In addition to the previous video dedicated to using Tablets and Phones to display your Aircraft Instruments and Navigation options, you can also use these devices to control your Simulator or any other application that supports keyboard shortcuts. When combined, both Bluetooth and Keyboard commands allow for many simulators and applications to be compatible, such […]

Adding to the library of products for Home Cockpit Builders and Flight Simulator enthusiasts, are the Panels from Desktop Pilot. Offering a number of panels such as Throttle Quadrants, Flaps, Trim wheel, Fuel Tank Selector, Ignition, Parking Break, Key Switch and more, their products are fully plug in play, working right after being plugged in […]

Building a high quality Flight Simulator, Home Cockpit or Desktop Trainer with high fidelity is a challenging experience. The following video gives you a quick glance into all of the steps taken, from start to finish, in order to build a DIY Cockpit that resembles the real aircraft, and can be used to train pilots, […]

New Products from ProDeskSim! ProDeskSim has added these cool new products for your car, truck or any vehicle with a cup holder. Install them for kids or as an aviation fidgeting toy for yourself. Check out the products here:

Cockpit Annunciators and LED Indicators are a great addition to any Flight Simulator. Not only do they make the experience more realistic, but they can also be used as a training tool. Annunciators are used mostly for warnings, emergencies, but to also show the status of a certain system on the Aircraft. Custom LEDs, such […]

Having Flight Simulators and Home Cockpits with Back Lighting is definitely a game changer. Back Lighting adds another level of comfort, and it makes it easier to locate specific labels or instruments. However, sometimes the lights may be too bright, or too dim, and need to be either increased or decreased. This is where a […]

As a Technician, Network/Systems Administrator or Engineer, the ability to use tools can be the difference between a few seconds of work and a massive headache. Considering that in 2023 a significant amount of devices are now available in PoE, such as lighting, Access Points, VoIP Phones, Antennas, Network Switches and more, having a device […]

Labels don’t have to be perfect, but they are absolutely essential for safe flying as well as learning. It would be impossible to follow checklists, fly the plane, or enjoy a well put together DIY Cockpit or Flight Simulator Panel without the proper labels. In this video I show you how it can be done […]

Rotary Encoders with LEDs are a fun addition to any Home Cockpit or custom flight simulator project. These can be used in Flight Simulators as well as Racing Simulators; basically anywhere you are using Arduinos and other Interfacing Cards. Along with my other video on Switches and Pushbuttons with LEDs, this can be another great […]

This particular error: SSL Error 61: You have not chosen to trust Entrust Root Certification Authority is related directly to the Citrix Workspace app. In this case I was troubleshooting a remote connection to a medical facility that uses CernerWorks / PowerChart, in order to view MRI Scans. Even though some SSL Certificates on the […]