Cessna Home Cockpit Video Tour (Prepar3d / Saitek)

[@shapewellbody]

best home cockpit i ever seen without spending 13000 dollars making cockpit ..u inspired me...thanks

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Thank you. Go for it and good luck.

[@joeleeman9886]

Are you fucking kidding me, this is the coolest thing Ive ever soon, how awesome how you added the little touches like cessna visors and side air panels, WOW how cool

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Thank you!

[@chenpingyang9884]

I like how you use Ipad for 6 pack and G1000 instead of buying different gangs separately. Very well build sim!

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Thank you!

[@CamInglis]

Ingenious how you added all the little touches,. certainly provides the immersion,. feels like the real thing. Nice of you to share all this information. Thank you.

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Thanks and it's my pleasure.

[@FSFLIGHTproductions]

Once again the best GA sim I've ever seen. SUCH a good job far better than any of the FNPTs I've used.

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Means a lot to hear that. Thanks. It's been a really fun project.

[@ryanhannan5522]

Just wondering, in P3d how did you get that nose view?

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Hi Ryan. Thanks for your question. I have a full description of the view configs here: www.ontheglideslope.net/2016/05/18/how-to-creating-custom-cameras-in-prepar3d-v3/

[@yair1956]

.... just awesome. your approach prove that having home cockpit is attainable & affordable ...

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Thank you!

[@zainhussein1975]

hi. a few compliments 1) nice set up 2) a very thorough tour 3) most importantly i am amazed at ur tireless responses to all the queries and questions. a good human being you are! god bless and may u have success in all u venture into!

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Thank you, and best wishes to you as well!

[@sewashburn0529]

Very nice job. I like all of the little detail pieces from the real plane that you have placed inside the cockpit for a full immersion.

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Thanks. Ebay shall provide!

[@rbarlow]

I work with Sim Innovations and I had no idea our iPad app was a small part of this very cool project. I am so glad you showed us "behind the curtain". If we can ever be of any help vivit out forum to contact Ralph, Corjan, or me. Very nice design and the side window screen idea is brilliant.

[@OnTheGlideslope]

+Russ Barlow hello and thanks for watching, for your comment, and for your great work. I'm very happy to run Air Manager on the iPad and it's a very reliable part of my sim. I think it has a lot of potential for home cockpit panels in particular, and would love to help with your development however I can. Just let me know how I can do so, and thanks again for your great work.

[@BigDawgCleveland]

Wow, really nice setup!!! I can see you have a great appreciation of detail and flight simulation. This would rock on MSFS 2020!!!

[@thiago040381]

1 word: AMAZING! Congratulations for this beauty! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Thank you Thiago.

[@pltc172]

Very Nice! Now the short-throw, and screen makes sense. I had asked a question about that in a different video, before I saw this. Very very Cool!

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Thanks much!

[@fawazchoudhary4063]

outstanding cockpit I never ever seen in my life it's really amazing and beautifuly made I'm really very impressed

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Thank you.

[@The-Baldawg]

Thanks for sharing this video...better than more build pics on your website in my opinion. i shared your video with the wife so hopefully she'd more on board with the idea of a second simpit around the house.

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Thanks. I hope it helps. Never wise to get on the wrong side of the missus ...

[@RussFoster]

Nice job! Thanks for the tour. It's inspiring me to move from my desk to something more realistic and immersive like this.

[@OnTheGlideslope]

My pleasure, Russ. I've really enjoyed mine, so I say go for it if it's something you want to try to do. I'll help however I can.

[@sssebyy]

Thank you for the tour. I take my hat off to you, I love the cockpit you have created. If one day I have the space I would love to create a similar cockpit. Also learnt about a lot of hardware and software I did not know existed, I had been looking for FSX Dual headset USB sound solution just like the one you showed. Thanks again.

[@OnTheGlideslope]

+Seb H my pleasure than thank you!

