PLANNING SNAPSHOT Requirements * Support the full cockpit frame and seated pilot Constraints * Must fit through a standard interior doorway when fully assembled Design Overview The platform is a rectangular framed structure with a plywood deck, mounted on locking casters. COMPONENTS & REFERENCES Materials * 2×6 construction lumber (kiln-dried) Hardware * Heavy-duty
PLANNING Requirements * Support the full cockpit frame and seated pilot * Allow repositioning within the room * Maintain a fixed, repeatable mounting interface for future airframes * Keep overall height compatible with a C172 seating geometry Constraints * Must fit through a standard interior doorway when fully assembled * No permanent attachment to the room
Welcome to Flight Sim Garage — a hands-on place where I build and document realistic flight simulator projects. This is where I share my progress, photos, and tips for building your own cockpit setups. What to expect * Documenting full Cessna 172 simulator builds * Sharing detailed project steps and phase completions * Showing