Although button boxes, flight simulator or cockpit builds are mostly static or unchangeable, there is a very easy way to swap avionics or switch panels, either to get the configuration of another plane, or if you are prototyping. Best of all, the Hardware to accomplish this is affordable, modifiable, printable, very easy to mount and […]

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 […]

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 video focuses on explaining how Flight Simulators can be so expensive, and does so by dissecting simulator gear and going over pricing for the basic components. When analyzing several components, we start with products from Logitech, such as the Pro Flight Switch Panel. These pre-built components are very popular and are usually the first […]