Nathan your setup is incredible and you are right no one has ever shown how all the stuff that runs the systems is laid out. What an Incredible Professional job you have done and it's very similar to what I will be doing with my cockpits the only difference being I have real cockpits to retrofit into simulators. Your layout and incredible organization is really inspiring and motivating. Really looking forward to your rebuild updates soon! Thanks again for sharing! Tom Waldon TWA 717
I've seen some setups on youtube but this has to be the best so far....really nice. One suggestion, maybe you could extend all the power On/Off switches to one central point just inside the locked door....would make for an easier startup... What a setup though....👌
Thanks mate. The reason I don't have a master switch for all is because when the sim is not being used. All pcs and cockpit power is removed from wall for protection. I do have ups and spike protection devices but for peace of mind I still remove the plug from the wall when not in use.
Excellent videos. Very well produced. And your sim isn't bad either. I just dipped my toe in the water by ordering the JetMax-737TQ, which will be my family's big Christmas present to me this year. I will probably stay on the JetMax side, rather than the full-blown FDS setup, but your videos have still been useful for me in thinking ahead to the components and configuration that will be required (and desired) for my more modest setup. Here's hoping you have great simming and no CTD's.
+Chris Walker Gday mate, Thank you for your comment. I have been watching your videos on you tube too. how did everything work out after your flood? That was so gut wrenching to watch.
+Nathan M Hi Buddie, LOL yer was not a happy camper that night for shore, But lucky I built the sim off the ground and with the couple of holes I put in the Sim wall and lifting the screens about 4 inches the water just went straight through without damaging any thing. YAAA Hoo.. Once you start flying you never get out...lol Ive just spent most of today flying the world tour 2015 but not on vatsim, its so hard todo buy yourself in a real size sim...soooo much todo.. We will catch up. Again nice videos.
That is such a professional set up. Love the total commitment to getting it right Most impressive part? For me it has to be the projection system with the screens spaced away from the 'windows'. The effect is so realistic! Thank you for a great video.
Thank you mate. That's the idea, I love to think I am helping people. Its such an incredible hobby. Wish it was bigger in Australia though. We don't have sim conventions like they have in Europe. I would go crazy I think. lolCheers mate
+Nathan M Heh, I actually haven't been on his sim -- it was in the rebuilding phase when I went to pick up my copy of PSX ; I believe you can fly on it if you donate to the RFDS.
Most professional simulator I've seen. Amazing work! Imagine MSFS 2020 with that :D But I doubt it would run smooth yet with such hardware and it is obviously not even supported yet.
what a SWEET set up!!! Now I know how many computers run one of these... maybe your next video can be some flying and heavy banking to see if the scenery makes you feel the pitch. (Mentally)
I love the idea of a code. I could not build such an amazing thing as my brothers would knock stuff down every time they would walk past it! (there a bit clumsy)
Looks great!One question...why don't you use wake on lan protocol to fire up the pc's.?I use a powershell script to wake up and shut down my pc's. Cheers Roel
Gday mate. I don't use wake on lan, as I have to go around the front to turn everything on at the wall sockets anyway. I may be over protective but, I am funny about leaving the sim connected to power when im not home. Just very cautious. cheers mate
Hi! First of all i want to say your cockpit looks more than Amazing mate! But why you use Vroute and not PFPX .... By PFPX you get a really Nice flightplan to print out and all other stuff hihi .... Just a tip :) have good flights! Matthijs
Thanks mate. I will look into that. just getting the build out the way then giving it all a software upgrade, including instructor station software. Thanks for the ideas mate.
Very professional build, thanks for sharing. I have an FDS A320 MIP but I am still very far off from something like your build :) 3 Projectors running off 1 P3D computer? Are you using one window and stretching it across?
Fantastic job! thank you for sharing! Very inspiring. I am interested to know the size of the simulator room (the space that contains the simulator, the screen and the PCs ... not the Instructor desk part)... any chance you can share that info?
