When Your Flight Sim Hobby Goes TOO FAR...

[@JordanVegBike]

"We don't really have a go around plan... because we don't really want to go around" love it

[@TheFlightDoc]

haha, glad you enjoyed it!

[@ajlinoturku608]

Eeee ​@@TheFlightDoc

[@JulietS4]

This hobby can never go too far. I got the Airbus TCA Captain’s Pack, the Next Level Racing Boeing Commercial chair, a 4070 and 13th gen i7, and X-Plane 12 with all of the Toliss aircraft, Rotate MD-11, FF757&767, and Felis 742. I love this hobby

[@TheFlightDoc]

Amen to that!! I do need a dedicated flight rig!!

[@britishairways744]

Yo felis 742

[@elmalloc]

you are rich

[@PermaFrost0_0]

What is man talking about 75464FF5356243 123 ABC man is on another lvl of tech

[@SayedAli-gq8bl]

This is awesome! I’m a real life airline pilot and once went through the rabbit hole if building a sim. I eventually abandoned the project due to incredible complexities. I would love to see a written version of your build process. I may get back to this hobby!

[@TheFlightDoc]

I will be publishing my website/newsletter this weekend, will post a link on here and on instagram :) glad you enjoyed the video!

[@blertstain]

Sometimes putting a lot of effort into things can dull the payoff you get from it, but the enthusiasm you have for what you created is really great to see.

[@TheFlightDoc]

That's a really lovely comment! I do love it and it brings me massive amounts of enjoyment :)

[@SaintsAep]

Bro is putting the doctor money to use💀

[@TheFlightDoc]

🤣

[@Beatslager]

[@Benzo6149]

They don’t get half of what they deserve for the hours they work, and getting there isn’t free either. They’re unsung heroes, and nurses work even harder supporting them for far less. 🤷‍♂️ I’m only saying. Work hard, play harder. 👍😉💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@DillandShaj]

Came from TheCarDoc. It always amazes me how the sim racing and flightsim communities are intertwined. I started off with racing and got into flightsim when I was younger as well. The motion platform is ideal for sim racing and flightsim as well. Looking forward to all your content man!

[@JulietS4]

I started off in trucksim, doing long drives from Seattle to California, now I do up to 19 hour flights in X-Plane 12

[@TheFlightDoc]

Thanks mate!! It's amazing so many of us share the same interests! being able to do flightsim and racingsim stuff keeps things interesting and adds variety to the hobby :D

[@chrissenberg5990]

Same two I play most racing and flight

[@tver]

Alonso knew what was up when he said: *”It’s a yoke!”*

[@DillandShaj]

@@tver @theflightdoc is secretly in on El Plan

[@NeutralGenericUser]

This is incredible man. Not just your setup, but the video is perfect too. I was shocked to see you only have 1k subs. I thought you were some huge channel. Incredible job, and I wish you much success

[@TheFlightDoc]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Much more to come!

[@edjack1993]

I reckon there will be plenty more subs soon! (I’ve subbed). Great video - insane set up.

[@cheewanng6138]

"Failed to achieve my dream and become a doctor instead"..... double mind blown 🤓

[@andrshr]

Love the video. As an A320 type rated pilot all I can say is that your sim looks awesome. You just need some pro tips but all good. Safe flights 🛫🛫🛫

[@Tapo6]

bro i started watching the video thinking this was a full channel with like over 500k subs, but no, this video is really good though, underrated asfk lol

[@TheFlightDoc]

I appreciate that! I only just started, so it's a great start! Stick around for more !

