Thanks to you, Russ. You continue to be a wonderful resource for professional aviators and desktop noobs alike. Your videos never fail to provide inspiration for us all and encourage us to become better pilots and further our appreciation for the magic of flight. Please continue.
A great video that shows how VR can be used effectively. Gives ideas on the arrangements / cockpit for VR flights. Thank you for your time and efforts.
Nice project, When I did my rig I looked at a lot of options including total DIY. What I found was that overall I could buy the GT Omega art cockpit and with adding in some of the accessory packs available could configure a totally adjustable system that would do left or right stick and throttle, center stick with throttle or twin left, right stick for like space sims as well. Also all adjustments are easily changeable for height adjustment as well. This set up utilizes a fixed seat that can be adjusted forward or backward same as a car. I have the optional Art flightstick mounts, keyboard and mouse shelves plus I also have the separate single monitor stand. I built a platform on castors as well and the platform is less than 34" wide but built a little longer to include the monitor mount and the PC also is on the same platform which if I unplug 2 AC cords going to the power strips mounted on the rig the entire unit including the pc and monitor can be rolled wherever needed. Did I also mention that I do racing sims as well and this rig doubles as a racing sim rig as well! My steering wheelbase has a quick release for the wheel and by removing the steering wheel, sliding the seat back about 6" and installing the sticks/throttles in their respective quick release locations for whatever flight sim I am going to play does double duty for all of my sim needs. The pedals for the sim racing are mounted to the rig and the rudder pedals for the flight sim are on the platform closer to the seating position. This set up also works well as when you slide the seat forward for the racing rig the racing pedals are in the right location and position and when you slide the seat backwards for the flying position the rudder pedals are in a comfortable position to use. One thing that makes this system work as well for dual duty is the Virpil Ace Torque rudder pedals as they are a low profile set up and actually work more on an up and down action like a chopper collective setup rather than a forward backward motion like most airplane rudder pedals. Considering I am not an actual pilot in training the slight difference in the pedal movement makes absolutely no difference to me. Now someone not doing a dual flight/driving rig could incorporate whatever rudder pedals they wanted mounted to the rig. Really the only thing DIY this set up requires is building of the platform for mobility plus as I have advanced somewhat in age I prefer to have my rig higher off the floor than where the seat height would be sans the platform with the castors. Yes this type of rig cost a bit more but, in my opinion, looks better and for many that do not have the tools to build their own easily is by far a better solution. And yes I do have all the tools, saws and drill presses, sanders ect to do a full DIY if I had of to wanted or decided to go that route. My suggestion is for those wanting to do this style of rig for the least cost is to buy the rig sans seat and secure an automotive seat from a local wrecking to mount on the rig at a fraction of the price that GT Omega charges for a seat. Actually even an old office or gaming chair and a set of seat sliders to mount the chair to the rig from Amazon or Ebay mounted to the office chair could be used I guess. Also for those here in the U.S.A. the shipping for GT Omega is free or rather included in the price for their products and there are quite a few sources to find coupons usually for about a 5% discount as well. I have absolutely no association with GT Omega at all just a satisfied customer of their products over quite a few years staring years ago with their wheelstands and now with the Art cockpit and accessories.
Fantastic Russ! Intersting project and something I can see myself mirroring if I get into VR in the future. At the moment I'm enjoying getting my teeth into programming/designing panels in Air Manager for my PMDG737 in FSX. I absolutely love the program and it is probably made the biggest improvement to my cockpit setup. Keep up the great videos!
Great video, already impressed with all your ideas. Flying VR has always been a pain for the exact reasons you mentioned. BTW, nice smooth landing, noticed your use of the yoke elevator trim (left hand) as you were landing, bravo.
I now find a Kensington Trackball mouse with scroll ring mounted on a knee board ( Velcro. Mounted) is the best control solution. Easy to find without sight and the trackball can be used to operate knobs.
