While I owned a Piper Cherokee for more than three decades, I have had a flight simulator for fewer than three years. Bottom line, I still have a lot to learn about the latter, which is why any group that offers advice on these aviation training devices interests me. However, that is easier said than done.
Unlike an antique car show or a Fly-in, the lack of mobility of a flight simulator makes it less suitable for group interactions. For example, if I wanted to show a group of people my simulator, I would have to invite the group/crowd/class into my home. In contrast, when I wanted to show off my plane, I would simply taxi over to the EAA building.
Like planes, different designs for flight simulators reflect both the appetites and wallets of their owners. In my own case, I did not want my simulator to be relegated to the basement along with (mostly unused) exercise equipment, and installing it in the family room incurred design limits imposed by my wife. The need for it to be both Mac based and VFR friendly was further limiting, but the result was good, IMHO. For a quick peek, click on this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FxkZf7LJNk7t0uwESDinQG7rUqMi1pfG/view
Suggestions and questions about this setup would be welcome, as it does overcome some significant barriers at a low out-of-pocket cost. You can find a more detailed description of its evolution at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X2MF3mGjgYBgd9KXvQN_j-1pxHucifAV/view
Seán G. Dwyer
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