[@2ndfloorsongs]

Great video, definitely a very nice setup. I loved your description and your enthusiastic good-hearted mood It was nice to see someone loving something they have created. And thank you thank you SO much for telling me about Space Desk!!! It was really the software I was looking for so I could use my old phone and tablet to do some pretty amazing things with my gaming environment which includes Microsoft Flight simulator though I'm a relative newbie to that one. I haven't explored Space disc completely as yet but again thank you so much for that. I wish you Good luck on your future endeavors be it racing or flying or life in general. Ray

[@jrfreeagent3179]

I got started on flight simulator a long time ago. Went from XT to AT, 286, 386, 386 with math coprocessor chip, 486, 586/Pentium and all of the items up to now at an i9 with a 4080 and m.2 drives. All of my H/W upgrades were so I could fly at a better FPS. I want to build a cockpit. I just have to make it my next project. Nice setup, I like that chair. oh, I almost forgot, get the Fenix.

[@marcosavila8215]

5:31 😂😂😂 that's the cherry on top, actually cute, love you brother. Who would think Sim would come to this..its amazing.

[@AngelStormee]

I Just got through watching a full 18-wheeler truck simulator setup that made me question if it was reality or not. You definitely have not taken it too far. lol

[@TheFlightDoc]

Glad to know theres more to go lol

[@Themheals]

Do you murder your whistleblowers? That would add a level of realism that just cant be beat.

[@TheFlightDoc]

What whistleblowers? I don't see no whistelblowers anymore O-O LOL

[@izzysykopth]

😂😂😂

[@rwhunt99]

Stumbled on this channel and I love this guy, I think it's his enthusiasm, lol! With a super nice rig like this, I was wondering if you should get a head tracker, it might make things easier and more immersive .

[@pilotpawanc]

I sail in the same boat as yours. Wanted to become a pilot but could not complete my training. Now an engineer by profession. Those kind of system is my dream too. Kudos to you for coming up with such a beautiful system.

[@TheFlightDoc]

thanks a lot, keeping the dream alive!

[@pilotpawanc]

@@TheFlightDoc yeah once you see this dream, it's difficult to let go

[@Irowthe1x]

Nice job. A hobby you enjoy is a blessing, keep it up!

[@IroquoisPliskin-y9s]

This rig is actually minimal and straight to the point. The way it looks could be made into an all in one kit. Very clean.

[@agauerm]

would love a full kit like that, just put everything together and voilla, no need to hunt for parts in different stores.

[@MattMcIrvin]

It looks more like something I could conceive of actually putting in my house than a lot of these elaborate sim setups. That makes this video kind of dangerous.

[@DevanSabaratnam]

What an awesome set up! I came from a flight sim background, to F1 sims, and want to go back to flying sims, and hope to get a rig like this one day. Great to hear you are an Aussie as well (which explains the Melbourne track just above your screen), and great to see the LH44 poster.

[@TheFlightDoc]

Thanks mate!! I'm pretty proud of it! Stick around, much more to come!

[@CessSim]

Holy crap ! Makes my little Cessn172 look like a bloody toy !!.............great stuff

[@PilotJourneyPNW]

This is not taking things too far. 😁😁😁 Love your setup! I hope to add motion too someday.

[@TheFlightDoc]

Thanks bro, much more content coming!

[@HadenAndStuff]

This is AWESOME man... I am so jealous! I love the modified Honeycomb Bravo... If only I could have a dedicated PC for a dedicated flight sim.

[@Sabiwaka]

your voice is so calming, i could listen all day!

[@Letsplayroblox354]

love the motion chair love your set up love everything i wish i had a flight set up like your

[@sivanair3451]

What a beautiful setup!! Looks really practical for a home sim, would love to imitate this to practice my checks! Please do share how you modified your trust lever quadrant bro😍

[@carlossvazquezz]

Hi sir, with all that gear I recommend you getting the fenix 320. it behaves much better, looks better and if you ever want to learn a bit more a320 it goes into more detail. I know because I fly the real thing haha

[@wayneelsasser8504]

Love your energy brethren! Fun to watch.

[@TheFlightDoc]

Thanks bro :D

[@WorldHarvestCO]

I have actually just started my flight training as of this year. I have not flown since January for both financial and weather reasons. I just got Microsoft flight sim and built a computer that exceeds the recommended specs. I am not looking to create a full motion system, but I am using it to maintain all I learn during flight. For the price you spent on the sim, you could have gotten the license, at least in the US. Like the set up.

