Tour of my DIY 737 home cockpit

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  • Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
  • I have spent the last five years designing and building my own 737-800 cockpit. This is the result
    #msfs2020 #cockpit #diy #homecockpit #msfs #prosim

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  • @matthewritchie4042
    @matthewritchie4042 Рік тому +1498

    i love how he has a one to one cockpit setup but uses a kitchen chair

    • @sspnlgaming7844
      @sspnlgaming7844 Рік тому +18

      man i wish i could do this myself man

    • @optic9620
      @optic9620 Рік тому +8

      That's what I was about to say.

    • @Random_Vince
      @Random_Vince Рік тому +59

      He can call the flight attendant and ask for a meal while he flies. Lol

    • @JulianSarnoff
      @JulianSarnoff Рік тому +9

      @@optic9620he did say the tactile transducers aren’t ready yet.

    • @groovelife415
      @groovelife415 Рік тому +14

      Did you watch the video? He discusses the seats he's working on.

  • @jonathanblackman8210
    @jonathanblackman8210 Рік тому +140

    Incredible, can only begin to imagine the time and effort put into this. Thanks for sharing.

  • @dereksawle
    @dereksawle Рік тому +159

    wow! people can be sooo creative. I like that you have the galley authentically behind in case you fancy a slice a toast

    • @wellingtonfelipe6321
      @wellingtonfelipe6321 8 місяців тому +2

      Deve ser pra servir a comida nos voos mesmo 😂😅 muito legal

    • @bgeek
      @bgeek 4 місяці тому +3

      Someone has to serve the crew meals! 😆

    • @JohnBaker-vm1wf
      @JohnBaker-vm1wf 4 місяці тому

      That was funny AF.

    • @xISparkzy
      @xISparkzy 24 дні тому +1

      paid for by the pilot too! so realistic

  • @ehudgavron9086
    @ehudgavron9086 4 місяці тому +130

    I've been an IT guy for 30 years. I've been a pilot for 16. This is AMAZING. The detail, the switches, the buttons, the controls... that's so awesome. Of course the screens and PFD/MFD/EFIS/FMS is amazing too. And four radios?!? Wow. I can't imagine how much TIME all this took... let alone redesign after redesign and cash. Awesome job!!!

    • @KeysOfClassics
      @KeysOfClassics 3 місяці тому +2

      Another IT guy with same impressions

    • @The_Prince770
      @The_Prince770 Місяць тому +2

      How did you transition from IT to aviation?

  • @probusexcogitatoris736
    @probusexcogitatoris736 4 місяці тому +52

    This is what I call dedication to a hobby! I hope you have a great time flying in your own little cockpit!

    • @jgodinski207
      @jgodinski207 4 місяці тому +1

      Nice. Drink a few beers then fly an approach to minimums. Fun.

  • @xthib1
    @xthib1 Рік тому +20

    I am utterly IMPRESSED !!!! Thank's a lot for this tour. While watching I couldn't help repeating : "This dude is crazy..." ^^

    • @B738DIY
      @B738DIY  Рік тому +12

      Thank you! My wife does not disagree with you :)

    • @xthib1
      @xthib1 Рік тому +2

      @@B738DIY ah ah I'm sure she doesn't ^^
      Another question if you don't mind : How do you manage so well the multimonitors thing in MSFS ? I've heard it's a hassle...

  • @Irowthe1x
    @Irowthe1x 4 місяці тому +17

    Hobbies one can throw themselves into fully are a blessing. What you have made is remarkable and inspiring. I hope it brought you many, many hours of challenge and joy.

  • @Lechnology_Engineering
    @Lechnology_Engineering 4 місяці тому +28

    This is nuts, well done. The amount of effort to make this is insane!

  • @MisterAndreSafari
    @MisterAndreSafari 4 місяці тому +30

    I have no connect to Flight Simulators or Planes in general - and i just came here randomly with the YT-Algo. BUT: I loooooove that sheeeet! Great work. So inspiring what people can achieve in their 12 square meter room. Salute and respect from Austria, Vienna!!

  • @bm_videa
    @bm_videa 8 місяців тому +15

    I stand in awe of your skills and commitment.