[@mdejong007]

very nice cockpit sir! you gave me some great inspiration for my own home cockpit.

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Thank you and I'm glad to hear it. It's a fun project, that's for sure. Let me know if I can be any help along the way.

[@DrTom1946]

Nice job. Is there any list of all of the parts, I’m looking to build my two grandsons one just like yours. Thanks.

[@Kiwiedscott]

Thanks P3ter777z. I'm new to this stuff so trying to feel my way around. You guys are awesome!!!!

[@P3ter777z]

Haha no problem. I too am new to flight sim. Hopefully I can build one like this soon! Too bad all the saitek radio panels are so expensive.

[@GaryMCurran]

For 2016, this is rather impressive. What I'd like to see is, if when Microsoft releases it, if all of this is going to work with the new FS 2020. Considering what that all has in it, it might be time to move up to an 'all-glass' cockpit for your sim. This really has me thinking now. I wonder if I can find a Skylane cockpit somewhere . . . LOL

[@CaptainReverendo]

So super cool and realistic, GREAT JOB! and thanks for the video.

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Thank you.

[@pappybo49]

A really nice 👍 build. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills.

[@usmanchachar1302]

Great ideas I got from your video for my home cockpit. I am a beginner and looking for ideas and guidance. Thanks

[@MaddConnekRecordz]

Wow. I love it. I will build something similar. Very nice set up.

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Thank you. Lots of tips at www.ontheglideslope.net

[@KerboOnYT]

Very impressive build!

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Thank you!

[@TheOzembuch]

Hi, Amazing work on the simulator. I like very much the finishing touches you added. It really make s a difference. One day when kids grow up a little I might do something similar. I haven't flown a real plane in last 10 years (Private pilot license and pretty rusty by now) and just now getting into simulators. Still deciding which one to go with but it looks like X-Plane 11 will be the winner. I have one question for you. Is there a reason you decided on a particular projector for your front screen? It seems too pricey and there are other options in the given resolution in the range of $300-$600. Is there something different you would recommend? Thank you and good luck in your flying, both virtual and real!

[@OnTheGlideslope]

+TheOzembuch thanks for the comment. I had to go with an ultra short throw because of space limitations. I tried two others and they wouldn't work in that room without casting a shadow from the top of the cabin. Believe me I wished for a more affordable option.

[@FlightSim2703]

It looks awesome , please what software you are using, Microsoft or X- plane 11? Please tell us little abut your PC, Video card, and frame rate Thanks very much. Regards

[@paultyler5989]

Great build.... Having fun seeing how you put everything together..... Love it.... quick question... what do you use for your fuel selectors? Mine sim in progress I mostly fly the A2A comanche that has a different fuel selector then the Cessna... However, like to get all the ideas can. :)

[@OnTheGlideslope]

I use the fuel selector switch from Desktop Aviator. It's Cessna style, but works great for Piper L/R selection, too. Review here: www.ontheglideslope.net/2016/11/01/video-review-desktop-aviator-fuel-selector-panel/

[@JM-wi8xe]

Great vid and great job. Working on my own one too.

[@MrPRmira]

Impressive! I have to say I'm a bit jealous... I enjoy your videos! Cheers

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Thanks so much.

[@TheLeoojedap]

Hi. Great videos! Would you give us a first person view from the pilot seat using the GoPro ? I would like to see what's the perspective with the side monitors and the projector. Where can I find information on how you split the info on all monitors including the Lilliput? Thanks! For video request I'll say either some Pacific Northwest or Caribbean island hopper flights.

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Hi Leonardo and thanks for watching and for your comment. Sure, I'm happy to try a first-person view with the GoPro. Not sure how the field of view will work out, but I'll give it a shot. In terms of the monitor setup, you can see more here: www.ontheglideslope.net/2016/05/18/how-to-creating-custom-cameras-in-prepar3d-v3/ As for the Lilliput, I just have it plugged in as a fourth monitor into my video card. Windows 10 sees it as a monitor, and I have it set to less-than-HD to save on video memory. I then just drag the GTN 750 over to the screen as an undocked window. Pacific Northwest island hopper flights. Love the idea and I'll work on it! Thanks again.