This is great. You really have an engineers mind Russ. I really like the modular approach as even if you think you don't need to move this or that as soon as you find yourself either wanting to branch out into flying something else, OR you simply find a new control device that you really want, you can easily swap out the pedestal or portion that won't work for a new one that will. I was thinking maybe flat magnets like for use in cabinets or such might also work in place of clamps, but I don't think they'd be strong enough. Another idea I thought of, while watching this, was maybe an old car seat (with track) would be a good way to mount it to the deck so as to be very stable yet allow for adjustment. The only thing is it would probably have to be from a truck or van to sit high enough for this application, but maybe not. I know some VR pilots have managed to dump their chair over while engaged in a tense dogfight. This is partly what made me think of it. I love the really creative fixed simpits people have come up with for multi-screen set-ups but they do require a designated and committed space devoted to that purpose. Well and they also are typically not very adjustable or modifiable for different loadouts for different air craft hardware. A simpit designed from the ground up for VR is definitely the way to go for anyone flying in VR at least primarily. This is very well thought out and I appreciate that you keep these things focused on accessibility and affordability as most of the really cool simpits I have seen certainly cost quite a bit in money and time to develop. Great job and thank you Russ.
You did a great job Russ. I flew GA years ago and have been in Sims since. I have wanted to get into VR and am waiting for the new changes to settle before deciding what to get. Keep posting. Love to see some more.
I forgot to mention I have reprogrammed some of your very nice 737X panels to work with my PMDG737 in FSX, so thank you for adding them into Air Manager!
Nice job, Russ. Sadly I don't use Air Manager anymore because I now fly 100 percent in VR. I dismantled my C172 instrument panel after the basement flooded over a year ago as I hadn't used it at all in the prior year. I would love to build something like this, but sadly my wife won't have it. Although she did let me build a full size arcade cabinet, so the there is a give and a take!
Thanks for your time in putting this together, Russ. Now I know this is a year old now but I am wondering which type of flying you do most now in the sim - VR or regular?
Tremendous video I pretty much only fly in VR now - though prefer the Vive Pro to the Oculus Rift. Really immersive, hard to describe unless you experience it.
Awesome video Russ! Man I have my eyes on the new HP Reverb G2 VR Headset! But that would be my last purchase for the new Microsoft Flight Sim 2020! I am still using a very old but also, a great working Saitek X-52 Pro HOTAS. I like the fact I don't have to purchase a yoke, a rudder, and a Throttle at an addition cost . It is all built in for the X-52, and I can also use it for Jets and Helicopters! So it is a do all HOTAS. Although not as realistic to having rudders, it is a good feel for me.
Nice instructional video as always Russ. Can you tell us what VR gear you were using and also do you plan on looking at all the new VR gear that is just now being introduced with better FOV and higher resolution?
Three years on and I guess I'm a bit late to the party! I'm actually thinking about duplicating your setup, but I have an idea/mod that might help others. I have the Thrustmaster TPR rudder pedals which I use for both fixed-wing _and_ helicopters. For fixed-wing aircraft, the TPR pedals can sit flat on the floor/platform. But for helicopters, they need to be mounted about 4-5 inches _higher_ . So in keeping with the modular theme of your setup, I'm going to add a platform for the rudder pedals that can be 'hot swapped' back to the normal height when I want to go back to flying fixed wing aircraft.
Russ this is awesome brother! I'm in the process of building a new PC and getting new monitors. Choices would be 3x 24", Ultrawide, or after watching your video, going VR. Any suggestions?
Hey Russ! Thank you for posting this! I have been struggling with a starting point to build a flight sim cockpit for VR. I fly fighters in DCS and use pointCTRL for clicking the buttons, switches, etc in the cockpit. I am going to build one which will be a little more cramped so that when I use my hand to click, my fingers have something to touch. (It will make sense when I show you what I make). Any followups to this VR cockpit? I'd love to see if you made any changes etc. from lessons learned. (side note, if you haven't tried the HP Reverb 2.. you should!)
Great project. Thanks for the inspiration. Its funny, i thought VR would eliminate the need for a dedicated cockpit, but VR actually cries out for one. Is there a way you can think of to tidy up the usb spagetti we all have from our devices. Wondering would a powered hub on the platform help? Also thinking spring loaded castors to, 'ground & brake' the platform, and spread the load on sensitive flooring.
