Motion Simulator build and test flight

[@B738DIY]

I have fixed the flexible u-joint using a panhard rod: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIa4nqmgo7uIhqc

[@IshaqIbrahim3]

Knock! Knock! Knock! This is the Boeing Company. We want to order 1,000 simulators to replace those expensive ones we had and save a lot of money. 🤣

[@Garygarygary-m5s]

I laughed when you showed a plastic u joint with all the torsional load 😂

[@Nick-xe2hu]

Very Impressive. I've 3D printed all kinds of stuff and almost thought you were joking when you said you 3D printed a joint to handle that load. I'm assuming this was done solid and no infill?

[@Y-jj7yt]

Are you by any chance from Norway? (great build btw :)

[@Steenos]

Who needs a kitchen when there's a 737 to fly!

[@TheRobloxGuy177]

Who needs a license when there’s a flight simulator setup?

[@remcoleusink986]

prepare your food in the galley 😂

[@nicolainielsen7700]

​@@TheRobloxGuy177Some people, myself included, are unable to obtain a medical. Not all disabilities are visible.

[@crypto1701]

Looks like it's a kitchen in the basement..

[@Stinktierchen]

That is what you have your flight attendant for. They will bring him food.

[@LeadNarrator]

The only motion sim I’ve ever seen where there is a potential for catering. 👌🏻

[@alternateuniverse1379]

Pizza oven right behind the cockpit, nice!

[@markwan1844]

You could 3D printing the universal joint in alumimium alloy . It is much more rigid

[@KenoBeatZ]

At this point of customization, I would go a step further and engaged some girls to play stewardess while they wear bunny suits. (don't judge me)

[@chilledburrito]

@@KenoBeatZ I'm listening...

[@dungeonsofkards]

@@KenoBeatZ me gusta

[@Stetsonhatman]

Probably the best DIY sim out there. You have amazing fabrication skills.

[@B738DIY]

Thank you! 😊

[@dredre9439]

@@B738DIY Great build! How much (roughly) might a similar set up cost me?

[@gustavvader2207]

Incredible job! And thank you again for this. I showed my wife your sim and she said “ok, well I guess you aren’t the craziest person in the world”.

[@B738DIY]

Your welcome, my wife does probably agree with yours :)

[@gustavvader2207]

That’s ok. Your sim is glorious.

[@rcca07]

Don't forget too wine and dine your wife or she'll think all you think of is the simulator haha!😅😅 Mine would! Nice rig anyway!

[@mrdaveofdaveshire4047]

This is B738DIY your captain speaking, were crusing at 400 knots at an altitude of 30000ft and if i look over my left shoulder...theres 10 minutes left on the sausages 😊

Cant fly at 400knts man

[@PlutoSimulations]

Real

[@bryansweeney1633]

A typical commercial passenger jet flies at a speed of about 400 - 500 knots

[@PlutoSimulations]

@@bryansweeney1633 at ground speed yes but at crz fl it’s around 200-350

[@sherrilltechnology]

LOL!!!!

[@EnduroNerd]

I love that he has this incredible setup, looks like a proper plane setup, all the panels, switches and levers. Even glass wind shields... then he goes and adds 2 chairs from the dining room.

[@vi683a]

Having been a part of the Boeing team that built the 737 classic....The Next Gen, and flight tested the 737 Max... i applaud your Build and innovation sir!

[@Cyge240sx]

Applaud all you want just don’t blow any whistles 😂

[@nikebafe]

whery nice job with em. exit 😄

[@vi683a]

@@Cyge240sx lol

[@aleksandarpantic8450]

You deffenetly tested the max well😂😂😂

[@vi683a]

@@aleksandarpantic8450 Thier is a lot that goes into flight testing. Many different planes are tested with different test packages. I understand your joke and even agree with it. The "Max" problems were software problems not Aiirframe or Poweplant ones. Software is loaded, and updated from my position as part of the Test team.