[@AmirMpiana]

Good sir, I'm just starting to build my version of something like this. you have been a great inspiration! I think I've watched this video 20 times already!😃 I just grabbed two 1080p 32" TVs from Best buy the other after a good sale they had. I also grabbed a 40" 1080p TV for front view (for now). Question I have is do you think sitting that close to your left monitor, but both ways would work well? as in the right monitor would be just as close. I'm planning a single seater cockpit design based on the Super cub with a middle mounted 10" AirManager tablet/monitor.

[@OnTheGlideslope]

+Big Tall it probably depends some on the person and the cockpit, but I don't mind being that close to the left monitor. I suggest setting the TVs on something at the appropriate height and width before you build the cockpit frame so you can check it out.

[@billyjay4672]

Just came across your site what you have done is great looks really cool in the inside nice job. Would like to do something like that. But unfortunately I really don't know where to start to buy all this equipment. Can you advice. Thanks Billy.

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Lots of advice at www.ontheglideslope.net

[@Newbie576]

Love your setup and I was wondering how you are able to get all three monitors to line up. I also have a three monitor setup with a 55" in front and two 32" for the side, but I cant seem to get the image to line up no matter how I change the setting in X Planes 11. Can you share your settings for your setup. Thank you .

[@milkyway7142]

Looks like the real cessna. How much cost was the panels and stuff? Not including the monitors and pc.

[@sumerianrcpilot8889]

woooow ..... I have to admit that I'm impressed. Very nice and neat build. What is your advice to someone who wants to start building a Cessna sim.

[@OnTheGlideslope]

I think my first piece of advice is that you can go piece-by-piece. The frame wasn't too difficult to build myself. Next is get used equipment where you can find it. I actually have some Saitek stuff that I'm selling right now at www.ontheglideslope.net that can help you get started. In fact, there's a lot of information there that can help with your build. But you don't need to do it all at once. Start with some controls and a 32-inch screen (that can later become a side window) and go from there.

[@sumerianrcpilot8889]

On The Glideslope Many thanks for your great advice, I'll check your stuff soon.

[@EVELYNEMIL]

Absolutely cool and well done!!.

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Thank you!

[@lubidunet]

Very nice setup, great work! How does it feel as a pilot with the two side monitors directly mounted into the sidewall, compared with the projection view in front outside the cockpit. Is there any difference in realism/view, for instance when you move your head? Thanks in advance.

[@OnTheGlideslope]

It feels and looks very immersive to me.

[@SnipeYouFromMars]

Do you plan on adjusting the angle on the left and right views? The horizon is a bit distorted. Other than that.. Great job!!

[@craigvergy]

Hi mate. Great sim. What ultrashort projector are you using? Thanks. Craig

[@daniellaufer6204]

This looks great, just wondering about one thing. I don’t see a VOR indicator anywhere, kinda ironic considering the channel name is on the glide slope.. a great video nonetheless, thanks for putting this content out. I also use RFCockpit though haven’t had many issues with it.

[@whistler9668]

HSI

[@grandpa1955]

Ryan, superb job putting your sim together. We take a different approach, but with the same goal in mind, to create an immersive basement sim. Looks like nice craftsmanship as well. Very nice!A question for you: I've considered doing a projection screen before with wrap around view, but was not pleased with the space it would take to adequately project a large image. Also the resolution of a projector didn't match that of an actual monitor. What resolution do you have on your monitor, and what brand is it that makes a short throw image?Rick

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Hi Rick . Thanks for your note. The projector and the monitors are both running 1080p. The short throw is an Optoma. You can see more about what I'm running here: www.ontheglideslope.net/in-the-sim/

[@tobleradventures]

Insanely cool! Very inspiring.