Hi, I am in the planning stage of building the same thing, I have a few questions. 1) do you use P3D Pro Plus or just Pro? 2) What warping software do you use to blend and align your 3 displays? 3) Could you please do me a big favor and measure the distance externally from the left/right edge of the cockpit to the screen and the furthest point from the front (nose) to the screen. I am planning the space and it's very hard to find the distances that people use. I would really appreciate it. Thank you
Brilliant sim - I can only dream that my sim is going to be like that one day - excellent work!!! I'm trying to spec my PC array at the moment - what spec is your P3D PC - chip and graphics card? - and what FPS are you getting? - Just wondering whether to go WidevieW straight off, or go with your setup. Cheers.
+flyingspeedtriple gday mate. I have single pc for all visuals. Rampage extreme motherboard. 3960X CPU CLOCKED AT 4.8 GHZ. and have titan gpu. I have setting pretty high with autogen off on P3D 2.5. I get average frames 60 on light scenery, 30 on dense scenery but with really dense scenery with heaps of weather it goes down to about 25. I will be trying out P3D 3.2 soon and want to see how it handles, then i might go to wideview if i cant keep 60 FPS locked. With a sim set up like this, you really dont want to have crappy frames, it really kills the immersion. I would say 30 to 60 fps is what you should aim for... Thats my honest opinion. Thanks for the comments mate.
+Nathan M Wow that's a higher spec PC than I had planned - I was thinking of getting maybe an i7 6700k OC'd to maybe 4.6 or 4.7 Ghz and a 980Ti. I agree with you - stutters and lag on a large screen would not be good. I'll have to think about it some more! I haven't had any experience with P3D v2, but have v3 on my desktop and I'm very impressed.Thanks for the feedback buddy!
Hey, the base of your sim is 18 inches. I have height limitation in my space and was wondering if in your opinion I'd be able to cut down the floor by 6-8 inches or so? I would like to know your thoughts. How much clearance does the yoke mechanism require? I appreciate your help. Thank you
gday, it all depends on what yokes you want to use. The yokes i have were supplied by FDS. They are real yokes and real columns with real cross bar underneath. If you were to use yokes from ACE yokes, i believe you wouldnt need any clearance as they are a on top bolt on device. Only thing is i dont know if ACE supply linked yokes. I hope this helps.
Thank you for the answers. I also do want to use the FDS real yokes, do they require 18 inches of clearance underneath? or are there a few inches that are not utilized and can be trimmed? Thank you again.
Gday mate. Thank you for your comment. For pricing of a setup like this please contact Flightdeck Solutions directly. There are a few different approaches that you can take which will change the price. Email Peter Cos, and he can point out some options for you. thanks www.flightdecksolutions.com/contact-us
Like everything else in the world you need to win the Lotto or have a wife thats a VP... then these things are possible while you work as a slave for the man...
I will be shortly mate. My sim is going through a major overhaul at the moment. In the middle of Building the complete rear section of the cockpit. Taking a lot longer than I hoped but coming along nicely. Believe me I can't wait to fly again.
Nathan M I can't wait to see them!!! Keep up the good work. And I have an other question. Why a 737 and not like a new 787 or something and how much did it all cost (if you don't feel like answering that I am fine lol)?
G'day mate. Good pick and Yes this is also something that I had to work out during my construction of the sim room. I have not done it yet but I will be installing access panel on the ceiling just behind the projectors. I will access the roof by the other man hole in the instructor station part of the room and then once in the roof i will ba able to get above the projectors and reach down through the access panel to change the lamp. Thanks mate
Gday mate. Far from it. I would on average fly 4 to 5 flights a week, once my duties are complete lol. I have been so busy with work and other commitments i have not been able to complete the sim. I have the last couple of components arriving soon and then its all go! Circuit breaker panels are about to be shipped off and all plans are drawn up and the rest of aft cockpit equipment have been collected. Once last stage is about to start, i will post a fresh video. I really want to wait until sim is complete before making flight videos. Time is my biggest issue. But stay tuned mate, believe me more videos are soon to come! Cheers mate
Nathan your setup is incredible and you are right no one has ever shown how all the stuff that runs the systems is laid out. What an Incredible Professional job you have done and it's very similar to what I will be doing with my cockpits the only difference being I have real cockpits to retrofit into simulators. Your layout and incredible organization is really inspiring and motivating. Really looking forward to your rebuild updates soon! Thanks again for sharing! Tom Waldon TWA 717
Fantastic, great build! As others might have said: can't wait to see some flying action.
