I have begun work on my CJ4 cockpit starting with the FMS. This video is a test of the prototype prior to sending everything to the CNC and printers for the final components. The PCB is a custom design and only requires a USB-C for interface and backlighting. MobiFlight is used to interface with the sim and everything works perfectly. Should have the final production unit completed in the next 20-30 days and then its onto the autopilot panel.
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Following. CJ4 is my go to airplane in the sim. I’ve done a poor man’s job of trying to get close to a CJ4 cockpit without actual custom hardware, so I can also fly other planes in the future. Honeycomb flight controls, built a cheap wooden center console to put the throttles on, and then mounted a touch screen on top for the CDU and lights panel, autopilot controls/PFD/MFD on the larger touch screen on the desk. Needs some wire management badly lol.
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It is amazing today how many options there are to really tailor the flying experience in our home setups. I grew up flying and have been flying flight sim since the early 90’s. I flew the airliners for much of that time until I started working for a biz jet mfg. I fell in love with the CJ4 for its simplicity yet still retained the airliner systems like the Proline 21. From a homecockpit setup the costs could be kept down when your not dealing with an overhead panel and auto-throttles etc. She has the performance and the range for the time I have most evenings.
Once the FMS is complete things should move a lot quicker.