I'm planning to use aluminum extrusions personally. Mining your video for ideas/ergonomics. Debating whether I buy a special seat or set it up for couch gaming.
Jack Y I have a Rift CV and recently got a Samsung Odyssey +. It was on sale for $299 and has a better resolution than the Rift but IMHO the sweet spot for the lenses is smaller than the Rift. For XP11 both work fine. From what I know only from other’s reviews the RiftS looks just great unless you have a very wide or narrow inter pupillary distance. Any eyeglass store tech can easily and quickly measure that for you. The Oculus Rift runs XP11 natively while Windows Mixed Reality headsets have to run it on SteamVR which adds another layer between the headset and XP11. It is awesomely me however you get intoVR simming.
Russ Barlow Thanks for the helpful response! I will get the distance between my eyes measured as the Rift S looks great. I am a bit concerned about the resolution not being good enough for Boeing glass cockpits but I might take the plunge - really excited to experience VR for the first time!
Looks awesome. I am still figuring out if I am gonna go for three monitor vs VR. In order to use three monitors I need stronger GPU something like 2080ti so beyond my budget coz I am using 2070 and its only 5~6month old. I might try VR like you did. Thanks for the info!
Actually I did both. I have a 1070ti on my 34 monitor setup and the 1070 on the VR. Both have pros and cons but I find myself doing more VR when I want to fly for fun. VR is not great for serious training now since interaction with switches and visual resolution are not quite there yet. The IMMERSION is AWESOME though.
Great video. I have a 3 monitor flight sim with all the controls and I just bought a Oculus Rift S and use X-plane 11 with is. I found trying to use the VR controllers are really clumsy but watching your video it looks like you don't use them. My question would be how do you line up the VR view with your "manual" flight sim controls? I have yoke, pedals, power quadrant and trim wheel and would rather use them with the flight sim. Any suggestion would be great. Thanks Russ
I do use the controllers but mostly only the right one for items like gear and flaps. For dials it is a real pain. I like the way you think. I think when hand tracking is ready you could construct the physical controls to match the VR view but then you could only support the one aircraft unless you had some way to re position the yoke and throttles form aircraft to aircraft. I do have a cool idea for using the Knobster in X-Plane 11 and will release a video on the new pluging by next weekend. Stay tunes.
Here I am again! hehe,.. I am curious. Did you attempt to move your hardware items to match the VR view and if so, how successful was that attempt? Thanks for all of your work for the sim community. :)
As you are a retired pilot what aircraft did you like flying the best Airbus or Boeing ? As for the VR setup what would you use for heli use for the collective as I like flying both fixed wing as well as rotary aircraft B429 or EC135/EC120. Can the VR setup be used for IFR practice? The setup looks very useful in regards to the space required, as I am currently looking at setting up sim for multiple type of aircraft . Glass avionics.
Bevan Gibson If it ain’t Boeing I ain’t going 😃 Never flew the Airbus so really can’t compare. Several good help hardware options but most aren’t cheap. I am going to try to build one in the future so keep an eye on my channel. VR currently not good for IFR training since resolution is not quite there and interaction with the controller on dials and switches is a pain. That will change in a few years.
Hello Russ I have a simulator xplane 11 with three different monitors 25 inch. If you can send me the correct numbers of the left, center and right monitor to put so I can get the screen matching. Thank you
I have several but for yoke I think best value is Honeycomb Alpha and Bravo. If you want cheaper I like the CH Products yoke which has throttle, prop, mixture and although plastic, feels quite good while flying. Avoid Logitech yoke…it has a hard center detent that makes trimming difficult.
I have also found it tedious to use VR on my three-screen setup. I think you are right - it is better to have an entirely separate setup as the requirements are so different. Well done! :)
I think this was the original Oculus Rift... I have since upgraded to the RiftS which is much better in my opinion. New headsets are going to be even better. I t also had inside out tracking so no sensors are required. I also tried Windows Mixed Reality headsets and they work in SteamVR but Rift works natively with X-Plane 11 and is easy to set up.