  • @riverbankfisher
    @riverbankfisher 4 місяці тому +45

    The complexity of electrical and mechanical engeineering prowess required to replicate virtually all flight deck features of a Boeing 737-800 requires genius level intellect to pull off. The reaslism of the resulting masterwork is breathtaking.

    • @MartinJuhasz-z6r
      @MartinJuhasz-z6r 4 місяці тому +6

      and how fkning casually he is about it :D yeah i built it myself. ok. even the software is enough. but half of those buttons and knobs seem to even have mechanical features to self engage. its quite impressive

    • @lexloose2112
      @lexloose2112 3 місяці тому

      Well said

    • @Mrbigmike311
      @Mrbigmike311 2 місяці тому +2

      He’s an engineer so he knows a couple of things to make all of it work, he designed and printed most part 😂😂😂

  • @prorobo
    @prorobo 4 місяці тому +19

    Pretty impressive for a DIY. Looks pretty close to the real thing and the POV switch is something that also exists in the $15 million level D sims. Good stuff.

  • @marmid71
    @marmid71 5 місяців тому +7

    Compliments for raising your hobby to such a high level! It is really amazing.

  • @jpstanley08
    @jpstanley08 7 місяців тому +1

    ありがとうございます!

    • @B738DIY
      @B738DIY  7 місяців тому

      Thank you very much. It is very much appreciated!

  • @JamesMoody-k5o
    @JamesMoody-k5o 4 місяці тому +10

    I can't stress how freakin' impressive this is! Just WOW!!!

  • @michaelbytner9346
    @michaelbytner9346 2 місяці тому +3

    The proximity to the kitchen makes every stewardess superfluous!

  • @prestontoborg4149
    @prestontoborg4149 Рік тому +5

    Incredible! I can't wait to see the video of how you did it all. Genuinely an impressive DIY project!

  • @solarsymphonic
    @solarsymphonic Рік тому +22

    nicely built great to see your process

    • @B738DIY
      @B738DIY  Рік тому +5

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @mantoga5516
    @mantoga5516 Рік тому +8

    Very impressive, congratulations! And many thanks for the video. It would be great to see some more detailed videos about the decisions you made and components you selected.

    • @B738DIY
      @B738DIY  Рік тому +3

      I'm working on a much more detailed video

  • @jondellar
    @jondellar 3 місяці тому +1

    Strewth! That's incredible! 😮

  • @matthewparsons8266
    @matthewparsons8266 5 місяців тому +4

    Great work! I can only imagine the detail and understanding needed to create such a sim.

  • @jonastaras2970
    @jonastaras2970 3 місяці тому

    Of all the builds I've seen so far, you qualify top 3 for ingenuity and build out. Bravo my dude.

  • @stefancveticanin4522
    @stefancveticanin4522 3 місяці тому +6

    getting all this done mush be much harder than becoming an actual pilot. Great job!

  • @rolandburisch9489
    @rolandburisch9489 4 місяці тому

    Well done. This is obviously your passion. I am an electronics engineer and I appreciate all the effort you have put into the instrumentation, really good. Greetings from Johannesburg, South Africa.

  • @facelessvortex2564
    @facelessvortex2564 Рік тому +142

    This right here kids is what happens when you want something badass and you have too much time on your hands so you just do the said badass thing.

    • @flkadsjf4662
      @flkadsjf4662 4 місяці тому +7

      and money

    • @eamonia
      @eamonia 3 місяці тому +3

      And what you can do if you don't have kids. I _love_ my toys. 😆

    • @silversurfertech7922
      @silversurfertech7922 2 місяці тому

      And single 😃

    • @GhettoParadiseTheGame
      @GhettoParadiseTheGame 2 місяці тому

      You and the other replies about money or single sound like h8ters tbh. "too much time" very condescending homie. You must not accomplish anything or even have any passions or goals to begin with. Real recognise real.

    • @TC-jo2vj
      @TC-jo2vj 27 днів тому

      This is the least badass thing ever conceived

  • @shervinaryan2631
    @shervinaryan2631 19 днів тому

    This is absoultely amazing. Unbelievable setup. wow. you did a fantastic job!!!!

