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This is the base for the cockpit it's 3ft. x 5ft. 5/8 in. composite wood with 1/2 x 3/4 framing. This was made from two 3 x 4 sheets that cost $5.98 each. |
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Here's all the parts cut from 1/2 in. and 5/8 in. composite wood. It took three 5/8 in. 3' x 4' sheets at about $6.00 each and three 1/2" x 4' x 6' sheets costing around $8.00 each, the amp $75 and used speakers $50. The 21" monitor was $150 used, this whole unit screws together. |
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Seats panels cut and the speakers will be screwed directly to seat before it is covered. The original base in the background was 4' x 6' which was too large and was cut down to 3' x 5'. I designed as I went, if you're not sure of what you want, make some plans! (even if you're sure, make some plans!). |
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No, not a toilet ! Seat assembled with speakers mounted. Left speakers in original enclosures, attach to hinged forms with long wood screws from seat side. |
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Test fit, side armrest panels are 1/2 in. x 8in. x 28 in. long. Flipped metal grilles that came with speakers, now their concave and strong enough to stand on. |
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General assembly, sides are 45 in. long x 18 in. high, front is 36 in. x 18 in., back is 36 x 24 in. high, instrument panel is 36 in. x 15 in. high. |
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A side benefit from using the thicker composite wood is the unit is very sturdy. I can sit on the arm rests , stand on them or the seat with no problem. This makes getting in and out a lot easier I'm 5' 10" and weigh 195 Lbs. |
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Test fit of monitor and controls. From this point hard to split your time between test flights and actually finishing project. |
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Found piece of wood in garage that made perfect shelf for monitor and compartment for computer. |
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Foam padding for seat, after using the seat I now know I should have used twice as much padding, after about 30 minutes lost all feeling in butt! So I bought a cushion for the seat bottom. A small car seat would have worked just as well once a way of mounting the speakers was figured out. MAKE SURE YOU'RE COMFORTABLE IN THE SEAT! |
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Home-made rudder pedals from one of the many sites about rudder pedals, cost about $10 to build. They work OK but would like to replace them with some Thrust Masters, or CH Pro Pedals in the future. |
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Got this wheel at a thrift store for $8.00 it had built in rudder and throttle pots. I removed them and put them on the rudder pedals and built a separate throttle that mounts on the yoke platform. |
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