I've seen some setups on youtube but this has to be the best so far....really nice.
One suggestion, maybe you could extend all the power On/Off switches to one central point just inside the locked door....would make for an easier startup...
What a setup though....👌
Thanks mate. The reason I don't have a master switch for all is because when the sim is not being used. All pcs and cockpit power is removed from wall for protection. I do have ups and spike protection devices but for peace of mind I still remove the plug from the wall when not in use.
Great sim. Thanks for sharing it with us.
I so need to win the lottery..Great set up
Great job! Very clean and professional looking.
Thanks mate. Good fun!!!
Ive got the exact same setup ! Only i use a 32 inch tv and some thrustmaster hotas !
Excellent videos. Very well produced. And your sim isn't bad either. I just dipped my toe in the water by ordering the JetMax-737TQ, which will be my family's big Christmas present to me this year. I will probably stay on the JetMax side, rather than the full-blown FDS setup, but your videos have still been useful for me in thinking ahead to the components and configuration that will be required (and desired) for my more modest setup. Here's hoping you have great simming and no CTD's.
very inspiring setup - thanks for taking the time to share it with us! ;)
Some buy Porsches , some build airliner sims!👍🤷🏻♂️
Very Nice Nathan. Looks great.
+Chris Walker Gday mate, Thank you for your comment. I have been watching your videos on you tube too. how did everything work out after your flood? That was so gut wrenching to watch.
+Nathan M Hi Buddie, LOL yer was not a happy camper that night for shore, But lucky I built the sim off the ground and with the couple of holes I put in the Sim wall and lifting the screens about 4 inches the water just went straight through without damaging any thing. YAAA Hoo.. Once you start flying you never get out...lol Ive just spent most of today flying the world tour 2015 but not on vatsim, its so hard todo buy yourself in a real size sim...soooo much todo.. We will catch up. Again nice videos.
Great Video Nathan. First Class all the way!!
That is such a professional set up. Love the total commitment to getting it right Most impressive part? For me it has to be the projection system with the screens spaced away from the 'windows'. The effect is so realistic! Thank you for a great video.
Ralph111417 thanks mate. I use Natvis simulator displays for the visuals. He is the one that should be taking the credit.
Little bit different to me running flightgear on my MacBook with a £25 joystick! That’s a fantastic setup!
Hi Nathan,
Incredible build my friend. your video has also given me some ideas when I move my 737ng from the garage to it's own room. Enjoy the sim...
Thank you mate. That's the idea, I love to think I am helping people. Its such an incredible hobby. Wish it was bigger in Australia though. We don't have sim conventions like they have in Europe. I would go crazy I think. lolCheers mate
+Nathan M You need to see Matt Sheild 747 simulator here in Sydney, motion sim....
send me an invite... I will be there ;)
+Nathan M Heh, I actually haven't been on his sim -- it was in the rebuilding phase when I went to pick up my copy of PSX ; I believe you can fly on it if you donate to the RFDS.
might have to look into that, I have seen his sim on you tube before. Looks pretty awesome!
Amazing setup!!!
Most professional simulator I've seen. Amazing work! Imagine MSFS 2020 with that :D But I doubt it would run smooth yet with such hardware and it is obviously not even supported yet.
That Aussie accent is real
what a SWEET set up!!! Now I know how many computers run one of these... maybe your next video can be some flying and heavy banking to see if the scenery makes you feel the pitch. (Mentally)
Can't wait for the next vlog sir
Nice setup. I can't eat to get that far into the build
Awsome Video and Sim. ..Really cool 🙏
I am soooooo jealous!
