Certified Homebuilt Sim

[Jim Rosenow]

You'll spend more than it takes to rent a real plane for an hour, but..... :-)

A quick check on amazon.com.... FSX Gold Edition software $15.49 (EASILY the best bargain in the WORLD on anything aviation-related), Saitek yoke/throttle quad $127.48, Saitek pedals $119, assuming you have a fairly modern computer and decent monitor, you're ready to sim with something approaching realism. Can you fly FSX with just a keyboard?...Yup, but why would you? (Disclaimer...no connection to any of these providers, but the products work for me in my situation)

From there, you can get as crazy as you want...Want to turn your head and change the view on the sim?...it can be done. Want a full heavy-hauler cockpit?...just bring $$. Want better scenery, more realistic or real-time wx.....more $$. Want to use 6 monitors or a projector....$$ ditto. It becomes addictive. You can also choose to decide that 80% of the flying experience for $400 (to pick a number) is better than 90% for $2000 or 95% for $20K in your situation.

Oops....the OP leading us off-topic! Bad OP! Let's start an 'entry level' hardware thread if there's interest. Anyone?

I've found an EAA Webinar on simming! Haven't gotten thru it yet, but started....interesting.

http://www.eaavideo.org/video.aspx?v=1526913944001