[@xl447]

I'm a lorry mechanic. Why not get an old HGV propshaft from a breakers yard, cut down to length and weld two steel mounting discs on it either side? Something from a DAF CF for example. Simple, readily available and more heavy duty as a base.

[@mattcan69]

AHH your a wise man sir ! I deal with bikes alot and was thinking of using a bunch of steering dampeners to give a bit of push back if that makes sense ..

[@kiwiadventures3773]

Yes. I hate people 3d printing shit that can be bought for $20 at the wreckers

[@11guyinthechair]

I think for this aplication any car ujoint would do.

[@jd_99]

@@kiwiadventures3773 The thing is, for most people who own a decent 3D printer it (and CAD) becomes an all-purpose hammer lol

[@sirtinley-knot2944]

I was thinking there had to be a better way and this must be it! I'm a 3d printing hobbyist and i dread to think what that must have cost him to print - hundreds!

[@Honlaky1787]

Its like putting together a king size bed inside the garage and come to find out can't fit through the bedroom door... But hell, at least he won't go hungry while flying. Just reach back and grab a frying pan and make some pancakes on the stove... One of the best flight simulator I've seen. Great job!!!

[@geofferyshanen7758]

I am a retired commercial pilot with mostly helo time but about 4000 hrs fixed wing, I have flown Citation Jet, Kingair 200, PC12, B55 Baron and Seneca 3. I think your sim is awesome!! I also have a sim but nothing like yours. Unfortunately I had two heart attacks and had to stop real world flying, but I still fire up my Sim and fly the B737-800 in XPlane. I also have MSFS where I have been flying the B787 Dreamliner, but can’t seem to get it to fly properly the autopilot disconnects randomly so I haven’t been able to complete a flight. After disconnect the AC starts oscillations in pitch and I have to escape. Very frustrating. I really appreciate you sharing your Sim with the aviation community. Thanks Again AWESOME!!!!!

[@skymasterflash]

It sounds like the issue might be related to your flight stick or yoke setup. When the autopilot disconnects and the aircraft starts oscillating in pitch, it could be due to small inputs being registered by your controls even when you're not actively moving them. Try increasing the deadzone for your pitch and roll axes in MSFS.

[@JD_JR]

Holy smokes dude. Every pilot geeks dream! This is an absolutely insane feat of engineering. Well done!

[@antonnym214]

Very nice build. Impressive that you have realistic instrumentation, switches and controls. This might be the best private simulator I have ever seen! Thank you for sharing this.

[@DeeperImageAutomotive]

Absolutely stunning!! Bravo!!!! This is a dream cockpit for us SIM pilots for sure. Thanks for sharing all the progress and challenges along the way.

[@ProdByShawn]

watching the time pass out the window while he builds all this in slippers just goes to show you never know who you're living beside! this is an amazing build man great work!

[@bigbadbrad3510]

First person to successfully recreate the inflight meal experience in a sim bravo👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jamiehughes2247]

Mans on fire! The best home cockpit I've ever seen.

[@andrevdw747]

Boeing pay attention, when you build a 737, you start with the galley. What an awesome job 🙏🏻🛫👍🏻

[@SolarWebsite]

And nothing falls off during a flight. That's a win.

[@Tony770jr]

You have a lot of fabrications skills, time and money to pull that project off. Very Cool!

[@kevinreed3236]

Glad you remembered how all that went back together! Definitely probably going to need some seatbelts as well!! The turbulence is going to be fun!! Congrats! Looks great!!!

[@B738DIY]

Thank you, I'm glad I remembered as well. I'm working on seats with seatbelts. There will be a seat build video in the not too distant future.

[@kampur]

WoW! The mother of all home DIY projects! That is some serious rig! 👏

[@jim5148]

Holy smokes! I don't think I've ever seen such an ambitious DIY project!

[@christianhalstead6063]

I need a friend like this in my life

[@gaius_enceladus]

Awesome stuff! I'd be constantly reliving the "Airplane" movie! Roger Murdock: "We have clearance. Clarence." Capt. Oveur: "Roger, Roger. What's our vector, Victor?"

