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Constructing the Landing Gear Lever

Time to face the next challenge – the construction of the landing gear lever! As you might know, I bought a complete set of MIP-Panels without any mechanical parts. So my challenge is now, to fill the MIP with all Read more…

By Marco, 5 years3 years ago
My Cockpit

Glareshield Paintjob Part One

Hi Guys! There wasn’t much progress during the last months in my cockpit – but recently I had the chance to work on it for a little time. So I quickly decided to paint the bottom of my Glareshield. Determining Read more…

By Marco, 5 years5 years ago
A320 Autobrake-Panel in my A320 home cockpit (replica) with lighted Korrys
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#6 Choosing the right Suppliers

Hi Guys! Sooner or later you’ll come to the point of ordering products at a home cockpit parts supplier. When the decision for a supplier has been made and you’re starting to build up your cockpit, problems with your supplier Read more…

By Marco, 5 years ago
carpet tiles on a wooden floor construction for a home cockpit flight simulator
My Cockpit

Constructing the Cockpit-Floor

Before you begin, make sure you know (at least roughly) the measures of your cockpit. In my case, the room has 3,80×3,20m which is only just enough for a double-seater cockpit including the cockpit-shell. I decided not to make the Read more…

By Marco, 5 years5 years ago
PDF/ND Lighting Panel in my home cockpit flight simulator
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PFD/ND Lighting Panels

One point fewer on the todo-list of the MIP! The first challenge was to equip my JAA Panels with suitable potentiometers and buttons. Fortunately I could get a pair of older A320-type Opencockpits-Panels via the flightx.net community. Thanks a lot Read more…

By Marco, 5 years3 years ago
Air distributor for my ventilation system in my A320 home cockpit flight simulator
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Designing a Ventilation System

Some time ago, I recognized another home cockpit builder’s forum-thread. He’s building a Boeing 737-800 cockpit and he described how he constructed and installed a basic ventilation system. Thanks a lot, Daniel! 🙂 I was absolutetly excited by this idea! Read more…

By Marco, 5 years5 years ago
computer-motherboard-pc-wires
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#5 Hardware Components and Requirements

  After you have decided, which kind of software to use, let’s now take a look at the computer hardware and peripherals you are going to need in your project! First of all, here’s an overview of the components that Read more…

By Marco, 5 years5 years ago
Jeehell FMGS in my A320 home cockpit with FCU backlighted
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#4 Getting Familiar with the Software

Now that you’ve got a feel for the characteristics of your home cockpit project, it’s time to pay attention to the software you’re going to need. The target of this strategy is, that you will be able to practise flying Read more…

By Marco, 5 years5 years ago
Selfmade side-window of an A320 by Marco Streeb
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#3 Make or Buy?

I’m sure you have already checked out some prices for home cockpit parts of manufacturers. Well, I felt the same when I saw them for the first time. That’s why I’m going to show you the possibilities and best practises Read more…

By Marco, 5 years5 years ago
Calculation pen office
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#2 Kicking Off Your Project

Congratulations! You just decided for an exciting new hobby which can greatly enhance your skills and knowledge in many interesting areas – if you are just willing to. When you decide to build up your own home cockpit, planning becomes Read more…

By Marco, 5 years5 years ago

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