My 8K Flight Simulator Dream. Was it Worth It?

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I've been trying to build my dream flight simulator setup for Microsoft Flight Simulator and DCS since early last year. This is a full tour of what I've managed to create so far. I go over some of my best purchases and a few of my mistakes along the way.

If you have any suggestions about what I could add next or do better let me know in the comments. The build is designed so that I can play Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) and DCS (Digital Combat Simulator) as well as X-Plane and IL-2 all without having to adjust or change anything.

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It is amazing how “affordable” and reachable having a flight simpit has become. The whole affordable flightsim peripheral market has just taken off since the release of MSFS. But one thing never changes. As soon as you have completed it, it looks out of date immediately. Look forward to future videos.

stephenbull

It was really interesting for me to watch your video. I recently did a sim system showcase video where I took exactly the opposite approach when building my rig vs. your choices in building yours. It goes to show there's a wide variety of ways and levels of emersion in which to enjoy flight sims.

takeoffwithjakesoft

I have the vkb t-flight rudder pedals and absolutely love them, they are perfect for using them with a desk chair because you will not push your chair back, the drawback is that you don't have toe brakes, but I use a lever on my vkb stick for the brakes so I dont miss them. For using in a rig like you do I would probably suggest the virpil rudder pedals with toe brakes, because you wont push your chair back and it gives you more versatility.

Warkip

The most important part "it matters to me". Rudder pedals Crosswind. Videos are great.

sailromanichel

I went with the: (1)Next level Racing Boeing Military sim pit (2)Thrust Master A-10 HOTAS stick and throttle used. (3)Thrustmast TPR peddles. (4)Next Level Racing HF8. (5)Winwing F18 PTO 2 panel. (6)Vizio sound bar with subwoofer. (7)Samsung Odyssey Neo 57" curved monitor with quantum mini LED, 240 Hz, (8)TrackIR-5 head tracker
(Soon to add) Winwing Top Gun MIP

Aizazell

Any Virpil product is great! My friend has a full Virpil setup and compared to my T16000M it’s on another level!

dylman

t.y. for Sim Dashboard idea.. it is a game changer 4 me :]]

Hrudkovci

great video mate, really interesting to hear your thoughts and what you have bought
i am in a bit of a similar situation, sim raced for quite some time but i sold my trakracer rig (biggest regret) and then i discovered DCS and MSFS now i need to almost start again

ToaMuzz

Just purchased the Thrusmaster TPR Rudder peddles….. Ive’ had them all but these are the absolute best. Would do it again.

H.Despres

Thrustmaster TPR for pedals. No contest.

captainchris

The movement that I'm seeing is on your platform. Platform is moving and if look at the time Almost at the very end of your tutorial and review. As you look at it you will see the mount is moving with the force you're putting on the stick. If you had a solid mount. There would be no movement. Looking at the bracket that you had put it on mounted it on. That is what is moving. I really like it, like in all types of sticks. You need to take the best review and go with it and stick with it. More time more seat time is gained experience time with a specific product that you can make it. Do things that no other can. Thank you for the review. I really enjoyed it. Take care 🕊️🕊️🕊️

RagsHSC-

I tried both Thrustsmaster and Logitech pedals, both are okay but going to MFG Crosswind V3 was an absolute improvement 100%. I has been told Virpil are great as well but waiting for 6-7 weeks for a Warbrd base and now it’s been six weeks and counting for two little springs has turned me off from any future purchases. I have the Winwing F-18 and F-16 throttle/HOTAS stuff and love the product and get everything I order in 7-10 days always. If I had a chance to do it all over I would get all Winwing but that’s just me.

JPsTechReviews

Great video, however there is 1 thing I would recomend everyone stay away from which is the warthog stick. the throttle is fine. But the stick gimble is just poorly designed. Its something that feels smooth outside of flight, however the stiction problem makes it not all that accurate for things that need small corrections. So any aircraft that isn't fly-by wire like the f-14, any wwii aircraft just does not work well because you simply do not have the accuracy. I find that with the 3 different warthog bases I have had in my life after 2 of them broke, that they just don't match other options on the market.

The VKB gladiator for example is not only a cheaper stick, but it has a higher degree of accuracy and is better in every way. If you want to go premium then the VKB gunfighter, winwing, or virpil offering sare all very good options with modern gimbal designs. I will put it like this. The most important part of any flight stick is the gimbal as that is the primary thing you are using to fly with. The warthog has a gimbal that limits your ability to control the aircraft and therefore fails at the most basic level. The stick top is great, and I would recomend buying it and attaching it to a different base. But stay away from the gimbal.

zackeryhardy

Hey Mate, Really impressed with your setup. Your investment really worth to enjoy the flying.
Could you please show how did you mount bravo throttle and Logitech flight panels to you 8040 rig as it looks tight fit. Did you use any extension?
It would be great help as I am also planning to mount these on my rig.
Thanks.

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