[@LetsDoItOldSchool]

I love the dedication and enthusiasm!

[@markallen8571]

This is the most amazing piece of engineering and at-home skills I have seen! Absolutely fantastic!

[@tomdtom5407]

I had the same issues 14 years ago, developing a 3dof motion simulator. I have solved it with an arm the is linked to the platform and the base. In the arm there were 2 rotation joints aligned with the universal joint of the base

[@richardlincoln886]

I've not done anything like this - but similar effect to a panhard rod on car rear suspension may work? i.e. long enough that the rotation about a point is negligible - but stops rotation around the vertical axis.

[@stuartthurstan]

@@richardlincoln886 Came to the comments section looking for this. My thoughts are along the same lines. A diagonal bar running across the back of the platform mounted at one end to the platform itself and at the other end to the base. This is the exact same principle as a panhard bar and will eliminate any twist whilst still allowing full pitch and roll freedom of movement.

[@B738DIY]

I'm in the process of making a panhard rod, thank you for the suggestion. I have modelled the motion using a panhard rod, and it will introduce less than +- 1 degree og rotation around the vertical axis which is a significant improvement over the current situation.

[@richardlincoln886]

@@B738DIY Cool If you wanted to get really complex, a glance at steam engine design might be fun. 'Parallel motion' does exactly that & potentially gets you to zero rotation depending on the backlash in the joints. (IMO Stick with Panhard at least initially :) )

[@droleasy]

You are way too skilled and talented to be doing this for a hobby. What do you do professionally? Whatever it is you must be an asset to the world. Very impressive

[@Mark_Blanes]

Congratulations man ! Love your patience & commitment to achieve your vision, it truly is a remarkable feat of homestyle sim engineering. Bolted seats will make it secure & comfortable. 👍😻🤠

[@dgambl1]

You obviously love flying!!! If I could pull this off, I would get off the flight sim and build this for other people.

[@greenuranium2052]

The kitchen chairs really add to the Boeing realism.

[@krekel326]

Wow, what a great cockpit you have build, Amazing! Great tow arch the process, thanks for sharing!

[@richardspacetimeuhrensamml4236]

Exzellente Arbeit, solche Perfektion einen eigenen Flugsimulator zu bauen, habe ich bisher noch nicht gesehen, einfach Super.

[@B738DIY]

Vielen dank!

[@user-od8ki6tt1j]

Absolutely amazing sheet dude. Your knowledge, skillset and creativity has no bounds!

[@MikeLaurenti]

Боже, это какое-то безумие! Невероятная работа!

[@anonymouzxx]

да, и кухня не нужна 🤣

[@HaknadaPro-i9v]

This is the far most realistic simulation i have ever on youtube.. Hats off!

[@mdaydj]

I have a honeycomb alpha and bravo but I aint bragging !!! fantastic build, and when I win the lottery I'm getting one of those

[@xeldinn86]

You wont win

[@craigvergy]

I’m glad someone knows what he’s doing. This guy is a genius

[@Whirlwinder00]

“Honey why is there a cockpit in our kitchen?!”

[@CruceEntertainment]

Because you were gone for 4 months, I thought you left for good

[@Raggo12345]

- "Open the windooow!" - "Ah, I'm just gonna..." Love the setup! BEAUTIFUL!

[@kennymukezamfura9363]

I can not afford aviation school fee but I can afford this simulator it’s really amazing

[@ThePredatorInstinct]

I am just building my race sim and it's lovely to see the ambition in people building their own simulation experience. Dude you did tons of work you must felt such a great satisfaction when you were done building. Bro's gonna cook and fly at the same time, such a life hehe.

[@nettyrr]

it took me 2 seconds to realize this guy is norwegian our english accent is so noticable

[@kaushalvyas5445]

This is how we carry more payloads!!! Get those skinny legged chairs in all cockpits !!! Jokes apart I really loved this home cockpit setup you have installed. Meritorious 😊

[@D1ARBO]

My god!!! That is unbelievable... Just wow. I love so many things about this. The fact you built it in your kitchen is just epic.

