Cockpit for Hobby ?
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Cockpit for Hobby ?
I’m not sure if I’m posting this in the correct forum so apologies before hand !
I’ve always had a great interest in aviation from my Toddler years onwards.
When I was a kid I was fascinated ( still am ) by Cockpits. If I ever had the chance to play in one I could spend hours. I always thought it would be fantastic to have my own !
It never happened however I’m now much older and perhaps in a position to acquire one for my kids.
I’ve seen various Cockpits owned by individuals at shows that are kept in fantastic condition.
I have a little space and while not enough to house a Victor Cockpit I could probably stretch to something of Tornado size.
With my interest in aviation and engineering it could prove to be a worthy hobby.
Now for the help. How does one go about tracking down a cockpit section and what would the likely cost be ? Would their be anything available now ie Jags, Tornado’s ? If the initial cost would be thousands then it’s a non starter. If the initial cost is reasonable but requires outlay over a number of years that’s not a problem.
Any help or advice welcome.
I’ve always had a great interest in aviation from my Toddler years onwards.
When I was a kid I was fascinated ( still am ) by Cockpits. If I ever had the chance to play in one I could spend hours. I always thought it would be fantastic to have my own !
It never happened however I’m now much older and perhaps in a position to acquire one for my kids.
I’ve seen various Cockpits owned by individuals at shows that are kept in fantastic condition.
I have a little space and while not enough to house a Victor Cockpit I could probably stretch to something of Tornado size.
With my interest in aviation and engineering it could prove to be a worthy hobby.
Now for the help. How does one go about tracking down a cockpit section and what would the likely cost be ? Would their be anything available now ie Jags, Tornado’s ? If the initial cost would be thousands then it’s a non starter. If the initial cost is reasonable but requires outlay over a number of years that’s not a problem.
Any help or advice welcome.
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fakepilot : If only I had the technical ability :hehe: I do however admit to enjoying Flight Sim.
In my defense I did start flying when I was only 14 but had to stop due to very bad air sickness. Broke my heart....
In my defense I did start flying when I was only 14 but had to stop due to very bad air sickness. Broke my heart....
Rumbled....
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Rockridge. Thanks very much for the info. I would dearly love a VC10 flight deck.
Alas if I turned up with that on the back of a low loader I think the Mrs would have me talking a few Octaves higer than is natural for a bloke !
It would be great if it could be rescued though ?
Looking at the Newark kit I think the ability to move the prospective airframe bit around would be a bonus.
Alas if I turned up with that on the back of a low loader I think the Mrs would have me talking a few Octaves higer than is natural for a bloke !
It would be great if it could be rescued though ?
Looking at the Newark kit I think the ability to move the prospective airframe bit around would be a bonus.
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A little tricky for dragging to Cockpitfest, but you'd be the envy of the street with this
PS If the lucky purchaser finds diced carrots down the back of the dash - mea culpa.
PS If the lucky purchaser finds diced carrots down the back of the dash - mea culpa.
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diginagain : That will cost them a few quid in eBay fees !
It would be fantastic having access to something like that. Whats the quality of the graphics like ?
Perhaps if we have a whip round on the Forum ? £750k is a bit out of my price range.
mmm... If I sell our house, my Mums house the Inlaws house sell the family into Slavery ....
Yeah it may be possible. I'll keep an eye on the auction
It would be fantastic having access to something like that. Whats the quality of the graphics like ?
Perhaps if we have a whip round on the Forum ? £750k is a bit out of my price range.
mmm... If I sell our house, my Mums house the Inlaws house sell the family into Slavery ....
Yeah it may be possible. I'll keep an eye on the auction
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Whats the quality of the graphics like ?
Tuesday slots were never popular, and we'd try to palm them off onto the Cloggies, who drove down from Den Helder to use the sim. Monday was sheet-exchange day, and on Tuesdays the garrison laundry used most of the available steam.
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Here is a link to a website showing what you can do.....with time and money..
James' Virtual Flight Deck
James' Virtual Flight Deck
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Why not build your own F-16 cockpit and interface with Falcon 4.0?
Check out this build thread: Red Dog's pit - I finally started
Check out this build thread: Red Dog's pit - I finally started