Well done Captain. I'll be bothering you with my project. I am waiting for a decision or what projects Microsoft and LevelD 767-300ER have. Well, I don't know why they haven't been active in generating a model or updating the LevelD 767 to the FSMS platform. Well, there are thousands of simmers involved in this project that was left in limbo. Well, neither LevelD nor Microsoft say anything about it. If you have direct access to this information, please dedicate a video to the lovers of 757 767. Thank you.
Thanks to you, Russ. You continue to be a wonderful resource for professional aviators and desktop noobs alike. Your videos never fail to provide inspiration for us all and encourage us to become better pilots and further our appreciation for the magic of flight. Please continue.
loved every minute of this one Russ, thanks and great work!
A great video that shows how VR can be used effectively. Gives ideas on the arrangements / cockpit for VR flights. Thank you for your time and efforts.
Nice job Russ! Great stuff and thanks for posting. I found this really helpful.
Nice project, When I did my rig I looked at a lot of options including total DIY.
What I found was that overall I could buy the GT Omega art cockpit and with adding in some of the accessory packs available could configure a totally adjustable system that would do left or right stick and throttle, center stick with throttle or twin left, right stick for like space sims as well.
Also all adjustments are easily changeable for height adjustment as well.
This set up utilizes a fixed seat that can be adjusted forward or backward same as a car. I have the optional Art flightstick mounts, keyboard and mouse shelves plus I also have the separate single monitor stand.
I built a platform on castors as well and the platform is less than 34" wide but built a little longer to include the monitor mount and the PC also is on the same platform which if I unplug 2 AC cords going to the power strips mounted on the rig the entire unit including the pc and monitor can be rolled wherever needed.
Did I also mention that I do racing sims as well and this rig doubles as a racing sim rig as well! My steering wheelbase has a quick release for the wheel and by removing the steering wheel, sliding the seat back about 6" and installing the sticks/throttles in their respective quick release locations for whatever flight sim I am going to play does double duty for all of my sim needs.
The pedals for the sim racing are mounted to the rig and the rudder pedals for the flight sim are on the platform closer to the seating position. This set up also works well as when you slide the seat forward for the racing rig the racing pedals are in the right location and position and when you slide the seat backwards for the flying position the rudder pedals are in a comfortable position to use.
One thing that makes this system work as well for dual duty is the Virpil Ace Torque rudder pedals as they are a low profile set up and actually work more on an up and down action like a chopper collective setup rather than a forward backward motion like most airplane rudder pedals.
Considering I am not an actual pilot in training the slight difference in the pedal movement makes absolutely no difference to me.
Now someone not doing a dual flight/driving rig could incorporate whatever rudder pedals they wanted mounted to the rig.
Really the only thing DIY this set up requires is building of the platform for mobility plus as I have advanced somewhat in age I prefer to have my rig higher off the floor than where the seat height would be sans the platform with the castors.
Yes this type of rig cost a bit more but, in my opinion, looks better and for many that do not have the tools to build their own easily is by far a better solution.
And yes I do have all the tools, saws and drill presses, sanders ect to do a full DIY if I had of to wanted or decided to go that route.
My suggestion is for those wanting to do this style of rig for the least cost is to buy the rig sans seat and secure an automotive seat from a local wrecking to mount on the rig at a fraction of the price that GT Omega charges for a seat.
Actually even an old office or gaming chair and a set of seat sliders to mount the chair to the rig from Amazon or Ebay mounted to the office chair could be used I guess.
Also for those here in the U.S.A. the shipping for GT Omega is free or rather included in the price for their products and there are quite a few sources to find coupons usually for about a 5% discount as well.
I have absolutely no association with GT Omega at all just a satisfied customer of their products over quite a few years staring years ago with their wheelstands and now with the Art cockpit and accessories.
Thanks for your detailed response. I will research zGT Omega
I really enjoyed that Russ. Keep 'em coming.
