How would I cut out a 787 MIP panel without using a huge CNC machine or a small jigsaw?

I would love to purchase a solid flight sim pit with chair for $300 or so instead of building one myself.

Any good equipment on sale right now?

Hi there, I'm concerned about my safety. I bought a creality ender 3V2 with the 5W laser but I don't trust the glasses that come in the box at all. I've read on the laser that the wavelength is 455 nm. Can anyone's recommend some good safety glasses on Amazon? My budget would be max 40€. My dream is to be a pilot so my eyes are the most precious thing ever. I don't want to ruin them in any way. When I buy safety glasses I would put them on with the one that come in the box for extra protection. So I would have 2 safety glasses on at the same time. I would also build a very large cardboard box to put on the 3D printer when it's engraving to that I'm completely sure that no laser light can come at me. Is this enough protection? Do I need to do something else? Is having 2 safety glasses on at once good or do they contrast each other? What are the best safety glasses for that wavelength on Amazon (40€). Thanks in advance, I'm really really concerned about my eyes, I don't want to ruin them not even ONE LITTLE BIT. Thanks.

Hi there, I want to start 3D printing my own panels, I would print them in light diffusing filament, paint them black and then engrave them. My question is, which is the best filament to diffuse the backlight? White? Transparent? Would white actually diffuse light or would it block it? Thanks in advance!

Hello people, today i got my winwing viper bundle. I have unplugged all usb except keyboard and mouse but the mfd’s are not showing up in simappro, the icp display did show up? Anybody knows what i did wrong?

I'm planning to make a touch screen controller for Cessna Longitude and I don't think I will be able to find a touch screen that's the correct size for it (6 inches). I was wondering if I could use a larger screen (7 inches) and shrink the used screen size to 6 inches. I would end up with unused areas around the screen but I would install it inside a 3d printed case so it would fit nicely. So is this possible and how?

I am planning to have it as an external screen connected with an hdmi cable.

A 7 inch screen inside a Longitude touch screen case.

Looking at Helios, everything seems to be geared toward DCS, which makes sense. But is it compatible with other software, specifically X-Plane 12? I tried searching many subreddits and Google in general but haven't found an answer yet.

EDIT: I'm looking to create custom (or semi-custom) instruments and displays, such as EFIS, ECAM, data screens, etc. Something more advanced that XP's Plane Maker. I'm comfortable with XP's data refs and using other software like GIMP, etc. to do the graphics.

Hello jetfighter pilots :-) Is there somebody who know’s how to get the center under screen on a tablet to use in dcs???

Can anyone recommend a stand or cockpit compatible with the Honeycomb trio?

This would be in a dedicated setup and not at a desk. Ideally I would be able to slide a triple 32” monitor stand up close to the yoke for immersion.

Hey everyone,

I want to build an external FCU and Landing gear box. I have an 3d printer and a budget of aprox. 150 Euros. Can somebody maybe help me with finding the parts cause i dont know what to buy. I only need small parts cause the whole thing is maybe going to be 40x10 cm

Edit: someone just wrote me can you do it again please i accedently deleted the message (: and yes i would thank you if you could do it.

I'm working on a first budget build, and I'm trying to decide what makes more sense.

1. 3 4k TVs (40"?) with slower refresh rates (60hz) (scaled down to 1440)

2. 3 1440p monitors (24") with faster refresh and syncing

3. 1 ultrawide 1440p + 2 1080p monitors

All of these land around the same budget point with black friday sales. I'm not sure which is more valuable: the immersion of 3 giant screens, or the picture quality of smaller screens with appropriate refresh rates and pixel density? Between the smaller screens, do I go with one ultrawide and two small screens, or three identicle screens?

Anyone have experience in either direction they'd be willing to share?

Any suggestions? Thank you

I’m thinking about getting bass shakers but I mainly fly airline and am not sure if it’s worth it. What do you guys think?

Hi, does anybody know ho to design switches in fusion? I'd like to design this switch (https://imgur.com/a/bB0wRwy) but i have no idea on how to start. Thanks!!

I have a simulator running on the xbox series s (Yes, that is a never-ending loading screen of msfs 24 on the screen). I would really like to add more realism by having and autopilot panel or an overhead panel, but there arent any for xbox. Does anybody have suggestions?

I came across a very cool, way above my head modular cockpit design on youtube. While I loved it, it is way more time and money than I can do right now. But it got me thinking: are there any designs out there that are modular and simpler?

Let me define modular as I'm imagining it, incase that word has more meaning than I'm thinking:

1. Pieces could be built and added on over time. Maybe it starts with a seat and a simple yoke holder, and then you can build around it over time. The idea being the initial pieces are designed with future expansion in mind rather than cobbling it over time.
2. Pieces could be swapped out. Right now I'm into MSFS and yokes, but I would really love to be able to (easily) swap out my rudders for pedals, swap out my yoke for a steering wheel, etc.

If there's not a design out there, I'll certainly try my hand at it... but I really would rather not reinvent the wheel!

What’s your opinion about the Trustmaster Warthog combo?

Is there a way to get Mobiflight working on MSFS2024, or has anyone heard of it being updated to support 2024?

I am completely new to flight sims and what wondering what brands I should look into for a affordable beginner setup . Mostly just a yoke and throttle.