  • @ccrpalex2456
    @ccrpalex2456 5 місяців тому +5

    This explains all the work orders for missing switches I kept receiving a while back.

  • @DanRasmussen72
    @DanRasmussen72 Рік тому +4

    Love the solution with the View Select, never thought of that... We need a video on how you made that work

    • @B738DIY
      @B738DIY  Рік тому +2

      I'm using FSUIPC to define key strokes from joystick buttons that selects predefined views in MSFS

  • @davidl8094
    @davidl8094 Рік тому +3

    Very well done. Definitely one of the coolest projects I have seen.

    • @B738DIY
      @B738DIY  Рік тому

      Thank you very much!

  • @N001AM
    @N001AM Місяць тому

    Absolutely magnificent, beyond DIY, wiring this thing must have been and I'm sure continues to be a nightmare. I've been building a small GA G1000 B58 Baron. Just getting all the switches staying connected is a time-consuming task. Hats off to you for this remarkable accomplishment!hment. Thanks for sharing!

    • @B738DIY
      @B738DIY  20 днів тому

      Thank you very much!

  • @helpy23andik73
    @helpy23andik73 10 місяців тому +5

    BRO THIS IS SICK! Mad respect

  • @MsSasha4444
    @MsSasha4444 11 місяців тому +2

    You should be very proud…this is absolutely brilliant!

  • @purefoldnz3070
    @purefoldnz3070 2 місяці тому +6

    the built in kitchen was a badass idea.

  • @MCminus2
    @MCminus2 28 днів тому

    Please share! I absolutely would love to see the design process and part manufacturing process! I had a DIY cockpit I built in my basement growing up off of plans from simsamurai, but since college and now being a techie I have wanted to get back into it a step up like you have here. It's nice to see people are still into it, gets me excited to build a new one of my own!

    • @B738DIY
      @B738DIY  20 днів тому

      I would also suggest looking at @helimech8152 and @Mickeys_Flightdeck for channels going deeper into building than I am. I will continue to share my build projects as well

  • @onemanband3579
    @onemanband3579 Рік тому +5

    I fly a lot but I've never even seen a flight simulator. I have to say, you have done an amazing job there. Thanks for sharing your passion with us!

  • @BVLVI
    @BVLVI 3 місяці тому

    I would use this as an application. You're willingness and follow through and passion is just amazing. Any airline would be very lucky to have you. Normally I am the not so nice guy in the comments because I don't care about etiquette and feel brutal feedback is better than fake nice. In this case I really do mean it. Amazing work

  • @denziiey
    @denziiey 8 місяців тому +5

    well done dude. As far as DIYs go this is very impressive

  • @racingprincipal
    @racingprincipal 4 місяці тому

    Wow!!! This is absolutly crazy. The amount of time and effort is awesome to see. Great job

  • @pgzzz
    @pgzzz 5 місяців тому +3

    That is absolutely amazing.👍

  • @Combination12345
    @Combination12345 18 днів тому

    Now just covert the kitchen to a galley and the living room to a passenger cabin. Wow!! Impressive

  • @gregthegroove
    @gregthegroove Рік тому +3

    This is fantastic man! I have one in my garage, got a used FDS cockpit and not everything works because I’m not that good in building and running scripts. So I’d say 75% works. Prosim is pretty good. I have to update it as I haven’t flown in a long time.

    • @MrScott_e
      @MrScott_e 10 місяців тому +1

      Greg, what state are you in?

    • @gregthegroove
      @gregthegroove 10 місяців тому +1

      @@MrScott_e Bay Area CA

  • @PuissantPeacock
    @PuissantPeacock 3 місяці тому +2

    Incredible! That must be very enjoyable to use. Great job mate!

  • @RT-eb6vo
    @RT-eb6vo 5 місяців тому +3

    You are clearly a very smart and capable guy and could easily have been a real 737 pilot. How amazing would that have been!

