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[@dlong966]

I had to stop flying years ago because I started to have seizures during my CFI training. To be a professional pilot was my dream career, and it took years to get over the sadness. They say things happen for a reason, and blessings are disguised in many ways. I still enjoy aviation through flying RC model aircraft, and now you have inspired my old butt to give flight sims a try. Thank you so much. I do not know if you plan to become a full-scale pilot. If so, please, keep at it, stay healthy, and never give up.

[@HomeSimPilot]

Im sorry to hear you had to stop flying. Flight sims i think are the next best thing. I really hope you end up enjoying this hobby. Wish you all the best and thanks for the words of encouragement.

[@bar04z]

D Long, you might also like this combo of RC and simpit kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGWWq6h8jNmXl6s

[@dlong966]

@@bar04z Wow!! That is amazing and I love Flite Test. Thank you.

[@JCHerrera007]

WOW. keep doing this man. I also stop flying when in my teenage years since I was getting sick. Always a dream, I've had Flight Sim before but nothing like you've done, here. I'm so excited that I will try to duplicate your setup. Amazing Job.

[@rogerbrewer6502]

It's good to see someone cares to teach others. Keep pressing on and continue to grow.

[@HomeSimPilot]

Thank you, will do! Cheers

Dude I'm seriously impressed. From the cockpit your setup looks like a real plane and I think "I can never make that". But then you go round the back and it's just bits of wood and a jungle of wires that looks EXACTLY like something I would make lol. Thanks for sharing this.

[@donovannamibia7883]

Like D Long, I had to stop flying about 35 years ago when I had a seizure. The day before my first cross country, no less! I have just retired at age 70 and I am now hoping to take up Sim flying. It is people like you who have worked so hard to create beautiful simulators wth the flexibility to fly as single Cessnas and twins who are my inspiration. Your videos showing the "hows" are very helpful and I am now collecting the components and materials to get started. Please keep your videos coming. Congratulations!

[@logger4130]

I am really glad to see people like you invest in these kinds of setups and showing how much you really care for aviation. You will feel proud over yourself when Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 comes out, and you first see how much work you did that paid out. Keep doing what you love

[@HomeSimPilot]

I definitely look forward to the release. Appreciate that and thanks for watching!

[@wildgoobsid5]

I’m not entirely sure why but you are the most inspirational simmer on KZbin. A true DIYer who would rather create then buy. Buying only what is needed to make a great simulator without going crazy and breaking the bank. That’s exactly what I like to do. I just spent a month rebuilding mine. It’s the third version and the fourth will be next winter. This one I used two cheap 15” touch screens and a Knobster sold by sim innovations for the G1000 setup ala RUSS Barlow. Takes a little tinkering but well worth it. Works amazingly well. Always something to look forward to and always rewarding. You have great skills both with the sim and in your shop. Great stuff!!!

[@HomeSimPilot]

Thats really some great words of encouragement. I appreciate it Captain! I've heard great things about the knobster so ill be adding one to my panel as well. Wish you the best on your fourth build. Cheers

[@craigmelvin4889]

I am a real world Cessna 182P pilot and your videos have guided me in purchasing upgraded equipment to enhance my system. I have been flying A2A Cessna 182 with six pack. Still need to come up with a way to have carb heat and cowl flaps control. Good job on build.

[@HomeSimPilot]

Thats great to hear! Im glad my videos were helpful. Wish you the best of the luck on the upgrades.

[@ptsebago1]

Dude...now THIS is a setup. Very impressive that you built it all yourself and pieced it altogether. I really like the new cable management and how modular the system is. Being able to switch between different cockpits for various aircraft is amazing and I can see it being super useful. I'm just getting into real flight sim-ing and VATSIM myself so its really awesome to see a fully realized setup like this. Keep up the great work man!

[@jaimeskiebel]

Excellent ideas and execution. I'm really impressed with the knockdown panel conversion into a desk. I also think your throttle slide-out tray is ingenious! Thanks for the additional inspiration!