[@Flumple]

How do you only have 268 subscribers? subbed.

[@DiggerPrints0814]

It's midnight and KZbin is suggesting I watch this, I'm not even into planes let alone Flight Sims, but after seeing your set up I might be hahaha

[@TheFlightDoc]

Ahaha glad I could help

[@MeriaDuck]

I'd love the comments of a real pilot on this, preferably a big youtuber. Let them testfly this, you deserve the subscriptions!

[@DrJD123]

Great video and awesome setup, it's cool to see you have such a complete flight sim setup at home.

[@TheFlightDoc]

Thank you, i’m very lucky!

[@Petermomo5050]

Incredible simulator, the color is cool as well. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheFlightDoc]

Thanks for watching, I appreciate it :)

[@DEichenberg]

I wanna make my own space ship cockpit. I could really get carried away with the design part, sounds like a blast.

[@DocBarista]

I'm an aviation enthusiant (not a geek, yet). since child I collected some models and at played MFS 2000 ca year 2000-2005. I only used my PC monitor, keyboard and a joystick for flying. Like you, I ended being a med doctor.

[@tejasagili9085]

Hi, if you dont mind me asking, why did you become a med doctor instead of a pilot?

[@DocBarista]

@@tejasagili9085 At junior high, I found that life saving people in ER was my dream. So, I decided to become a MD.

[@DocBarista]

@@tejasagili9085 Since junior high, I loved to watch e.g Hospital and Chicago Hope where ER doctors are trying to safe lives. Second, I'm less than 165 cm height and to take pilot course is way to expensive.

[@Edricofifrit]

I really dig your motion sim setup, very compact looking design! I'm planning to build my own DIY style rig soon to compare my setup. You should definitely consider adding VR into your rig (if you haven't already)! VR flight using a stick is already exhilarating, I can't wait to try VR flight with motion feedback. After watching your video and seeing some of the additional haptic feedback and heave your seat uses has given me more ambitious ideas for my design. Cheers

[@BILLYGGRUFF-bx9lx]

😂😂crazy that you said that. I WANTED to be a doctor. 2nd year med school I dropped out and became a U.S. Marine Corps pilot😂😂😂 Nice set up bro!

[@TheFlightDoc]

Oh wow! Shall we swap? 🤣

[@subjektivegaming]

Impressive dual-purpose simulation rig. Utilising old devices as instruments is a very resourceful idea.

[@damonmcknight]

I'm jealous. I prefer to fly the Cirrus SR-22 around between Adelaide and Melbourne myself when I play the game, but I can only imagine how fun something like that would be to have a full motion cockpit. A bit out of y own price range, but I really appreciate the video and a envious of that set-up you've got going!

[@theduffman8125]

Hi Doc, Just stumbled onto your blog and must say I really enjoyed the content so much so i've even subscribed !!! Like yourself, I am an avid flight simmer and really interested in your motion platform. Could you do a vid on the platform itself, particularly where you purchased it from (local or OS), the set up and more importantly, marrying it up with your existing system. I keen to acquire one for myself, but unfortunately, I'm not very tech savvy but mechanically minded, so I was wondering whether I would have any problems as I don't have anyone to call upon for help. Any advice would be appreciated.

[@TheFlightDoc]

Thanks so much for the lovely comment! I’ll be sure to create more info in vids and in my new website coming soon!

[@paulb267]

Recently came across your channel and subscribed almost instantly. Great content bro.

[@j0NAS1337]

what a nice setup man. great job Get yourselfe the A320 FBW or PMDG and FS Realistic . I guess that will improve your sim a lot.

[@TheFlightDoc]

Thanks for the tips! I'll get onto FS Realistic! Will be posting some PMDG videos - just started using the plane again, steep learning curve!

[@rurintojas]

You mean Fenix A320?

[@TRICKY10666]

Loved that ,nice set up too ,keep it up doc 👍

[@g-locmedia]

Great video mate. Enjoyed the watch. Epic setup

[@TheFlightDoc]

Thanks Mate! Glad you enjoyed it!! Collab soon!