    • @APerson-jf2md
      @APerson-jf2md 5 місяців тому +2

      with those skills, I imagine that he has a job that pays better and is more family friendly ;)

    • @Martinbal126
      @Martinbal126 4 місяці тому

      @@APerson-jf2mdfamily? Whoever builds something like this hasnt had sex in a very long time 😂

    • @APerson-jf2md
      @APerson-jf2md 4 місяці тому +1

      @@Martinbal126 That doesn't contradict family, does it? Why would you have sex, if you already have a family? 😉 In contrast to sex, computer games do not get boring after 1000hrs of game time. 😁

    • @Martinbal126
      @Martinbal126 4 місяці тому

      @@APerson-jf2md i could give you a thousand reasons but i get your point. And i dont think i will change your mind so not even gonna try

    • @Danimalpm1
      @Danimalpm1 4 місяці тому

      @@Martinbal126Sex is just another hobby and for some just another addiction to fill voids in their life and give purpose when they can’t find it elsewhere. At least you’re not going to get herpes or an unplanned child from spending your free time on flight sim. Different strokes for different folks.

  • @LukeVesty
    @LukeVesty 22 дні тому

    Some ASUS bezel free kits would be a nice addition to what is a truly incredible set up. Well done! Absolutely amazing.

  • @johnlillyblad5188
    @johnlillyblad5188 4 місяці тому +4

    "Waiting for the next maintenance break to install them." 🤣

  • @TheBackfire44
    @TheBackfire44 Рік тому +2

    Great. Can't wait for more video about how you build this

  • @robbret
    @robbret 4 місяці тому +13

    I do wonder how large the WAF (Wife Acceptance Factor) on this project is.

    • @porterde08
      @porterde08 4 місяці тому +2

      Considering he has to make a video about it in order to make money. I’m sure that’s the catch for it being approved.

  • @dominiquez5643
    @dominiquez5643 4 місяці тому

    Gorgeous! Stremaline the building process and you may have a new business model in your hands! I would get one!

  • @benodaboy
    @benodaboy 3 місяці тому +9

    What in the sam Hill rabbit hole have I stumbled down

    • @raininseptember
      @raininseptember Місяць тому

      Bro same, where am I? I don’t hate it 😂

    • @TC-jo2vj
      @TC-jo2vj 27 днів тому

      The saddest possible one

    • @eamonia
      @eamonia 27 днів тому

      @@TC-jo2vj So you graduated college and _still_ can't even write a sentence? Yeah, have fun paying off all those student loan debts. What did you study? Hopefully it wasn't anything that requires simple literacy. 😆

    • @disastermaster2k
      @disastermaster2k 10 днів тому

      In a very expensive one..

  • @jsmith5681
    @jsmith5681 2 місяці тому

    nice touch adding the galley in the back, perfect for that coffee break

  • @charlesedwards4160
    @charlesedwards4160 5 місяців тому +8

    You need to contact Boeing dude, they're missing you. All is forgiven.

  • @smokejaguar67
    @smokejaguar67 5 місяців тому

    What an amazing guy for creating something like this. I am truly in awe

  • @Yourweakminds
    @Yourweakminds 5 місяців тому +7

    Looks utterly fantastic, with 100’s of hours of build.
    Two words. VR HEADSET.

    • @jannsander
      @jannsander 5 місяців тому

      Buttons? People have managed to align physical input devices with the VR but it's really really hard.

    • @avgeekviolinist
      @avgeekviolinist 5 місяців тому +1

      @@jannsander Agreed--clearly his priority was integrating realistic hardware and VR would seem incompatible with that vision.

  • @KamalNazar
    @KamalNazar 3 місяці тому

    I'm incredibly envious of your dedication and talent, absolutely fantastic

  • @UnwrappingByMimiKoteng
    @UnwrappingByMimiKoteng 4 місяці тому +5

    Hi. Will you be getting the pilot uniform?

  • @immersivegamer7640
    @immersivegamer7640 3 місяці тому

    Sweet zombie Jesus, you Sir are crazy I say, CRAZY!
    What an impressive DIY project - kudos to you dear Sir, this is enthusiasm and power of dreams manifested.
    Absolutely amazing project!