[@Alexanderrank]

I am inspired! I want to build a full scale Cessna 208 cockpit but your 172/182 is very tempting. Do you think you could scale this up to a larger aircraft at some point if you wanted to?

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Not the cabin. I built it so I can take it apart but it would be difficult to increase in width ...

[@havo1977]

Love this so simple but amazing trying to build a prosim 737 but would love to do this.

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Great luck with your project.

[@ebawebaw]

Thank you for your answer. Looking around the corners, did not think of that. So , if you could give me a ball park figure of how high the screens are from the floor, and the height of the mip from the floor, It would be much appreciated . Ps:, loved your last video, Multicrew hé

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Hi and thanks. I have dimensions and more at www.ontheglideslope.net in the "Resources" tab. If you check that it will help. It saves me the time of having to repeat it all here over and over ...

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Hi. I just posted basic plans. They are here: www.ontheglideslope.net/2016/11/21/the-long-awaited-basement-sim-schematics/

[@quadfan4789]

Amazing sim. I'm trying to build a similar simulator for my cadet squadron and was wondering if you had a cost break down I could look at. Just really trying to get a grip on the sim market as i am very new.

[@OnTheGlideslope]

I don't. But Ebay was my friend and I bought as much used as I could.

[@julianlockwood]

Great video. Could you publish a link to the intercom hardware ?

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Thanks. Happy to. It's the Flight Sounds FSX-DUAL unit. More expensive that a used real-world intercom off Ebay, but it can run as its own sound card so you can have the airplane sounds through your speakers and your voice work through the headset. I really like it. www.flightsounds.com/fsx-dual

[@julianlockwood]

Thanks so much !

[@sabrenasmith]

I could use a little help. What drivers are you using? Do you use SapdNext drivers? Also what type of USB Hub make, power output etc. I have a full cockpit panel as well with all Saitek panels and controls. Been nice to touch base with you. HELP :)

[@Tredoras]

Very nice work! Can you tell me what resolution the projektor and the monitors on the sides has? Thanks!

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Everything is 1080p.

[@SatTracker]

It's been a long time, but what is the software you were using on the touchscreen for the Garmin display?

[@matthijsberk]

Thank you for the great videos. I've watched them all. One question remains. You have a saitek throttle quadrant which you use for the wingflaps. Where did you get those stickers? I can't find them on the internet.

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Screaming Aero Graphics: screamingaero.com/

[@matthijsberk]

On The Glideslope thanks!

[@gianlucaluisi8695]

Do you know a store where we can buy the stickers in Europe, please ?

[@alexr00t22]

Which material did you use for the frame? wood or metal? or did you buy a frame for the instruments? By frame, I mean the thing you put the instruments into and the yoke into. Thank You

[@Kinnetek]

Sweet setup man! Have you ever thought about upgrading to full motion? We offer 3-6DOF solutions from €5299!

[@OnTheGlideslope]

It's not on my roadmap, but thanks.

[@rogerwevster6442]

do you have any kind of drawings used to build your cockpit? just curious...

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Hi Roger. See www.ontheglideslope.net. And I'm writing a guide that I hope to release in the next few weeks, and it will be a full how-to on how to build a sim like this one.

[@muzikman183]

hey man! if its not too much trouble, could you please do a short tutorial on how to size gps to the gps monitor? It's KILLING me! lol I just can't work it out for some reason. as easy as it probably is, im just stumped!! please help if you can. I'm running fs9. Also, do you have to run SPAD while on fs to utilize the altimeter setting function on saitek xpdr mode?

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Hi Muzik. I just drag it down with the mouse, and then drag the right border over, and then the bottom border down, both using the mouse to size the window. That's been easier for me than trying to drag from the corner.

