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Taking the right first step and introducing myself.  I'm Chris and hail from Moore, Oklahoma.  I'm a retired USAF aircrew (E-3 AWACS weapons controller) and long time flight simmer.  I've decided to make the plunge into a home cockpit ( of sorts), so I'm still getting my bearings.  I did get a visual on the learning curve as it past over my head so it's gone beyond vertical.

I am attempting something a bit out of the mainstream as far as full fledged sim-pits.  I want to design a set up that will allow me to fly more than one aircraft while maximizing the immersion factor.  So I've developed this initial build order:

- Supports at least one medium to long haul aircraft (jet of choice is Level D's 767) AND a regional /short field bird (I have the Flight 1 PC-12 and looking at PMDGs J41).

I'm not one to fly the same bird everywhere and sometimes you need a different ride.

- Keyboard/Mouse-less operating (other than the initial config).

I'll map / assign what I can using whatever works best.  Obviously I need to find the right plane models to do that with.  I have some GF modules, along with a newly purchased controller board from Leo Bodnar that I will using to connect the various switches.

I also know that not all switches, gauges and like are going to be a direct transfer between my different birds.  That's ok.  I'm come up with a plan.

- I'm building this in a size constrained area that will have to blend into existing furniture.

This will kill some of the realism but it not something I can avoid.  I'll have some desk level layout with my existing pedestal.


So I know I have some challenges ahead.  That's why I've joined this forum.  There seems to be no shortage of good advice around here.

Thanks for having me.

Welcome to the nut house!   :P

Welcome aboard. That must have been something to fly aboard one of the older Boeings.

Welcome aboard and enjoy the forum !

Always ready to help. Welcome

Welcome aboard Chris and thank you for serving.

looking forward to pictures and news of your progress.

Scott

Welcome!

Mike Leavy

Nice to have you here!!!