[@Gdub33]

Imagine paying $6,000 for a motion seat and then it wont work because your game stutters. I hope that new PC youre building works better with such an expensive purchase.

[@Amozii]

You could get a ppl at this rate

[@tbr84kent]

Beautiful setup! I've also got a "dual rig" too worth the extra work

[@albertocoscione8849]

Love your setup!! As a fellow medic who wanted to be a pilot and failed along the way your video really hit home! Have you completed your PPL? Or considered getting your private pilot's license, I'm in the process now and it's amazing to fly :). Would love to see more vids and get some inspiration for a flight sim build. Fair e-winds! :)

[@TheFlightDoc]

Hi-5 mate! I have considered the PPL, but i’ve decided to pursue that after my specialty training is finished :) Many more videos coming soon!

[@BTC_YT9080]

no bro that's actually sick!

[@jamieknight326]

Really neat setup. I hope you get the pedals working as they add a lovely amount of immersion when flying GA. I don’t touch them much on the A320 tho!

[@TheFlightDoc]

pedals incoming to this setup!

[@40hs02]

This is most closest to my ideal setup... really beautiful

[@ChickenAviationandMemes]

I do know little aviation, and you did great! Hope you become a pilot or a 1st officer in the cockpit!

[@larrysouthern5098]

Wow!! "You've got a lot of neat toys.." BLADERUNNER I like this sim.. . Hi there.. from an old time ( MSFS 2002 PROFESSIONAL EDITION ..) simmer..and garage full of "stuff".. It never gets old.. I like it that you kept everything simple.. Maybe not cheap..but simple All you need is some cannedJet A fuel smell and couple of AI flight attendants....making snide remarks.. And you're all set!! Great Video.. Cya.. 🐦 (Good day mate..)

[@TheFlightDoc]

Thanks mate for the lovely comment!! I think I will need to get the jet a candle haha!

[@Gdub33]

You only need a larger cockipit screen to give you a true 90 degree view. Thats so cool that you have motion on thr seat.

[@Boubson]

You could install the accessory (a small bar to attach to the screen) that adds touchscreen functionality to any flat monitor. But I'm not sure this accessory will work well on a 57 inch monitor. The one I saw on Amazon was for 13-27 inch monitors. As you said in the video, a touchscreen would be great for your setup.

[@TheFlightDoc]

Ooh, good idea..but might not work, i’ll look into it!

[@sweatplayz5331]

remember my boy, somethin like this can never go too far

[@drewjenn9819]

Sweet setup, bro and the uniform is next level!🤣😂

[@Blueman2018]

Wow that was amazing 🤩

[@TheFlightDoc]

Haha thanks

[@Blueman2018]

@@TheFlightDoc yep

[@Freefreepalestine797]

How much was the whole cost apart from the monitor trying to get one of these for my new house

[@kevykevTPA]

I have a very similar setup, only sans the full-motion rig and external displays. Don't bother trying to drive the G9 at 4k as it doesn't support 4k and you'd be generating pixels you don't need and won't even be able to use for no reason, bogging down your system overall. I would strongly suggest adding a TOBII eye/head tracker so when your head moves, so does your view making the view controls mostly redundant... Though sometimes it can get confused if you're trying to turn to the limits of your view, like for the overhead or anything behind you. As awesome as the FBW A320 is, Fenix has it beat and that's true for their Block 1 version, and the release of Block 2 is imminent, adding a new engine option, cabin crew, and a whole lot more, including the ability to break things either on purpose or via abusing it. You have a new sub from me, and let's go flying together sometime!

[@steppahouse]

Absolutely nuts :) Great setup.

[@TheFlightDoc]

Thanks a lot!

[@HawaiiSlimeCompany]

Yo this is sick! I got my first flight hotas x today. Not much but still very cool!