[@ChromePlanet42]

I absolutely LOVE what you have done with the rebuild Josh! The multipurpose aspect is fantastic. Keep it up and thanks for keeping us in the loop. Happy flying!

[@brutusbarnabus8098]

Way to build modularity into your simulator, dude. Very impressive.

[@HomeSimPilot]

Thanks for checking it out! I appreciate it

[@MeppyMan]

Ex pilot here from Australia. Nice looking setup. You should be proud mate. Happy flying.

[@HomeSimPilot]

Thank you kindly

[@aaronsastronomy9236]

love seeing your build. I have a suggestion on the cessna switch panel to help with an easy transition without unscrewing it each time. You could make with some hardware store parts or 3d print 2 latches on the top that can swivel, tighten in place, to hold the panel against the cockpit. Then when you want to swap it out for a Baron panel just simply unlatch, slide out and re-latch the baron one.

[@HowDoYouVideos]

So I see your IT tech, painter, carpenter, licensed pilot and a awesome Sim owner.. What else haven't we seen...

[@HomeSimPilot]

lol i really appreciate you checking out the content! Cheers

[@Only1Deltaco]

Great job on the panel upgrade, it looks good! Excited to tune in for you next flight. Keep up the great work man!

[@HomeSimPilot]

Thanks a lot Captain!

[@defdogg2951]

and now i'm back to watch more - you're doing a stellar job man. Thanks for the quality content!

[@TYLEREMERSONisme]

Awesome set up! I am confused on how you have a computer set up to run the main program and a second to run your gages. How do the two computers communicate with each other???

[@SeamusMcNeil]

Been watching some of your other videos today and I still cannot get over the feeling of immersion when you are flying - Good luck with the upgrade. Cheers Jim

[@HomeSimPilot]

Thanks a lot for watching! I really appreciate it

[@DominicciSkycam]

hey man - here's an idea for the "cessna to beechcraft" problem you have on the panel. instead of making the black panel circles out of a panel of wood, which you would have to replace by going into the back of the panel ..... - make that a clear acrylic solid sheet. then on top of the acrylic you can velcro on templates made out of ABS2000 black plastic sheets. the velcro can glue on where both panels have black.....it's not going to be as clean as changing it out but it will be much easier. you can have several templates made out - for as many planes as you want and cutting those sheets can be done at home easily. Another thing - instead of removing the switch panel every time - you can put both panels one right on top of the other and fabricate a type of cover that hides the one you aren't using..

[@HomeSimPilot]

Jo Ubi Those are actually some great ideas, i would much prefer not to remove the monitor each time. Ill definitely look into implementing something like that. Appreciate the comment! ✈️

[@wyatthill5763]

AMAZZZINNNGGGGGGGGGGGG

[@evanolivas5035]

What an awesome setup you have going on, good on you! This is just awesome to watch, I feel like I'm in the room right next to the sim. Call of Duty at the end too, love Modern Warfare!

[@stewiepid4385]

Oh heck yeah!!! Now I'm inspired to re-vamp my home brew. I love this channel!

[@michiel2722]

Nice solution! Looks really good and affordable!

[@johnbedics4112]

Now that is a killer setup, well done!

[@shadowlab9543]

this is awsome, i like they idea of running tablets. id love to build a piper cub setup

[@squartochi]

Great job! Hope to see some new videos.

[@silenthashassin8912]

Great craftsmanship!

[@ValentinoDagher]

Man that moveable panel is such a good idea

[@aborane6782]

wow , just wow what an amazing setup.

[@FordEntertainmentGroupFEG]

Very nice as always. And love the nice quite demeanor in your videos. Love the DIY stuff.

[@ahmadoudiop8547]

Am building my home sim and you are my inspiration, am very glab to have discover your channel

[@MuchoPoker]

just see this channel today, everything is amazing!! all connect pretty good... is feel like a friend channel

[@countcruzer]

That's the coolest thing I've ever seen in home flight sim setups

[@quantumac]

Wow, a reconfigurable sim. I like! Very nice.