[@lo0nyk]

got to luv the chair :) Nice build!

[@B738DIY]

Thanks! 😁

[@chilledburrito]

This is ludicrous, in a good way. Got to love the dining chairs.

[@B738DIY]

Working on new proper seats as we speak

[@Chiefcheeseofcheddington]

The fact that the rig tilts backwards when you go toga is brilliant

[@xcarguy1]

I’m a commercial pilot who attends training every six months. Impressive work!

[@coochieman7887]

lol imagine a burglar breaking in to see that 😂 Crazy though, really good work

[@jbuckley2546]

Getaway driver was told to wait on runway 2.

[@berkorhan3399]

This is the best thing that i have ever seen about a flight simulator. But these chairs are s crime for that cockpit. Great work man have fun !

[@wiseass7888]

my man over here living in 3024 while the rest of us are living in 2024....hes got his in-flight meal while he plays!

[@ioanniskalogeropoulos3927]

The level of detail is insane. Like the oven at the back for heating passengers' meal :)

[@albertoramos4312]

This is my dream kitchen after my divorce

[@carloscruz7317]

profound respect, i built my own 737 cockpit it took me 2 years. this is not an easy task.

[@tronicgr]

If there is will, there's a kitchen 🎯

[@B738DIY]

The kitchen got upgraded to a galley :) Thanks for checking out my build!

[@jaydoesracing]

Bezel kit for those screens and a good chair and you're good. Fantastic DIY kit

[@turkeyphant]

Is there any reason why you didn't train as a pilot?

[@bereal6311]

He's an engineer who's a fan of simulation!

[@Kreemerz]

I'm always impressed with the smarts and skills of other men.

[@mollyfilms]

And next week he will show you the Airbus 380 in his bedroom. At least with the 737 the galley is close.

[@jasonwhite2775]

Awesome project! But why did you go with a 3D printed universal joint when most of the parts of the frame were metal? A simple barring holder could have been fab'ed at the same or cheaper and stiffer than the 3d part.

[@pilotlounge1970]

At first I thought if I had one of these it would never leave in my house but now that I know that kitchen is included I will definitely never leave

[@space2703]

mate! that is incredible...I'm blown away .... good job!

[@harvanderveen4188]

This is absolutely batshit crazy, in the most positive sense of the words 'batshit crazy'...! What a stellar job!

[@ringtoneflex269]

This is totally the most awesome thing I've ever seen!

[@ooohhBryan]

DIY 737 looks spot on to the real thing, from the outside.

[@marcelopes1143]

Fantastic! Congratulations for your effort and dedication. No comments man! It is clear that aviation is in its DNA.

[@jarosawkaczor8921]

Fantastyczna robota, profesjonalista z wiedzą.

[@perthlivestream]

that so awesome. Extras to add now are Proper pilot seats remodel the kitchen behind you to have the gally trolleys and kitchen in it. make the back side look little nicer find a bigger house haha

[@sundar999]

This ia one fantastic project and very well done! Regarding motion there isn't much a feeling of motion in an airliner. It is supposed to be flown gently so the only disturbance you may feel sometimes is turbulence. At the take off you'll feel the acceleration for a few seconds and a slight feeling of the braking after touch down, but that's it! You're never aware of being in a turn except when looking out of the window since it's flown coordinated with not much banking.

[@racingprincipal]

Wow, awesome cockpit. You really went ALL-IN

[@SG6TruckerVlog]

You need to get a bezel free kit for where your monitors join together...Awesome setup!!!

[@amitbt69]

this is absolutely crazy! can't believe you did it your self

[@Pilot_Taras]

Awesome flight deck, magnificent cockpit!!! I will build the same one!!

[@LWRC]

The kitchen chairs adds a final touch to the simulator!!!

[@thelespauldude3283]

Great project! Altough i personally would have made the joint out of milled aluminum instead of PEGT to reduce wear and make it last longer

[@Useyourbrainandthink]

Such a cool guy 😎 - congratulations building this simulator!