[@paulus_1233]

nice simrig though i would definetly upgrade from that thrustmaster Airbus stick to a proper cam and spring stick VKB, Virpil and Winwing make some of the best sticks i have tried on my own setup! I love the monitor though! I upgraded mine to a odyssey 49 inch and it makes all the difference! I can also recommend checking out DCS as it is much more realistic when it comes to physics than the "amateur" sim msfs

[@TheFlightDoc]

Check my later videos :-)

[@Just4womenafrica]

This is really cool.. what I wanted to see was during landing you pulling the reverse handle

[@Rev_Blanket]

Pretty good start. Keep it up and best wishes.

[@CriminalJusticeExpert1]

Love the videos, keep them coming bro!

[@TheFlightDoc]

Thanks! Coming soon!

[@mmmm69420]

you definitely need a custom button box! Helps a TON on my rig

[@TheFlightDoc]

I may have made a full overhead panel using stream decks…

[@JT-mr3db]

Didn't make it as a pilot, fell back on to a trade, nice one!

[@Aizazell]

I went with the: (1)Next level Racing Boeing Military sim pit (2)Thrust Master A-10 HOTAS stick and throttle used. (3)Thrustmast TPR peddles. (4)Next Level Racing HF8. (5)Winwing F18 PTO 2 panel. (6)Vizio sound bar with subwoofer. (7)Samsung Odyssey Neo 57" curved monitor with quantum mini LED, 240 Hz, (8)TrackIR-5 head tracker (Soon to add) Winwing Top Gun MIP, I would like to add motion like yours.

[@ThomasGrillo]

That is a very cool flightdeck simulation. Now, get that pilot's license, and become a flying doctor. Just stay away from the Bonanza V-tails. (doctor killers). Thanks for the video.

[@MrBluboy59]

well done great video but you need The Tobii Eye Tracker just to finish it off

[@TheFlightDoc]

I have a Tobii Eye Tracker! Works well when not using the motion system, but less well with the motion system! Will be trying TrackIR soon :)

[@marcosavila8215]

i can imagine being a bit painful sometimes when you are in your work as a doctor and cant wait to get home to your sim, would be hilarious you do a flight with your doctor cloths.

[@docp1184]

This is awesome.. I love your story.. (Sounds like mine.. wannabe pilot tuned to healthcare).. looking forward to the future videos… Ps the mini fcu is great will really add to your experience

[@TheFlightDoc]

Glad you enjoyed it, more to come! Ps. I have a mini FCU and will be filming with it this week 😊

[@Clarence_13x]

Also, the sidewinder force feedback pro is a superior control stick.

[@nemisis_wolf]

URRGGH! So at the bit we all wanted to see, "The landing!" and how the motion rig moves when reaching the runway it decides to switch off!!!😆🙅 Nice Rig though happy flying

[@TheFlightDoc]

Haha you’ll have to tune in for the next episode ;)

[@RWD_Faiz]

I personally use joystick gremlin to combine the clutch pedal and throttle pedal. The brakes are too stiff 😅 maybe this is a sign that you need a clutch pedal

[@CappuchinoFonzarelli]

Great video fam, keep up the excellence 💪🏾

[@TheFlightDoc]

Thank you! Will do!

[@ac_onboards]

the ultimate hybrid rig🔥

[@Travelthrough]

I am also a doctor gonna start my phD this year, but my story is the same like you 😅 can’t achieve my primary goal of being a pilot.. but your setup give me boost that i can aslo setup like this,,, please make more detailed and explanatory videos of how you actually set all those screens

[@TheFlightDoc]

Yep, more detail coming in later videos

[@TheRealDenzelman]

I just really love your passion mate, i can really feel it, just the way you talk ! #EnjoyIt

[@TheFlightDoc]

Hahah thanks bro, I do love it, appreciate the comment, please stick around!

[@tonycarpenter-Makzimia]

I've been playing FS since the late 80s :). The level it has gotten to in popularity and gear/rooms around it is insanely cool. With my main love being music, my money went there. My wife would kill me if I wanted room just for FS :).

[@billjonesnation]

ECAM displays look perfect.