Fantastic Russ! Intersting project and something I can see myself mirroring if I get into VR in the future. At the moment I'm enjoying getting my teeth into programming/designing panels in Air Manager for my PMDG737 in FSX. I absolutely love the program and it is probably made the biggest improvement to my cockpit setup. Keep up the great videos!
Great video, already impressed with all your ideas. Flying VR has always been a pain for the exact reasons you mentioned. BTW, nice smooth landing, noticed your use of the yoke elevator trim (left hand) as you were landing, bravo.
Russ - Very cool. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Really liked this idea and presentation, thanks.
Great build Russ! Lots of good ideas here. Thanks!
I now find a Kensington Trackball mouse with scroll ring mounted on a knee board ( Velcro. Mounted) is the best control solution. Easy to find without sight and the trackball can be used to operate knobs.
Outstanding........just outstanding! Thanks for sharing.
This is great. You really have an engineers mind Russ. I really like the modular approach as even if you think you don't need to move this or that as soon as you find yourself either wanting to branch out into flying something else, OR you simply find a new control device that you really want, you can easily swap out the pedestal or portion that won't work for a new one that will. I was thinking maybe flat magnets like for use in cabinets or such might also work in place of clamps, but I don't think they'd be strong enough. Another idea I thought of, while watching this, was maybe an old car seat (with track) would be a good way to mount it to the deck so as to be very stable yet allow for adjustment. The only thing is it would probably have to be from a truck or van to sit high enough for this application, but maybe not. I know some VR pilots have managed to dump their chair over while engaged in a tense dogfight. This is partly what made me think of it.
I love the really creative fixed simpits people have come up with for multi-screen set-ups but they do require a designated and committed space devoted to that purpose. Well and they also are typically not very adjustable or modifiable for different loadouts for different air craft hardware. A simpit designed from the ground up for VR is definitely the way to go for anyone flying in VR at least primarily. This is very well thought out and I appreciate that you keep these things focused on accessibility and affordability as most of the really cool simpits I have seen certainly cost quite a bit in money and time to develop. Great job and thank you Russ.
You did a great job Russ. I flew GA years ago and have been in Sims since. I have wanted to get into VR and am waiting for the new changes to settle before deciding what to get. Keep posting. Love to see some more.
Absolutely amazing! I've got to try this
Go for it! I love VR
Amazing simpit. I just found a summer project for myself.
I forgot to mention I have reprogrammed some of your very nice 737X panels to work with my PMDG737 in FSX, so thank you for adding them into Air Manager!
Wow ! THANKS A LOT! Very clever project!
Awesome! I'd recommend setting the view so you can see the displays though.
great video, i just bought my honeycomb yoke and now saving up money for the Oculus Rift S.
Very nice job!
It’s look so nice thanks for sharing your ideas with us,
Nice job, Russ. Sadly I don't use Air Manager anymore because I now fly 100 percent in VR. I dismantled my C172 instrument panel after the basement flooded over a year ago as I hadn't used it at all in the prior year. I would love to build something like this, but sadly my wife won't have it. Although she did let me build a full size arcade cabinet, so the there is a give and a take!
Lots of great ideas, thanks
Very nice cockpit solution. I am looking forward to seeing how you incorporate the collective which is something that I am currently trying to solve.
damned fine effort mate. Cheers for sharing.
Great ideas thanks for uploading
Thanks for sharing, very useful information.
Thanks for your time in putting this together, Russ. Now I know this is a year old now but I am wondering which type of flying you do most now in the sim - VR or regular?
Great video.
Nice video, and food for thought! Thank you.
That's some great thinking there! It solves the main problem I have with VR...unwanted interactions with the (ouch!) external world, affordably.
Bravo!! Russ ..thank you
Tremendous video I pretty much only fly in VR now - though prefer the Vive Pro to the Oculus Rift. Really immersive, hard to describe unless you experience it.
Original Gangsta VR Simpit.
Awesome video Russ! Man I have my eyes on the new HP Reverb G2 VR Headset! But that would be my last purchase for the new Microsoft Flight Sim 2020! I am still using a very old but also, a great working Saitek X-52 Pro HOTAS. I like the fact I don't have to purchase a yoke, a rudder, and a Throttle at an addition cost . It is all built in for the X-52, and I can also use it for Jets and Helicopters! So it is a do all HOTAS. Although not as realistic to having rudders, it is a good feel for me.
