Item #E430, $42.99 US Dollars
GO BIG! GO POD!
It's actually wider than a Cessna 172... It's the DIY Flight Sim Pod!
These online tutorials show you how to build this epic enclosed flight simulator
- Use a HDTV for the main screen
- Room for a variety of controls and switch panels
- Build from retail flight controls and materials from a home improvement store
- Great for your home, school, museum, EAA chapter, etc.
The DIY Flight Sim Pod is an enclosed flight sim shell that you can build at home with common hand tools and materials from your local home improvement store. Furthermore, the cockpit plans and instruction videos show you each step of the construction process.
Online Training: What to Expect
- The tutorials include printouts, videos, diagrams, and text instructions
- Over 40 minutes of streaming video
- Viewable on nearly any device: desktop, laptop, tablet, or even a smartphone
- Scroll down to see the curriculum and some freebies
Course Curriculum
Introduction
- Video: Introduction (free)
- Welcome! (free)
- Tools Required (free)
- Printable Page: Materials List (free)
- About PVC Fittings (free)
INNER FRAME PART 1
- Printable Page: Inner Frame Part 1 Pipe and Lumber Measurements
- Pipe Frame Map, Inner Frame Part 1, USA Measurements
- Pipe Frame Map, Inner Frame Part 1, Metric Measurements
Support Pillars
- Video: Support Pillars
- Instructions: Support Pillars
Bridge the Support Pillars
- Video: Bridge the Support Pillars
- Instructions: Bridge the Support Pillars
Computer Shelf
- Video: Computer Shelf
- Instructions: Computer Shelf
Control Deck Supports
- Video: Control Deck Supports
- Instructions: Control Deck Supports
Side Boards and Floor Boards
- Video: Side Boards and Floor Boards
- Instructions: Side Boards and Floor Boards
INNER FRAME PART 2
- Printable Page: Inner Frame Part 2 Pipe and Lumber Measurements
- Pipe Frame Map, Inner Frame Part 2, USA Measurements
- Pipe Frame Map, Inner Frame Part 2, Metric Measurements
Computer Shelf, Middle Brace, Top Shelf
- Video: Computer Shelf, Middle Brace, Top Shelf
- Instructions: Computer Shelf, Middle Brace, Top Shelf
Control Deck and Chair Stay-theres
- Video: Control Deck and Chair Stay-theres
- Instructions: Control Deck and Chair Stay-theres
Instrument Panel
- Video: Instrument Panel
- Instructions: Instrument Panel
- Printable Page: Saitek Switch Panel USA Locations
Nose Cone
- Video: Nose Cone
- Instructions: Nose Cone
Side Panel Starters, Secure Nose Cone
- Video: Side Panel Starters, Secure Nose Cone
- Instructions: Side Panel Starters, Secure Nose Cone
HDTV Mount and Flight Controls
- Video: HDTV Mount and Flight Controls
- Instructions: HDTV Mount and Flight Controls
OUTER FRAME
- Printable Page: Outer Frame Pipe and Lumber Measurements
- Pipe Frame Map, Outer Frame, USA Measurements
- Pipe Frame Map, Outer Frame, Metric Measurements
Outer Frame Overview and Top Spar
- Video: Outer Frame Overview and Top Spar
- Instructions: Outer Frame Overview and Top Spar
Outer Frame - Front
- Video: Outer Frame - Front
- Instructions: Outer Frame - Front
Outer Frame - Fuselage Sides and Tail
- Video: Outer Frame - Fuselage Sides and Tail
- Instructions: Outer Frame - Fuselage Sides and Tail
Outer Frame - Fuselage Part 1
- Video: Outer Frame - Fuselage Part 1
- Instructions: Outer Frame - Fuselage Part 1
Outer Frame - Fuselage Part 2
- Video: Outer Frame - Fuselage Part 2
- Instructions: Outer Frame - Fuselage Part 2
Top Canopy and Tail
- Video: Top Canopy and Tail
- Instructions: Top Canopy and Tail
FUSELAGE PANELS
- Video: Fuselage Panels Overview, Reinforce Custom Fittings
- Instructions: Fuselage Panels Overview, Reinforce Custom Fittings
Tracing Guides
- Video: Tracing Guides
- Printable Page: Tracing Guides
- Instructions: Tracing Guides
Cut and Fit Outer Frame Body Panels
- Video: Cut and Fit Outer Frame Body Panels
- Instructions: Cut and Fit Outer Frame Body Panels
Glue Outer Frame Body Panels
- Video: Glue Outer Frame Body Panels
- Instructions: Glue Outer Frame Body Panels
Remove Outer Frame
- Video: Remove Outer Frame
- Instructions: Remove Outer Frame
Top Canopy Panel (optional)
- Video: Top Canopy Panel
- Instructions: Top Canopy Panel
Inner Frame Body Panels
- Video: Inner Frame Body Panels
- Instructions: Inner Frame Body Panels
PAINT
- Video: Paint overview, preparation, and initial steps
- Instructions: Paint overview and preparation
- Instructions: Painting - Initial Steps
Paint Windows
- Video: Paint Windows
- Instructions: Paint Windows
Install Computer Components
- Video: Install Computer Components
- Instructions: Install Computer Components
Final Assembly
- Video: Final Assembly
- Instructions: Final Assembly
Change Log (free)