[@ebawebaw]

hi, again , very impressed!! If i may ask, you look like a tall guy, I myself am more the 6 feet tall, and from the look of the video your Eyepoint seems to be about the upper edge of the side monitors. is that not a bit to high? how high are this screens from your floor? i am gonna build one like yours, and think of replacing the front beamer with a 55 inch LCD monitor, in your opinion, is that possible? to get allignment with side screens, you have 100 inch field of front view, that is big. thanks for your answers, and keep the videos comming, i realy like them.

[@OnTheGlideslope]

The camera eyepoint is at my eye-level, although the mount for the GoPro in my other videos is a bit above that. That's just a function of the mount. I'm just over 6 feet tall myself, and things look perfectly fine from my vantage. On the beamer, I've been asked this question a lot, and the answer is that for both the pilot and passenger to have uninterrupted views without seeing the edge of the screen I need about that much width (100 inches). I also like being able to look around the corners when I fly (just as I would in the real world). Watch some of the other videos in my channel and you'll see what I mean.

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Also, see www.ontheglideslope.net for info on dimensions etc.

[@P3ter777z]

Very beautiful sim! Is it hard to adjust the altimeter and vors on air manager with the touch screen?

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Thanks P3ter. No, it's running on an iPad, and it works fine.

[@Kiwiedscott]

Awesome setup. Thanks a ton for sharing the setup with us. What settings do you run your side monitors at? Mine show the views at an angle and I can't get the horizon to line up seamlessly across the 3 screens. Is there a setting in P3D that I can use to tweak the angle??

[@P3ter777z]

if you go on his website he has some articles explaining monitor settings and view settings. www.ontheglideslope.net/2016/05/18/how-to-creating-custom-cameras-in-prepar3d-v3/

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Correct, and thank you Peter. Thanks, too, Eddie for the comment. It took a lot of tweaking to get the camera configs just right. That post on the blog explains a lot f it. The key learning for me was to have the left and right monitors have exactly the same Y, Z, and Pitch, with exactly opposite Bank and Heading coordinates (for example -90 Heading Left and 90 Heading right).

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Also, Eddie, I found adjusting the Pitch angle was key to getting the front and side horizons to align ...

[@markweber8415]

How did you set up the three different window views using only one computer? Best I can get is the surround nvidia control panel screens which are kind of stretched on the ends

[@friedchicken1]

I'm gonna say this: THIS IS GOOD

[@OnTheGlideslope]

+friedchicken1981 thank you.

[@ebawebaw]

Thank you very much for your answers. I whas thinking of building a 747 400 pit based on PSX from Aerowinx.com, but do not have the room to do it. In my setup I have 3 Tv screens , and for the instrument panel there are several options to run it on a seperate pc or use Saitek flightpanels. The G750 is my main concern, a fourth monitor would stress the system, and I think it can not be networked. Do you know a way to use a seperate pc as fourth monitor? There whas Maxivista, but there site is down, and I do not want to use a Ipad. Sorry to bother you with these questions, and again thanks for sharing your flights and info with us! Ivo

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Thank you for your comment and for watching. I know lots of simmers run the instruments on a separate PC, and there are several applications that let you do so. Do some searching at AVSIM and I know you'll come across some. I believe SimPlugins is one, and Project Magenta is another. Air Manger is a third. Good luck!

[@wildmanjoangauthier]

Thank you very much for your video ............. Just two questions, what was the cost to your cockpit? And how do you connect to any USB ports on only one computer?

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Not sure of the total cost. More than I probably care to count. As for the USB I have three USB hubs that give me more ports than those just on the PC.

[@wildmanjoangauthier]

Thks

[@tomrisar5492]

Is the Matrox Triple head2go a viable option? If not why?

