Hello,
My name is Tim, I am actually looking to start my first build, I have been simming for a while, somewhere around 15 years. I have a good amount of computer hardware to use as a platform for a sim, however what I do not have is the experience of actually building one. I am currently going to PCC (which is the local community college) to get my A&P, so hopefully that will help in this endeavor :). I would appreciate any pointers that anyone here might have. Also, if there is any one that is local to PDX I would also love the chance to come pick your brain.
Hello TIm and welcome. You have bitten off a very large chunk for yourself! What I am about to say is going to make you say huh? But trust me, it is the most important thing we here can tell anybody that want's to build a sim for the first time.... Research!!!! You have not told us if you have decided on a aircraft yet, but there is a lot and I mean a lot of information on this site. Use the search and read the threads that look like they would be help. There are literally thousands of hours of building experience here! Get some more specific questions and we will be more then happy to help. When you think you have done enough research, do some more because as you will find, you can never do enough.
Hey Bob,
Thanks for that, I am sure that I will be spending a lot of time researching what I need long before I ever even start to build. As for aircraft type I am going for the B73X, probably the 700 or 800. As far as picking someone's brain, I was hoping to see about getting ideas for suppliers/parts and theory as far as software and system development. Since I am sure there are enough subjects on that here in the forums, I am going to look at them and see if I can find what I need, then I will resort to the usual outcry for help :)
Tim
Quote from: Timothy Denner on June 15, 2012, 02:39:32 PM
Hello,
My name is Tim, I am actually looking to start my first build, I have been simming for a while, somewhere around 15 years. I have a good amount of computer hardware to use as a platform for a sim, however what I do not have is the experience of actually building one. I am currently going to PCC (which is the local community college) to get my A&P, so hopefully that will help in this endeavor :). I would appreciate any pointers that anyone here might have. Also, if there is any one that is local to PDX I would also love the chance to come pick your brain.
Hey Tim!
Glad to have you here! I am right now on my second sim as it never seems to end for me :)
I live in Puyallup, whic is really just a quick hop down the freeway to you. As a matter of fact i'm often down there during hockey season to root for the Hawks.
I just started a 737 scratch build which you can see in the builders forum. Drop me a line....
Andre,
I actually saw that thread last night, I am amazed by the work that you have put into it. It looks really good :). If you head down here give me a buzz and we can get some lunch or something.
Tim
Quote from: Timothy Denner on June 16, 2012, 06:10:32 AM
Andre,
I actually saw that thread last night, I am amazed by the work that you have put into it. It looks really good :). If you head down here give me a buzz and we can get some lunch or something.
Tim
Same to you. Are you on msn or skype? Regardless, my cell is 253-666-204. Text me any time ;)
Hey guys, i stay in PDX often on layovers. Maybe we can all get together sometime!
Mike L
Welcome Tim, Glad to see you here. I hope that you find all the information here useful.. Please feel free to ask questions all you like.
Trev
Hey ya'll, sorry it took me so long to get back to you. Ya, if anyone ever wants to meet up out here give me a buzz. Easiest way to get a hold of me is email at
timothy(dot)denner(at)gmail(dot)com, I am in the middle of going to school for my A&P so I don't answer my phone a lot so no point in giving that out. I will give you a buzz some time this week Andre. FYI skype is pnutvusmc
Tim and Mike, that would be awesome. You ever stay in Seattle Mike?
I noticed that i put in a jumbled phone number. Correct one is 253-666-2104.
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