Que locura!!!
Excelente trabajo!
I love the idea of a code. I could not build such an amazing thing as my brothers would knock stuff down every time they would walk past it! (there a bit clumsy)
At 5:16 I think those are ghost look at the orbs or maybe it's dust but I think dust is way smaller those look similar to orbs.
And 1 more question .... When your first flight video is coming online i cant wait hahaha ! Thanks in advance , Matthijs
Fantastic, but this might be more complicated then the real aircraft ;-)
Congratulations. I think this is the most amazing and professionally done. Hope you don't mind how much was the total budget?
Well.. just Awsome!!!
Hi, Can you please give the specs of the computers you are using? Thanks. Nice Job!
Wonderful.a big shark.
Looks great!One question...why don't you use wake on lan protocol to fire up the pc's.?I use a powershell script to wake up and shut down my pc's.
Cheers
Roel
Gday mate. I don't use wake on lan, as I have to go around the front to turn everything on at the wall sockets anyway. I may be over protective but, I am funny about leaving the sim connected to power when im not home. Just very cautious. cheers mate
Nice job I'h been working on my for about 3 years and still not complete yet
Hi! First of all i want to say your cockpit looks more than Amazing mate! But why you use Vroute and not PFPX .... By PFPX you get a really Nice flightplan to print out and all other stuff hihi .... Just a tip :) have good flights! Matthijs
Thanks mate. I will look into that. just getting the build out the way then giving it all a software upgrade, including instructor station software. Thanks for the ideas mate.
Very professional build, thanks for sharing. I have an FDS A320 MIP but I am still very far off from something like your build :) 3 Projectors running off 1 P3D computer? Are you using one window and stretching it across?
Thanks mate, No its 3 windows running off 1 P3D pc. Might be going to a wideview setup soon, my pc screams all day to try and keep up lol.
Seen both these last two videos before. When are you going to do a flight?
Hi thanks for sharing mate, could u explain again what 3 pc for? All running p3d? How they communicate?
how do u joint 4 pc`s together, working at same time? how is that syncronization¿?
Fantastic job! thank you for sharing! Very inspiring. I am interested to know the size of the simulator room (the space that contains the simulator, the screen and the PCs ... not the Instructor desk part)... any chance you can share that info?
Agent Eggsy thanks mate. Take a look at my other video, there is a lot of information on it.
Hi, I am in the planning stage of building the same thing, I have a few questions.
1) do you use P3D Pro Plus or just Pro?
2) What warping software do you use to blend and align your 3 displays?
3) Could you please do me a big favor and measure the distance externally from the left/right edge of the cockpit to the screen and the furthest point from the front (nose) to the screen. I am planning the space and it's very hard to find the distances that people use.
I would really appreciate it.
Thank you
Gday,
I use p3d pro and true view warping software from natvis
Brilliant sim - I can only dream that my sim is going to be like that one day - excellent work!!! I'm trying to spec my PC array at the moment - what spec is your P3D PC - chip and graphics card? - and what FPS are you getting? - Just wondering whether to go WidevieW straight off, or go with your setup. Cheers.
+flyingspeedtriple
gday mate. I have single pc for all visuals. Rampage extreme motherboard. 3960X CPU CLOCKED AT 4.8 GHZ. and have titan gpu. I have setting pretty high with autogen off on P3D 2.5. I get average frames 60 on light scenery, 30 on dense scenery but with really dense scenery with heaps of weather it goes down to about 25.
I will be trying out P3D 3.2 soon and want to see how it handles, then i might go to wideview if i cant keep 60 FPS locked.
With a sim set up like this, you really dont want to have crappy frames, it really kills the immersion. I would say 30 to 60 fps is what you should aim for... Thats my honest opinion.
Thanks for the comments mate.