Nice instructional video as always Russ. Can you tell us what VR gear you were using and also do you plan on looking at all the new VR gear that is just now being introduced with better FOV and higher resolution?
The modular element is good thinking.
Three years on and I guess I'm a bit late to the party! I'm actually thinking about duplicating your setup, but I have an idea/mod that might help others. I have the Thrustmaster TPR rudder pedals which I use for both fixed-wing _and_ helicopters. For fixed-wing aircraft, the TPR pedals can sit flat on the floor/platform. But for helicopters, they need to be mounted about 4-5 inches _higher_ . So in keeping with the modular theme of your setup, I'm going to add a platform for the rudder pedals that can be 'hot swapped' back to the normal height when I want to go back to flying fixed wing aircraft.
very good info, thanks Russ
Russ this is awesome brother! I'm in the process of building a new PC and getting new monitors. Choices would be 3x 24", Ultrawide, or after watching your video, going VR. Any suggestions?
nice one, thankyou for the info sir , very much appreciated. fly safe
Hey Russ! Thank you for posting this! I have been struggling with a starting point to build a flight sim cockpit for VR. I fly fighters in DCS and use pointCTRL for clicking the buttons, switches, etc in the cockpit. I am going to build one which will be a little more cramped so that when I use my hand to click, my fingers have something to touch. (It will make sense when I show you what I make). Any followups to this VR cockpit? I'd love to see if you made any changes etc. from lessons learned. (side note, if you haven't tried the HP Reverb 2.. you should!)
Great project. Thanks for the inspiration. Its funny, i thought VR would eliminate the need for a dedicated cockpit, but VR actually cries out for one. Is there a way you can think of to tidy up the usb spagetti we all have from our devices. Wondering would a powered hub on the platform help? Also thinking spring loaded castors to, 'ground & brake' the platform, and spread the load on sensitive flooring.
I'm planning to use aluminum extrusions personally. Mining your video for ideas/ergonomics. Debating whether I buy a special seat or set it up for couch gaming.
Very, very nice! I'm going to build one if I can get my Quest 2 to connect to my computer again. It refuses to connect.
Hi Russ, thanks for this video it’s really informative. Can I ask which VR headset you use? Also do you have any opinion on the new Oculus Rift S?
Jack Y I have a Rift CV and recently got a Samsung Odyssey +. It was on sale for $299 and has a better resolution than the Rift but IMHO the sweet spot for the lenses is smaller than the Rift. For XP11 both work fine. From what I know only from other’s reviews the RiftS looks just great unless you have a very wide or narrow inter pupillary distance. Any eyeglass store tech can easily and quickly measure that for you. The Oculus Rift runs XP11 natively while Windows Mixed Reality headsets have to run it on SteamVR which adds another layer between the headset and XP11. It is awesomely me however you get intoVR simming.
Russ Barlow Thanks for the helpful response! I will get the distance between my eyes measured as the Rift S looks great. I am a bit concerned about the resolution not being good enough for Boeing glass cockpits but I might take the plunge - really excited to experience VR for the first time!
Looks awesome. I am still figuring out if I am gonna go for three monitor vs VR. In order to use three monitors I need stronger GPU something like 2080ti so beyond my budget coz I am using 2070 and its only 5~6month old. I might try VR like you did. Thanks for the info!
Actually I did both. I have a 1070ti on my 34 monitor setup and the 1070 on the VR. Both have pros and cons but I find myself doing more VR when I want to fly for fun. VR is not great for serious training now since interaction with switches and visual resolution are not quite there yet. The IMMERSION is AWESOME though.
Did you try to use the knobster within the vr pit?
amazing.
Do you have a website on which you share the final dimensions ?
