Dual flight controls for simulator

[DaveH]

(09-08-2014, 05:02 AM)Mayhem Wrote: Look on the positive side Shawn,

Just look at my welding

DaveH

[Shawn]

Thanks guys, I've convinced myself the poor welding is a result of using flux core wire. I really need to get some gas and a regulator for my welder, that should clean things right up Good excuse as any to buy something for the shop...

[Shawn]

I got the lead screw cut this morning. This will allow me to adjust the pedals forward and back. Had a great time cutting this apart and it looks like it's going to work well.



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[TomG]

(09-07-2014, 07:51 PM)Shawn Wrote: My welding really needs work.

Shawn,

Welding isn't like riding a bicycle. It requires steady practice to become and remain good at it. Unfortunately most of us (except for Greg) don't do enough of it to get proficient. I used to gas weld 4130 tube structures for airborne equipment and got pretty good at it, but if I were to pick up a torch and try even a simple weld today, I seriously doubt it would come close to passing inspection.

Tom

[Shawn]

Thanks Tom, I actually bought an oxy/acetlyne torch so I could learn to weld with it, the final goal being able to weld 4130 tube. I'll keep practicing, I just bought a 230V stick welder and when I get time to install another 220v outlet in the garage I'll have a go with that as well.

Shawn

[Shawn]

Got the rest of the parts together for the pedal adjustment contraption.





It might not be the best homebuilt flight simulator but I would be willing to bet it will be the heaviest ?

[TomG]

Good thing it's a simulator and doesn't actually have to get off the ground.

[Shawn]

Got a couple more pieces hacked out today.

[Mayhem]

I've seen hacked Shawn - and that looks a damn sight better than hacked. You've obviously never flown with Aeroflot (although I think Plummet brought them out).

If I ever make it to Kamloops - I want to have a go...

[TomG]

"Plummet" is actually the name of an airline?