+Nathan M Wow that's a higher spec PC than I had planned - I was thinking of getting maybe an i7 6700k OC'd to maybe 4.6 or 4.7 Ghz and a 980Ti. I agree with you - stutters and lag on a large screen would not be good. I'll have to think about it some more! I haven't had any experience with P3D v2, but have v3 on my desktop and I'm very impressed.Thanks for the feedback buddy!
What brand name projectors do you have installed in your setup? Optoma EH320USTi ? I heard they are the best.
Thank
excellent!
Simply outstanding
"avionics pc" :), "overhead" :)," MIP" :>{E3}
Amazing sim but the pcs sounding like a jetengine
Added realism.
How much did this cost... Looks sweet
Hundreds of thousands of dollars.
awesome thanks this is hopefully my last question but how do you purchase this product
www.flightdecksolutions.com/
did you use FDS for all your parts
thanks lee
Gday mate. Yes everything is from FDS
Hey, the base of your sim is 18 inches. I have height limitation in my space and was wondering if in your opinion I'd be able to cut down the floor by 6-8 inches or so? I would like to know your thoughts. How much clearance does the yoke mechanism require?
I appreciate your help. Thank you
gday, it all depends on what yokes you want to use. The yokes i have were supplied by FDS. They are real yokes and real columns with real cross bar underneath. If you were to use yokes from ACE yokes, i believe you wouldnt need any clearance as they are a on top bolt on device. Only thing is i dont know if ACE supply linked yokes.
I hope this helps.
Thank you for the answers. I also do want to use the FDS real yokes, do they require 18 inches of clearance underneath? or are there a few inches that are not utilized and can be trimmed?
Thank you again.
hello what it cost to have a fantastic setup like you
Gday mate. Thank you for your comment. For pricing of a setup like this please contact Flightdeck Solutions directly. There are a few different approaches that you can take which will change the price.
Email Peter Cos, and he can point out some options for you.
thanks
www.flightdecksolutions.com/contact-us
thank for the reply , any roughly estimation as per your set up, by the way your set up is fantastic !!!!
I'll bet way over $50,000 US. in the simulator alone, add PJ, Screen, PC's, the room.
Like everything else in the world you need to win the Lotto or have a wife thats a VP... then these things are possible while you work as a slave for the man...
When are you going to make more videos ( full flights, cold and dark, how to shut down the system, etc…)
I will be shortly mate. My sim is going through a major overhaul at the moment. In the middle of Building the complete rear section of the cockpit. Taking a lot longer than I hoped but coming along nicely. Believe me I can't wait to fly again.
Nathan M I can't wait to see them!!! Keep up the good work. And I have an other question. Why a 737 and not like a new 787 or something and how much did it all cost (if you don't feel like answering that I am fine lol)?
what type of flight deck solutions is your b737 cockpit
It's the version 2 737-800 NG
thanks just another question can you get the sim shipped to different countries.
Yea Flightdeck solutions sell worldwide. They can sell the components section by section as what i had done.
how much would it cost to build that
Send an e mail to Peter cos at flight deck solutions for pricing
Very nice sim. But. How do you change the bulbs in the projectors? :-) Yes I know, later problem :-)
G'day mate. Good pick and Yes this is also something that I had to work out during my construction of the sim room. I have not done it yet but I will be installing access panel on the ceiling just behind the projectors. I will access the roof by the other man hole in the instructor station part of the room and then once in the roof i will ba able to get above the projectors and reach down through the access panel to change the lamp.
Thanks mate
What the novelty wore off hey mate :(
Gday mate. Far from it. I would on average fly 4 to 5 flights a week, once my duties are complete lol. I have been so busy with work and other commitments i have not been able to complete the sim. I have the last couple of components arriving soon and then its all go! Circuit breaker panels are about to be shipped off and all plans are drawn up and the rest of aft cockpit equipment have been collected.
Once last stage is about to start, i will post a fresh video. I really want to wait until sim is complete before making flight videos. Time is my biggest issue. But stay tuned mate, believe me more videos are soon to come!
Cheers mate
Cool can't wait. Without the hard work you wouldn't be to have the nice sim
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