Mike Huggins started using flight simulators for instrument flying training and currency over one and half decade ago. Now he focuses on a Spitfire cockpit with greater realism whilst retaining accurate flying instruments.
Builder: Mike Huggins
Location: UK
ICAO: EGBW, Wellesbourne UK
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Ken has been using PilotEdge services for ATC in the last few years. He found that many PilotEdge members are still using mouse-and-keyboard, which he can’t really tolerate. He says that even a basic flight simulator cockpit is worth the price and effort, and it is especially true when flying a complex aircraft with live ATC.
Recently, he has replaced his Saitek Radio Panels and VRInsight Transporter with similar gears from Propwash Simulation as picture shown below.
Here’s his story why he chose them: Continue reading
Philippe has just submitted updated photos and a video showing his cockpit set up for Carenado PC12 Pilatus.
Builder: Philippe Boudreault
Location: Canada
ICAO: CYMT, Aéroport de Chibougamau-Chapais, Canada
Many friends I met through my blog here are long-time flightsim enthusiasts. Philippe Boudreault from Chibougamau, Québec, Canada is one of them. Here’s his “generic” cockpit intended to fit different aircraft.
Builder: Philippe Boudreault
Location: Canada
ICAO: CYMT, Aéroport de Chibougamau-Chapais, Canada
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I love Flight Simulator from a long time ago. I use to begin with Flight Simulator 95. I always dream of having a really good quality setup. That’s why I recently bought all the stuff I have. Continue reading
Kase Lite, a friend in Singapore, who started with Saitek gear and upgraded to increase realism level to current incarnation with many fine equipment.
Builder: Kase Lite N333ZS (C182) N333ZA (C210) – PilotEdge
Location: Singapore
ICAO: WSSS, Singapore Changi Airport
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Home cockpit, built from scratch. Continue reading
Nicolás Luengo says hello from Chile. He is running MSFS with his triple monitors via Nvidia’s Surround support.
Builder: Nicolás Luengo
Location: Talca, Chile
ICAO: SCTL, Talca Airport
Asobo C172: VFR from SCQP (La Araucanía International Airport or Temuco Airport) to andes mountains (Tolhuaca and Lonquimay volcanoes in the view.) Continue reading
Some 15 years ago, Hiro in Japan has already been flying his favorite Cessna’s on his home cockpit. His current setup was built on Saitek’s cockpit frame, with bountiful of gears not only from famous brands but also handmade.
Builder: Hiro
Location: Tokyo, Japan
ICAO: RJTT, Haneda Airport
Joe Lavery is one of the earliest friends who sent me home cockpit photos nearly eight years ago. When he moved to a new home, he decided to install a proper shell that would make it more immersive while reassembling everything again. Following are some images showing the current state of his cockpit being rebuilt and parts that he newly made.
Builder: Joe Lavery
Location: Cardiff, Wales
ICAO: EGFF, Cardiff Airport
David Lidgley submitted his cockpit photos six years ago. He continues to fly on his Slingsby T67A but has moved on to X-Plane 11 with some changes to the panel mainly with electronics.
Builder: David Lidgley
Location: Stockton-on-Tees, UK
ICAO: EGNV, Durham Tees Valley Airport
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