  • @DTTArt
    @DTTArt Рік тому +4

    Very nice to see
    Will you ever make a step by step guide for how you achieved all this?
    I ask because ive never done much diy but ive really wanted to try!

    • @B738DIY
      @B738DIY  Рік тому +2

      I'm not planing a step by step guide. However, I'm planing to make a video going into much more details on my approach to building, my prerequisits and the method to the madness. Hopefully this will give you inspiration and a starting point if you chose to embark on building something similar

  • @michaelbyron1166
    @michaelbyron1166 3 місяці тому

    This is completely and absolutely amazingly awesomely amazing ... You are one skilled individual. I salute you.

  • @thewaspsare1nside
    @thewaspsare1nside 11 місяців тому +9

    how to say ur rich without actually saying "im rich"

    • @amancalledkev
      @amancalledkev 3 місяці тому +1

      Too many rich people putting out videos to flaunt their wealth & privilege….

    • @catchaslug9634
      @catchaslug9634 3 місяці тому +3

      Not at all. He's sharing his passion with others. I'm not at all interested in doing something like that, but pretty cool to see a project like that works out so nicely.
      People that want to show off their wealth will do so with things like a car or a watch ... You know, things people will actually see.

  • @kmonyt
    @kmonyt 9 днів тому

    Awesome job! While the video screens look great, I'm more impressed by the custom switches, back lighting for them, dials, knobs, proper font usage for navigation etc. Each control probably needs slightly different treatment.

  • @RobWhittlestone
    @RobWhittlestone 4 місяці тому +1

    Excellent! I used to work on simulators by Thomson-CSF and Rediffusion in the late 70's and 80's and can say that this is VERY good. At the time, Link had created the first simulator using microprocessors instead of minicomputers and (if I remember correctly) they used 5 Intel 8086's. Perhaps a viewer can correct me if I'm wrong. All the best, Rob in Switzerland

  • @ronaldaragon5687
    @ronaldaragon5687 Місяць тому

    Amazing work. Truly a pleasure to see, thank you for sharing.

  • @ericbellemans3518
    @ericbellemans3518 3 місяці тому

    is true this is fun to see the kitchen seats inside this incredible simulator, but of course he continues to works on his project to add some real and pro pilot seat , Really is a good job

  • @flyingboyjo601
    @flyingboyjo601 Рік тому +1

    Wow awesome, I saw many cable,,, So now happy flight! Good day!

    • @B738DIY
      @B738DIY  Рік тому +1

      Too much cabel and to little cabel management 🤯

  • @charlesedwards4160
    @charlesedwards4160 5 місяців тому +2

    Whoa. That's just awesome. Well done

  • @RKGAMING-eo2lv
    @RKGAMING-eo2lv 6 місяців тому

    wwonderful video. nice tour. super like for this video.

  • @maxibaer
    @maxibaer 4 місяці тому

    Awesome! Crazy! But the wonderful kind of crazy 😎Gotta have respect and admiration for that level of dedication!

  • @markjohnson-yl5pm
    @markjohnson-yl5pm Місяць тому

    Wow that rat's nest of wires is breathtaking. Such a work of genius + artist.

  • @SuperMacGyver1
    @SuperMacGyver1 4 місяці тому

    Very very nice cockpit, surely one of the best I have ever seen in private use. I wished I had one either but I lack the technical knowledge to do one :-) Must have been a lot of work and expensive but same time very satisfying after finishing it and now being able to use it each day. Wish you fun.

  • @clorox1676
    @clorox1676 Місяць тому

    This is absolutely insane. Great job!

  • @joeglennaz
    @joeglennaz 5 місяців тому +1

    Hello from Phoenix, Arizona, all I can say is wow!

  • @bobboberson2024
    @bobboberson2024 4 місяці тому

    This is now the SAFEST 737. And well done, dude. Epic!

  • @HelenCrane-jl1nv
    @HelenCrane-jl1nv 2 місяці тому

    No idea how i ended-up here but glad i did. That looks amazing!!

  • @D...Bizzle81
    @D...Bizzle81 4 місяці тому

    That must have taken alot of time and patience but the end product is well worth it well done on your home made cockpit looks awesome 👌

  • @juliangriffiths7298
    @juliangriffiths7298 4 місяці тому

    Incredible. What a brilliantly executed project.