[@HomeSimPilot]

quantumac I cant wait to get it completely set up. Thanks for watching!

[@plainviewfarms6364]

Really nice....... Definitely smart guy

[@HomeSimPilot]

Plainview Farms Much appreciated! Thanks for checking it out ✈️

[@yodingdongyo]

Bravo, what a well thought out design. I am looking forward to where you take this next.

[@ATexanPlaysGames]

Hey, thanks for putting up all these videos! This is inspiring my brother and I to build something verrry similar for our father, who is an avid aviation enthusiast. Hopefully we can get it done in time for MSFS2020! Thanks again, keep it up, love the tours and everything :) Also like that you can do more than just flight sim :)

[@Digital_Trailblazers]

This is amazing! Nice work!

[@darkmanzz]

that is simply one awesome setup--you need a gravity simulator now

[@ryanh3675]

Looks great! What are you looking at for a G1000 setup?

[@HomeSimPilot]

Not sure yet. Maybe simionic or g1000

[@davidjd123]

congrats man looks good. i want to do the same things but i want to make the top panel and center panel where the trim wheel and feul selector is, all out of one sheet of wood. im doing this becasue im training to get my PPL and you motivated me to make one like this when i saw it. thank you .

[@HomeSimPilot]

BushidoKi Much appreciated! Thats a great idea and im sure it will turn out nice. Good luck with your build and the PPL. Fly safe ✈️

[@davidjd123]

@@HomeSimPilot yah its not going to be ass good as yours but its going to be meant for pure training, but i just found out the airplanes i have around here for rent and training all have glass lol so im going ot have to upgrad to the G1000 for my sim.

[@simplysimulator]

Very interesting video - I enjoy building, tweaking and fixing my sim more that actually flying it. If it is not broken fix it until it is.....

[@whitehedr]

Nicely done. When you do the G1000 panel are you going to use Air Manager or buy the bezels?

[@davejones542]

Very cool. Cant wait for the Multi demo

[@HomeSimPilot]

dave jones Definitely coming soon! Thanks for watching! ✈️

[@flippy9133]

Looks great, very clean

[@documntrobertson1839]

Way cool man.. I like how your making it flexible for multiple aircraft.

[@garyking6365]

Wow you are amazing. Nice work and thank you for sharing

[@Julioc_dias]

Very nice dude!!!! Nice job, i like to see people who enjoy aviation like that.

[@brianberezowski5352]

SaWeet. I LIKE how you have designed this to be "modular" so you can easily and quickly switch the set up. Very smart. Two thumbs up. 👍👍

[@rbsims6376]

Boy, You inspire me...Keep up with the "work in progress", and the videos....Thanks for sharing...

[@HomeSimPilot]

RbSims Im glad i can help spark some ideas. Thanks for checking it out. Fly safe ✈️

[@wwrpntrn]

This is incredible man! A true inspiration to me and to others.

[@dnk2566]

Love watching your sim builds. I wish I would have discovered your videos before wasting money on a "certified" sim that now is useless because the company went out of business. I've been doing a ton of research as to how to salvage my sim and keep it up and running. My sim fortunately came with a decent set up and touch screen. So I'm considering using AirManager. Using the TVs how wide is your panel?

[@JohnDoe-vq8bg]

You're my hero! Best wishes and regards sir!

[@HomeSimPilot]

John Doe Thanks a lot! I appreciate you checking it out. Blessings to you as well ✈️

[@JohnDoe-vq8bg]

Can't wait to see your future videos sir. Hope you and all your loved ones are and stay well! Many blessings!

[@luciano8605]

Awesome job! Greetings from Argentina

[@larrysouthern5098]

Great build... have you ever thought about putting you simulator in a van or an RV and taking it on the road for a show and tell show??? You could take it to a mall and let people see what you've built up close and do some demo flights!!! Oshkosh would have been great but I heard it was cancelled this year!!! ( Corona V).. Not the beer:)...Anyway ...Cya later ...🐦🐦🐦... .. ...