[@N300SW]

Awesome and impressive simulator you've built there sir! Only thing at Renton for B1 flight, didn't do a high speed taxi and RTO. Then after take off if everything so far so good bank to the right to continue B1 profile.

[@Tom-qf3mq]

That is absolutely incredible, great work.

[@hessian1]

Excellent build sir !!! I love it ! Thank you for posting it!

[@adrianflower3230]

Wow! what an amazing project, well done. 👍👍💪💪

[@Skinny-me]

Just incredible what you have created! Congratulation to this project, Happy Flying. :)

[@stephentrouse2069]

You are a genius! So many questions… where did you get all the parts? How did you program up Microsoft flight sim to activate motion? Why did you build it in a kitchen?

[@treloarw]

OK, I'm 2 minutes in and I'm absolutely intrigued to see the finished result of this new joint support, 1st thing on my mind is wondering if it will be better after he adds all of the weight of the finished cockpit. I cannot imagine anything more frustrating than designing a new support that is more rigid, and then finding out after the entire cockpit is assembled, the unwanted movement returns. Either way! this video has me hooked!

[@jurassicollie7458]

would be amazing if you got a projector or something like that with a curved screen for it to go on so then you don't see the bezels of the monitors. or for a more simple fix get those things that go over the bezels. also a nice chair would be great.

[@xerondenver]

Well done and you did all the assembly by yourself that’s amazing including the option for a cafe at 35.000 ft great job

[@w8gfx]

In-flight meals are within reach of the cockpit :D SUBSCRIBED!

[@LiberalWhackos]

Wow . Blows my mind. You are extremely talented.

[@DarkSideDiving]

This is INSANE - LOVE it !!! Not jealous at all :)

[@EricHaskins71]

3 projectors would be icing on the cake for this sim

[@mauricester]

Okay ,, I am only 4 min.,, into this video,, and already,, the 3D printing and electronics works is , Amazing,,,, and all done wearing slippers,, LUV it ,,

[@GodAtum]

amazing! you can get rid of the kitchen to have more space, maybe even put observer seats instead or a server rack?

[@salamander5703]

What are you aiming for with the motion in roll? You wouldn't normally feel lateral forces in flight because the aircraft cancels them out by banking, so only might feel a transient roll as you move the ailerons which would quickly zero out once the aircraft rolls. The sim movement in pitch looks to simulate braking and acceleration, but you might need more backward movement for a full throttle take-off!! Great job. you must have spent many hours getting such a realistic cockpit.

[@B738DIY]

I'm aiming for the sway and roll to cancel out in a coordinated turn. Thereby still getting motion cues when things are not coordinated

[@erickwilliams6147]

Thanks!

[@B738DIY]

Thank you, much appreciated!

[@Elevated_Adventures]

you could install some steer dampeners for straight axle 4x4 trucks to counter act some of the torsion motion you are getting. have you considered fab'ing a true heavy duty truck u-joint assembly to install in place of the 3D printed option? those are designed to handle torsional loads...? could possibly dramatically reduce flex from the 3D printed section and mainly have to deal with flex of wood more so? idk. just ideas that come to mind as watching. badass setup nontheless. Cheers!

[@baciok]

I have so much respect for people like you!

[@romeoj387]

When you banking the plane, it doesn't mean that you will feel body banking precisely in simulator, because in real it goes with forward push and speed on,.. but in simulators it still in place (no push & speed)

[@Kakuro-hl1kk]

amazing what you have put together there.

[@whenlizardsfly]

You should get a bright light that is dimmable and is on a circular track around the ceiling and find a way to get it to follow the in game sun, that would be really cool. The glare and shadows inside during day. Maybe an rgb light so you can make it warmer as the sun sets. You would have to somehow shield the monitors from the light but if you could do it would be amazing.

[@themtoniraniremaxbroker2447]

Many thanks for doing this, I will be Dreaming about this Tonight! Super!!