I just transitioned from Vipers to Hornets...actually got burned out on F4. I'm glad I made the transition!

Anyway, I wanted to post a pic of my HOTAS setup and was wondering if any of you would mind posting yours...I just thought it would be neat to get an idea of what your setup looks like.

Throttles

Fateway PIII-600, 19" Tube
Saitek X36F USB
X-Keys Pro
Labtec C-350
Lowe's PVC Piping
Office Depot Special Leather-Like chair with authentic G-Force reclining action.

I'm so jelious!

Here's what I have had set up for over 2 years now...

It was cheap to do, easy, and is very comfortable!

It consists of an old swivel office chair, 2 1x6's, some camping pad foam, an old red towel, 2 heavy duty L brackets, some big screws, and some velcro.

Note how I have the Logitec Trackman Portable(for laptops) velcroed and supported on my CH Pro Throttle for quick access to the DDI buttons and all other clickable items in the new cockpits. It is completey hands off the keyboard with the Saitek PC Dash as I set all the wingman commands, views, gear, etc up on it.

I now have a 17 inch monitor as these pics are years old.

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Cheers,

Stinger

Go to the "Projects" section. It is the Akers-Barnes Cockpit Design. They have the plans there to download. The measurements are all in metric so you have to convert if you dont want to use metric. It takes 2 sheets of 4x8 plywood, a skill saw, saber saw, paint, and of course some elbow grease.
I built mine in one weekend. I added a base out of 3/4 inch ply and 2x4s. To see more info, see the current postings in joystick forum under Immersion topic. I will also have more info posted soon at www.frag-zone.com.

I thought I was pretty slick with the joystick, throttle and pedals.

Now I realise I have a long way to go.

I just got this force feedback stick with thumb trottle...not much to go with.

**** , I don't even wanna build stuff for the house, she'll have more "odd" jobs around the house than I would know what to do w/.

Thanks, I happy w/ just my stick!

To all you single guys with the toys, my hat is off to ya!

Actually not yet but eventually yes (moving), presently I’m working on the valves, It was a lot cheaper than to upgrade my P 300, flying F15, Falcon4, Longbow 2, Taw

I've got a Wingman Extreme 3D...that's, it...nothing more...nada...zilch...

Man, am I behind the power curve here...

What's the scoop on those? And also, the little color-keyed pad that you have in the center? What's that? I just use a joystick (a MS force feedback pro)

Guess I should get rudder pedals, and maybe a real HOTAS setup, huh?

Any information would be greatly appreciated...

snap@nwlink.com

I think all of us would only be 100% satisfied if we went the whole hog and made a full cockpit mock-up with complete HOTAS?

Hey Eagle, you look pretty relaxed there. Complete HOTAS, beer, and a reclined seat! The best of everything!