Hi. Just wanted to share where I have got to with my own build. I work away from home often so its taken a while but I carry on at every opportunity.
I decided to build the entire cockpit first and get the messy stuff out of the way before undertaking any electronic stuff. I'm using X Plane 11 and Simvim.
Great website and youtube channel!!, thanks
OUTSTANDING! A massive hello from Brunei and Congrats on an amazing job!
Kind Regards
Karl
Assembled the sills and windows. Wanted to get an idea of how everything was going to go together. There's an issue with the fit of the front windows but I need to check I have positioned everything correctly.
I have deviated slightly in some areas from Karls plans so I just want to make sure it will come together ok.
It put a big smile on my face getting to this stage though.😀
Thank you for the updates, absolutely brilliant seeing someone else's build come to life with my plans. I can see the issue with your front windows, so I hope you get this sorted. Thank you for sharing!
A little more progress. Hoping to finish the front windows and top rail so I can begin the overhead structure
You have done really well to get to this stage and awesome effort. I have to admit the overhead can also be a little taxing to build. Only if you want the outside to look good. Internally its just a few angled cuts. Please keep posting!
@Karl Clarke
Thanks Karl. I'm really happy with how its turned out so far!
Keen to get the overhead and will be sure to post progress. I have absolutely no idea how you manage having a day job, create the plans , do the website and videos and all the other things. Dont you sleep or something lol !
Which MIP Panel did you decide on? Your wood working skills are quite evident here. Nicely done.
Hi
Thankyou for your comment. I decided to buy my MIP panel from https://www.cockpitsimparts.co.uk/. This is the V6 Pro Edition though they have a selection of other options.
I'm more than happy with the quality so I will get my overhead and other panels from here also.
I'm by no means a master joiner or carpenter. In fact the only tools I had were a hand saw and a claw hammer before I started!😂. The plans available are easy to follow so it just takes a bit of care to be honest.
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I messed around quite a bit with the rail across the top of the front windows. Its a bit different from the plans so hoping it works.
I ordered EFIS panel kits from cockpitsimparts. They shipped yesterday. My slide down the slippery slope has begun. My plan is to complete the Glareshield electronics and then move on to the MIP. The cockpitsimparts store indicates a 2-4 month lead time For the MIP. Were they close to that estimate for you? Did you buy the frame option or go frameless to fabricate your own frame? Cockpitsimparts does not offer the MCP panel. Have you selected a vendor for yo MCP panel yet? I am looking at the Opencockpit version. Karl likes that one as does another Youtuber, Father Dane. I hope you don’t mind the 20 questions.
Regards,
ROG
Hi, I think I accidentally commented rather than replied to your message. Its on my forum page anyway
Hi
I'm sure you'll be happy with the EFIS. I believe Karl got his overhead panels from them and I will probably do the same.
Slippery slope indeed! I only intended to build the MIP, then moved home which had more space so I decided to go for it!
The MIP was about 3 months from order to delivery. I'm not too sure what you mean by the frame option but I bought the MIP including front and back panels.
When I ordered my MIP I asked Sam at cockpitsimparts if they had plans to produce an MCP and he said yes, but it was a matter of finding the time to do it. Hopefully they may have something before long.
I really like the CPflight.com MCP but they are expensive. Might have to save a bit.
I'm going to have many questions also, especially when it comes to the electronics part!
Regards
Mick
Hi mick, it really is like looking at a mirror image of my build! Fantastic!
Hi Karl, thanks!
Quick question. I have also been taking reference from Markus pilots measurements and was just wondering if your overhead is positioned aft of the glareshield as in the picture?
Mine is quite a bit further aft so not sure if I got something wrong?
I checked out the Cpflight MCP. They are VERY proud of their products. Yikes......that bad boy is expensive.
Created the window catches, just need to cut the angle.
Printed a few of the sidewall fittings