  • @Random_Vince
    @Random_Vince Рік тому +1

    Great video and ideal length of time. Great job!!!

    • @B738DIY
      @B738DIY  Рік тому +2

      Glad you liked it!

  • @teddine7366
    @teddine7366 Місяць тому

    I'm amazed. This is the best homemade cockpit I have ever seen. F'n floored man. He should be building them for the real pilots to be training on and sell em to the airports. It would be so cool if he had more and built cockpits of different planes. I bet he could do it and I don't even know the guy. lol

  • @guyseeten2755
    @guyseeten2755 Рік тому +2

    I'm impressed. It looks a lot better than Captain Zaharie Ahmad's home-built simulator! 👌

  • @barryp4700
    @barryp4700 4 місяці тому

    Fantastic! Congratulations on a wonderful build.

  • @UnderbellyNZ
    @UnderbellyNZ 5 місяців тому

    Magnificent work. What a great hobby and well executed.

  • @andrewscotti1136
    @andrewscotti1136 4 місяці тому

    i cant even get my flight pedals to register in mech warrior 5 and here is this guy with this insane thing haha great job

  • @ALPHARICCO875
    @ALPHARICCO875 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic work Congratulations 🌟

  • @paulsummers7462
    @paulsummers7462 3 місяці тому +2

    'One of the main design criteria was fuck the kitchen.' 😄 Love it; great job!

  • @kingslaphappy1533
    @kingslaphappy1533 Місяць тому

    Fantastic job!👍

  • @bennettcrews9179
    @bennettcrews9179 4 місяці тому +1

    Amazing! Have you thought about a bezel elimination kit? You can DIY them using old projector screen material. We use them in sim racing and they work well!

  • @fellowmean5
    @fellowmean5 5 місяців тому +2

    wow! I am really impressed by your work!

  • @MXA057
    @MXA057 2 місяці тому

    I wish I had one like yours , congratulations , splendid job

  • @Saliajaba
    @Saliajaba 6 місяців тому

    thank you for always being so engaging and informative!

  • @0xAIYM
    @0xAIYM 2 місяці тому

    This is actually incredible. Holy moly.

  • @SpiderRL
    @SpiderRL 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing this. Very impressive!

  • @foaddoaei3874
    @foaddoaei3874 3 місяці тому

    Hello, I hope you are always well. I really enjoyed the project of building this homemade cockpit. Thank you for telling me the cost of making this beautiful cockpit.

  • @HimborDonutstrom
    @HimborDonutstrom 5 місяців тому

    Unbelievable setup! The best of the best! Well done, Sir!

  • @michaelspr
    @michaelspr 5 місяців тому +1

    Surely a lot of money invested in this simulator. Great job 👍🏼

  • @raytherrien2851
    @raytherrien2851 4 місяці тому

    Dude your setup is more than your one bedroom apartment lol....AWESOME good job id never leave home if i had that thing.

  • @PropanePete
    @PropanePete 3 місяці тому

    This is awesome, and the fully equipped galley is right outside the flight deck…. Very convenient😊

  • @mariusverwey2125
    @mariusverwey2125 3 місяці тому

    Well I DIY myself. Build solar, cupboards, fix my cars etc. You have my respect. Well done. Must have cost a lot.

  • @kerravon4159
    @kerravon4159 3 місяці тому

    Looks absolutely amazing, great job!

  • @normanmackenzie8130
    @normanmackenzie8130 3 місяці тому

    WOW....just come across this.... you are a very creative man indeed, and, it must have cost a fortune to get all the items you need to recreate the inputs and outputs... but, WOW i wish i could do that. Excellent stuff.

  • @dejwplayer
    @dejwplayer 4 місяці тому +1

    Amazing my Friend!!! Respect for you for simulator and your passion 😉😉😉

  • @okidoki-qu5py
    @okidoki-qu5py Рік тому +1

    Waow! man you are incredible! You made my dreams! i really want to do same thing in my room.
    Very very impressive!