How I Built my Home Cockpit - Step by Step Construction of my Cheap and Easy Sim - PMDG Boeing 737

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[@raidenkillian7169]

Instablaster.

[@ibsn87]

Wow, a lot of work went into this! I put a $400 oculus on my head and I’m sitting and feeling my way around a 737 cockpit! It gives me goosebumps. Zibo mod 737 on xplane 11 with the audio pack is freaking unbelievable, and every switch works!

[@BillAndersonNS]

So impressive that anyone has this knowledge and dedication but especially so for someone your age. Thanks so much for sharing all this.

[@hesynergy]

What a terrific, inspirational ...gift to the simulation world! Thank you! Chas

[@wuor]

I'm building a basic version very cheaply! Using the same wooden frame, a TV I'm using as a monitor (connected to my laptop with a hdmi cable) that was just lying around my house , a wireless keyboard as an overhead panel, and a saitek joystick (I like them over the yoke) and done. It's good for begginers who get confused by hardware

[@phix7775]

99% of the people watching this is dreaming of this cockpit until they check the price. But anyway a great tutorial, I subbed

[@holtrixstudios]

will im stupid jk what is the price

[@andrewwilliams9419]

Just the throttle quad is 800 US..Im out

[@philip8351]

Ill just not buy the throttle quadrant i think;)

[@nickr8829]

Those are just Saitek throttle quadrants. One comes with the yoke, the other is about $55 for an add-on. The handles are about $60 off CockpitPHD.com. You can certainly get a nicer throttle quadrant that can run from a few hundred into the thousands, though.

[@bailey2624]

@@andrewwilliams9419 buy the honey comb its $250

[@huguesd7929]

Such a lovely young man. Thoroughly enjoyed your presentation - thank you. It has inspired me to work on similar with my nephew.

[@greatflyer_aviation]

Your nephew will love it :) Good luck!

[@Mohairp53]

You reminded me that the time when i didn’t have the luxury of parents buying toy, I made my own toys a bit at a time use various available materials and which took time and dedication. At end, I had so much fun playing with it and kept it for a long time. I can tell you enjoyed and had fun for the entire process of building the cockpit. Great job.

[@SantarelliSchoolOfOptions]

You should sell these setups... you would make a fortune! I would buy it!

[@rshahirah]

With his creativity, you are too right.

[@quinntessxx]

The Santarelli Trading Exchange yeah me too lol

[@MauroReza]

I would buy it

[@NakedMachinist]

Good job setting all that up! Years ago, back in FS98, 2002, and 2004 I was really into Flight Simulation. I could have only dreamed of having a similar setup. I'm glad to see people keeping the FS community going. :)

[@amstudioprojects]

Wow impressive project!

[@davidcoven2805]

This is a very good video for those who are working on designing our own specific cockpits. It really gives a lot of ideas. It is one of the best 20 minutes of video explanation since I decided on getting involved in flight simulation. Obviously, you started with a basic model and built it up beyond that. It really give me a lot of very good ideas.

[@Chezburger8]

After years of dreaming, today is the day. I ordered all the parts for a DIY MIP

[@the_doge_knows1330]

nice! hhow much was it?

[@yizzie82]

i must admit i dont have what it takes to build such an setup and the willpower to actually learn how to use it :) but i gotta say sir....you have earned my utmost admiration and respect with this video alone ! =)

[@KillerShark73]

Great video. You were very detailed and clear in your explanations and this video seems that it would be very helpful to anyone interested in a project like this.

[@finlayduffy1447]

I need to make one

[@daffiid]

What I loved most of all about this is your dedication and seeing the undeniable joy you get out of this. Thank you for sharing your ideas with your fellow simmers in this small niche world. Keep it up, happy landings!

[@Poorschedriver]

If I'm ever on a plane where the pilots croak, I really hope you're on it

[@Mateo-lb3op]

Wow, that's impressive. It's incredible how you built it instead of buying already made cockpit shells (I don't know which words to say) I always think people should tilt their screens in their flight sim cockpits to make it look a bit more realistic but I don't think it makes sense now.

[@y2k538]

Marvelous job man..... this vid will b the baseline for my underconstruction A320 Sim. Once done, I will definitely share mine with you TheGreatFlyer. Thanx buddy

[@sabetibrahim860]

Yankee Kilo ok

[@mariodingenen7995]

Yankee Kilo i

[@mariodingenen7995]

Yankee Kilo iiiii

[@rickwells9929]

You for sure need to be a pilot, you are one smart kid.

[@aronchas]

beautiful and well explained video. Subscribed! Thanks a lot. Greetings from Mexico city

[@scarletlightning565]

Draw hack is best hack. I didn't even bother filling mine. I just put the draw in upside down and screwed my X55 stick into it. Amazing job by the way. Now you need a 3 or more screen view outside set back from a window frame.