[@TinyMaths]

What kind of hobby would it be if you didn't go too far? To me, that IS part of the definition of hobby; You love what you're doing so much, you're gonna go overboard in some way sometimes. Lovin' the setup.

[@TheAerospaceAlex]

That spongebob eye cross meme is literally me right now between TheCarDoc and TheFlightDoc hahaahaha

[@TheFlightDoc]

hahaha thedoc universe

[@dathyr1]

It is nice if you have a Racing or Flight Rig being that elaborate and I guess you have the money to do so. Most of us don't even have a Rig setup, just a steering wheel mounted to a table and a normal chair. It all comes down to Rich boys with their expensive toys. Take care.

[@TheFlightDoc]

I do work hard, long hours to be able to afford stuff like this :-) Rigs don't have to be remotely expensive to be fun, which is where I started many many years ago :D

[@rationalmale6265]

Looks fantastic! Well done my friend.

[@TheFlightDoc]

Thanks :D

[@kanth66]

Awesome, but you really need to get a VR headset. Full range of motion view, and looking over your shoulder for "bogeys"!

[@Bilbobeggin]

Love it! You have an awesome set up!

[@TheFlightDoc]

Thanks so much!

[@cryptoshark4578]

Man, you have an awesome setup. I was waiting on you to pull out a pre flight checklist. 😅😅😅😅

[@TheFlightDoc]

Haha, preflight checklists coming soon!

[@khiosa]

awesome setup, love the pic of lewis

[@Tapo6]

how dare you, lmao jk, max is better though :|

[@khiosa]

@@Tapo6 no one cares lmfao

[@Tapo6]

@@khiosa i know

[@somechanneloverthere1190]

out of curiosity, how much did all of this cost excluding the pc? i was looking to maybe build something like this in the future

[@FrostbitexP]

Several thousands my dude. Prob atleast 12000 USD. Just look at their site to get an idea

[@loudjamzproductions5658]

Wouldn't it make more sense to attach the main monitor to your 6dof? I would assume that its specs could handle the extra weight. Or perhaps you plan on doing this in the future.

[@TheFlightDoc]

It would, but the Samsung G9 57 has been known to have some issues, I don’t really fancy vibrating it to pieces on the motion system, and i’m pretty happy with it the way it is and havent felt i’m missing out on immersion… I do have a VR headset too haha

[@bobthebuilder-y7b]

i got my first airbus stick and it will be so much fun learning all about planes whit it

[@grahamwhitehead5629]

just ordered a ryzen 7 7800 4090 founder graphics card 32 gig memory, cant wait to see the improvement from my i7 and GTX970 hope no more stutter, likw all your setup and you dont take it 100% serious all the time

[@AlphaWolf198]

This looks great! Do you plan to add a overhead panel? Do you got as well a headtracking system? But thank you for showing your cickit, now I got the solution for the main screens. I didnt know its also possible with a tablet. Thats perfect.

[@TheFlightDoc]

I’ve already added an overhead panel in a new video coming out today :-)

[@antoniog9814]

That is one GREAT rig you have set up!

[@shimizu67]

Awesome setup, you gotta have a blast on that thing.

[@TheFlightDoc]

It really is amazing fun!

[@FlightSimMuseum]

You have put together a great setup there, congrats! 👍

[@TheFlightDoc]

Thanks good sir, much appreciated! Stick around for more :)

[@FlightSimMuseum]

@@TheFlightDoc Yes, subscribed!

[@scrubadubdub8360]

looks like a killer set up dude

[@TheFlightDoc]

Thanks!

[@broderp]

Why was the monitor not attached to the motion rig? It would seem that when a real plane turns and banks, the cockpit windows move with it. I believe it could add more realism.

[@TheFlightDoc]

Because I don't trust my $2000 monitor to not break the moment it meets some slight vibration ahah

[@EEE-t6k]

you should do a jet

[@TheFlightDoc]

Fighter jet?

[@EEE-t6k]

@@TheFlightDoc yes