Flight Sim Build Guides
Curated build guides for every budget. Find the best flight sim hardware setups under $500, $1,000, and $1,500.
Under $500
Perfect for beginners getting started with flight simulation.
Under $1,000
The sweet spot for serious flight sim enthusiasts.
Under $1,500
No compromises — the best hardware for maximum immersion.
Cockpit Build Videos
The Flight Sim Desk Build That Made Me Think Twice
I built a full flight sim into a rolling desk — triple screens, force feedback, glass panels - and it all rolls away when I'm done. A lot of you will know the big triple full cockpit flight sim I've had for years that grown with the channel. Unfortunately I've been put in a position where It had to be temporarily broken down. It's something I've really struggled with but eventually the decision was made. This new setup was really designed to be 2 things. The first, super compact and the second, ultra mobile. I think I achieved it in this video however mistakes were made along with a few unexpected compromises.
One Plane. One Cockpit. Is It Better?
Is creating a home flight simulator build and nailing it down to one specific plane better or too restrictive. In this video we build the Cessna 172.
When Your Flight Sim Hobby Goes TOO FAR!
A lot has changed and been updated since my last flight simulation cockpit overview. In this video, I’ll go through all the recent upgrades and some of the mistakes I’ve made along the way. As well as some tips for building your own at the end of the video.
My Flight Sim is Worth More Than My Car!
A complete walkthrough of my GA flight simulator cockpit build covering every component from the FlightSim Pro frame and triple 48 inch OLED displays through to the Brunner force feedback yoke, Virtual Fly TQ Neo throttle quadrant, Thrustmaster TPR rudders, and motion platform. I break down what everything costs, recommend budget alternatives that get you 90% of the way there, and share the tips I wish I knew before starting a build like this. If you're planning a serious GA cockpit build this is the most detailed breakdown I've put together.
I Took Flight Sim WAY Too Far! The Full Tour
A full walkthrough of my GA flight simulator cockpit build - four years in the making, covering every piece of hardware from the Next Level Racing frame and triple 48" OLED setup to the Brunner force feedback yoke, FlightSim Builder G1000s, motion platform, and everything in between. I break down what's genuinely worth the money, what I'd do differently, and the budget alternatives that get you 90% of the way there for a fraction of the cost. If you're building a GA flight sim cockpit and want to know exactly what works and what doesn't, this is the video.