[@TakemetotheGeek]

Hi, cool video , amazing what can be done with a little imagination and patience, well done.

[@greatflyer_aviation]

Thanks for watching!

[@ruthlessadmin]

Thank god for affordable VR in 2020. I'm putting all my money into a motion simulator & nice headset for my homemade flight sim. Sure I'll miss out on the tactile experience of a setup like this, but I'll gain back the physical thrill of flying (to a degree). Plus, I'm mainly only interested in flying very small & ultralight aircraft, which don't have a lot of controls anyway..

[@timrichard0391]

Hey, I'm looking to make a home cockpit for Christmas and could really do with some advice?

[@shayan8076]

Wow thanks. My dad saw this and he did this for me for my birthday

[@CJSHM]

Hey, just wondering, where did you get the hardware for the overhead? I'm finding it very difficult to find appropriate switches and rotary selectors (rotary encoders are a whole other can of worms).

[@sumannraaz5264]

The PC i m using rt now has a better processor bro( I7 8th gen, 2 gb Radeon), Plz upgrade. Its a marvel u have designed. Great work for a kid like u!! Keep it up!!

[@XRP_Community]

15 Sad people in the world that think this video deserves a thumbs down. Thanks for taking the time to make this great video :-)

[@janr76]

Amazing job! The overhead panel just blew my mind. Thanks for passing on your knowledge!

[@MoraesFS]

do you know what is the hardware model/name he used as interface betweeen overhead buttons and pc? He showed on the video but i didn't got it.

[@LosAngeles2011]

Well done, dude ! How old are you and where are you from ?

[@LosAngeles2011]

***** Nice. I'm from Belarus.

[@brandon5058]

Alex Clifford happy birthday mate !

[@louaylabidi9260]

First of all

[@louaylabidi9260]

From were did you get all of these materials

[@superpilotkid5478]

me too

[@nigelmtb]

From one builder to another - excellent work! Simple and very immersive. I never thought of using a poster behind the panel switches. I'm stealing that!

[@nigelmtb]

Just keep doing what you are doing! Research lots before you increment each step. Contact me for specifics if you like...

[@matthewscholes4717]

How much dose the entire flight sim cost??

[@emmettfroese1855]

Eagle gamer probably 1-2 thousand USD

[@trentszachnitowski4628]

yep... 1-2 THOUSAND USD

[@phix7775]

No, it costs about 3 Thousand USD

[@phix7775]

No it doesn't if you buy it on eBay

[@TheRealNashvilleLimo]

Gutiest Video I ever saw Mav.....Seriously dude, it about time someone actually got into the programming of the buttons and switches and stuff.....thanks.

[@dereckthedailyvlogger9959]

I am 11 and I want to be a pilot when I am older

[@FrecklesAviation]

Same here

[@adityasamal3720]

Me too

[@dziveq]

same

[@Brooo0-x6y]

Good luck paying for training

[@collfullarton1865]

Yeah, better start saving

[@rooseveltmiller6995]

You are one incredible, Very Young Dude, talented, gifted, thanks for your extremely valuable contribution !

[@rooseveltmiller6995]

You are welcome, looking forward to more amazing contributions like this.

[@aphollybert4823]

You make it sound so easy...We DIY-challenged can only gawk. Great job!!

[@mpetko3196]

Thanks so much m8 I am starting to make my own cockpit now and a lot of the credit goes to you.... You gave such amazing tips and tricks thanks so much for the video!!!!!

[@mpls_link]

dude you are a simulator genious, big up, i think Boeing should see this

[@scum5]

Polycarp Laurent Why should Boeing, the world's largest aerospace company, give a fuck about this?

[@tugsuutogooch8347]

The video answered almost all of my questions about cockpit. Thank you very much

[@h0m3_]

wow that overhead is really cool

[@simonb4666]

Hi! I just wanted to say you're a *really* nice guy for going to all the trouble of putting this up on KZbin with all the information so easily presented. Thank you so much. You've given me the inspiration to go and do this for myself. Thank you, and good luck :o)

[@starapostle7]

You are a truly inspirational and clever Guy, I loved this video! at first I was smiling and now I am in awe! well done man

[@seniorpz1969]

you did a really great job young man! that is a very good rendition of a easy built home cockpit. thanks for sharing... makes me wanna try my hand at building one.

[@aakenginelive]

just started on flight sims loving it, but really this a lot of effort hats off to you man and yes this is my dream setup

[@ajxavro]

Eisai trelos !!! Sinxaritiria einai apla Teleio !!! den iparxoun logia gia tin doulia sou !! bravo bravo bravo !!!