[@dixielandfarm]

Excellent job! Really like the versatility to change out things for different aircraft.

[@SimPilot-dl8zy]

Very nice for sure. How many computers are you using for the wraparound and how are they hooked up please? I have 3 50 inch. Each running one Screen but I would like to cur back.

[@nzkfc]

NIce! this is what we are building at work for FS2020, however are the TV's too close to your face on the left? seems if you get the monitor back abit on a slight angle it will give you that arm room but not break the immersion

[@HomeSimPilot]

ryanKFC Nice. Good luck with your build! Ive adjusted the FOV on the monitor to match how close I am sitting to it and I have the same amount of room as I would in the real airplane

[@kevinhughes9801]

Fab video great job on the remodel looks amazing! Thanks for sharing

[@HomeSimPilot]

Thanks so much!

[@JanWS]

Great video!!! :) Check out the Honeycomb throttle quadrant. Should be available in Q3 2020. That might be what you're looking for in terms of the abilities you want. Looking forward for some more of your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@HomeSimPilot]

Jan Winther Sorensen Nice, ill definitely check that out. Thanks for tip and for watching. ✈️

[@francescomiocchi8337]

Bellissimo!!!! Grandeee

[@TheBert]

Awesome setup. Thanks for sharing! I'm planning on seeing up my own in the next few months and I'll definitely be using done of your ideas. Are you running the engine sounds through the TV's or external speakers?

[@diamondjaguar]

Awesome. I have plans for the same, except for helicopter. You're definitely an inspiration. Very thought provoking. Keep it going.

[@bradymueller7883]

Nice sim!!!

[@HomeSimPilot]

Brady Mueller Thanks a lot!

[@davidclark2702]

Constantly evolving! Nice work, sir.

[@HomeSimPilot]

David Clark Always! Appreciate that!

[@christopherplantijn3798]

Awesome video again! I bet you can't wait for FS2020!

[@HomeSimPilot]

Christopher Plantijn Thanks for watching! I look forward to trying it out

[@AntoineThisdale]

Sick setup man. Love how you're building customization in mind too. Really nice!

[@HomeSimPilot]

Appreciate it! Thanks for checking it out

[@topcat5992]

Very nice setup, I am doing my research to build a home flight sim. Will a Logitech pedal work with a CH yoke? Dumb question but is your flight simulator (FSX or Xplane) running on the same computer and the gauges are extended to the display behind the panel?

[@ASouza-ut9kb]

Awesome, congrats!

[@SonofthewindsInc]

Looks neat ! Just wondering if you will be using the new flight sim 2020 in future ?

[@lawrencejames1144]

Inspirational my G! Keep pushing the limits!

[@kmrowicki4085]

Great job man. You inspire me to start building my own. I just hope I have enough computer skills to do it.

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

WOW... Just WOW.

[@AZFlyingCook]

Very sweet setup, thank you for sharing!

[@HomeSimPilot]

Thanks for watching!

[@thesearcherman6652]

Hello, is the software for X-Plane or the new Microsoft flight simulator streamed, or do you just purchase the disc like the older versions? Also, what is the minimum screen, CPU, and video card, needed to successfully run this at home at the basic level? You are obviously a genius in your field. Thanks for sharing with me/us!

[@hannesmahfuz5323]

Im amaze of your passion brother.

[@HomeSimPilot]

Hannes Mahfuz Thanks a lot. I appreciate you watching ✈️

[@Itsallkoolaid]

Your a Badass Bro. Great Job!!! 100

[@HomeSimPilot]

DC Inspector Thanks a lot Captain. I appreciate that!

[@MeaHeaR]

O.M.G. How cool izza thátt Séttup

[@carmelohern]

Big fan of the revamp! Beautifully done👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@HomeSimPilot]

Much appreciated!

[@fracharron]

Bon travail !

[@vermontmike9800]

Very clever finding a way to quickly convert this cockpit between plane types. Do you think you would be able to switch between the Cessna and G1000 setup and something like a 737?

