Aviation nerds, check out my cousin's hobby. (pics)

RastaMon · 09-17-2009, 11:50 PM

My cousin builds fully functional flight simulator/cockpits in his house, for fun.

This is his newest project:

Just dropping by the boneyard to get a few 747 parts.

I can has cockpit?

Pulling the cockpit on four dollies to position behind the patio doors at the rear of the house.

Cockpit mated to the house, repainted the same color, COMM antenna and wipers added, restoration beginning.

Soon this will become a new simulator, I can't wait to see more progress pics of this.

He has another in his basement (his second actually), they're pretty cool. Unfortunately last time I was there it wasn't running at the time, but it's fully functional now, here's some pics of the basement simulator:

IBcsb

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volume311 · 09-17-2009, 11:53 PM

He does this for fun? Probably makes bank installing these at uber nerds I mean enthusiasts homes.

neat-0-wrx · 09-17-2009, 11:53 PM

NEAT!

o-wrx

UberWilhelm · 09-17-2009, 11:53 PM

You're cousin has way to much free time and money. Cool though.

taxcider · 09-17-2009, 11:54 PM

Holy weird hobby, Batman!

RastaMon · 09-17-2009, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by volume311

He does this for fun? Probably makes bank installing these at uber nerds I mean enthusiasts homes.

Just for fun as far as I know, he's been doing this type of stuff since he was a kid. I remember going over to his house when I was little and it was nothing but electronics, circuit boards, gadgets, etc...

Quote:

Originally Posted by UberWilhelm

You're cousin has way to much free time and money. Cool though.

Well he has no kids, and I don't think he really cares about having a big house (evident in the pics) or a sports car. He works for Rockwell Collins, so I know he must get some hook ups from that.

PGT · 09-18-2009, 12:05 AM

ibr0bmanhasprematureejaculation

PGT · 09-18-2009, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RastaMon

Well he has no kids.

so, it's a tarp and he's a kiddie-toucher??

yes, I'm kidding. this is OT

El Camino · 09-18-2009, 12:06 AM

so - with the money and time invested he could probably be flying the real deal?

SCGT · 09-18-2009, 12:07 AM

Wow. Impressive! Cool pics, thanks for posting.

RastaMon · 09-18-2009, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGT

so, it's a tarp and he's a kiddie-toucher??

yes, I'm kidding. this is OT

"Wanna play with my cockpit?"

Ghosthound · 09-18-2009, 12:08 AM

i feel like all that eye candy without motion would kill it for me...

if i was going to spend that much money i would much rather have less cosmetics and more movement..

YouTube - Driving Simulator

RastaMon · 09-18-2009, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Camino

so - with the money and time invested he could probably be flying the real deal?

I don't think he really cares too much about flying, I don't think he even has a pilots license (not sure). He just likes building stuff and messing with electronics.

RastaMon · 09-18-2009, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghosthound

i feel like all that eye candy without motion would kill it for me...

if i was going to spend that much money i would much rather have less cosmetics and more movement..

I think he's helping his friend build a motion one right now:

737 cockpit

Uncle Scotty · 09-18-2009, 12:19 AM

bloody hell

samb · 09-18-2009, 12:19 AM

That's really cool dude. I'm impressed.

Fragmonkee · 09-18-2009, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghosthound

i feel like all that eye candy without motion would kill it for me...

if i was going to spend that much money i would much rather have less cosmetics and more movement..

YouTube - Driving Simulator

where. do. i. get. one.

Ghosthound · 09-18-2009, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RastaMon

I think he's helping his friend build a motion one right now:

737 cockpit

okay thats what im talking about! ... **swoon**

ScoobyDoobyDoo · 09-18-2009, 12:42 AM

Holy drain on power, Batman!

Carter · 09-18-2009, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghosthound

i feel like all that eye candy without motion would kill it for me..

You would be surprised how it feels even without a motion base. If you have all visual reference of the outside world removed, and all you see are the images of the flight simulator, your body will be tricked into thinking you are actually moving.

BloodyHell · 09-18-2009, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Scotty

bloody hell

You called?

NicktheBrit · 09-18-2009, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fragmonkee

where. do. i. get. one.

http://www.force-dynamics.com/

Right here - and IIRC they are about $30 grand.

soldmyboxster · 09-18-2009, 01:11 AM

Holy hell. I repair avionics for a living, but I couldn't imagine having to run all-new wiring to conncet all those parts, much less make them work properly.

psychoskip · 09-18-2009, 01:16 AM

Where does the power come from when the cockpit is detached?

Also, how much did that run him?

psychoskip · 09-18-2009, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Scotty

bloody hell

Quote:

Originally Posted by BloodyHell

You called?

i chuckled.

09-17-2009, 11:50 PM	#1
RastaMon Scooby Newbie Member#: 106431 Join Date: Jan 2006 Vehicle: O O \__/	Aviation nerds, check out my cousin's hobby. (pics) My cousin builds fully functional flight simulator/cockpits in his house, for fun. This is his newest project: Just dropping by the boneyard to get a few 747 parts. I can has cockpit? Pulling the cockpit on four dollies to position behind the patio doors at the rear of the house. Cockpit mated to the house, repainted the same color, COMM antenna and wipers added, restoration beginning. Soon this will become a new simulator, I can't wait to see more progress pics of this. He has another in his basement (his second actually), they're pretty cool. Unfortunately last time I was there it wasn't running at the time, but it's fully functional now, here's some pics of the basement simulator: IBcsb * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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09-17-2009, 11:53 PM	#2
volume311 Scooby Newbie Member#: 56615 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hurricane central	He does this for fun? Probably makes bank installing these at uber nerds I mean enthusiasts homes.

09-17-2009, 11:53 PM	#3
neat-0-wrx Scooby Specialist Member#: 175975 Join Date: Mar 2008 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Trenton OH/ Charlotte NC Vehicle: 97 mustang cobra black	NEAT! o-wrx

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UberWilhelm Scooby Newbie Member#: 80937 Join Date: Feb 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Pajabers bitch! Vehicle: -- SKIIBOSKI!	You're cousin has way to much free time and money. Cool though.

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taxcider NASIOC Supporter Member#: 6837 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Elbow deep in parietal cortex. Vehicle: 92 Melba Toast 04 Stinky Lucy	Holy weird hobby, Batman!

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El Camino Scooby Newbie Member#: 78760 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Holler from the gorge, son!	so - with the money and time invested he could probably be flying the real deal?

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SCGT Scooby Newbie Member#: 34644 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southern Maine Vehicle: 2009 Legacy GT LTD Ruby Red Pearl	Wow. Impressive! Cool pics, thanks for posting.

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Uncle Scotty Scooby Guru Member#: 16200 Join Date: Mar 2002 Vehicle: bah straw and coal straw and coal as always	bloody hell

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samb Scooby Specialist Member#: 177235 Join Date: Apr 2008 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Enterprise, AL Vehicle: 2002 WRX Wagon WRB	That's really cool dude. I'm impressed.

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ScoobyDoobyDoo Scooby Newbie Member#: 45392 Join Date: Oct 2003 Chapter/Region: South East Location: The QC Vehicle: 2008 SGM 135i	Holy drain on power, Batman!

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soldmyboxster Scooby Specialist Member#: 65520 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: CA Vehicle: 2007 S2000 2005 Prius	Holy hell. I repair avionics for a living, but I couldn't imagine having to run all-new wiring to conncet all those parts, much less make them work properly.

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psychoskip Scooby Specialist Member#: 78408 Join Date: Dec 2004 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Führer Burger Vehicle: 5 minutos de Cres	Where does the power come from when the cockpit is detached? Also, how much did that run him?