpit/ The seats are from Opencockpits. I am quite happy with the visuals.

[@papera_mcsaper_farlvongo73]

where did you find all of that stuff?

[@captaintango]

You can find more information about the vendors I used here: www.flightpathsimulation.club/blog/a320-cockpit/

[@VirtWings]

How much money did you spent for it? INCREDIBLE!

[@captaintango]

You can find more information about the cost of the sim in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJash2iapZiIeNE

[@gladio3490]

OMG, it is amazing. How much did it cost and does it need an own power plant? 😊

[@captaintango]

I discuss the cost of the cockpit in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJash2iapZiIeNE I think I estimated a while back the electric consumption to around 1,500W.

[@dotnetdevni]

What plans did u use for this and what lcds did u use for the pfs?

[@captaintango]

I bought the entire cockpit from Vier-Im-Pott. They provided drawings and videos for installation (and footprint). The LCD displays for the instruments came from them as well (with custom adjustable mounting brackets). I am not sure how easily available those displays are.

[@LuckerGD]

If i will be there, i wold ever and ever leave that room.

[@captaintango]

Hahaha. You are not the first one to say that.

[@vivaanchoudhary9465]

what is the space of your house is it big or small

[@captaintango]

The cockpit footprint is approximately 140" by 78" (360 cm by 200 cm). It fits in one of our bedrooms and occupies most of the room.

[@vivaanchoudhary9465]

@@captaintango can i make it as a foldable cockpit

[@captaintango]

@@vivaanchoudhary9465 I really don't see how that would work

[@藤田光喜-k6x]

I plan to buy the same one. How will it be powered? Is it usb from the computer? Or from a wall outlet?

[@captaintango]

Most of the USB devices are connected to (industrial grade) powered USB hubs. A few, such as the sidesticks or rudder pedals, are connected directly to the main PC (that's just my preference). In addition to that, power supplies (plugged into the wall) are required for powering the electronics, the backlighting, and the stepper motor for the trim wheels. The electric seats have their own dedicated 12V (10A for each seat) power supply.

[@藤田光喜-k6x]

Thank you. That's very helpful.

[@captaintango]

You are welcome. Good luck with your project!

[@藤田光喜-k6x]

Sorry for asking so many questions. I don't know what country you live in but do you use a transformer or frequency converter? I live in Japan and am concerned if it will work. The voltage and frequency in Japan is 100v, 60hz.

[@captaintango]

I live in the US and didn't have to use any transformer. Some of the LCD screens for the instrument displays came with transformers equipped with a typical European plug but they accept a wide range of voltage and frequency so I was able to use them with a simple plug adapter. The industrial power supplies require their own power cords so I found on Amazon a power cord with a switch, a US plug on one end, and bare wires on the other end. It would be best to check with the suppliers but I suspect that most modern electronics using DC power and thus requiring a transformer ships with one that can be used pretty much worldwide (the plug type is the only thing that you would have to worry about then).

[@ollieevans1557]

What is the total cost of this all toghther?

[@captaintango]

See this video for more information about the cost of the cockpit: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJash2iapZiIeNE

[@CaptVirtual]

I was on the home build path myself; but circumstances resulted in me retiring to Thailand at early age, so I cannot spend money on a full sim build. Rather I spend time on simming with the most realistic commercial offerings.

[@captaintango]

I'm happy to hear you found a way to continue enjoying the hobby. Happy retirement!

[@TheTeaLordRBLX]

What did you use for the Throttle quadrant? it looked so good especially the trims insane build aswell it looks great

[@captaintango]

Thanks for the kind words. The throttle quadrant is from Skalarki (as is the rest of the electronics). More details at www.skalarki-electronics.com/en/onlineshop/product/proline-throttle-quadrant.html

[@Travelife2000]

i did the opposite. first i bought the motion platform (it's real simulation) and then i build up the cockpit (only main panels & throttles).

[@captaintango]

Very cool.

[@lopezillomarido]

All gauges are plug and play?

[@captaintango]

Correct. Everything is Plug & Play via USB.

[@lopezillomarido]

not for the realistic or quality of materials? or for another reason? sismosolutions and other company works with plug and play too..

[@lopezillomarido]

amazing quality of materials!!!!!

[@captaintango]

Indeed. I really like the hardware.

[@vivaanchoudhary9465]

can i make it as a foldable cockpit

[@captaintango]

I really don't see how that would work.

[@DrexAviation]

If you don't mind me asking, how much did this cost you in the end??

[@captaintango]

Don't worry, you are not the only one asking that question. I discuss the cost of my home cockpit in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJash2iapZiIeNE

[@danielmonestier4588]

¡ Qué barbaridad y hermosura!. Es tener el avión en casa. Lo único que le falta, para ser un simulador verdadero; es los sistemas hidráulicos. La verdad, que como fanático de la aviación, esta manera, ayudaría en menos tiempo aprender a tripular el avión y su respectiva avionica.

[@captaintango]

Thanks for your comments. I don't think I'll ever have a motion-based simulator but I am quite happy with my current setup of course.

[@AviationEdition1]

How much did this cost in total?

[@captaintango]

I answer that question in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJash2iapZiIeNE

[@tomwills9058]

How ling did it take you to make?

[@captaintango]

It took me around 3 months to assemble everything. But it's never "done", so I am still adding little things here and there.

[@Jackson12438]

Amazing! Stuff! Thanks! You are happy! My Dream

[@captaintango]

Glad you like it!

[@Faisal-ie8kt]

Crom we can get these parts?

[@captaintango]

www.flightpathsimulation.club/a320-parts-list/

[@bendikhaland4053]

Where did you but all this😮😮😮

[@captaintango]

You can find links in the video description.

[@bendikhaland4053]

Oh thank you, but where are you from because I don’t know if they ship to my country. And how much did you pay

[@captaintango]

@bendikhaland4053 My system is in the US. The vendors I used are located in Europe and ship pretty much around the world. Prices are available on their websites.

[@captaintango]

For more details, I discuss the cost of my home cockpit in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJash2iapZiIeNE

[@TedicoPedicoBhumchiki]

Very beautiful cockpit . I wish I also could make one like that. 👍 😅

[@captaintango]

Thank you very much!

[@AbrhamMcCharty]

how much cost the setup?

[@captaintango]

I discuss the cost in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJash2iapZiIeNE

[@TheScientist263]

Is it possible to list the key components?

[@captaintango]

Sure. I put together a list of the main components here: www.flightpathsimulation.club/a320-parts-list/

[@TheScientist263]

@@captaintango Thanks, most appreciated!