Loved the song! You know, I'm 48 - I still can't cut straight or get any measurement right, so I always plan for slop - and then have plenty of trim to cover up my mistakes.
Capt. Bob, this is a general question. I am using Altimeter Motives 172 panel. Building the frames etc. myself. Also using Logitech Yoke, Throttle, and Pedals. Having a problem determining height of seat, panel above floor, and position of pedals. When I get a comfortable arrangement I can just barely see over the panel at the computer screen (32" for now). I found a way to take one inch off the bottom of my panel where i have switches and such. I also enlarged the top trim to hide the left corner of the 23" monitor but think I need to just allow it to show as that is an additional 1.5" i can lower to help seeing the screen. All the photos of real pilots and sim pilots in the cockpit seem to be siting about like we would at a desk. Legs not extended to pedals. In most photos the pilot's eye level is at least 6" above the glare shield. I have tried finding photos or drawing of these arrangements from the side but don't seem to be able to locate any showing a cutaway of the panel, pedals, etc. Also maybe taper the glare shield down towards the front. Any suggestions would surely help. Tried all the Facebook groups without much success.
@@CaptainBobSim Just trying to determine height of chair seat, bottom of panel, and height of panel so I can see the screen. Did some experimenting today and think I have it right.
I’m going to build a sim starting next month I really love some of your methods but I don’t have access to a cnc machine or a 3d printer, luckily my buddy has a printer
I think TRC is slightly different. My instruments are to real aircraft specifications, so anything that fits in a real 172 should fit in mine. You can always adapt my design to your needs, or I can design you a custom one for TRC instruments: captainbobsim.com/services
Requesting a full version of I can show you my sim, for about 100K dollars. We can negotiate on billing information later since we already have contact information. Nice doing business with you
14:35 “this really wasn’t something that was necessary” - your right it was mandatory! Keep up the good work!
😂That's an even better way of putting it!!
Im also so excited to see it with the walls up damn this looks cool
Same here! I wonder how I'll do them 🤔
@@CaptainBobSim Hmmm, i remember seeing a way to bend thin wood, maybe you could do that?
@@danielhrm1 I think it would snap before conforming to a 90 degree angle, is that what you were thinking?
Maybe the two pieces I taped together?
@@CaptainBobSim I believe the term for it is steam bending, you should check it out there is a ton of videos on it.
Loved the song! You know, I'm 48 - I still can't cut straight or get any measurement right, so I always plan for slop - and then have plenty of trim to cover up my mistakes.
Thank you! It's always fun to cut it as needed - it's so much easier than measuring!
Awesome work as always!
Thank you and love your work!
Thank you Aviv!!
Great progress!
Thank you!
Looks great and seems to be a lot of fun.
It absolutely was!
Capt. Bob, this is a general question. I am using Altimeter Motives 172 panel. Building the frames etc. myself. Also using Logitech Yoke, Throttle, and Pedals. Having a problem determining height of seat, panel above floor, and position of pedals. When I get a comfortable arrangement I can just barely see over the panel at the computer screen (32" for now). I found a way to take one inch off the bottom of my panel where i have switches and such. I also enlarged the top trim to hide the left corner of the 23" monitor but think I need to just allow it to show as that is an additional 1.5" i can lower to help seeing the screen. All the photos of real pilots and sim pilots in the cockpit seem to be siting about like we would at a desk. Legs not extended to pedals. In most photos the pilot's eye level is at least 6" above the glare shield. I have tried finding photos or drawing of these arrangements from the side but don't seem to be able to locate any showing a cutaway of the panel, pedals, etc. Also maybe taper the glare shield down towards the front. Any suggestions would surely help. Tried all the Facebook groups without much success.
Sorry, what exactly are you asking?
@@CaptainBobSim Just trying to determine height of chair seat, bottom of panel, and height of panel so I can see the screen. Did some experimenting today and think I have it right.
very nice bro
Thank you!
I’m going to build a sim starting next month I really love some of your methods but I don’t have access to a cnc machine or a 3d printer, luckily my buddy has a printer
Instead of brackets, you could also use nails.
True! That's a good solution!
Do you know where that Cessna air manager panel is located. The maker said he was making on for you.
Altimeter Motives is making Cessna Panels here: altimetermotives.com/shop
In the next few weeks I'll be reviewing their latest version
@@CaptainBobSim yep that was it. That is what I was looking for. Is it worth the wait to order for the newest version.
I usually like to wait to see what the options are. I really like the new version so if it were me I'd wait.
@@CaptainBobSim sounds good. When is that coming out.
I don't have a release date
Where did you get your yokes? Did you print them?
I printed them :) All files are in the GitHub! github.com/CaptainBobSim/The-Cessna-172-Project-V3
Good job ! do the simkit trc gauges fit into your panel?
I think TRC is slightly different.
My instruments are to real aircraft specifications, so anything that fits in a real 172 should fit in mine.
You can always adapt my design to your needs, or I can design you a custom one for TRC instruments: captainbobsim.com/services
@@CaptainBobSim good, i will shoot you a mail
My capt
Requesting a full version of I can show you my sim, for about 100K dollars. We can negotiate on billing information later since we already have contact information. Nice doing business with you
Contact me - Royalties@TotallyALegitEmail.com 😂