New Member - Advice

[DirtyHarry]

Thanks guys, your advice has been awesome. I think I will start by getting one of Jason's kits (aluminium versus plywood - any suggestions). And then I will start with the ICP and DED (perhaps look at Flight Systems Ltd - any other suggestions besides RealSimulator). I will also arrange for TM MFDs and some LCD screens for them. Then I should be well and truly on my way.

[DirtyHarry]

Also are the panels from http://shop.viperpits.org worthwhile?

[Taipan]

Also are the panels from http://shop.viperpits.org worthwhile?

Generally considered the best replicas - even have backlighting available (as an extra )

[DirtyHarry]

Thanks Taipan

[DirtyHarry]

Was also looking at http://aviationsimulationgroup.com. How are these guys regarding quality versus price?

Nevermind, I see it is the same group.

[AJ212]

Man, you are totally right with this address too... Dunk is selling stuff like the real thing!

With Mikes panels from his VP store you are about to get a first class panel kit! Bought them as well!

Martin 'Pegasus' can help you with console replicas if you wanna go for metal ones...

...just ready/surf through the forum... and you'll find all necessary infos you need to build up the pit of your dreams!

BTW: welcome to the forum and good luck! Building your own pit is more fun then buying one 

AJ212

[DirtyHarry]

THanks AJ. Appreciate it.

By the way regarding gauges. For now I am looking for a VVI, AoA, Airspeed and Altitude... HSI will come later. Where do I start to look SimWare?

[Dunk]

I hope to use the CPD http://www.viperpits.org/smf/index.php?topic=4295.0 if I can gather the funds back up.
But until that happens, I will use a glass center ped. (use a monitor under fake but very realistic bezels made by Mike Kabar03 Williams)

[tango44]

For a great shot of the lcd under a center pedestal look for String's original pit thread, it'll give you a good idea of how it's done.

go here:

http://www.viperpits.org/smf/index.php?topic=1991.0

[Dunk]

Yep that is one of my favorites.

[DirtyHarry]

Thanks. I really like Strings - its small and compact. Very much what I would like to do. The panels look awesome though!

[tango44]

My first pit was also using those plans.  You can find some more info on that version here:

http://www.xflight.de

[DirtyHarry]

Well guys I have decided that the only way to make a start is to make a start... To get started on the center panel I thought I should purchase the following.

2xZ10 speakers from Logitech
An ICP kit and backlighting kit from Viper Panels
An ICP PCB and swithces from Flight Systems LTD
A Z-10 DED box from Viper Panels
An MFD kit from Thrustmaster
Indexers from Viper Panels
A Plywood kit from Jason
I will need to decide on screens for the MFDs

What do you guys think. Will this get me started? Am I missing something essential?

Regards,

[Helio Estrela]

Hi DH and Welcome   
Maybe you could consider Ghost or Pegasus DED/PFL  both have great solutions.
I bought the Z10 from Portugal and the price was very expensive (considering the shipping cost to Brazil). Maybe you can have the same problem there ...just my 2cts
cheers
Helio

[DirtyHarry]

Thanks Helio.

Wasn't aware re Ghost, Pegasus solution. Do you know where I can get the link to get more info?