Great video. I have a 3 monitor flight sim with all the controls and I just bought a Oculus Rift S and use X-plane 11 with is. I found trying to use the VR controllers are really clumsy but watching your video it looks like you don't use them. My question would be how do you line up the VR view with your "manual" flight sim controls? I have yoke, pedals, power quadrant and trim wheel and would rather use them with the flight sim. Any suggestion would be great. Thanks Russ
I do use the controllers but mostly only the right one for items like gear and flaps. For dials it is a real pain. I like the way you think. I think when hand tracking is ready you could construct the physical controls to match the VR view but then you could only support the one aircraft unless you had some way to re position the yoke and throttles form aircraft to aircraft. I do have a cool idea for using the Knobster in X-Plane 11 and will release a video on the new pluging by next weekend. Stay tunes.
Great in my wish list
Hi Russ, have you updated this for the Honeycomb ad brovo ? this looks to be an excellent project for VR simmers
Hi, I’m really interested in building my own VR cockpit. Hope you can guide me on this and how much it would roughly cost. Thanks
Here I am again! hehe,.. I am curious. Did you attempt to move your hardware items to match the VR view and if so, how successful was that attempt? Thanks for all of your work for the sim community. :)
As you are a retired pilot what aircraft did you like flying the best Airbus or Boeing ?
As for the VR setup what would you use for heli use for the collective as I like flying both fixed wing as well as rotary aircraft B429 or EC135/EC120.
Can the VR setup be used for IFR practice?
The setup looks very useful in regards to the space required, as I am currently looking at setting up sim for multiple type of aircraft . Glass avionics.
Bevan Gibson If it ain’t Boeing I ain’t going 😃
Never flew the Airbus so really can’t compare.
Several good help hardware options but most aren’t cheap. I am going to try to build one in the future so keep an eye on my channel.
VR currently not good for IFR training since resolution is not quite there and interaction with the controller on dials and switches is a pain. That will change in a few years.
How did the chair work out? We’re the wheels problematic while using the pedals?
Great as always Russ. What gauge of chain should I use for keeping my girlfriend chained to the kitchen please?
A medium gauge chain has worked for my wife😀
Hello Russ I have a simulator xplane 11 with three different monitors 25 inch. If you can send me the correct numbers of the left, center and right monitor to put so I can get the screen matching. Thank you
Wow!
Now you need D-Box motion for total immersion
Do I need a ps4 to play this? And what game is it? Im new to this VR
what equipment did you buy + steering joystick etc.
I have several but for yoke I think best value is Honeycomb Alpha and Bravo. If you want cheaper I like the CH Products yoke which has throttle, prop, mixture and although plastic, feels quite good while flying. Avoid Logitech yoke…it has a hard center detent that makes trimming difficult.
Genial, los planos por favor
Excellent. Just excellent!
I have also found it tedious to use VR on my three-screen setup. I think you are right - it is better to have an entirely separate setup as the requirements are so different. Well done! :)
what VR glasses is it?
I think this was the original Oculus Rift... I have since upgraded to the RiftS which is much better in my opinion. New headsets are going to be even better. I t also had inside out tracking so no sensors are required. I also tried Windows Mixed Reality headsets and they work in SteamVR but Rift works natively with X-Plane 11 and is easy to set up.
What is the link to the side stick
Thrustmaster T.1600M used for platform on either side depending on airplane type.
what plane is that?
The Cirrus SF50 Jet default aircraft in X-Plane
I don't have any saws in my home. I'm a city slicker.
Can we have links to the stuff
CH Yoke, Saitek Combat Rudder Pedals(no longer available) , Thrustmaster T.1600M Joystick, Original Rift (now have RiftS...much improved), Saitek(now Logitech) Throttle quadrant
I had asked a question about putting together a sim cockpit then saw this video so...oops, please disregard that question. Lol
😁
Well done Captain. I'll be bothering you with my project. I am waiting for a decision or what projects Microsoft and LevelD 767-300ER have. Well, I don't know why they haven't been active in generating a model or updating the LevelD 767 to the FSMS platform. Well, there are thousands of simmers involved in this project that was left in limbo. Well, neither LevelD nor Microsoft say anything about it. If you have direct access to this information, please dedicate a video to the lovers of 757 767. Thank you.