Building Your Own Cessna 172 Cockpit Shell: A Comprehensive Guide

Are you ready to take your flight simulation experience to the next level? If so, building your own Cessna 172 cockpit shell is a fantastic way to increase immersion and simulate the real deal. However, be warned - this project requires dedication and patience, as it will take many hours to complete.

Firstly, it's essential to understand what you're getting yourself into. This is not a weekend project, and it won't provide a full-motion simulator with hydraulic tilting or projector-based visuals. Instead, you'll need to assemble the cockpit using monitors for display purposes only. Additionally, the book does not include recommendations on computer hardware or flight simulation software.

The good news is that every purchaser of this e-book receives unlimited access to the support website and forum, as well as two private hours of my time to assist with the project - absolutely free! The e-book itself provides a generic blueprint that you'll need to modify to fit your monitors' exact dimensions, as well as accommodate simulator control hardware.

The cockpit design is based on the dimensions of the Cessna 172 and is life-size. It's designed to fit into a room as small as 2.5m x 4m, making it an excellent option for those with limited space. The enclosure itself consists of many wood pieces cut according to clear drawings, which are included in the e-book.

Version 3 of this e-book includes an extra 83-page PDF booklet to further assist you in building the enclosure. You'll also receive a voucher for two free hours of individual email support and access to numerous articles on the support website.

To help guide you through the process, there are over 400 photographs of the cockpit throughout its construction. The 'kit' consists of highly detailed instructions (849 pages) to build your own shell enclosure out of wood pieces.

Once you've completed the project, you'll be able to migrate away from your desktop system and experience the thrill of flying in a fully enclosed life-sized cockpit shell. It's the perfect way to take your flight simulation experience to new heights!