[@vafangul5716]

Beautiful setup.

[@HomeSimPilot]

Thank you!

[@1Skymed]

excellent excellent work. Inspirational, thanks for this.

[@lmandrums3118]

I have been WAITING FOR THIS!!!! Keep up the great work!!!!

[@samel-amad7548]

Very nice job. I was wondering where you've been! It looks amazing. Just curious to know when you redesign it to add the G1000 if you're getting the actual simionic hardware or just a couple of IPADs with the app (a lot cheaper..) like I have. Thank you for sharing. You're an inspiration to all simmers. Looking forward to your next video.

[@HomeSimPilot]

Thanks a lot. Im not sure which g1000 unit yet. Most likely simionic or real sim gear

[@HenryMPHone]

Excellent job bro 👏🏽👍🏽

[@HomeSimPilot]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ground2airnerd]

Amazing work, HSP.

[@HomeSimPilot]

Thank you kindly!

[@habeshapilot]

Made it sweet! Keep on my dude!

[@HomeSimPilot]

Thanks! Will do!

[@mitchfrank48]

Beautiful! Great job.

[@HomeSimPilot]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@RonVF]

Looking good! Question, how far back from the yoke is your 55” monitor? And does that monitor work well as a computer monitor? Thanks

[@HomeSimPilot]

Thanks a lot. It's about a foot and a half away. The tv's work fine for me at 2560x1440 and 60Hz. A computer monitor would be better but the tv's were much cheaper

[@RonVF]

Home Sim Pilot just got my PC built (I9900kf, 32 GB ram, GTX 2080ti, so now I’m ready for the monitors, at least 1 to start. Those Samsungs you are using are at a really good price and still available, would you purchase those same ones again after having used them for a while now or something newer or with different specs? Thanks

[@HomeSimPilot]

RonVF Thats great. I have no complaints with the tv. I set them to 60hz and ‘game mode’. Also i changed the picture setting to “dynamic mode” and it runs smooth. Good luck with your build!! ✈️

[@RonVF]

Home Sim Pilot what is your model number on those Samsungs, I see several different UHD 55”, thanks again

[@HomeSimPilot]

RonVF www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-55-class-led-nu6900-series-2160p-smart-4k-uhd-tv-with-hdr/6268404.p?skuId=6268404&ref=212&loc=1&ref=212&loc=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwkun1BRAIEiwA2mJRWXxsVcxFy5aTwa_rRcW7BcZ_3Ru1aNT28O50Ug7claFkjfSmT3mdZxoCuLIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@lebdav1gmail]

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[@geraldengland3956]

Great Video!! I follow you on all of your Sim's Flight's.. great Job. I do have a question on the size of the dash board, what dimensions length and width are you using for the dash?? Thanks keep up the great work!!

[@FENIXRC]

LIKE 👍🤗 saludos...

[@HomeSimPilot]

Thanks a lot

[@mauricestrong8743]

This is awesome man, looking forward to watch you fly twin engine planes.

[@HomeSimPilot]

Maurice Strong Definitely. I cant wait to get it completely setup. Really appreciate you watching. ✈️

[@sumguyman8656]

It's like a transformer for flight sim!

[@adamthompson8432]

Dude you need honeycombs new quad! You can switch it up for all kinds of aircraft.

[@springwaltz9000]

Nice video. Nice and simple setup which I feel most suitable to me. I have 1 question. How do you adjust the FOV? I'm flying FSX, I tried 3 monitor but the result … … did u adjust individual view for each monitor ? What if you fly a different aircraft. For example Boeing?

[@ToshisanMotonaka]

sick setup

[@BobbyChastain]

It looks like you’re using Desktop Aviator’s fuel selector and shutoff panel. Could you kindly tell me what X-Plane 11 command works for the fuel shutoff valve? Thanks so much in advance.

[@calegarieliton]

Olá seu vídeo é fantástico, você deve ter economizado um bom dinheiro em fazer seu próprio negócio gostei muito . Strong Like to Brasil brother.