Discover our full-size Boeing 737NG cockpit and its 180-degree field of view across three large 4K TV screens. The cockpit is fully functional for both the Captain and the First Officer, allowing two virtual pilots to experience the joy of flying as a crew.
The cockpit took roughly 9 months from date of order to delivery. A list of the main parts is available here.
The flight simulator uses three computers. The main one, which is the most powerful stand-alone PC, runs the simulator environment (currently MSFS 2020) and generates the images for all external views displayed on the three large TV screens. The main computer also runs the B738 flight model, the audio module, and the server responsible for the communication with the other two (NUC PCs in the MIP) networked computers. One runs the displays for the captain side (PFD and ND), the captain MCDU, both ECAM displays (E/WD and SD). The other one runs the displays for the PFD, ND, MCDU, and DCDU on the first officer side.
All electronic modules are connected to the main computer as well as all audio inputs and outputs via a BOSE amplifier. An electrical Schematic is provided for a comprehensive breakdown.
All structural components for the cockpit are from FSC, including the control loading rudder pedals, yokes, and tillers . They resell the electronic modules from CP Flight. The electric seat replicas that are provided by FDS are not recommended. Both the rudder pedals and the brakes are mechanically linked between left side and right side, providing feedback on their position to the other pilot. The Cockpit structure is comprised of all metal steel floor and side walls with custom fiberglass inserts, MIP assembly, and upper shell.
The external visual system is comprised of three 85” TVs mounted at 60 degrees from each other to offer a full 180-degree field of view. The viewpoint is accurate to the pilot flying via custom camera views inside MSFS 2020.
A BOSE amplifier and 5.1 surround systems provide a rich sound experience. The system provides all aircraft, cabin, and external sounds. The 7 speaker system includes floor mounted sub-woofers for a full immersive experience of all aircraft sounds including both external and in-cockpit sounds and aural alerts.
For audio communications, the captain and first officer each have a dedicated Telex Aviation headset with a boom microphone connected to the fully-functional intercom system. A third headset is also available through the extra radio mounted in the overhead panel. The entire system can be connected to VATSIM and Discord.
All electronic equipment includes backlighting with various potentiometers controlling different parts of the equipment. All cockpit lighting LED and replicas of an actual 737 cockpit and includes directional lights for optimum side, front and top down illumination. Reading lights are also located under the glareshield.
The pedestal includes a functional ACARS printer, allowing the pilots to print weather information, load sheet and other data received in the cockpit
The simulator is running Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (MSFS 2020) with ProSim (otherwise known as HomeSim) for the 737 simulation. ProSim provides the 738 flight model, external aircraft model, system simulation, and rendering of all instruments displayed in the cockpit. ProSim also provides an Instructor Operating Station (IOS), Electronic Flight Bag (EFB), as well as the simulation of a multitude of failures and circuit breakers.
The simulator environment is enhanced by Active Sky FS for weather effects in the simulator and a working weather radar in the cockpit, including gain, tilt, and predictive windshear alerts. For flying online, full VATSIM communication is also available for both pilots using the intercom system. If flying offline, the combination of PSXTraffic and RealTraffic injects real-world traffic around the aircraft, both on the ground and in the air.
Numerous airport add-ons and regional sceneries further improve the realism and complete the immersion.
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