[@michaelciccone2194]

Very nice× informative. I would love to move the rudder/break pedels in a simulator. I have my Dad's uniforms before he passed away I look real good in them, nice uniform ties to go along with them

[@spyromatt]

this is brilliant. This is very encouraging and a very user friendly instructional vid for FSX players who may want to have their home cockpit

[@diegosorrentino4694]

I normally never comment on youtube. But man, you did a fantastic job! Thanks for sharing!

[@anastasiareed360]

I suggest buying VoiceAttack (it`s less than 10$). It uses voice recognition to press buttons for you. So you can just program something like (say: gear down ; Press G) and every time you say out loud gear down it presses the button. It`s like having a co pilot :!

[@anastasiareed360]

+TheGreatFlyer Yup but it's a bit more expensive, not to mention you can use voice attack with any game, or even for windows tasks. I use it for Elite dangerous and a ton more games :p

[@corporaljonny6702]

Jesus. 2 words: You're brilliant. What you've done is something my child-self would dream of, bravo to you.

[@wirelessjava2002]

Crazy setup, totally bonkers!. However your problem solving and ingenuity will take you far. Entertaining and informative video for sure.

[@rayhayden]

Wow... the motivated mind on a mission... awesome... and you upgraded over time too!

[@finlayduffy1447]

no it is not

[@theeltea]

So cheaply build but DAMN, it's nice! AWESOME! Great job! Proves how much you can accomplish with dedication.

[@ZingTech]

I love your setup I'm sure we would all LOVE an update on her!!!!??? Please do one👍🏻👌🏻

[@ZingTech]

ohh but still great work mate what software do you use??in it fsx x plane or Prepar3D

[@Julian-zs2uq]

Startet with 14!!!!! My whole admiration

[@NonsensicalSpudz]

nice use of okie desk etc. nice DIY simulator and the above keyboard was genius

[@billcosbyeatsbabies9947]

not bad for a teenage kid i suppose. Im more impressed with his technical knowledge of the instruments and the motivation to put it all together and make a video of the process. Other than that, its only missing a few things.... elbow macaroni, elmers glue, and lots of glitter!

[@jytc3991]

That's amazing! My dream is to become a pilot but I'm am only young, so I do not not how to fly a plane in that much detail. I have the game and play on it a lot but I am not that good. You are amazing and I would love to be able to fly like you one day ( and build that cockpit) ✈️

[@cynical8126]

i dont know why but i watch this over and over agn...btw great set up i wished i had one of these...sad..

[@marktadros8782]

Love the icons and cross in the background!

[@greatflyer_aviation]

Haha you noticed :)

[@WishingChainPlays]

Thank you! I have been looking all over KZbin for a tutorial like this and this was the only one I found that helped thanks you just got another sub

[@tasske720]

I wouldn't have thought the overhead was that simple...

[@Reipher]

With money you spent, you could get a real atpl licence! you're crazy dude!

[@Reipher]

+TheGreatFlyer Yes no problem..but that's something similar to crazyness..I prefer to fly a real plane my friend ;) Anyway..good job. Very impressive.

[@oliwernisula4554]

Helped a lot. Now I can get it started on building the cockpit at home !

[@yt_littleking9966]

If you have the time and money you should raise the overhead panel Higher and get a huge tv or 2 monitors that would be just ultimate

[@greatflyer_aviation]

Not interested, I fly the real 737 now :)

[@TheDeepProduction]

Overhead panel. OMG!! Thanks brother..

[@greatflyer_aviation]

No problem 👍

[@Enzo-hu5ld]

First of all, amazing project! But it wouldve been cool if you post where u got those switches, the autopilot panel, the overhead poster etc.

[@greatflyer_aviation]

Hey! Thanks for the feedback, mostly online from ebay/amazon or from fellow sim builders

[@jodonbaker43]

Thank you for your video and explaining the steps you took to set it up.Wonderful stuff and very helpful indeed.

[@tasercs]

Well made and edited video, fitting loads into a short space of time. Packed full of useful information. Brilliant job!

[@ta-fb1th]

That's a great video thanks. I have a full cockpit ( 2/3 rd scale ) for a a-7 corsair I'm currently getting set up. I'm learning how to interface the controls with the computer. Your info is helpful.

[@Nissmoline]

Ellines for ever !!! Very nice work !!!

[@joshlipski9691]

Great Video. I have taken this design and have made a home cockpit of my own. Thanks

[@mr2646]

You're a genius. Love guys with such talent and passion.

[@b-i-c7969]

This is just...ingenious.

[@bellcc2930]

I'm planning on making a DC-9 cockpit similar to yours. I like your idea for your cockpit. Not completely realistic, but still good.

[@tobiaswalzer37]

Perfect instruction for newbies👍

[@maidbloke]

What a fantastic video! Very clear and well produced - and what a great set up.