[@HaintNoSaint]

HI, Great video. thanks for sharing. Just a quick question, how did you get the saitek multi-panel to work with P3d. I tried SPAD was not able to get anything working so far. Thanks

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Hi. Thanks for the kind words and for watching. I've never had any problem with the multi-panel. It just worked with the latest Saitek drivers, and it just works with SPAD.neXt. When my Saitek gear has been problematic it's nearly always been because of voltage loading issues on the USB hub, and not having enough power in particular. I need 500ma per unit for them to work well, meaning I can only plug four Saitek units at most into a 2amp hub. You read more about my experiences with that stuff here: www.ontheglideslope.net/2016/04/22/power-to-the-hub/ Hope it helps, and thanks again for watching.

[@HaintNoSaint]

Thank you, One of the best videos for a home cockpit, Well though off and excellent layout. Thanks again for the quick reply and trying help out. I fly radio control planes and helis and (Thanks for the sub) :) currently working on my PPL and have sincerely enjoyed your videos, Keep them coming. cheers.

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Thanks so much. I intend to! And good luck with your PPL. I'm seven hours in and really enjoying the experience.

[@HaintNoSaint]

+On The Glideslope thanks and same to you. cheers

[@SimUKReviews]

outstanding work. I don't want to say that I am jealous but, well... is this possible with fsx do you think?

[@OnTheGlideslope]

I'm sure. I started with FSX but moved to P3D because I had better performance. But I don't know why one couldn't do it in FSX.

[@SimUKReviews]

+On The Glideslope outstanding, thanks. I feel inspired.

[@OnTheGlideslope]

My pleasure. Have fun!

[@zainhussein1975]

hello sir! Would appreciate if you could tell me what view you are using for the side views. I have FSX (steam). Have tried the virtual cockpit and then moved to side view but it is not a stable view. As I take off the view plays. Your response is much appreciated. God Bless!

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Hello and thank you for your comment. I use virtual cockpit views. The movement you see is from the dynamic head movement. You can find a set of dynamic head movement settings in the FSX configuration file (fsx.cfg I think?). Set all the dynamic head movement settings to zero and that should fix it.

[@n8033fox]

I'm curious, what kind of USB hubs are you using. I get 13 port ones from Micro Center and it seems they barely last a month. Any suggestions on a quality USB hub? Thanks in advance and happy flying!

[@OnTheGlideslope]

I bought several of these, and try to have only four devices attached to each: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R5ZA20G/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@bigblockT75]

Hi! great job.... are you running all 3 screens off a since pc? what video card are you using...? how's the fps?

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Yes, one PC. The card is a 980TI. FPS are 100-110 when I have all the sliders down, and around 17-40 (locked at 30) in the videos (with Orbx SoCal being the lowest FPS). More on what's in the sim here: www.ontheglideslope.net/in-the-sim/ And thanks for watching!

[@robertdonald4409]

Hi, u should make up kits and sell , your sim looks great !!! far better than the big companys . If u aren't doing that as yet ,trust me u wont have hands to make and sell ... just remember keep ur price low for the little man...

[@TripleMonitorFun]

This is awesome dude! :)

[@bobinternationalvocalreact8025]

I'm building a home cockpit like you right now I would like to know what are you suggest between the flight 1 GNS530 ou Flight 1 GTN 750 I will use the A2A cessna. thx

[@OnTheGlideslope]

I've only used the GTN 750 so can't compare them. Apologies.

[@ebawebaw]

Hi, I think this is the most immersive single engine sim I ever seen, congrats for your work ! i did not understand the name of the guy who made the wet compas gauge, could you post the name or the website where to get it please? Ivo

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Many thanks for such a nice compliment. It's been a labor of love, that's for sure. Tom Tsui is the man who makes the Saitek FIP gauges. You may visit his site here: fsxtimes.wordpress.com/

[@ebawebaw]

Thank you very much, gonna look at it now.

[@ebawebaw]

Well sir, Iooked at your website, if you did this in a few months , hats off, amazing! The amount of information you share is subliem and very helpfull. Thank you very very much

[@OnTheGlideslope]

My pleasure and thanks much.

