https://www.elitesimbuild.com -- Building a flight simulator is one of those things that takes time to figure out, it was a mess, but a few helpful people along my journey were able to hang with me to assist in the buildout.
Looking back, I was able to put together this list of 5 things I wish i knew BEFORE building my first flight simulator that would have been super duper helpful had I known them AHEAD of time.
I took that bullet so you don't have to, so make sure to watch through this video to learn a few things before going all in on your next home flight sim project.
If interested in our Cessna 172 Resource Guide, hit me up over here at: https://www.elitesimbuild.com
Chapter Markers
Intro: 00:00
#1 and #2, Hardware and Software: 00:22
#3, Creating A Realistic Cockpit: 04:15
#4, Managing Costs: 06:07
#5, Getting Started Tips: 07:08
The Recap: 09:39
Outro: 10:28
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Links to the items discussed in this video:
Stay Level Avionix: https://staylevelavionix.com/
Real Sim Gear: https://realsimgear.com
Virtual Fly Controls: https://www.virtual-fly.com/shop/products/controls
Samsung CRG9 49" Ultra Wide Gaming Monitor: https://amzn.to/40kiH4A
Flight Sim Stuff, TPM Unit with Trim Wheel: https://amzn.to/3K8XjcJ
Nvidia 3090 Graphics Card: https://amzn.to/40mjUIC
Aurorus z590 Mother Board: https://amzn.to/3LUZqSM
i9 Processor: https://amzn.to/3TMzj2q
850 Watt Power Supply: https://amzn.to/3zhdVso
Standing Desk Legs: https://amzn.to/40EOMDL
Cable Raceway: https://amzn.to/3LXsE3s
Powered USB Hub: https://amzn.to/3TLdr7y
Eyoyo 13.3" USB C Touchscreen Monitor: https://amzn.to/3ZhTR3P
LG Switch Panel: https://amzn.to/3JLGqDH
Desk Castor Wheels: https://amzn.to/3Kdr9go
Sim Innovations Software: https://siminnovations.com/buy
Knobster: https://siminnovations.com/buy
Trim Wheel: https://amzn.to/3JOGzpR
Flight Velocity Switch Panel: https://flightvelocity.com/products/flight-velocity-flight-line-switch-panel
Propwash Transponder: https://flightvelocity.com/collections/flight-simulator-avionics/products/copy-of-pws-140-autopilot-from-propwash-simulation
Butcher Block for Desk: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Hampton-Bay-6-ft-L-x-25-in-D-Unfinished-Birch-Butcher-Block-Countertop-in-With-Standard-Edge-birch-6-17ft-x-25in/319222042
Flaps Switch: https://pilotshop.io/products/flight-simulator-flaps-switch-4-positions-plug-and-play
Pause Switch: https://pilotshop.io/products/flight-simulator-pause-button-face-plate-plug-and-play-usb
