Tutorials
Building the Opencockpits COMM
Building the Opencockpits NAV
Building the Opencockpits ADF
Building the Opencockpits XPDR
Radio Pedestal Circuit Diagram
Backlighting the Opencockpits MCP
Simple and Cheap Home-Made Panels
December 2008 Builder of the Month
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The main sim platform used by most of the worlds home flyers.
The premier meeting place for all home cockpit builders around the world. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned builder, you can't find a better place to share and learn.
Another terrific cockpit builders resource with lots of dedicated and experienced builders to seek advice from.
If you're remotely considering building your own simulator visit Mike's website for a comprehensive and informative guide to all facets. From a single monitor and joystick to building your own moving gauges, it's all here.
The creators of the PC12 used in my simulator along with many other quality payware add-ons. Also FSPanel Studio (an absolute must-have if you intend building a multi-monitor sim).
If you're serious about building the definitive home cockpit then contact Gwyn at Aerosim Solutions to have that custom throttle or panel built to suit.
Definitely the premier panel design company for sim builders. Peter Cos was one of the first to build panels commercially for the home cockpit builder and continues to supply both the home and professional market today.
The guys at Open cockpits have designed a whole range of hardware and software interface solutions at very low cost. Based in Spain they deliver swiftly all over the world and offer quick online and email support. They offer circuit diagrams, kit build or factory built versions of all products and it's all done non-profit. They are a real credit to the flightsim community.
FSUIPC can't be done without if you really want to configure interface hardware to your sim. The registered version for both FS9 & FSX is a must!
These guys are based in the UK and have designed very realistic panel software for both the B777 & B737. A very effective alternative to Project Magenta.
Developers of weather and environment software. This adds greater realism to flights and can be configured to work over a network on a second PC, reducing the load on your main FS PC.
Affordable terrain mesh for the whole planet and available for FS9 & FSX. If you buy a membership you can get updates at no extra charge for 3 years or life depending on which you buy. Check it out as good mesh will transform your scenery no end.
More realistic air traffic control for IFR flights. This is also configured over a network and resides on the second PC.
One of the greatest resources for simming. The home of all the latest flight sim news and information! Make it your homepage.
Outside view via Matrox Triple Head 2 Go. A fabulous addition albeit an expensive one, but well worth the money. You'll be surprised at the how little your frame rate will suffer also.
Unbelievable addon scenery and textures for Australia in FSX. If you haven't seen it try to demo and see for yourself. There's also fantastic custom airports covering most states plus many free scenery and traffic addons.
Free texture sets for FS9 designed for 4 regions covering all of Australia. Also contains airport scenery enhancements for many Aussie airports. You can also download their AI pack for more Aussie specific add-ons for FS.
Your Australian Flight Sim Community.
Ozziesim is Australia's new addition to the Flight Simulation community based in Perth WA.
With their company growing rapidly they are building this site for all Ozziesim customers and other interested parties to provide, news, information and support to all. Please take the time to add your contribution to this community by adding your post or stories on their Forum.
Take a 60min ride in a Pilatus PC12 from Flight Video Productions. A great opportunity to see how systems and procedures work in the real world. Also a great inspiration to build a replica. While you're there, check out the King Air 350 video with a flight across the scenic mountains of Colorado. There's also complete flights in a Piper Malibu and the speedy Columbia 400.
Royal Aeroclub of Western Australia
This is where I learnt to fly in sunny Perth. A great club with a long history dating back to the beginning of flight in Western Australia. A fantastic runway view from their cafe too!