[@zainhussein1975]

thank you sir as i was searching the net, came across one of the tutorials using the side pan view from the front view then using ctrl shift Q/ ctrl Q and ctrl shift enter/backspace. worked fine. but on my front view i can only view with propeller if i go to virtual cockpit but the compass comes up. hop am not a bother Sir

[@OnTheGlideslope]

No bother at all. I have moved the eye point forward in the C182 so that I can no longer see the compass.

[@AirspotterUK]

Hi Great, Set up,Can you run the GTN on an Ipad and if so what software to connect?CheersNeil m - London,Uk

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Hi and thanks for the comment. I run the GTN on a touchscreen monitor, but I believe you can run it on an iPad through one of the apps that allows Windows / Mac to see your iPad as a monitor. I played with some of these, including one called Air Display, but I found none of them worked really well for me. So I ultimately just decided on a monitor.

[@eliassmith2011]

Hi. love the setup. quick question. Does the Flight 1 GTN 750 work on a separate pc to flight sim ie through FSUIPC?

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Hi and thanks. No, it's on the same PC as the sim. But I do have it running on a separate core than the main sim.

[@eliassmith2011]

+On The Glideslope thanks. i am impressed with this. does your Web site give the computer specs. I'm running an old i7 920 for the sim with another old pc for the instruments.

[@OnTheGlideslope]

It does. There's a "what's in the sim" item in the "About OTG" menu at www.ontheglideslope.net.

[@eliassmith2011]

ok great thanks for your help

[@Kiwiedscott]

Got it! I will to tweaking this afternoon and let you know how I get on. If I get it to work I will post a video so you can comment and suggest anything that could make it better. All credit to you for my build as well thanks very much and if you don't mind, if I have questions I will let you know.

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Of course. Happy to help.

[@anthonycdamico]

What did you use around your monitors/screens as trim to make it look like a window?

[@elguindy]

Great sim are u able to let me know what is the approx cost for the projector and screen and where did you get them .thanks

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Hello Amr. The screen was not very much and I got it at a local computer / video store. The projector is an ultra-short throw and it was expensive, but if you have more room in the simulator space than I did you can probably use a short throw and save money. See more on the rig here: www.ontheglideslope.net/in-the-sim/

[@piperfoxa]

How did you get your projector to project the cowling and propeller so perfectly?

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Tweaking the alignment. See the post on screen configuration / custom cameras in the How To section at www.ontheglideslope.net

[@robertf863]

Where did you find the of the 172 panel?

[@christianthomas7158]

hi I've almost finished the frame structure and need some measurements for the panel. I know it's 46inches across the cockpit but what's the width of it please? also how much leg room do you have? I'm 6ft 2" and you look pretty tall in your vids! again a great sim and huge amount of info has been gained from your website. oh and another thing did you ever consider using a large screen TV instead of projector? like maybe a 55inch LCD screen? thanks in advance

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Cockpit is 48" across, and the panel is 46". It sits on a 48-inch wide piece of MDF that runs the full length of the cabin. The extra inch on each side allows room for the glare shield, which is made out of 1-inch foam covered with leatherette. Leg room is no problem, I probably have about a foot or so under the panel. I have thought about a large TV screen, but I like being able to look around the corners of the cockpit like in real life ... also, the projector as more affordable.

[@christianthomas7158]

+On The Glideslope thanks very much for the info. I meant the top of the panel to the bottom. don't think I explained properly. thank you for taking the time out to reply. keep up the fantastic work!! oh and a flight over south west Wales next if possible?? my local airport is pembrey ;-)

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Certainly. 18 inches at the centerline, top to bottom. That's the actual height of a 172 panel. And I'll put Wales on the list!

[@christianthomas7158]

+On The Glideslope hi from across the pond again! sorry for so many questions and thank you for the rapid replies so far. last question now I promise:-) How high does your instrument panel sit off the floor? from floor to top of the glare shield? thanks very much

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Two feet from the floor to the bottom of the panel, and 3'6" from the floor to the top of the panel. 3'7" to the top of the glare shield.