[@prithwirajrajeevan4982]

REALLY AWESOME MAN... UNBELIEVABLE, I WONDER IF YOU COULD DO LIKE THIS IN MY HOME. I REALLY LIKED IT... I THINK YOU ARE OR WILL BE A PILOT IN NEAR FUTURE...

[@footballlegend320]

DUDE YOU ARE A LEGEND I NOW HAVE ONE JUST LIKE YOU

[@philsooty5421]

One word " Superb"

[@Eleanna4fun]

Τουλάχιστον ιδιοφυές! Από μικρή μου άρεσαν τα αεροπλάνα, και γενικά είχα προσπαθήσει πολλές φορές να μάθω με το FSX να πετάω αλλά λόγω έλλειψης χρόνου τα παρατούσα. Τώρα πια που είμαι φοιτήτρια ασχολούμαι εδώ και κανένα μήνα έχοντας ένα απλό joystick για αρχή. Good to know πως μπορείς να συναρμολογήσεις δικό σου πιλοτήριο με ουσιαστικά απλές διαδικασίες. Συνέχισε έτσι, καλες πτήσεις! :)

[@Eleanna4fun]

***** Ναι το σκέφτομαι, αλλά επειδή έχω μυωπία, δεν το έχω επιχειρήσει ποτέ. Δεν ξέρω αν επιτρέπουν σε μύωπες να πετούν, ακόμη και αν δεν είναι commercial ο σκοπός μου.

[@Eleanna4fun]

***** Έχεις απόλυτο δίκιο Δημήτρη! Αφού το λες εσύ, θα αρχίσω να ψάχνω για σχολές σήμερα κιόλας! Σε ευχαριστώ πολύ και συγχαρητήρια για αυτό σου το επίτευγμα! Και εις ανώτερα! Φιλιά στην αγαπημένη Κύπρο!

[@yahiaghallale2839]

Wtf! Incredible genius for the keyboard😂😂

[@rshahirah]

I cried of laughter so hard when you showed your method of hiding the window bar

[@kushviper3584]

pretty awesome tGF, your a natural flyer m8, the only thing your missing in your cockpit is Track IR-5, Salute!

[@zuzukouzina-original]

Just mind blowing! I’m kind of baffled.

[@greatflyer_aviation]

Thanks for watching!

[@mikewilliams3282]

I'm half way there lol 😂 good video 👌 helped me loads . Got the three screens and the yoke and throttle body and a ten inch screen for my gages 😊 . And now bought auto pilot panel and the engine start panel and lights 🤗 .

What a great cockpit you've made and an equally great video explaining everything, really really nice!

[@dtn94]

this is brilliant, im saving this video so i can later build my own with this as inspiration

[@didray]

What a great job ! Congratulations

[@supercat380]

Innovative and good lay-out of the simulator.... well done, bravo!!!

[@RP-mv4mv]

Brilliant and extremely well thought-out design and build--and most importantly, a clear, detailed review on youtube video--you are destined for much bigger things clearly! congratulations

[@nebulawars]

Nice build video. Be proud simulator owner. Good done!

[@simplytuned1623]

That's really cool! I think you should get a wide screen that is the length of the windscreen, and 2 screens on the side so you don't have to use a hat switch! Love this idea lol trying to make a cockpit as well. - Cirrus cockpit since I have a hotas 😊

[@KiNOSHNiKASLT]

Very informative and well done tutorial. I'm also a cockpit buileder and I found that video usefull. Thank you and goodluck. Fly high !

[@Christopher-xn8qk]

Super nerd but a genius at the same time

[@GuidoNorden]

Hi Demetris, a great project, it was a big surprise looking your video, it looks rely easy to make it! I will try to make it in my home in Manaus, Amazon, Brazil.

[@arturamorimmartins]

Thank you! you help me so much, but in Brasil (Brazil) is very expansive to do a home cockpit like you. The most simple throttle (Saitek PZ45) is about US$ 100-130

[@bunakkaptan]

BRAVO......Well done .....proud of you......

[@tjohara947]

Thank you very much. It is very easy to understand what you say. You also show all details, so no frustration. I like the overhead panel you built, but I think it would be difficult for me to build. A suggestion: Why don't you guys build and sell it online?

[@tobiaswalzer37]

Its not so difficult as it seems. I for example downloaded a poster of the overhead (users.skynet.be/jcordon/cockpit/dimensions/images/737_overhd_B.jpg) In the next step I sent it to an internet poster shop for printing in the correct size. The poster is placed between two plexiglas plates, with holes drilled for switches. The poster is cut out where the announciators are placed. The announciators are made of the front plates (google for overhead 737 announciators) and LED holders made of U-profile plastic strips drilled with 2 5mm holes for holding the LEDs. The result can be seen in my channel.