[@doffl382]

Is the garmin GPS system a app?

[@casparpsch]

where is your cockpit mounted on?

[@Lazyboypan]

very nice video :=) where are you setting the sqwuak?

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Thank you! The Saitek multipanel. It's configured in SPAD.neXt to act as a transponder.

[@JonFlyTV]

Very impressive! I am considering building something like this. I have most of the sim equipment you have, but must confess I migrated to X-Plane so it will be a different journey if I build it. Again, great work! If you not livestreaming on twitch.tv you should consider it :)

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Thanks. I'll look into it. I think I have to buy an HDTV card for the PC to capture the GoPro stream, but I'll do some research.

[@joemason9187]

Its mint when can we see it working

[@mydreamsimcockpit7447]

A really nice job keep it up ; )

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Thanks much.

[@welloglock40]

hi can this little gauges works with x plane 11? i tried it and didn't work

[@billwood4182]

Incredible

[@yuri83able]

Hi Glideslope i would like to know, how to connect Air manager on iPad with fsx or xplane .

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Hi Youri. I just followed the directions here: siminnovations.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page

[@shapewellbody]

going to build the same...well at least try...thanks again

[@OnTheGlideslope]

+Juan Ehlers how's progress coming along?

[@FormerTrackStar1]

What does it cost to build something like this? Is there any plans for it? Thanks!

[@ceciliomascarenhas6113]

hello, I am braziliam, I would like to know where I can find this inch LCD screen, where I can set up the bussola, just like yours. thank you

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Sure, Cecilio. It's this one: Lilliput 669GL-70N/P/T-5HB

[@SpeedSetSims]

Hey can you tell me what apps you have for your avionics on your iPad, g1000 etc

[@OnTheGlideslope]

+Thecraftersmine676 the iPad six pack is RemoteFight. The iPad on the yoke runs ForeFlight. The GTN 750 is from Flight1. The G1000 is some app from the App Store - don't recall which.

[@SpeedSetSims]

On The Glideslope is it simionic?

[@relax12002]

Great Simulator very impressive ...

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Thanks so much.

[@skydvdan]

So I went to the website and followed the "How I Configured X-Plane Screens For The Basement Sim" guide on how to setup the interior to get rid of the seats and the cockpit objects. I do it, save the copy, and then boot the sim. Then it crashes after saying that it couldn't find load the sound bank (Master bank.bank). I even tried bypassing the tweaks and just downloading your ACF file and I get the same error and then crash. Any ideas?

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Hi. Did you get this fixed? For me I hand to make a copy of the ENTIRE C 172 folder and work within it, rather than just making a modified .ACF file in the original 172 folder.

[@mydreamsimcockpit7447]

how do you extend the shaft of your yoke are you able to use the co-pilot yoke? thank's

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Both yokes work but are not connected physically to each other. P3D simply reads both. X-Plane took more work: www.ontheglideslope.net/2016/12/27/solved-how-to-use-dual-controls-in-x-plane-11/

[@BEACHYz]

Love it. Thnx for sharing

[@zainhussein1975]

Hello Again Sir! Along with the dual adapter, are you using the PTT switches that come with it or you can use the buttons on the saitek yoke. Thanks

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Zain Hussein I'm using the buttons on the yoke and they are assigned in FSUIPC.

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Zain Hussein but that's just for PilotEdge. For the intercom between the two headsets you don't need push to talk (just like real life).

[@zainhussein1975]

sir, if i have understood well, does it mean that if i configure the buttons on the yoke thru fsuipc i dont need the push to talk from the supplier?

[@OnTheGlideslope]

Zain Hussein correct. You can also assign a keyboard button to be PTT as well.

[@zainhussein1975]

thanks. god bless. enjoy ur videos and the clarity